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FREE • GRATIS VOL. 5 • NUM 32 www.LaPrensaTexas.com 7 de Agosto de 2022
2 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 de Agosto de 2022
Let’s Talk About It
Was Selena's New Release a Good Idea?
This grass roots publication is the life
source for a community that is not easily
afforded viable access to diverse and ac-
cessible media. San Antonio and the sur- By Yvette Tello all want to keep enjoying her, having merch with her, etc.
rounding counties have become accustomed The new Selena single, "Como te quiero yo a tí," and album, Honestly, look at it this way: I'd rather see her FAMILY Alma Roberts: “Her brother and sister are being money
to relevant news brought to them in both MOONCHILD MIXES was released this week. Do you think benefit from making money off of her name and music than hungry. Y’all need to get regular jobs and let her Rest In
English and Spanish since 1913. it is distasteful for them to continue to produce music with just her record company, who only care about the money. Peace.”
her voice? Or do you think this Is a way to keep her alive for She would have felt the same. Her family cares about her
themselves and her fans? Let's talk about it.. legacy left behind.” Alexandra Mora: “She was great and her death was
tragic... but her parents/family have milked her passing for
Yvette Tello Jose Rosario: “After all is said and done, any new cre- Raquel Duron Donaghy: “Why do they refer to her as millions. Let her rest in peace!”
Interim Publisher ation featuring her voice will always be beautiful and serve Selena Quintanilla? She was Selena Quintanilla Perez, she
y.tello@laprensatexas.com to keep her memory alive, because these productions are was married to Chris Perez. That’s disrespectful.” Alejandra Adriana: “I love Selena so much but her
Ramon Chapa Jr. made with love by the Quintanilla family. Love and respect.” family needs to let her Rest In Peace and stop financially
Community Liaison Jody Gierke: “Her beautiful voice and music deserves to benefiting from her. . I wonder how Chris feels about this…”
r.chapa@laprensatexas.com Néstor Meléndez Soler: “Me encantó. Que buena vibra continue. I think she would approve because that means we .
Roxanne Eguia haber trabajado para la Reina. God blessed her indeed.” haven't forgotten her and still love her music.” Margie Bryant: “Family, honor her by stating her
Editor In Chief married name as well. Selena Quintanilla Perez. Let’s not
r.eguia@laprensatexas.com Jeff Young: “Jose, great quote from you. From someone Frank Burton: “Her dad has always used her as a cash forget Chris was the love of her life.”
Nicodemus Gonzalez who worked with her, it's great that some new, quality music cow. It's sad he's still doing it. She deserves to rest in peace
Graphic Designer of Selena was released. She was one of a kind and a beauti- and let her memory live on. If it's a remix, then I'm ok with Janet Cruz: “I bet she's so proud wherever she is. Her
Dr. Ricardo Romo ful gift to us from GOD.” it because it was her original work and not one that wasn't of family has carried her legacy.”
Contributors her actual work.”
info@laprensatexas.com Al Calvo Jr.: “Exactly what Jose Rosario said. I don't Paulina J Vargas: “Her family is doing exactly what
understand why people criticize the family for remak- she would've wanted and that is to continue inspiring people
José I. Franco
ing their own music. Music that the real fans love and Tamara Smith: “Thank you so much. I love Selena. I with her music. Everyone loves Selena. The fact that her
Editor Español
remember. Critics call them greedy and money hungry, but can't wait to hear her new music. She was such a beautiful legacy is still so big after all these years is amazing. She's
Maria Cisneros
that's how they make a living, then and now. AB remastered spirit.” not forgotten and her family made sure of that.. whether they
Sales Representative the old songs, some people never heard before, and shared get money or not they are doing something amazing in my
Roy Aguillon them with the world so we can hear her voice again in a new Ashley Ann Westerfield: “Where’s the rest of her name? eyes. I love Selena and I was four years old when she died.”
Digital Editor way.” You can tell this is a story that her father, sister and brother
Community Sponsor: are responsible for. I guess he lived off of his kids when Betty Jean Bell Harvey: “My son who is 12 years old
Carmen Perez:“Jose Rosario Gonzalez, Keep on being they were little, what is the difference now right? It gives me has her t-shirts and loves her. We have 3 copies of the movie
our voice! You always bring exactly the right perspective! some Jackson 5 vibes.” and everytime he watches it, he cries. She was an inspiration
The Quintanilla family has done the right thing in refreshing to so many people and her life should be remembered. I
the memory of Selena.” April Herrera: “Yes it's her voice but she's not actually thank God that her family is releasing this cd. I will defi-
singing. Let her Rest In Peace.” nitely be buying it for my son. Selena would be so proud of
Dawn B: “I think that she would want her music to her brother and sister for keeping her music and her legacy
continue. It is as beautiful as she was, and you do not have Jen Kimble-Bohannon: “I will forever love Selena. alive. God bless you for sharing her music with us.”
to be Latino to appreciate a true artist. Great work from However, I have lost all respect for her family. I will NOT
her brother and sister. She will always be alive in people's visit their memorial shop and I won't listen to her new album Ty Smïth: “This is beautiful, how she is still everywhere.
hearts. Before anyone else gets so negative, her father lost a or support them in any way. I support Selena, I do not sup- Her legacy is living on through her family and her fans. I
daughter, her siblings lost her. They also have a founda- port her greedy money hungry family. It's sad they made can't wait to hear this new music”
tion for children in crisis. I am sure some income from this money off her before she died and they are still cashing in on
music will go to that charity. Chris Perez remarried, had 2 her. Pathetic.” Noemi Dreyer: “She already has amazing music out, we
children, divorced, won a grammy, has a hot pepper sauce don’t need anything more. Please let her Rest In Peace.”
company, and worked out differences with Selena's family. Mariann Farhat: “You can’t even take her sister Suzette
I am sure he would be pleased that she again comes to life seriously, she literally makes a living off of keeping Selena’s BeccaLynn Mccormick: “When will they let her rest in
through her music. As a musician, I think he would under- legacy alive. If they didn’t keep coming up with new ideas peace and move on with their own lives and do new things?
stand more than most.” to make money off of her name and legacy, they’d all be Instead, they are making money off her for 27 years. She
La Prensa Texas, Inc., is a Texas non- broke.” has been gone longer than she was alive. And the only thing
profit Corporation. We are under new man- Michelle Dillon-Nieves: “She’s a wonderful entertainer, Chris, her husband did was write a book about their time
agement and not affiliated with La Prensa but her family is making so much money off of her.” Anne R U Ok: “If I was famous and died I wouldn’t together which her father was very much against him doing.
Foundation, Inc.; La Prensa Publications, mind if my family made money after. I’m dead. Foreals, go Also Chris has been excluded from many things which isn't
Inc.; La Familia Duran;Duran Duran Inc.; Ramon Chapa Jr.: “They should let her rest in peace! for it and give momma everything we couldn’t give her.” right since he was her husband and they were together when
or any of the Tino Duran family companies. Obviously, her dad just wants to keep making money from she passed.”
We are not responsible for, nor will we be her since his other kids don't have any talent.” Terri Lee Reeves: “It was a horrible day in Corpus
liable for the acts, omissions or debts of La Christi when she died!” Ariel Esler: “My Abuela, God rest her soul, would be so
Prensa Foundation, Inc.; La Prensa Publica- happy about this.”
tions, Inc.; or any of the Tino Duran family Christina Li: “I love that she lives on. I know a lot of Adriana Harwood: “Yes!!! More Selena vibes and less
companies. people say crap about "her family needs to let her rest". Beyoncé in my feed. Selena went way too soon. My child-
La Prensa Texas San Antonio is published once Selena NEEDS to live on. Her memory, her music. And we hood favorite. Great example for women. Descansa en Paz! “
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7 de Agosto de 2022 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3
About the Cover Artist:
Veronica Castillo
Verónica Castillo’s par- tured into different topics to the diligence of Profes- Castillo has reserved a
Provided by ents, Alonso and Soledad and spaces. She also ven- sor Norma E. Cantú, who special place in her studio
Dr. Ricardo Romo Marta Hernández Cas- tured into working with the nominated Castillo for the for the artistic works of
tillo determined early in black clay of the Oaxaca National Endowment of her family–all true masters
Veronica Castillo, a their marriage to teach all region. She favored femi- the Arts Heritage Fellow, of clay sculptures. The
fourth-generation clay their children to work with nist themes such as a “tree Castillo won the prestigious Castillo family has exhib-
artist, grew up in Izúcar clay. The Castillo siblings of life” dedicated to women NEA award in 2013. A ited extensively throughout
de Matamoros in Puebla, learned from among the mariachis and singers. NEA newsletter noted that Mexico and abroad. Veron-
Mexico. She acknowledges best in Mexico. Her father traditionally the Tree of ica Castillo’s bio noted that
having been an artist all Don Alonso was known as Castillo is a gifted art- Life clay sculptures depict the family’s works of art are
of her life–indeed at least a “Maestro de Maestros,” ist and an excellent com- religious scenes, but “Cas- part of valuable collections
working with clay since the a master among the master municator; thus it did not tillo also uses her work to in the United States, Mu-
age of five when she began craftsmen. take her long to make good address social and contem- nich, and London and have
helping her parents, both friends with fellow art- porary issues such as vio- been shown in museums
master clay artisans, in their Although the Castillo ists and scholars in San lence against women and in Chicano, Brazil, and the
work. At sixteen she was family’s fame centered on Antonio, notably UTSA violence on the border.” Spanish Royal Palace of
already assisting her fam- their creations of “Arbol professor Josie Méndez Ne- King Juan Carlos I.
ily in completing complex de la Vida,” Tree of Life grete and Norma Cantú of
Trees of Life. sculptures, Veronica ven- Trinity University. Thanks Read more about the artist on page 10.
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We Need to change
American History Textbooks in Texas
By Brian Wells Manchac, Baton Rouge,
Current textbooks fail Mobile and Pensacola?
to adequately cover Co- Shouldn't they know that INVITATION
lonial America and the Galvez was one of seven
You are cordially invited to hear Judge Ed Butler’s Presentation about
American Revolutionary people ever to be named
War. an "Honorary U.S. Citi- El Cazador, the Spanish treasure ship that
zen?"
They fail to show the changed the destiny of the world.
hardships and depriva- Why don't we inform
tion of our founding fa- our Black students that
thers who were deemed the SAR has identified
traitors by England. over 20,000 Black pa-
Through their efforts we triots who fought in the
obtained the greatest con- American Revolution?
stitution in the world, and Some were slaves seek-
the Bill of Rights which ing their freedom, but
affect us every day. many were free men.
Shouldn't they learn that
Importantly, they fail to one of the largest slave
mention that without the owners in America was
assistance of Spain, we a Black man? Or that
would still be flying the many Black slaves were
British flag. Shouldn't enslaved by Black na- Judge Butler’s presentation will be on Wednesday September 21, 2022 after the 11:30 a.m.
they be taught about Gen- tives from other African luncheon of the San Antonio chapter, Sons of the American Revolution at the San Antonio
eral Bernardo de Galvez, villages or Muslim slave Petroleum Club, 8620 N New Braunfels Ave, Ste 700, San Antonio, TX 78217. Non
for whom our early state traders? members are invited. Cost of the buffet luncheon is $30.00 per person. For
reservations contact txsarch4reservations@gmail.com.
capital, Galveston, was
named? The Texas Con- Wouldn't such knowl- Judge Butler is the award winning author of Galvez, which Amazon.com
nection to the American edge by our students in- designated as “One of the Best History Books of 2018”; a member of the Texas
Revolution, when we still pride and make them Genealogical Hall of Fame; The recipient of the DAR’s highest award, The
provided cattle to Galvez' better feel a part in our “DAR Medal of Honor”; SAR President General, 2009-2010; and a cruise ship
army in New Orleans community? Wouldn't enhancement speaker.
so they could fight the it make them better citi-
English at the Battles of zens?
6 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 de Agosto de 2022
Buscando un pintor experimentado con al
REGRESO A CLASES.
A checar los pendientes médicos menos 8 años de experiencia
M.Antonieta porque muchas escuelas en la escuela no haya
Gonzalez, M.D. lo requieren al principio caducado, en cuyo caso comprobada en pintura en el mercado com-
Hoy quisiera hablar de del año escolar. Pero se necesitara una nueva
algunos elementos im- porque tanto a los padres prescripción. Pero para
portantes en la lista de como a los médicos, nos otros medicamentos que ercial y residencial para trabajar en un entorno
pendientes antes de entrar permite, revisar el estado tienen que ser dados en
a la escuela. de salud de los chicos. la escuela, sea en forma
1) CARTILLA DE VA- Revisar problemas médi- rutinaria o en forma oca-
de aire acondicionado. Llame a Roberto al
CUNACION (VACCINE cos del pasado que pu- sional como por ejemplo
RECORD) edan afectarlos, e incluso en caso de fiebre, o aler- 832-435-0013.
Esto es muy impor- revisar algunas de las gias. Es también nece-
tante, principalmente dudas que la familia pu- sario proveer con este
para quienes empiezan ede tener, y que pudieran documento a la escuela.
pre-escolar, o es su en una forma o en otra, 5) AUTORIZACION
primer año de escuela, o impactar no únicamente PARA PARTICI-
están cambiando a una su salud, pero también su PAR EN DEPORTES
escuela diferente. desarrollo escolar. (SPORT PHYISICAL)
La cartilla de vacu- 3) PLAN DE MANEJO Éste es un examen que
nación o la copia de las DE ASMA (ASTHMA conlleva un cuestion-
vacunas recibidas, si aún PLAN) ario detallado del estado
no la tiene, es importante Este es un documento físico del estudiante. E
solicitarla con tiempo. muy importante, tanto incluso, los participantes
En estas fechas, muchos para aquellos que tienen en la Banda Escolar, y
de los consultorios, se una bien documentada en los(trials) en que se
encuentran saturados y historia de asma, y aún escogen jugadores, para
aunque a veces la oficina para quienes fueron diag- los equipos lo requieren
médica,tiene una copia nosticados en el pasado. Los entrenadores
al corriente. En algunos Quienes recientemente suelen ser particular-
casos, se requiere con- no hayan tenido prob- mente estrictos. Y aun
solidar la información lemas, su profesional de a la estrella del equipo,
entre las diferentes insti- la salud, tendrá que eval- puede no jugar, si no
tuciones que aplicaron uar su manejo en los 3 tiene este documento
las vacunas, ose tiene que niveles del plan de asma. 5) ACTITUD
investigar con el Depar- (cuando no hay síntomas; (ATTITUDE)
tamento de Salud. Re- cuando hay síntomas; y En la escuela así como
cordemos también que el cuando hay síntomas en cualquier otro grupo
esquema de vacunas debe graves). humano es frecuente
estar al corriente. Pues al- 4) AUTORIZACION DE encontrar al acosador/a
gunas escuelas, requieren USO DE MEDICAMEN- (Bully). Pero la es-
tener esta información TOS. cuela también es donde
documentada. Casi siempre es nece- podemos encontrar a
2) CHEQUEO ANU- sario, en el caso de asma, quienes pueden llegar
AL DE NIÑO SANO el que la escuela tenga a ser nuestros mejores
(WELL CHILD uno de los inhaladores amigos, así como los
CHECK) de rescate. También maestros y enseñanzas
Esto es muy impor- hay que tener cuidado más importantes en
tante, no únicamente de que el medicamento nuestra vida.
7 de Agosto de 2022 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7
Astros Campeón
Masters 50+
Por Franco compilador y comentarista cario Rosas y el coach Tomás Velázquez con relevó de El- con promedio de. 436. Y al
El club Astros dirigidos por oficial. Muñoz. eazar Bocanegra. Al final del receptor de Astros, Catarino
el manager y jugador Pedro Astros, en postemporada re- El segundo partido sé de- partido el padrino Catarino Obregón por su trayectoria
Espinoza, en el campo 2 del sentada por El Jaral Mexican cidió con trabajo en la ofensi- Obregón, con respaldo de beisbolera y apoyó a equi-
complejo deportivo Potran- Restaurant ubicado cerca del va y defensiva de Astros. Lo Frank Torres y del presidente pos.
coBaseballField, logró con- estadio Potranco, siguió ad- cuál también ejecutó Tuzos Simón Sánchez, presentaron Astros tuvo otro récord tras
solidar su excelente récord elante eliminando a Yankees pero sin mejor suerte ya qué los trofeos al campeón As- alinear a los hermanos Mon-
de temporada regular en Liga SA en dos de tres partidos. tuvieron qué remar contra tros y El subcampeón Tuzos. tes: Manuel, Erick, Óscar y
Potranco categoría Mas- Pará después disputarle la la corriente finalizando con Así cómo individuales a los Tony, quiénes aquí aparecen
ters 50+ de campaña 2022, final del playoff a Tuzos de pizarra de 8 carreras para jugadores Leno Martínez de acompañados por su señor
con marca de 14 victorias Jesús González "La Coyo" y Astros por 6 de ellos qué Rangers SA y Vicente Silva padre José Montes, quién
y 1 derrota durante quince el timonel Pichón Alarcón, dejaron corredores en bases de Tuzos por haber dado desde su juventud sé ha
domingos qué comprendió qué sé clasificó en segundo a lo largo del partido. un jonrón en la temporada destacado cómo uno de los
el rol regular, coronandose lugar con marca de 9 triun- Jaime Guerrero (7-0) sé regular. Jaime Guerrero por mejores jugadores de cuadro
campeón siendo reconocido fos. 5 derrotas y 1 empate. adjudicó la victoria con sal- su marca de 7-0 en la lomita en el béisbol independiente
por el scout Frank Torres Tuzos llegó a la final tras vamento de Israel González. por Astros. Víctor Guerrero internacional.
quién ostenta el cargo de eliminar a Dodgers de Ma- Por Tuzos perdió Chorejas de Astros Campeón bateador (Fotos de Franco).
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7 de Agosto de 2022 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 9
Battle of the Blizzards for
Children's Miracle Network
By Ramon Chapa. Jr.
La Prensa Texas was honored to
be at the 15th Annual Battle of the
Blizzards Miracle Day Fundraiser
for the Children's Miracle Network!
The event is held at the Landa Street
Dairy Queen in New Braunfels
and it is a fundraiser competition
between the Coaching Staff of the
New Braunfels Unicorns and the
Canyon Cougars. The winner: the
NB UNICORNS! Congratulations
to Theresa Lopez & her Staff on
another great event for a great cause!
10 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 de Agosto de 2022
Verónica Castillo: Award-Winning Artist
and Clay Sculptor
By Dr. Ricardo Romo and a “Tree of Life.” In her Tree
A Smithsonian Museum gallery of Life, Castillo placed the figures
dedicated to the Latino experience of small women and five skulls on
opened on June 18, 2022, at the the branches of her tree, a powerful
Washington, D.C. Smithsonian statement of the horrific events in
National Museum of American Juarez. Her work was purchased
History. Verónica Castillo, a by UCLA and can be seen at the
Southtown San Antonio resident, Fowler Museum on the UCLA
is one of the selected artists fea- Westwood campus.
tured in the 4,500-square-foot Castillo is a gifted artist and
Molina Family Latino Gallery. On an excellent communicator; thus
opening day, Castillo’s “Tree of it did not take her long to make
Life,” a “candelabra” clay struc- good friends with fellow artists and
ture, was one of the most popular scholars in San Antonio, notably
exhibits, according to Eduardo UTSA professor Josie Méndez
Díaz, Deputy Director, National Negrete and Norma Cantú of Trin-
Museum of the American Latino. ity University. Negrete introduced
Officially, the Smithsonian Latino Castillo to many of her scholar
Center has now merged with the friends and art collectors. Harriett
National Museum of the American and I met Castillo through Negrete
Latino. and bought two of her small statues
¡Presente! A Latino History of some ten years ago. (We wish we
the United States is the Smith- had bought more). Thanks to the
sonian’s first gallery exhibition diligence of Professor Norma E.
dedicated to the Latino experience Cantú, who nominated Castillo
and Latino contributions to the for the National Endowment of
United States. Diaz kindly gave the Arts Heritage Fellow, Castillo
me and my wife Harriett a tour won the prestigious NEA award in
of the exhibit a month before its 2013. A NEA newsletter noted that
official opening. Although the traditionally the Tree of Life clay
exhibition at that point was a work sculptures depict religious scenes,
in progress, but “Castillo also uses her work to
Castillo’s beautiful “Tree of address social and contemporary
Life” had been installed near the issues such as violence against
final section of the exhibit. women and violence on the bor-
Castillo, a fourth-generation Verónica Castillo in her studio with a commissioned work in progress, July 2022. der.”
clay artist, grew up in Izúcar de Photo by Ricardo Romo. Castillo has reserved a special
Matamoros in Puebla, Mexico. place in her studio for the artistic
She acknowledges having been best in Mexico. Her father Don who traveled to Puebla for the participation in a
works of her family–all true mas-
an artist all of her life–indeed Alonso was known as a “Maestro purpose of acquiring Mexican 2003 women’s conference at
ters of clay sculptures. Several of
at least working with clay since de Maestros,” a master among the folk art. They brought clothing UCLA dealing with the hundreds
the pieces are by her father Don
the age of five when she began master craftsmen. and exchanged the clothing for of murders of young Mexican
Alonso Castillo Orta, a recipient
helping her parents, both master Although the Castillo family’s artworks. In 1995 Castillo met a women in Juarez over a decade.
of Mexico’s prestigious El Premio
clay artisans, in their work. In her fame centered on their creations board member of Esperanza, a San The Chicano Studies Research
Nacional de Ciencias y Artes (The
pre-teen years, she was assigned to of “Arbol de la Vida,” Tree of Life Antonio non-profit organization. Center at UCLA invited scholars,
National Prize of Sciences & Arts).
create more difficult small objects. sculptures, Veronica ventured into Esperanza arranged for Castillo artists, and the mothers of slain
The Castillo family has exhibited
By age twelve she began creating different topics and spaces. At age to take an internship at their Col- women to discuss what they titled
extensively throughout Mexico
her own designs, producing small sixteen she took an interest in “Day lectiva de Mujeres. “The Maquiladora Murders, Or
and abroad. Veronica Castillo’s
but intricate pieces of clay art. At of the Dead” skulls and masks. She During her first year with Es- Who is Killing the Women of
bio noted that the family’s works
sixteen she was already assisting also ventured into working with peranza, Castillo taught women Juarez?” The murdered women
of art are part of valuable collec-
her family in completing complex the black clay of the Oaxaca re- in the collective the art of making had come to Juarez to work in
tions in the United States, Munich,
Trees of Life. gion. She favored feminist themes clay sculptures. Teaching left little the semi-skilled industries or ma-
and London and have been shown
Castillo learned her artistry from such as a “tree of life” dedicated time to create her own work. By quiladoras of the border. The fact
in museums in Chicano, Brazil,
her father, Don Alonso Castillo to women mariachis and singers. the year 2000, she had returned to that at the time of the conference
and the Spanish Royal Palace of
Orta, and her father was taught Castillo excelled in her studies making her own clay pieces. Often no one had been arrested for these
King Juan Carlos I.
by his father, Don Simón Uroza, and mastered accounting in col- described as “delicate, intricate, horrific killings angered Castillo
Verónica Castillo is a true trea-
and his mother, Catalina Uroza. lege. In 1992 Veronica traveled and brightly painted,” her thematic and compassionate people on both
sure of Texas. Her inclusion in the
Verónica Castillo’s parents, Alon- with her parents to an exhibit of clay sculptures gained fame among sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
first Smithsonian Latino gallery
so and Soledad Marta Hernández the family’s work at the Galeria Latinos interested in the arts. The Castillo’s commitment to so-
exhibit will allow art lovers to see
Castillo determined early in their de La Raza in San Francisco. By arts gave Castillo a voice on social cial justice led her to accept an
her brilliant work as well as give all
marriage to teach all their children age 20 Castillo had completed her issues. invitation from UCLA conference
viewers a greater understanding of
to work with clay. The Castillo studies in accounting and resumed In Mexico, “there is no jus- sponsors and faculty associated
the deep and ever-evolving roots of
siblings learned from among the working with clay full time. She tice for poor people,” Castillo with the UCLA Research Center
Mexican and Chicano art.
met several San Antonio women explained as she recounted her to design the conference poster7 de Agosto de 2022 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11
Castillo’s “Raíces, Historia y Justicia Latina” in the Verónica Castillo in her San Antonio garden
Smithsonian Museum [Molina Latino Gallery: 4ft x 4ft. ]. studio. Photo by Ricardo Romo, July, 2022.
Courtesy of Smithsonian
National Museum of American History. Washington, D.C.
Special thanks to Eduardo Díaz.
Castillo, an image of work commissioned by
Castillo, [Mujer Con Mapa de Mexico]. Collection of Harriett and
UCLA for the 2003 conference.
Ricardo Romo. Photo by Ricardo Romo
Permission of the artist.12 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 de Agosto de 2022
7 de Agosto de 2022 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13
Águilas ganó el
primero a Maceteros
Por Sendero Deportivo Cerros eliminaron a Riele- el primer episodio, con un partido cuando nuestro amistoso entre Bravos
Ante una buena entrada ros. (Ambos en dos parti- 2 más en el sexto, en el promedio es de 12 impa- de Jesús Ramirez Sr., y
en el estadio Potranco dos, en los qué sus rivales qué Henry Pichardo con rables por juego. Serrano, Freddy García vs. Mets
Baseball Field. Sé jugó opusieron resistencia en la doblete remolco a El hizo buen trabajo, nuestro de Mike Tabahan., am-
con éxito el primer par- defensiva y ofensiva). Caminante e Iván Jacome, bateo no respondió. Es- bos equipos sé preparan
tido de la serie ha ganar 2 El partido, fue decidido para tres carreras pro- taremos listos para el a lograr reunir una alin-
de 3 partidos del playoffs por Águilas tras férreo ducidas. En el segundo segundo partido ", enfatizó eación con la qué podrán
final categoría Abierta duelo de pitcheo entre partido éste domingo a Ortiz Jr. competir en la temporada
dominical Potranco 2022 Juan Serrano de Águi- las 11am vamos con todo. Águilas en las tribunas de Otoño 2022.
(Presentada por El Ja- las y Adrián Bueno de Maceteros un equipos con contaron con el apoyó de En las fotos aparecen
ral Mexican Restaurant Maceteros. Serrano aceptó buen pitcheo y bateo muy sus seguidores encabeza- Juan Serrano de Águilas.
ubicado cerca del estadio 4 imparables y 1 carrera. parejo al nuestro. No hay dos por su lanzador Noé Adrián Bueno de Macete-
Potranco), entre los final- Bueno, concluyó su labor nervios en Águilas". Rivera, y Maceteros por su ros. Águilas celebró 1er
istas equipos Maceteros monticular con 4 anotacio- Por su lado el joven lanzadora Luz Agosto her- victoria del playoffs
de Edwin Ortiz Jr, qué sé nes en contra. timonel Edwin Ortiz Jr de mana de Edwin Ortiz Jr. vs. Maceteros. Porra de
clasificó en primer lugar Luis Cerros dijo lo Maceteros, indicó qué con El presidente Simón Águilas encabezada por el
y en postemporada elim- siguiente. "Fue un duelo 4 jits no sé logra salir ad- Sánchez, sé dio tiempo lanzador Noé Rivera "El
inaron a Charros Potosinos de pitcheo muy bonito. elante. "Conectando 4 jits pará qué los asistentes Chiquilin".
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Commissioner Calvert Earns National Awards for
Trash Collection & Urban Farm
Provided by not needed. With long
Ramon Chapa. Jr. lines wrapped around the
Congratulations to LPT Alamodome for food dis-
Board Member Commis- tributions and thousands of
sioner Tommy Calvert on citizens struggling to pay
his National Award! for groceries, the Greenies
Bexar County Commis- Urban Farm will receive
sioner Tommy Calvert a national award from the
will be awarded two of National Association of
the National Associa- Counties in Adams Coun-
tion of Counties (NACO) ty, a suburb of Denver.
Achievement Awards in The Greenies also was
Colorado for the July Na- honored at Texas A&M
tional Convention. in College Station for the
The National Achieve- top state award for “Supe-
ment Awards were earned rior Service” of emerging
for Commissioner Cal- issues from the Agricul-
vert’s work with the tural Extension Service
Camelot County Trash of the state of Texas. The
program and the Greenies Greenies
Urban Farm. Calvert is under construction and
passed legislation in the $14 million in additional
Texas Legislature that funding will allow the 10
gave Bexar County the acres plot of land to house
ability to create a solid nearly 25 employees from
waste program. Commis- the Bexar County Agri-
sioner Calvert’s program cultural Extension Service
made crime decrease by and bring in revenue to
53 percent, calls for stray Bexar County through the
animals decreased by 75 300-person event center
percent, and calls for ille- being constructed along
gal dumping decreased by Menger Creek in a once
74 percent, saving taxpay- legal dumping issues since lowering crime, animal of his time for the grow- blighted eyesore known
ers millions in the Coun- the late 1990s. With no services, and illegal dump- ing inflation worries at the as “The Goonies.” Com-
ty’s highest crime area. mandated trash collection ing were a national model. top of polls for voters in missioner Calvert has
The day after Commis- for the neighborhoods, Now the National Associa- America. renamed the property “The
sioner Calvert was elected Commissioner Calvert tion of Counties has said With the University Greenies.” The Greenies
he returned to begin work had to get the entire Texas they agree,” explained Health System and Care- has worked with over 200
on the needs of the high House, Texas Senate, and Commissioner Tommy Link, Calvert created the nonprofits and supplies the
crime, low income area, the Governor to agree to Calvert. “Food is Medicine” ini- San Antonio Food Bank
and earning the recognition give him and the County During the pandemic tiative for some of the with fresh produce grown
of fellow county officials new powers for deal- Commissioner Calvert, neediest CareLink custom- and harvested in partner-
for improving the quality ing with trash and illegal expedited 2 million dollars ers where they provided ship with the San Anto-
of life for residents is the dumping. After the powers of federal funds to ensure nutritional information on nio Master Gardeners for
highest honor for a county were granted Commission- Bexar County residents the benefits of foods that people countywide.
official in the United er Calvert has grown the did not have supply chains customers were given for See video of the opening
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the Camelot Neighbor- Candlewood subdivisions. super greens and fruits the food. Commissioner
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Beat a Cyberbully:
Here’s How Parents Can Help
By John Silva difference, says the National Parent telling you if they see or experience
While remote learning during the Teacher Association. it,” UNICEF says in its online tips
COVID-19 pandemic lowered re- This interest does not necessar- for parents.
ported instances of bullying, parents ily require parents to become tech As their two daughters enter their
fear that, for some students, going experts. Instead, the federal stopbul- teens, Houston parents Thiago and
back to school will mean going back lying.gov website advises parents to Auboni Cordolino have found that
to being bullied. watch for subtle clues that something talking less and listening more works
“Bullying is something we worry is wrong, such as their child becom- best. “We try to focus on being
about, especially with the beginning ing withdrawn, hiding their screen approachable and listening actively
of each new school year,” said Zury when others are nearby, or reacting without reaction,” said Thiago.
Bourque of her family of four in emotionally to what’s happening on Beyond talking, listening, and ob-
Cypress, Texas. their device. serving, parents shouldn’t be afraid
Now, 15 years after the inception For Zury Bourque and her hus- to make and enforce rules for their
of National Bullying Prevention band, Chris, that has meant being kids’ online activities, experts say.
Month in October, technology’s ever keenly aware of what “normal” The Cordolinos’ girls are allowed
greater presence in children’s lives looks like for their two boys, ages to play online games, but they’re
has given bullying a new outlet. 12 and 10. expected to turn off the live chat that lets us know how much time One of the Bourques’ sons espe-
With just a click, cyberbullies can “Knowing my children’s moods feature to limit interactions with they’re spending on their tablets,” cially recommended one of the web-
taunt, harass, and threaten relent- is very important because I can then strangers. “We reassure the girls that said Zury. site’s short animated videos, “Beat a
lessly, even reaching into the home detect shifts or changes in their we trust them and respect their pri- Bully Without Using Your Fists.”
via cellphone or computer. As a re- personalities that might signal some- vacy, but they have to stay within the Both families cited the tips and re- “I learned that if you’re being
sult, victims report feeling hopeless, thing is going on,” said Chris. boundaries we’ve set,” said Auboni. minders they’ve considered together bullied, you should call someone you
isolated, and even suicidal. Talking with kids openly — and The Bourques have taken a similar with their kids, using free resources can trust, like parents, principals, or
What can parents do to protect often — helps too. “The more you approach. “We aren’t constantly over available on jw.org, the official web- counselors,” he said. “They can get
their kids? Taking an interest in their talk to your children about bullying, the boys’ shoulders, watching their site of Jehovah’s Witnesses. in between the situation and make it
children’s online world can make a the more comfortable they will be every move, but we use a family app stop.”
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