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VOL. 1 • NUM 28 www.LaPrensaTEXAS.com 23 de Diciembre de 2018 Feliz Navidad Let’s Talk A Not-So-Public Depression During TheTitle Creative Sacred Little Lamb About it... City Public Service the Holidays World of Michael Sheryl Sculley is Board Menchaca Retiring By Dr. William By Carmen By Yvette Tello Elizondo By Michelle Idar By Dr. Ricardo Romo Madariaga
2 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 23 de Diciembre de 2018 This grass roots publication is the life Let’s Talk About it... Sheryl Sculley is Retiring source for a community that is not easily afforded viable access to diverse and ac- cessible media. San Antonio and the sur- rounding counties have become accustomed to relevant news brought to them in both By Yvette Tello significant other and friends. Holly Gonzalez: English and Spanish since 1913. A City Manager oversees Tony Martinez: She is also laughing all the “Best news the city could the administrative tasks that “The city passing prop A way to the bank.” give us!!! Goodbye and Steve A Duran Sr. CEO/Publisher allow a city to operate. The was a big mistake! For those Good Riddance!!! Now just s.duran@laprensatexas.com City Manager is the chief of you who are just look- Count R. Buckingham: take our Mayor with u and Ramon Chapa Jr. executive of the city govern- ing at salary and not results “The money train has end- the city would be so much Co-Publisher r.chapa@laprensatexas.com ment, supervising the city’s need to look at why council ed.” better off!” Yvette Tello employees and bureaucracy, passed a salary increase two Executive Vice President while implementing and years ago from pennies to Aaron D. Muñoz: Carol Thienpont: y.tello@laprensatexas.com overseeing policies set by a 50k per year! We by the “Great, I’m looking for- “She is highest paid City Roxanne Eguia Editor In Chief city’s mayor and city coun- way, are the only city in the ward to the new San Antonio Manager in Nation. We can r.eguia@laprensatexas.com cil. City Manager Sheryl U.S with a AAA RATING! with a lower bond rating, definitely use that money Victoria Ward Graphic Designer Sculley is retiring. Is this Scully has managed to grow higher taxes, a less than elsewhere.” vicky@laprensatexas.com good or bad news for San are city and be fiscally re- qualified city manager, and Antonio? Let’s talk about it... sponsible! This means that less new business coming Robert Benavides: Steve Walker Ricardo Romo yes even the Fire Dept needs to town but gee whiz now “Best city manager we’ve Jessica Duran Fernando Frescas: to be fiscally responsible and she don’t make as much ever had. I’m interested to Contributors “I see several posts be- do what everyone already as y’all anymore, hooray. see if the the fire union now info@laprensatexas.com moaning the fact that we does and pay a deductible The people who voted for gets their contract worth won’t be able to attract the on their ins. THIS IS A BIG this will definitely be upset millions? Not a good move. best and brightest because BLOW TO OUR CITY!” when their taxes continue to The city council has always of these new salary restric- go up....then who will they had the power. Crazy times.” tions. I’m confused why Tasca Mills: blame?” people are advocating for “About time.... that was Sue Schiller-Chavez: higher salaries in order to an expense we needed to get Manuel Vasquez: “Crazy times is that we al- attract better candidates for off the books!! We might “The city will not find a lowed her to get away with the city manager position be able to repair downtown qualified person to come to what she did. Police officers but not higher salaries to sidewalks, clean up some our city for that pay. Unfor- are retiring because of her The mission of the Westside Develop- attract the best and brightest areas in the East side, etc” tunately the city will move and her city planning.” ment Corporation (WDC) is to foster economic development, promote the de- for teaching positions in our backwards not forwards. But velopment and redevelopment of real estate local schools.” Robert Rivera: that’s what the people want.” Gabe Gentry: within its target area, create viable urban communities, and preserve the character, “When you are more “It wasn’t the term limits culture and history of the Westside. Lisa N Jack Ybarra: known more for your salary Donald Vormelker: issue for sure. She’s known The vision is a vibrant Westside com- munity where people want to live, work, “It’s about time ... but then as opposed to your actual ac- “It’s more like..... I’m not for years that she’s hated by and visit. again of course she’s retiring complishments while in your taking a pay cut, I’ll start most. It was the salary cap. Leonard Rodriguez she already did her damage position, there is something looking everywhere, where The money stopped talking President /CEO and has taken all of San wrong, These comments are I can rip off another city.” so she’s about to be walk- leonard@westsidedevcorp.com Antonio’s money that she being read by this individual. ing.” La Prensa Texas San Antonio is published once a week by La Familia Duran Inc. San Antonio, could take!” She is showing them to her Texas (210) 686-0600. Subscription price in the U.S.A. $125 per year (52 issues). The opinions expressed in the editorials of this publication represent the positions and ideology of this newspaper; the opinions expressed by writers and guest columnists are not necessarily the opinions of the management staff or ownership of this newspaper; the contents of which they are solely and exclusively responsible for. 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23 de Diciembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 About the Cover Artist: Tim Palomera’s Mosaic Star By Dr. Ricardo Romo and creating mosaic art tile gives us the image of a star. Tim Palomera grew up in products. He began working A star in the sky can give you a San Antonio neighborhood with clay tile 25 years ago. direction, light and hope. A near San Pedro Springs. He He comments that “The art star is as old as the universe attended Fox Tech High work is an attempt to honor a and represents one of na- School in the early 1960s people, a religion, life itself. ture’s most beautiful objects. where he developed an inter- It is a metaphor of using est in architectural drafting discarded, broken and and design. Following his ordinary elements, and By Leonard Rodriguez graduation from high school, transforming them into This column highlights inspiring stories of Latino leaders. For more he served three years in the an object of beauty very than 500 years, Latino men and women have positively influenced United States Army. He similar to the human ex- the face of United States society. Let us celebrate these outstanding attended the University of perience of overcoming hispanics. Texas at Austin on the G.I. life’s challenges and ulti- Bill and earned a degree in mately finding beauty and architecture in 1970. happiness.”His historical Upon his return to San interest revolves around Antonio, Palomera served documenting and photo- as City Architect of San graphing San Antonio’s Antonio and retired after 20 oldest neighborhoods, years of service. When he in particular, downtown is not researching and writ- and the Westside. ing about local San Antonio Palomera’s cover art neighborhood history, he represents religion and stays active with designing culture both of which Esteban Torres Reared by his mother when his father was deported to Mexico during the Depression, Esteban Torres graduated from Gar- field High School in Los Angeles in 1949. After serving in the Korean War, he began his ascent as a community leader in Los Angeles. In 1976, President Carter named him Ambas- sador to UNESCO and later Special Assistant to the President for Hispanic affairs. In 1982, he was elected to California’s 34th Congressional District. Congressman Torres is the highest-ranking Hispanic on the House Committee on Ap- propriations. He has spearheaded numerous laws in areas of environment, community and banking and is considered the “Chief Architect” in persuading many opponents to vote in favor of NAFTA.
4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 23 de Diciembre de 2018 A NOT-SO-PUBLIC CITY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD By Dr. William Elizondo education compliments of nonsense, but I knew two and asked it to DENY the discrimination at CPS. In the ‘60s, it was evident CPS and had a job waiting bright women who could bond request - and allow Baugh and his committee that we were entering an era when they graduated. None challenge his reasoning: CPS ratepayers to vote on went at it hard. I appeared at of great change. If you don’t of these fellows were Mexi- Stella Garza and Nora Cabal- the bond issue. I also advised one of the panel’s first meet- see people like yourself in can American. I obtained a lero, who worked in my own City Council that job dis- ings and asked the CRC to leadership positions then you City Public Service Board optometry practice. In fact, crimination existed at CPS agree that we had a serious don’t feel a part of that soci- flow chart of its leadership they were my only employ- and CPS should change its problem at the CPS Board, ety. If your children don’t see in 1967. Of the top 172 em- ees. I urged them to apply hiring policies. namely that the board al- people who look like them ployees on that leadership at CPS and, lo and behold, Meanwhile, to initiate lowed the exclusion of Mexi- in positions with clout, or chart, only one had a Mexi- they were hired. Either Som- more credence, LULAC can Americans in many job people with surnames such can American surname. For mers was a man of his word, Council No. 2 unanimously categories and that it had the as theirs, then they can’t a city whose population was or he was trying to silence passed a resolution. It said, indices of panern discrimina- relate to that leadership or half Mexican American, that my complaining, but Stella among other things, that the tion. We identified about a see themselves ever getting was unacceptable. worked at CPS till she quit CPS Board in no way rep- dozen Mexican Americans there. Meanwhile, I knew intel- to raise a family and Nora resented the average home- who said, anonymously. Nowhere was the status ligent young Hispanics who stayed at CPS for nearly 40 owner or gas and electricity they had applied for a job at quo more entrenched and had applied for CPS jobs years. Apparently she was a consumer in San Antonio; CPS and were told, in effect, resistant to change than in -- unsuccessfully. Rohen good and that CPS customers were “We don’t hire Mexicans.” the city’s electric utility, City Alaniz, brother of state Rep. valuable employee, and paying exorbitant and out- Another two-time CPS Job Public Service (now CPS En- John Alaniz, had a degree her success proved there of-proportion rates and; that applicant, Carmen Aguilar, ergy). It was city owned, but in petroleum engineering were solid individuals of the average local consumer obviously a brave woman, was actually controlled by an from Texas A&M, but CPS Mexican descent who could paid more per kilowatt hour put her testimony in a letter: unelected five-man board. couldn’t find a position for and should fill good jobs at than the national average of “I reapplied for a posi- The board was supposedly him. Robert took a job in CPS. It was a good sign, but other public utilities even tion and was again told they answerable to City Council, California and stayed there. the Caballero-Garza hires though San Antonio had the didn’t hire Mexicans. Of but in reality it was account- A local lad who might have turned out to be exceptions dubious distinction of being course, then I told the clerk able to no one but itself. And become a CPS executive then, not the rule. classified as a low-wage personnel, ‘What happens “itself’’ was also all-Anglo. and a top-flight citizen in his In 1967, the five-man CPS town. LULAC also resolved when a cashier can’t speak This arrangement would be hometown had to take his Board of Trustees - banker that discrimination against Spanish and a customer can’t a target for reforms by me talents to California to find Leroy Denman, Joske’s De- Mexican Americans had speak English?’ The reply publicly and by many other a successful career. partment Store President been freely practiced by the was, ‘We just collect for fair-minded citizens of San This in mind, I met and John H. Morse, businessman CPS Board for 25 years in utility bills. They have to Antonio privately. Since the spoke with O.W. Sommers, Albert Steves Ill, lawyer both employment and pro- bring someone who speaks 1960’s, publically, nobody the CPS general manager, John R. Locke and San Anto- motions. English.’ To this date, I has attacked the CPS. 1960 and told him his util- nio Mayor Walter McAllister I had appeared before City don’t see how our money is After I set up my optom- ity wasn’t hiring Mexican - gave us,their customers, an Council in the past on other any different, yet we cannot etry practice in San Antonio Americans for jobs they were opportunity to make them issues such as the national get positions because we are in 1959, I joined the Junior qualified to fill. He told me, answerable to us. The board vision programs, and I could Mexicans. I believe in a city Chamber of Commerce. I be- essentially, there were no asked City Council for ap- relate to the council mem- like this, especially in city came a member of its board Mexican Americans coming proval to obtain $30 million bers. My voice resonated offices, employees should of directors. I soon found out out of local high schools who worth of bonds. I felt that with some of them and others speak both languages. “ that many junior chamber could implement policies if these bonds were sold respected me. I’m sure they Weekly CRC meetings that members were CPS employ- within CPS. But, he added, it would rubber stamp the wanted to appease me, so fall and on into 1968 dis- ees who had been recruited if I would identify qualified board’s policies, including the council, in a consensus closed more about the CPS out of high school, some Hispanics to him, he’d give the hiring and promotion precipitated by the mayor, Board’s hiring practices than not even from San Antonio them serious consideration practices we’d complained decided to appoint a com- the utility company probably schools. These anointed ones for CPS jobs. Of course about for several years. I mittee, which they did, to wanted disclosed. got a college or trade-school Sommers’ explanation was went before the City Council investigate the alleged job For example, Mexican
23 de Diciembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 5 Americans held only 2 per- ing the CPSB ‘s goals every as Anglo Americans were and engineer George Ozuna that praised me for taking cent of the white-collar jobs 30 days. added to the board payroll as candidates to fill the next on the big boys in the big at CPS; there were no (zero) In a letter to City Coun- from 1963 to 1967.” A big vacancy on the CPS Board. institutions. The Sun story Americans of Mexican an- cil, CPS Board Chairman fat lie. Denman’s response Meanwhile, we recommend- called me the “instigator cestry even in mid-level Leroy Denman spat on the contended that “this record ed grocer Eloy Centeno as a of the movement to inves- jobs (i.e., electricians, line- critics, calling the CRC’s speaks for itself and clearly third possibility. tigate discrimination with- men, machinists, carpenters, work a “report,” not what it demonstrates that unproven In the spring of 1969 a in the City Public Service meter readers, cashiers, as- was: actual findings Den- charges of discrimination vacancy occurred. On May Board,”(CPSB) and noted sistant general bookkeep- man added: “The facts show are false.” 28, City Councilman Pete that the Community Rela- ers - some 40 job cat- Torres, an ally tions Commission had found egories in all); that 80 in our battles “discrimination existed in percent of the Mexican with the CPS the CPSB against Mexican American hires were trustees, and I Americans and Negroes,” laborer jobs; that of the met with Den- and; Eloy Centeno was 400-500 CPS jobs that man and dis- named to the CPS Board on came available each cussed ques- Jan. 31, 1970, replacing Den- year, many were filled tions about man, whose term expired. by people recruited filling the va- Centeno was the first Mexi- from outside Bexar cancy. Den- can American on the CPS County; that in some man refused Board. It was announced that work classifications, to meet with he would “train” for his place there were no Mexican a group called on the board, something Americans in jobs that the Ad Hoc Gatti wasn’t required to do. required only a high Committee While Eloy’s appointment school diploma; and, for La Raza, was good news, it was a to cite one such job which want- long time coming. The board category, of 230 work- ed to suggest should have better represent- ers in the electrical dis- possible Mex- ed the community all along. tribution department, ican Ameri- Putting a Mexican American not a single Mexican can candi- on that hidebound board was American. Mexican dates for the real progress. A Mexican Americans were afraid CPS board. American had finally won a to climb telephone On June 19, seat in one of the San Anto- poles, one CPS fore- 1969, in an ar- nio’s most exclusive clubs. man explained. In Feb- rangement or- It made the city a fairer, more ruary 1968, the CRC chestrated by inclusive city, one where announced there was Mayor McAl- all citizens could hope for a discrimination in the lister, the CPS better job and a better life, a CPS Board’s hiring Board chose better place to live, work and and promotion practic- Mayor John raise a family. I am proud es. Baugh’s committee Gatti to fill of what we accomplished. offered recommenda- vacancy. Tor- While members of the CPS tions aimed at rectify- res said the Board seemed to loathe and ing that discrimination, seat should fear my intervention into among them: The CPS have gone to board activities in the late Board should include a Mexican ‘60s, decades later in 2004 Mexican Americans American at a public event, CPS called trustees in proportion and called the me “a caregiver with amaz- to their share of San board’s move ing energy,” noting that “our Antonio’s population; “a slap in the community benefits from the that CPS should seek face to many leadership of people who out and promote Mexi- people.” make the most of their talents can Americans who had been that in jobs leading directly A few months later, the The Sunday Sun ran a long and demonstrate amazing bypassed through the years to advancement to super- Federation for the Advance- story on March 30. 1969, energy with their everyday and; that the CRC should visory positions twice as ment of Mexican American under the headline “Dr. Eli- accomplishments.” report the progress in achiev- many Mexican Americans leaders recommended me zondo serves community,”
6 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 23 de Diciembre de 2018 The Creative World of Michael Menchaca By Dr. Ricardo Romo wall. His story about immigra- border. In new prints se- Michael Menchaca’s exhi- tion is lected for the McNay exhibit, bition, “100 Years of Print- made more complicated Menchaca utilizes cats as well making in San Antonio: Mi- by a failure of police on both as other animals to document chael Menchaca,” closes on sides of the border to protect the struggles and difficulties January 6th and you won’t citizens. that migrants face as they want to miss it. Menchaca frames his im- contract coyotes, While Menchaca is known ages based on historical events fight off the narcos, and try as an exceptional artist in and anthropological interpre- to evade apprehension by the print design, his studies at tations. For instance, he makes Border Patrol. the prestigious Rhode Island extensive use of the Mayan Menchaca strives to pres- School of Design enabled and Aztec systems of writ- ent cultural events through him to expand into the world ing and uses pre Columbian invented mythology. In many of video and digital art. In his figures and texts common to of his earlier works, he ac- new exhibit at the McNay, the Mexican Indian codices. knowledges using “animal ar- there are fifty prints and an He dramatizes these images chetypes to tell stories of class amazing video. and figures in his effort to ad- inequality, civil rights cases, The entrance to the exhibit dress issues on race relations, and the distribution of privi- gration to the United States. In insist on more comprehensive takes your breath away. There politics, and social justice. leges within the Americas.” this piece, which is included art interpretation.” are tall columns wrapped in In a print titled “Hasta La San Antonians became fa- in the current 2018 McNay His comments also revealed an intricate black and white Casta,” which is a play on miliar with Menchaca’s iconic exhibit, Menchaca’s subjects on-going work that appear in paper design representing words from the phrase “Hasta prints following his inclusion are portrayed as cats wearing the McNay exhibition. Not- eagle feathers. La Vista,” Menchaca delves in the Estampas De La Raza sombreros. They are shown ing that “The Internet is now To see the exhibit, one en- deep into Spanish colonial exhibit at the McNay in 2016. swimming across a wide Rio accepted as an art medium ters a long hallway with four history following the conquest The exhibit included 46 out- Grande. within museums and institu- twenty foot high columns on of Mexico when conquerors standing Latino and Latina In the last several years tions,” he called for Chicano each side wrapped in the eagle created a caste system referred artists from across the coun- Menchaca has expanded on artists to “partake in digital feather printed paper. Inside, to as “Castas.” In the matrix of try, as well as Menchaca’s cats his themes and images, add- mediums as well as Internet all the walls have a similar castas, there were mestizos, crossing the Rio Grande print. ing that the cat motif opened art approaches.” pattern, for the printed paper mulatos, Indios, and coyotes, The Estampas exhibit, “the doors for me to explore Chicano art is coming of age serves as a backdrop for his to name a few of the fifty-four which traveled to Los Ange- my cultural heritage, racial in America. The Smithsonian many prints and a colorful racial and ethnic categories. les, Albuquerque, Chicago, tension, stories of immigra- will have a major show on and dramatic digital video. Menchaca includes coyotes and Raleigh, gave Menchaca’s tion, all with a sense of levity, Chicano art in 2020. With the Menchaca is especially proud and different skin tones to art exposure in regions of while formally connecting to exciting Menchaca exhibit of his video creation which show the blurred boundaries America that might have been the ancient representational along with current exhibits sheds light on the dark world of such categorization. unfamiliar with his work. traditions of the American of Pop America and a small of drug traffickers, the plight As we learn from the daily The Estampas catalog, continent.” exhibit of the work of Mel Ca- of immigrants, and the turmoil news, there is ample human published by the Univer- When Dr. Patricia Ruiz- sas, the McNay Museum has of the Trump proposed border tragedy along the southern sity of Texas Press, also re- Healy interviewed Menchaca once again demonstrated an ceived international earlier this year at her gallery appreciation of art by Chica- distribution. In his in Olmos Park, she pressed nos, Latinos/as, and Mexican artist’s statement for him on what he saw on the Americans. the Estampas exhibit, horizon for Chicano artists. This art has a place every- Menchaca noted: “ I A forthcoming publication where in America, but espe- try to bring various in- by Ruiz Healy Gallery offers cially in cities like San An- fluences to bear on the some insight into Mencha- tonio where Latinos make up imagery...contem- ca’s current and future work. the majority of the population. porary cartoons and Menchaca noted that “We Recent Chicano art exhibits animation, ancient must initiate a new wave of in Los Angeles, Chicago, writing systems, racial Chicano imagery expressing and Houston align with San identity and humor.” our collective concerns in the Antonio in making sure that His print, “Cuando present age. We must rise past when we view American art, El Rio Suena Gatos a reliance on sociological we see the work of Chicanos Lleva,” addressed the and cultural generalizations included. issue of Mexican mi- regarding Chicano art and
23 de Diciembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 Stephanie Urbina Jones Releases “Merryiachi Christmas” Stephanie Urbina Jones mariachis, performing joined Mariachi Tennessee Christmas” had been mariachi rhythms named makes country-mariachi songs from her latest and headed into the studio. written, arranged, for the place where it Christmas magic at album, “Tularosa.” Jones The song was produced by recorded, mixed, mastered, was recorded. Tularosa Imagine Recordings in received a standing Patterson Barrett and the and released with a live honors Jones’ musical front of a live audience ovation that night and soon session led by founder of video available.” I feel icons — a string of legends with a new holiday single, thereafter, the # 1 Billboard Imagine Recordings and so blessed to be living in from Dolly, Patsy, Willie, “Merryiachi Christmas.” Country songwriter was Grammy Award-winning a moment in time where and Merle to Johnny and This release brings the approached by Imagine producer and musician it’s possible to not only June — and the Mexican spirit of the season to Recordings in Nashville Steve Fishell. Eighteen bring an idea to life, but heritage that feeds her life with a fun country- to record a song for a live guests were present as to also record and release sound and soul. “Stephanie mariachi Christmas twist. audience. audience members in the an inspired piece of work Urbina Jones is a true Jones says of the project, Jones wrote “Merryiachi the studio, free to walk from start to finish,” said visionary, for who else “We were longing to hear Christmas” the Wednesday from the control room to Jones. “It seems we could would have thought of a song reminding us and before Thanksgiving, the live room only feet all use a little more light, marrying classic country everyone that ‘the magic is inspired to capture the away from the musicians joy and a song about the with mariachi,” says LA still alive and with us,’ and spirit of her two musical as they worked in the simple things in life right Music Critic. “She has we felt we captured that loves—country and hallowed studio on Music about now.” brought new life to these childlike wonder.” mariachi. String and Row where 500 #1 hits On September 28, amazing classic country Earlier this year, Jones trumpet compositions and counting have been Jones released her latest hits—this one belongs in made Grand Ole Opry were arranged, and recorded. studio album, Tularosa, the collection of every history as the first female on the Monday after Within two weeks, an inspired marriage lover of classic country.” artist to perform with Thanksgiving, Jones the song “Merryiachi of country classics and
8 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 23 de Diciembre de 2018 Mineros y Yaquis de La Sauceda Sorprenden en el Playoff Veteranos Por José I. Franco pitcheo, lo cual fue el factor sificado en cuarto lugar), con vendremos con más energía sea feliz navidad y próspero En Potranco Baseball Field, del triunfo. El compromiso su manager Benito Martínez para emparejar la serie”, dijo año nuevo a los directivos los Red Sox dirigido por es terminar con el rival y y el coach Luis Alfonso Ve- Garza. de equipos, jugadores, se- Pedro Espinoza y el coach así agradecer respaldo de lázquez, con el servicio de su “Nuestros lanzadores es- guidores, patrocinadores, y René Juárez, (clasificado en jugadores, seguidores y pa- cuerpo de lanzadores dominó tuvieron a la altura, con el familias que brindan apoyo segundo lugar), ante Mineros trocinadores. Confiamos la artillería del campeón respaldo de sus compañeros a sus respectivos clubes. del dueto Ramiro Morales en nuestros lanzadores, así de temporada Broncos de tanto en el terreno de juego El clásico dominical cat- y Ruperto Ortega, sufrió su como de la ofensiva y de- Reynosa SA de Roberto como en la defensiva. En egoría abierta, lo ganó Pira- primera derrota de la serie fensiva”, apuntaron Morales Garza (manager), y su coach el segundo partido Yaquis tas de Sabinas a los Mineros pactada a ganar dos de tres y Ortega. y lanzador derecho Richard descansado dará la pelea en que cayeron abatidos con partidos. “Comenzamos bien, Da- Felán. lo que será un gran partido”, pizarra de 7 a 0 carreras. Mineros (clasificado en vid Hernández se fajó en el Yaquis se impuso con exhortó el timonel Martínez. Piratas (4-2-2) dirigidos por el tercer lugar), con pizarra pitcheo, costos errores nos pizarra de 6-1. Broncos an- La serie se reanudara el Sergio de Luna consiguió su de 9 a 6 carreras sorprendió hundieron a pesar de que se otó la carrera del honor en el sábado 5 de enero, 2019, cuarta victoria para ubicarse tras sobresalir en las últimas logró empatar la pizarra 6-6. primer episodio, dejando en ello de acuerdo al presidente en el tercer lugar por debajo entradas, ya que Red Sox en En este partido no se pudo varias ocasiones corredores y compilador oficial señor de los líderes Broncos (6-2) el séptimo episodio empato pero existe confianza que en bases. “Buen pitcheo Simón Sánchez. Eloy Rocha, y Mineros (6-2). En las fotos la pizarra 6-6. “Nuestro plan vamos a sobresalir en los por ambos lados. Yaquis fundador de este concurrido aparecen peloteros de Yaquis de juego fue no cometer ‘er- siguientes”, dijo Espinoza. tuvo la mejor parte, después circuito de béisbol indepen- y Piratas celebrando sus re- rores’ y respaldar nuestro Yaquis de La Sauceda (cla- de Navidad y Año Nuevo, diente por este conducto de- spectivas victorias.
23 de Diciembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 9 GROWING UP LATINO MANGUERA MEMORY: Christmas any tree. My Mom to at Gulf-Mart or would pull out her Sears, and then later trusty, never failed it was Amigoland Aluminum Christ- Mall. For that month mas tree that was set that passed between up next to a rotating Thanksgiving and color disc that would Christmas Day, change the color of Mom purchased and the tree as it rotated hid Christmas gifts from red to green to in the trunk of the yellow then blue, she car. My brother and would throw alumi- I were not allowed num “icicles” on it anywhere near the and wrap it in a red trunk of the car dur- cembers meant we all got with white border ing those weeks for to ride our new bikes, Big felt base cover. All in all it fear that we would Rosa Maria Gonzalez, B.A., J.D., Wheels, use our skates, ride stood to the towering height discover what Santa C.W.L.S. Board Certified- Child Welfare Law our skateboards, whatever of 3 feet. She also has a plas- had entrusted my Specialist, National Association of was left under the tree either tic Santa Claus with a sleigh Mom with for us. Counsel For Children, as authorized on Christmas day or the day and reindeer that she would We rarely had ca- by the American Bar Association and after because the weather the Texas Board of Legal Specializa- talk someone into placing pirotada but Mom tion. always came through for on the house roof for her. played a good game Born and bred in Brownsville, Texas, us). No fresh cut Christmas Last the big bulb Christmas of hunting tamales Gonzalez has lived in San Antonio for trees were ever brought into lights were nailed around the down from either over 30 years. She attended St. Mary’s University where she earned her Bach- our home, or most of the window and door frames for her old friend from elor of Arts in Political Science and homes we visited for that “that” holiday touch. Some- Edelstein’s or the later her law degree. matter. Many folks we knew time between the tree getting lady who worked ing and Christmas meals, Gonzalez has a family law practice and is a graduate of the Women’s decorated their palmas, mes- put up and Christmas Day, at Garden Park Elementary attending obligatory Masses, Campaign School at Yale University. quite trees, bougainvillea Mom made sure my brother School and made tamales out checking everyone off her She has a long established history of bushes or matas de tulipan and I went and posed for of her home in Las Prietas. list . . . regardless of how coordinating campaigns and consult- in a big way and as big as ing for women candidates. the annual Christmas pho- It was a time full of hustle much time has passed, those and bustle and countless of valley holiday memories are By Rosie Speedlin-Gonzalez things to do and take care alive and kickin’ today. Dec- Holidays in the Valley. of: parades, buying gifts, orated palm trees, tamales It was about this time of driving downtown by way of and high balls take me back year every year that Mom Palm Boulevard and neigh- to those family memories in would pull out the box that borhoods along the way to warp speed. Time flies que contained the totality of all see how other homes were no gente? Here’s to my 53rd the Christmas decorations decorated, Dad making sure holiday season, one during she put out every year. Our he had his bottles of Bacardi which memories will be experience did not include and Presidente, baking ba- made, but I can honestly say fresh pine trees, or snow, nana bread to give away to today’s memories still can’t and most years, not even a friends, Mom making sure out last those memories that freeze (which worked out she had all the ingredients started to get made all those just fine because balmy De- she needed for Thanksgiv- years ago.
10 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 23 de Diciembre de 2018 EVENTOS ESPECIALES Familias y Fanáticos Colaboran Apoyando el Deporte La Prensa Texas, se complace en agradecerle su apoyo al deporte que le dan familias, fanáticos, y patrocinadores en la comunidad deportiva en la región de Bexar County. Por consiguiente ello sucede en el béisbol regional independiente invernal con sede en los estadios de Liga Potranco y el legendario Colt 45 Baseball League que durante el año son sedes de circuitos en las categorías Veterano y dominical Abierta. Familiares, fanáticos, patrocinadores, beisbolistas y directivos se encuentran colaborando en el respaldo de la práctica de este popular deporte, el cual por años los ha mantenido unidos y responsables de continuar adelante ejerciendo esa consistente disciplina deportiva y social que a la vez sirve de ejemplo entre beisbolistas adolescentes. Familiares y fanáticos sin importar los bruscos cambios del medio ambiente, no han dejado de acudir a respaldar a sus equipos favoritos. Por igual pa- trocinadores quienes con su granito de arena le dan solvencia económica a cada club que brindan ayuda en diferentes formas para que el equipo logre salir adelante en cada campaña, ya sea de primavera, verano o invernal. En las fotos aparecen la señora Araceli Reza, quien en el pasado Torneo de Acción de Gracias (Estadio Potranco), aceptó flamante trofeo ganado por su equipo Agujita de Coahuila, dirigido por su esposo JP Reza Sr. Seguidores del club Agujita, familiares y fanáticos que desafiaron la onda fría del pasado fin de semana en la séptima jornada temporada invernal durante el partido Bravos vs. Rieleros (Liga Potranco). Fotos por Franco Celebrating 300+ Years of Hispanic History in Travis Park Photos by Steve Walker
23 de Diciembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 EVENTOS ESPECIALES Santa with Kids Photos by Steve Walker OBITUARY Ben Rios Founder of Rios Golden Cut Salons Dies It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of the founder of Rios Golden Cut Salons, Ben E. Rios, Sr. Born in 1933 in Floresville, Texas, Rios grew up in a poor family and developed an entrepreneurial spirit at a young age. After serving in the military during the Korean War, he returned to San Antonio and began working for La Vue Beauty Supply. Due to his strong work ethic, honesty and strong relationship with the owner, Rios was provided an opportunity to start his own business. In 1964, he opened the first hair salon that built the foundation for the family business. “He was a great businessman who cared for his employees and for his community,” said Eric Rios, CEO/President. “His dedication, work ethic and ideals influenced every aspect of the success we have today.” Today, Rios Golden Cut Salons has been in busi- ness for over 50 years and has over 30 salons across San Antonio. Rios Golden Cut Salons is the recipient of several awards, including the MEDWeek Minority Legacy Firm of the Year for 2016. It is the largest family owned salon in Bexar County.
12 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 23 de Diciembre de 2018 FINANCIAL FOCUS What’s Smarter- Paying Off Debts or Investing? heavy debt payments, interest payments are not full amount to a Roth IRA.) the table. then you might be deductible, you might be You’ve got until the April Your year-end bonus, tax better off using your better off paying down this 15 deadline to fully fund refund or other source newfound funds to debt. your IRA, but if you have of beyond-the-paycheck reduce your debt • Evaluate your invest- the money sooner, why money can help you make load. Another way ment opportunities. You wait? The quicker it’s in progress toward your fi- of possibly reducing may have heard that one your account, the faster it nancial goals – so evaluate your debt load is to season or another is a “bet- can go to work for you. your situation and options build an emergency ter” time to invest – but One final suggestion: If carefully before making fund containing three there’s really no strong you have a company match any moves. It will be time to six months’ worth evidence to support this as part of your 401(k) or well spent. By Edward Jones of living expenses, claim. However, now that similar retirement plan at It probably doesn’t hap- with the money kept in a we are nearing the end of work, consider contribut- pen as much as you’d like, liquid, low-risk account. the calendar year, and only ing enough to get your Please contact Ernest but you may occasionally Once you have such a fund, a few months away from employer’s full matching Martinez at have some extra dispos- you could use it, instead of the tax-filing deadline on contribution before you 210-354-4915 if you able income. For example, going into debt, to pay for April 15, you may want to pay down debts – don’t have any questions. perhaps you have recently unexpected costs, such as take advantage of at least leave this “free money” on received, or will soon re- a new furnace or a major one time-relat- ceive, a year-end bonus. car repair. ed investment Or maybe you will get a • Evaluate your debts. opportunity. sizable tax refund in just Some of your debts are Specifically, a few months. Wherever actually more “expensive” you could use this money comes from, to you than others. This ex- whatever ex- you will want to put it to pense level doesn’t neces- tra money you good use. Should you use sarily refer to the size of the have to fully the cash to pay down debts debt, however. You might fund your IRA, or should you invest it in- have a large mortgage, for if you haven’t Is your broker an 800 stead? instance, but because your done so already. interest payments are typi- For the 2018 number? Let's talk. There’s no simple answer, and everyone’s situation is cally tax deductible, your tax year, you different, but here are a few “after-tax” interest rate can contribute suggestions for helping may be relatively mod- $5,500 to a tra- Ernest J Martinez you make a good choice: est. Therefore, you might ditional or Roth Financial Advisor . 1344 S Flores St • Evaluate your cash flow. consider using your excess IRA, or $6,500 Suite 205 If you already have enough cash for investments, rather if you are 50 or San Antonio, TX 78205 210-354-4915 cash to meet your daily than paying down your older. (Depend- living expenses, you might mortgage. But if you have ing on your in- www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC lean toward investing the consumer loans or credit come, you may cards that carry a high not be able to MKT-5894G-A-A1 money, but if you are just getting by, possibly due to interest rate and whose contribute the
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14 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 23 de Diciembre de 2018 THIS DAY IN ¿Qué Queremos Decir LA PRENSA HISTORY con “Devolver a Cristo a la Navidad”? Si al devolver a Cristo a Si al devolver a Cristo a la Navidad quiere decir que la Navidad quiere decir que reconocemos que nuestros animamos a nuestros líderes semejantes son seres huma- espirituales a preocuparse nos de Dios tan amados como menos por la institución de la nosotros, entonces devolva- iglesia y más a la misión de la mos el Cristo a la Navidad. iglesia, entonces devolvamos Si al devolver a Cristo a el Cristo a la Navidad. la Navidad quiere decir que Si al devolver a Cristo a la entendemos que nuestras Navidad, quiere decir que se- palabras vacías de proclamar paramos la falsa doctrina de el evangelio sin demostrar el vincular el éxito monetario amor de Dios por la gente a con la bendición de Dios y re- través del servicio y la justi- cordamos que en la economía cia social son el equivalente de Dios los necesitados están moderno de un gong ruidoso provistos, entonces devolva- o un címbalo de platillos, mos a Cristo a la Navidad. entonces pongamos al Cristo Para muchos cristianos, de nuevo en Navidad. la Navidad puede ser una Si al devolver a Cristo a estación bastante conflic- la Navidad, quiere decir que tiva. ¿Ha notado cómo nos entendemos que nuestras ac- quejamos a lo largo de la ciones de servicio y justicia temporada, gastando demasi- social a menudo no llegan ado en juguetes y chatarra, a la Gran Comisión porque comiendo en exceso y de- no entendemos la razón por jándonos “demasiado ocu- la que servimos, entonces pados” ... mientras que con devolvamos el Cristo a la el mismo aliento lamentamos Navidad. la pérdida de la “razón de la Si al volver a poner a Cristo temporada”? ¿Y la forma en en Navidad, quiere decir que que el mundo ha asumido el abandonamos nuestros es- “verdadero significado de la candalosos e insignificantes Navidad”? y nos centramos en los casos reales de persecución, enton- ces devolvamos a Cristo en Navidad. Si al volver a poner a Cristo en Navidad, quiere decir que dejamos de enfocarnos en ciertas palabras y frases que dicen nuestros políti- cos, comerciantes y figuras públicas, y recordamos que Dios está más preocupado por nuestro corazón, enton- ces devolvamos el Cristo a la Navidad.
23 de Diciembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 15 NON- PROFIT HIGHLIGHT Depression During the Holidays By Michelle Idar Christmas is known as a time, when families and friends unite and celebrate. It’s a time for laughter and making memories. Unfortunately for some, Christmas is a time of deep sadness and loss of hope. Christmas can cause anxiety and intensif y common stressors and struggles of everyday life such as: a loss of a loved one, family judge her made her feel Texas and the United States. separation due to divorce, or safe. Christmas time brought Please understand, you financial hardships. her doubt and fear. Fear of are not alone, and help is During the holidays, some disappointing her family available. Knowing your may experience the feeling which caused her symptoms triggers and taking proper of defeat. “How do I pay my of depression to escalate. A steps to prevent stressors that heat bill and buy presents family member of mine just lead to depression is possible for my kids” or “Why is this lost her father and husband with the support of a mental happening to me?” I recently within three days of each health professional. If you or asked someone, “What she other this holiday season. someone you know is dealing was getting their kids for A shadow now covers this with depression, don’t be Christmas” and her answer, joyous and happy occasion. ashamed to ask for help. “Candies and snacks”. She This trauma has brought on For more information on the was embarrassed to admit sadness, grief and the need services provided by TCP that, “She could not afford for someone to lean on. Marriage & Family Services, anything more”. She greatly Depression during the please call our office at: appreciated my time. Having holidays is a common (210) 516-2607 or visit our someone just listen and not occurrence throughout website at: www.tcpmfs.org.
16 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 23 de Diciembre de 2018 SPORTS Spurs Go 5-1 in 6 Game Home Stand By Jessica Duran Lakers, their highest being delphia Sixers. The Spurs Angeles to meet the Clippers for the first time in over 20 Spurs have not had an 141 also against the Lakers. finished with just 6 turnovers then fly back to host Kyrie Ir- years, this might be the year ideal start to their season The Spurs would take on the and kept the Sixers under 100 ving and the Boston Celtics. when a loss that could’ve that most fans have seen Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, points as forward Rudy Gay Now is the time to earn some been a win, really could and appreciated the past and the Los Angeles Clip- led the way with 21 points wins and prove themselves to be the difference between 5, 6, well let’s just say 20 pers. Then, Chicago came and 6 rebounds. LaMarcus the league. These wins might the playoffs or their play- years, but their past 6 game to town and the Spurs let the Aldridge also had quite the be the difference between a off streak finally snapped. home stand has been a bright Bulls sneak in a win. After game by scoring 20 points 6th, 7th, or 8th seed. And light for them this season. leading by 17 points at the and grabbed 10 rebounds. The Spurs kicked off their half, the Spurs only scored The next true test for the homestand against the Los 16 points in the 3rd quarter Spurs will not be this Sat- Angeles Lakers who’ve had to Chicago’s 31. The Spurs urday against the Rockets a run of some impressive fought to keep the game but will be who they face wins climbing up currently close but ultimately let it after Christmas. On Decem- to the 4th seed in the West- slip through their fingers. ber 26th they will host the ern Conference. With Spurs The team ended up being fu- Western Conference-leading guard DeMar DeRozan scor- eled by their horrendous 2nd Denver Nuggets then fly ing 36 points, the Spurs half play from their game over to Denver on the 28th. scored their second-highest against the Bulls and used After facing off against the point total at 133 against the that fuel against the Phila- Nuggets, they will fly to Los Texans and Cowboys Look to Clinch Divisions in Week 16 By Jessica Duran their fate lies in their own and Washington Redskins Eagles win both their games, Texans want their first round The Houston Texans and hands. Luckily for them, if either team’s record ties then Dallas loses their divi- bye in the playoffs, they’ll the Dallas Cowboys both they own the tiebreaker with theirs. If they lose both sion and possibly a playoff need a win and also a New lead their divisions heading over the Philadelphia Eagles games and the Redskins or berth. England Patriots loss against into week 16 but haven’t Philly faces off against the the Buffalo Bills. clinched them yet. For the Texans and Redskins to fin- Get ready for the best 2 Texans, it’s a feat that’s ish the season. The Redskins weeks of regular season almost a sure bet, if not at face the Titans before meet- football. Weeks 16 and 17 least a playoff appearance. ing the Eagles in week 17. are make or break for teams For the Cowboys, they For the Texans, they are still in the hunt for a playoff will have to win their last currently in 2nd place in the spot. For the Texans, it’s 2 games. They will face AFC Conference behind a matter of where they’ll the Tamp Bay Buccaneers the Kansas City Chiefs at a land on the playoff bracket. at home but will have to record of 10-4. The Texans For the Cowboys, it’s either finish their season up north warm a playoff berth with make the playoffs by divi- at MetLife Stadium against a win over the Eagles and sion title or depend on rivals rival New York Giants. also with a loss by either along with how the Vikings After a shocking upset the Baltimore Ravens or and Seahawks finish their by the Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers. If the seasons.
23 de Diciembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 17 Sacred Little Lamb Chow Train’s Hot Meal for By Carmen Madariaga OH! LITTLE LAMB SO TENDER and small, the Homeless and Hungry come to earth to carry the burden for us all! The Chow Train became Prepare your heart to receive HEAVEN’S KING better known after Cheever the Joy of GOD the angels sing! was cited and fined $2,000 HE will grow so strong and pure. .. on April 7, 2015 for serving HE came to SAVE mankind, you can be sure! food at Maverick Park. An Wise Kings from far and wide, outraged response in the Came seeking GOD’S SON their gifts to provide... community took The Chow And gentle Shepherds heard the call, Train to national prominence, Angels proclaim peace and joy to one and all...not the with Cheever appearing on peace as man suppose, not the joy the world knows... major TV networks, in the The Chow Train will –inc luding th e “ n e w ly But PEACE in soul , everlasting assurance Washington Post and on end its Tuesday hot dinner homeless” when tornadoes Divine JOY , the world can’t steal, can not influence! National Public Radio. service on Christmas Night struck in Moore, Oklahoma Oh little lamb both meek and mild... When Cheever told after 13 years and 100,000– and Joplin, Missouri as well GOD’S LOVE so GREAT HE became as a child... the police officer she was plus meals. Joan Cheever as after Hurricane Isaac in This is the gift that CHRIST mass brings, protected by the First began the weekly service in La Place, Louisiana and in FORGIVENESS, SALVATION, don’t lose focus be- Amendment’s right to 2005, serving people at four Brooklyn, New York after cause of material things! religious freedom, the officer locations on Tuesday nights, Hurricane Sandy. They also Mary CHRIST mass to one and all! told her to pray in church. with the last stop at Maverick served victims and members Lamb of GOD’S Mercy GOD’S GIFT to “Every plate of food I serve Park, near San Antonio’s of the Smithville, TX fire redeem the fall! is a prayer,” she replied. “I downtown. department in the Bastrop Cheever and her husband, wild fires in 2012 and pray quietly.” Dennis Quinn, distributed served first responders and Cheever started The a printed announcement to victims in the San Marcos/ Chow Train in 2005 to set diners on Tuesday, Dec. Wimberley floods in May an example for her then, 11th, with information about 2015. Their most recent pre-teens, Daley and Austin. other hot meal services on trip was in August 2017 to “They were normal tweens, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Aransas Pass to serve the but I heard a little bit too Thursdays, all at downtown survivors and first responders much of ‘I want. I want.’ locations. after Hurricane Harvey. They When it got to be too much, I “We aren’t ending returned last December– with just went into the kitchen and The Chow Train. Just the 100 Christmas trees with “all cooked a big pot of spaghetti, Tuesday night dinner. We the trimmings” for Aransas put together a salad, iced will still be available for Pass residents who lost their down some bottles of water disaster relief,” Cheever Christmas decorations in the and threw the kids in the car. said. “I want to spend more hurricane. I told them, ‘We are going time writing about issues Cheever said they to serve people who have surrounding homelessness. have tried to identify an nothing, and they aren’t I am committed to this organization or individuals complaining.’” community –as an advocate to continue the Chow Train Cheever and Quinn’s now- and as a lawyer. We will but as of yet, they have been adult children –who live continue The Chow Train’s unsuccessful. in New York City and Los mission of educating people Through the years Cheever Angeles -- will be with them about homelessness, hunger and Quinn carried out, what on Christmas evening when and food waste. There are many consider a novel idea they serve their last meal on several restaurants, caterers -- promoting good nutrition: the street. and grocery stores who hate those being served could “We will be with our little food waste as much as we do take whatever they wanted so family, serving our family and help us out a lot.” long as they began their meal on the street. The gift is in Cheever and Quinn have with a cup of fresh vegetable the giving. That’s the best provided meals to thousands soup. Christmas gift ever.”
18 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 23 de Diciembre de 2018 The Ku Klux Klan’s Campaign Against Hispanics By Juan O. Sanchez where Hispanics constituted Hispanics much as it did violence against Long overlooked by a majority, or held political against African Americans. Hispanics. historians, anti-Hispanic sway, they were successful Through the use of race, Furthermore, activity by the Klan was in countering the Klan’s religion, and language, the collusion savage and brutal, yet in racial and cultural bigotry. Klan deemed Hispanics as between civil areas of the Southwest Historians typically inferior, foreigners, and authorities, law addressed Klan minions of the pope. As enforcement activity against non-White products of agencies, and Hispanics race mixing, Hispanics the Klan ensured in passing, were inferior; as non- Hispanics covering the English speakers they were were kept subject in a foreigners, members of a marginalized. paragraph to a priest ridden, and inferior This collusion page. This work culture. Hispanics were part and the secretive demonstrates of the unfounded Catholic nature of the anti-Hispanic Conspiracy attempting to Klan also activity by subvert U.S. institutions assured that the Klan was and install the pope as documentation extensive. The leader of the nation. These verifying anti- Klan vented factors were justifications Hispanic activity its racial that led the Klan to vent its would be next to bigotry against hatred, racism, bigotry, and nonexistent. SAVE the Date! April 13 , 2019 Woodlawn Lake Park Exhibitor registration opens January 3, 2019 For more info: info@westsidedevcorp.com | 210-501-0192 https://westsidedevcorp.com/earth-day-2019/
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