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VOL. 2 • NUM 10 www.LaPrensaTEXAS.com 10 de Marzo de 2019
Mes de la Historia de la Mujer
Judy Baca: Non-Profit Medios Digitales Hello Tallulah Chicana Movidas
Artists on the Highlight El Mundo de las San Antonio’s Book Release
International Stage Girls Inc. Redes Sociales Colorful, Retro
Boutique Paradise
By Dr. Ricardo Romo By R.Eguia Por Dr. Ricardo Romo By Isa Fernández By R.Eguia
2 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 10 de Marzo de 2019
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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 Facebook is an excuse. He reach a larger group of wom- family, even if I’m just in the
English and Spanish since 1913. I am so grateful for Face- is the cause of the mar- en seeking to advise, support, background watching. I just
book. I have been able to riage ending by making the and help referrals. As well wish people wouldn’t take
Steve A Duran Sr.
CEO/Publisher keep up with friends, family choices he has made.” as connecting me with many it too seriously! I also wish
s.duran@laprensatexas.com and business associates. The like-minded groups. Social that people would remem-
Ramon Chapa Jr. world of social media has ex- Joann Laque: media, like most things in life ber some etiquette- how we
Co-Publisher
r.chapa@laprensatexas.com panded business marketing. “I once saw a post of a lady can be used for good or bad. would treat people in real
Yvette Tello It has changed everything looking for an old boyfriend. It can be a tool or a weapon. life (Golden Rules) should
Executive Vice President we do and how we do it. I He was a good guy but she It’s all up to the integrity, and apply here. I don’t constantly
y.tello@laprensatexas.com
just had a friend tell me her was not ready to settle down. motive of the user. want others’ opinions (not
Roxanne Eguia
Editor In Chief marriage is over; it’s Face- So after 15 years, she found when they can’t say so in a
r.eguia@laprensatexas.com book’s fault. Has Facebook him on Facebook. He was Beverly Brooks: way that doesn’t bash me).
Victoria Ward affected your marriage or married and had a family. “I think it’s a great plat- Sometimes it’s as simple as
Graphic Designer
v.ward@laprensatexas.com your relationship? How has Long story short, he reunited form, like you said, to stay it’s MY page and I’m post-
Steve Walker social media changed your with her and left his family. in touch with people that ing what I believe, agree
Ricardo Romo life? Let’s talk about it… Go figure.” you otherwise may not “see” with, find funny, disagree
Jessica Duran regularly. However, all too with, etc- it doesn’t always
Isa Fernández
Contributors Yvette Elizabeth: Rosie Gonzalez: often we fail to remember mean I want an argument;
info@laprensatexas.com “Your friend may not see it “You can stand at the “mic” that people are only posting nor does it mean I welcome
now but besides social media and send out a message to the what they want others to see. unsolicited opinions. I can’t
and old friends, the light will masses (free), but you cannot That leads many people to post about liver and onions
shine and she will realize believe what you see or read . constantly compare them- because everyone and their
there were more reasons why . . corroboration is needed on selves with these personas mother has to chime in on
the marriage ended. I didn’t almost all non-personal posts that aren’t real and/or they how gross they think it is
see it then either. Now I see and lots of personal posts aren’t the whole picture. (yes, as simple as what I had
how unhealthy, unhappy from individuals posing as One could argue that it is for lunch). Well, I wouldn’t
our marriage was and how someone they are not, living part of the increase in men- go to someone’s house and
unhappy I was. I am so much lives they do not live.” tal disorders like depression tell them that, right? We’ve
The mission of the Westside Develop- better off. I found myself and anxiety along with an all seen instances where
ment Corporation (WDC) is to foster
economic development, promote the de-
again. Enjoy life! The grass Leonor Abell: increase in (online) bullying- people literally lose friend-
velopment and redevelopment of real estate isn’t always greener! Like “I get to stay close to my though that’s a whole other ships over politics because
within its target area, create viable urban stepdaughter says, he left family from out of town.” can of worms. To answer of this kind of entitlement.
communities, and preserve the character,
culture and history of the Westside. luxury for crack. That right your question, you already It’s social media, no more,
The vision is a vibrant Westside com- there makes me feel good.” Carmen Madariaga: know this from me, I love no less. I do my best to try
munity where people want to live, work,
and visit. “ As a PRO-LIFE activist social media- but for the pur- to remember that. Anyway,
Leonard Rodriguez
social media has accelerated pose of entertainment. I’m there are my thoughts... That
President /CEO Rebecca Perez: my ability to research, fact glad I can make people laugh and a buck-oh-eight will get
leonard@westsidedevcorp.com
“Facebook is not the cause check, and collect data. It has and like you, I’m glad that I me a coke at McDonald’s.
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About the Cover Art:
The Great Wall of Los Angeles 1976 – Present
The cover features a snap- over 400 youth and their Spanish, and convened the
shot of social activist, Luisa families from diverse social 1939 Congreso de Pueblos
Moreno from the 1940’s and economic backgrounds de Habla Española, the
section of the Great Wall working with artists, oral “first national Latino civil
of Los Angeles. It is one of historians, ethnologists, rights assembly”, before
Los Angeles’ true cultural scholars, and hundreds of returning to Guatemala in
landmarks and one of the community members. 1950.
country’s most respected Its half-mile length In 1935, Moreno was
and largest monuments to (2,754 ft) in the Tujunga hired by the American
inter-racial harmony. It is Flood Control Channel of Federation of Labor (AFL)
Venice California’s Social the San Fernando Valley as a professional organizer.
and Public Art Resource with accompanying park She later joined the Con-
Center’s first public art and bike trail hosts thou- gress of Industrial Organi-
project and its true signa- sands of visitors every year, zations (CIO) and became a
ture piece. The Great Wall providing a vibrant and representative of the Unit-
is a landmark pictorial rep- lasting tribute to the work- ed Cannery, Agricultural, Luisa Moreno, born to a wealthy Guatemalan family, struck out
resentation of the history of ing people of California Packing, and Allied Work- on her own at a young age, eager to alter the world around her
ethnic peoples of California who have truly shaped its ers of America (UCAPA- for the better. (National Museum of American History)
Read more: https://www.smithsonianmag.com
from prehistoric times to history. WA), becoming the editor
the 1950s, conceived by Moreno was a leader in of its Spanish-language tonio and cannery workers other workers, especially
SPARC’s artistic director the United States labor newspaper in 1940. in Los Angeles. There, she women, and she strongly
and founder Judy Baca. movement and a social As UCAPAWA repre- encouraged alliances be- encouraged women to take
Begun in 1974 and com- activist. She unionized sentative, she helped or- tween workers at different leadership roles in union
pleted over five summers, workers, led strikes, wrote ganize workers at pecan- plants. Her leadership was organizations.
the Great Wall employed pamphlets in English and shelling plants in San An- of the type that empowered
The Longest Mural in the World
4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 10 de Marzo de 2019
MES DE LA HISTORIA
Judy Baca
Artists on the International Stage
By Dr. Ricardo Romo for her creativity and ar- America.
There is much we can say tistic brilliance, which has Over the next five years,
about International Wom- earned her a place on the Los Angeles became the
en’s History Month. The international art scene. Chicano mural capital of
International Women’s When Judith Baca or- America following the
Day website states that ganized a small team of completion of an extraor-
this event “is celebrated East Los Angeles gang dinary number of murals
in many countries around members to help paint a throughout the city. Hun-
the world. It is a day when mural in Hollenbeck Park dreds of artists, most of
women are recognized for in the summer of 1970, it whom called themselves
their achievements without may not have occurred to Chicanos, engaged in cre-
regard to divisions, wheth- her that she was quietly ating public art, and as a
er national, ethnic, linguis- launching an artistic revo- result, the Eastside has
tic, cultural, economic or lution. The mural portray- never been artistically the Judy Baca at her Studio in Venice, California.
political.” In this essay we ing her grandmother may same. Photo by Dr.Ricardo Romo
will recognize Judy Baca, a well have been the earliest Baca grew up in Central
muralist and painter noted Chicano mural painted in Los Angeles and moved to
Pacoima in the San Fernan-
do Valley as a young child.
In elementary school, she
only spoke Spanish, but
she improved her draw-
ing skills when sent to the
corner of the classroom for
not speaking English. In
a short time, she learned
English and eventually
earned two degrees from
California State Univer-
sity, Northridge.
Baca has now been paint-
ing murals for nearly 50
years and described her
passion as an effort “to
produce artwork that has
meaning beyond simple
decorative values.” But
she also has a higher cause
of using “public space to
create public voice and Judy Baca, Absolutely Chicana, 2008. Screenprint. Collection of the
consciousness about the McNay Art Museum, Gift of Harriett and Ricardo Romo.
Photo courtesy of Dr.Ricardo Romo © Judith F. Baca
presence of people who are
10 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 5
DE LA MUJER
often the majority of the
population but who may
By Leonard Rodriguez
not be represented in any This column highlights
visual way.” As a young inspiring stories of Latino
artist, Baca gravitated to- leaders. For more than 500
ward large mural under- years, Latino men and wom-
en have positively influenced
takings. By 1975 she had the face of United States so-
completed several large ciety. Let us celebrate these
murals measuring 400 feet outstanding hispanics.
in length and had directed
the execution of more than
150 murals in the Los
Angeles Murals project.
Her big break came when
she founded the Social
and Public Arts Resource
Center (SPARC) and went
to work on The Great Wall. “Danza de la Tierra” 2009 Digital Print. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, Gift of
The Great Wall project Harriet and Ricardo Romo
began in 1975 when the ing Mexican American and continue her artistic SPARC teachers offer
U.S. Corp of Engineers “zoot suiters” who were development. As a Full state-of-the-art digital art
contracted SPARC to paint mostly young hipsters who Professor of Chicano/a design classes and utilize Ellen Ochoa
the long cement wall of dressed in gangster-style Studies and World Arts that technology to create After being rejected by
the Tujunga Flood Control suits. These “zoot suiters” and Cultures Department billboard size murals. The NASA Space Program in
Channel. Baca had great were beaten by the ser- since 1994, she has taught new technology has en- 1985, Ellen Ochoa resubmit-
ambitions and over the vicemen while the police and conducted artistic proj- abled Baca and muralists ted her application two more
next twenty-five years, looked on approvingly. ects at UCLA. working with SPARC to times before being hired
with the assistance of 400 In explaining what she Several years ago we better preserve their mural in 1987. Swiftly moving
volunteers and seasoned hopes to accomplish with had the opportunity to visit images. The preservation through the ranks of NASA,
artists, SPARC completed her murals, Baca acknowl- the UCLA/SPARC Ce- is needed since the life of Ochoa work as Chief of the
more than a half mile or edges an effort to reveal sar Chavez Digital Mural outdoor murals is short be- Intelligent System Technol-
2,754 feet of murals. and reconcile “diverse lab in Venice, California. cause they are painted on ogy Branch at Moffett Field
peoples’ struggles for their The SPARC offices and property that may change Naval Air Station in Califor-
In determining the
rights and affirm the con- studios are located in a ownership, and they are nia before being chosen as
themes and images of The
nections of each commu- former jail building. The affected by fading from a member of the astronaut
Great Wall, Baca consulted class of 1990. Selected from
historians and community nity to that place.” building houses excellent exposure to weather and by
the pool of 1,945 candidates,
leaders. In the initial phase As one of the leading labs where students from vandalization. Art histori- she became the first Latina in
of the mural, artists painted Chicana muralists in the UCLA learn the newest vi- ans appreciate that while the space-shuttle program. In
the history of California nation, Baca’s expertise sual technologies. My wife the murals may disappear, April 1993, Ochoa also be-
from the Indigenous period has taken her to many cit- Harriett, who was with me the images have been pre- came the first Latina to travel
to the 1950s. Some of the ies and countries. But what on this trip, admired the served. into space on the shuttle Dis-
panels, such as the depic- she valued most was the dozens of paintings and To see works by Judy covery, where she released
tion of the 1943 “Zoot opportunity to teach young photos on the walls which Baca, visit the Estampas and later retrieved The $ 6
Suit Riots,” stirred much artists and conduct artistic gave the old Venice jail an Chicanas exhibit at the million Spartan, a satellite
controversy. In this in- research. Three campuses artistic environment sel- McNay Art Museum (Jan- designed to study the sun’s
stance, the mural portrays of the UC System gave dom seen in an American uary 17 to May 5). corona and the velocity of the
U.S. servicemen attack- her a platform to teach studio. solar wind.
6 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 10 de Marzo de 2019
Mariachi Girl Stars Lucero Garcia at the
Magik Theatre
By R.Eguia
Many women have made
their mark in the perfor-
mance arts. In San Anto-
nio, girls go to places like
the Magik theatre to begin
their journey.
Like 14-year-old
San Antonio actress, Luce-
ro Garcia. She began act-
ing at the age of 7 during
The Magik Theatre’s sum-
mer camps and classes.
She plays the role of Car-
mencita in the new show
called Mariachi girl at the
Magik Theatre.
“I fell in love with mu-
sical theatre. All I could
think about was being on
stage singing and dancing
and performing for people
and making them happy,”
said Garcia.
The Mariachi Girl audi-
tion was Garcia’s first ever can and can’t do and don’t very excit-
audition for a main stage listen to people who speak ing because
production and she said it negatively about what you it means that
was extra nerve-wracking do. If you love doing what I’m able to
because she was the only you’re doing then keep on meet and un-
young teen there. doing it.” derstand new
Mariachi Girl follows Being in 8th grade and people and
a ten-year-old girl who doing a full-fledged the- make more
dreams of being a maria- ater production can be friends.”
chi singer like her father grueling but she is looking Lead-
who clings to a long-held forward to learning more ing up to Fi-
family tradition of male- about the arts. esta, Maria-
only mariachis. The story She will attend High chi Girl will
introduces the character to School next year at the show at The
female teachers and musi- North East School of the Magik The-
cians that inspire her to Arts to study Musical The- atre March
pursue her dreams. atre. 22nd through ing performance las De Azul, who recently
She is excited to play this Mariachi Girl is a bi- April 14th. On opening including pre-concert en- received 1st divisions at
role and she advises other lingual production Gar- night on March 22 at 6:30 tertainment provided by the Texas Association of
girls her age, “to not let cia said,” Being able to p.m families can Enjoy South San Antonio High Mariachi Educators com-
anyone tell you what you speak both languages is fun activities at the open- School Mariachi Estrel- petition.
10 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7
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Piratas Contra Mineros en la Final
Abierta de Potranco
Indios vs. Highsox y Bobcats vs. Águilas Playoff Colt 45
Por Sendero Deportivo lo es Mineros (primero de Velázquez (La Chona), y Guerrero, se jugó partido dirigen Juan (Pachín) Mar-
Quedó definida la gran temporada). Broncos tuvo salvamento de Freddy García decisivo entre Highsox del tínez y Rudy Barrientez, se
final en la Liga Abierta Po- oportunidad de emparejar la (coach y jugador). “Vamos Marine, Eddy Rodríguez y miden ante Highsox (No.4).
tranco (2018-19), en la que serie pero, nuestro plan de bien ganando el tercer partido Dodgers de Travis Torres, “Se clasificaron los cuatro
el actual campeón Piratas de juego se cumplió y ahora a del rol regular”, dijo García. en el que Highsox se im- mejores equipos que estarán
Sabinas dirigidos por Sergio defender el banderín”, dijo Rieleros de Juan Sánchez puso 15-5 y se clasifico en el disputándose el campeonato.
De Luna y Mineros de Jesús De Luna (Piratas derrotó 9-1 apaleo 21-2 a Westsiders cuarto sitio para entrar a la La liga Colt 45 felicita a sus
Ramírez Sr., se enfrentaran a Broncos). “Tuvimos buen con victoria para Luis Al- postemporada. respectivos directivos, juga-
luego de haber eliminado a debut en la categoría abierta, fonso (Chorejas) Velázquez. Por Highsox detacó el lan- dores, seguidores y familiares
sus respectivos rivales Bron- nos clasificamos en segundo Broncos le ganó el clásico zador Matt Harrell y su com- que los apoyaron durante la
cos de Reynosa SA y Cala- lugar. Deseo lo mejor a los a Red Sox 15-10. En este pañero Gentle Clay que le temporada”, dijo Guerrero.
veras. Este domingo en el finalistas Piratas y Mine- partido debutó Maury Es- ayudó pegando cuadrangular En las fotos aparece Brayan
campo 1 del estadio Potranco ros”, comento Roberto Garza parza, jugando la segunda y con dos corredores en bases. Guerrero, capitán de Piratas,
(1 p.m.) se disputaran el timonel de Broncos. primera base conectando par De acuerdo a Guerrero, los poniendo fuera (en tercera
primero de tres partidos por Mineros eliminó a Calav- de extra bases impulsando 2 playoffs se jugaran a partir de base) al corredor Brandon
el campeonato. eras con pizarra de 9-0. En la anotaciones. este domingo 10 de marzo. A Palomo de Broncos, y una
“Lo que esperábamos categoría Veteranos, Cachor- En el legendario estadio las 11 a.m. se miden Bobcats acción del partido Highsox
llegar a defender el título ros sumó su tercer triunfo al Colt 45 que es administrado (No.2) y Águilas (No.3). A vs. Dodgers. (Fotos Franco).
contra un duro rival como hilo con pitcheo de Ernesto por el gerente general Jaime las 2 p.m. Indios de Nava que
10 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 9
MUJER
Chicana Movidas
New Narratives Of Activism And Feminism
In The Movement Era
By R. Eguia spaces and strategies of an
Edited by Dionne Espi- alliance. Additionally, the
noza, María E. Cotera and technologies of resistance
Maylei Blackwell, Chicana documented in the book
Movidas is the first collec- bring together critical biog-
tion of scholarly essays and raphies of Chicana activists
testimonios that focuses and their bodies of work.
on Chicana organizing, Charting the rise of a field
activism and leadership in of knowledge that crosses
the movement years. This the boundaries of Chicano
book contains contributions studies, feminist theory
from a wide array of schol- and queer theory. Chicana
ars and activists including Movidas: New Narratives
leading Chicana feminists of Activism and Feminism
from the period. The essays in the Movement Era, offers
in the book demonstrate a transgenerational perspec-
how Chicanas enacted a tive on the intellectual and
new kind of politica at political legacies of early
the intersection of race, Chicana feminism.
class, gender and sexuality
and developed innovative The book is available
concepts to generate new through UT Press
theories, art, organizational for $35.
Editors of the Chicana Movidas book gather for a round table
discussion at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center March 3
Photo by Norma E. Cantu
10 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 10 de Marzo de 2019
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Hello Tallulah
San Antonio’s Colorful, Retro Boutique Paradise
By Isa Fernández acceptance of self-branding. feel comfortable expressing year include “sleep-overs” comfortable teal sofas and
Isa Fernández, MPA is a LegacyThe seven years she spent in themselves through fashion.” where you can get retro chairs, where customers can
Corridor Business Alliance Program
Manager at Westside Development Brooklyn, New York writ- Her own influences include hair and makeup makeovers relax to views of moving
ing for NPR, Conde Nast,
Corporation, a freelance photogra- sixties icons Ronnie Spec- featuring the work of local street traffic on Fredericks-
BUST magazine (“Fierce.
pher and peace and justice advocate. tor of the Ronettes and That hairdressers and makeup burg Rd. and see carefully
A pastel blast from the Funny. Feminist. News”) Girl Marlo Thomas. When artists while enjoying the displayed ceramic teacups
past – shades of bright pink, and other online publica- I met her, she was wear- cupcakes of local bakers who in cabinets, record-shaped
light yellow, turquoise, pale tions delivering fashion, ing a 1950s-themed poodle provide artisan cupcakes for cup coasters and a red ice
green, lavender and baby beauty and lifestyle content skirt decorated with carou- you to sample while you are bucket (also for sale) that sit
blue saturated the walls of transformed into an on an end table. The dressing
vintage fashion boutique another-era version of room has a lavender sheath,
Hello Tallulah and music yourself. soft ceiling fan light and a
from the 50s and 60s filled The vintage bou- shag rug for your standing
the airwaves. Dresses from tique arena is a rel- comfort. There’s a feminist-
the era hung on the walls, on atively small one, motif bag hanging on the
the racks and sat on tables Uriegas-Reyes tells wall prominently, which I
along with pillbox, fedora me, so it’s important love seeing as a feminist
and other styles of hats, bags, to stay engaged with with a fondness for fashion
brooches, necklaces and oth- peers and the business and makeup. We discuss that
er accessories. Shoes lined community at large. style and feminism aren’t
sections of floor, some so As a Latina business exclusive of each other,
artful they were prominently owner, she is particu- agreeing that they are meth-
displayed, such as pilgrim- larly engaged in San ods of self-expression for
buckled navy and dark red Antonio’s “Girl Pow- everyone, men and women
dress shoes with wooden regularly helped inform the sel horses, a fuchsia ruffled er Hour” networking events. alike. Kristina told me that
heels. Monroe, Hepburn, changing goods and services blouse with rose pin and The social media presence, the store looks and feels
Bogart and Bacall’s movie referenced in Hello Tallu- saddle shoes. The boutique networking, customer events like her home and that she
posters covered the walls, lah’s adjoining blog, “Twee sells everything from dress- and unique nature of Hello hopes that “people find joy
alongside colorful local art Valley High,” which gives es, coats, shoes, brooches Tallulah has paid off. The when they come into her
and photography. prospective buyers clothing, (I bought a crocodile that I boutique was recently in- boutique,” which I truly did.
The shop’s owner, Kristina cosmetic, fashion and life- found on one of my heroes’ cluded in the local “Best of And the music that provides
Uriegas-Reyes, a San Anto- style content routinely. birthdays – “Crocodile Hunt- City” publication and Kris- the backdrop to the pastel
nio native, graduated from Her work as a plus-size er” Steve Irwin), pendants, tina is a frequently featured paradise? It wasn’t the 103.7
Incarnate Word High School model for Gwynnie Bee, the necklaces, accessories like a guest on the morning “SA AM adult standards and easy
and the University of Texas online clothing subscrip- gold butterfly belt buckle and Live” show where she has listening I guessed it was –
at Austin (where she stud- tion service whose aim is to even risqué Betty Page-ish provided fun segments such it’s her one of a kind mix of
ied writing), is as colorful help customers rediscover fabric appliques. Every item as dressing to “Celebrate the distinctive era 50s, 60s and
as any item in her shop. A the fun of fashion, ensures is unique, mostly procured Royal Wedding” and “Step 70s, which is the style every
likeness of her emboldened that Kristina is an expert at at estate sales or provided Into a Time Machine to any customer can expect to leave
with bright fuchsia hair, car- helping customers to find by customers who reach Decade to Find a Halloween with after visiting Hello Tal-
rying Tallulah the pup (the flattering, stand-out styles out. Some are new, like hair Costume” which advertise lulah.
store’s namesake), graces for everyday wear or special pomade, lipsticks, lip scrubs, Hello Tallulah, which re- 1912 Fredericksburg Rd.
stickers, pillows and other occasions that are concur- highlighters, nail polish, cently celebrated its first year San Antonio, Texas 78201
advertising, demonstrating rently retro and cutting- soaps and face masks. Spe- in business. https://www.hellotallulah.
the importance and outright edge. She “wants people to cial events throughout the The shop is decorated with com/10 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11
COLLECTION OF
TIM PALOMERA
Dragon Bottling Co.
Dragon Bottling Co.
155 Guadalupe Street at South Laredo
155Dragon
The Guadalupe Street
Bottling at South
Company, whichLaredo
was owned by Herlinda Morales Rodriguez known as the “Dragon Lady”,
The located
was Dragon Bottling Company,corner
on the southeast whichof was owned byStreet
Guadalupe Herlinda
at S.Morales
Laredo.Rodriguez known
The company as the “Dragon
manufactured Lady”,
Dragon and
was located
PEP-UP sodas,onwhich
the southeast
sold for acorner
nickel.ofBy
Guadalupe
1939, theStreet
Dragonat Bottling
S. Laredo.Co.
The company
was manufactured
one of the Dragon and
most prosperous
PEP-UP sodas,
companies which
owned by sold for a nickel. By 1939,
a Mexican-American in thethe Dragon
State Bottling
of Texas. Co. wasMorales
Herlinda one of the most prosperous
Rodriguez also sponsored the
companies
Dragon owned
Bottlers by a Mexican-American
Baseball in the Stateteam
Team, a Mexican-American of Texas.
whichHerlinda
won theMorales
City andRodriguez alsoChampionships
South Texas sponsored the
Dragon
in 1938. Bottlers Baseball
The Dragon Team,
Bottling a Mexican-American
Company closed in 1962. team which won the City and South Texas Championships
in 1938. The Dragon Bottling Company closed in 1962.
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THIS DAY IN
LA PRENSA HISTORY10 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13
EVENTOS ESPECIALES
Los Spurs le Respondieron a su
Legión de Seguidores
Los Spurs en su retorno al estadio AT&T Center (su casa), tras su 17va gira por el Rodeo de San Antonio, le respondieron a su noble legión de se-
guidores consumando tres importantes victorias ante los equipos visitantes, Pistons de Detroit, Thunder de Oklahoma y Nuggets de Denver.
El entrenador en jefe Gregg Popovich, tuvo que echar toda la carne al asador para lograr que Spurs superara la mala racha que les dejo por primera vez
su tradicional gira. El equipo respondió y los fanáticos aplaudieron sus tres victorias, a la vez disfrutaron de todos los eventos que la gerencia general
de Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), presentó en conjunto con patrocinadores. Los eventos realizados en la cancha ante el sublíder Nuggets (Con-
ferencia del Oeste), se distinguieron por ser del agrado del público asistente (18,354 espectadores). En la ceremonia del Himno Nacional participó el
Canyon Lake Choir, acompañado por la escolta militar Lockhart High School JROTC.
Posteriormente durante los 48 minutos de acción, se contó con la participación al medio tiempo de los grupos Electric Avenue Acro y Leander Dance,
que con sus espectaculares y coloridas coreografías lograron llevarse emotivos aplausos. Entre las promociones se contó con el “Freeze Frame” del Frost
Bank. “Guess the Request” de la radiofusora 99.5 KISS. HEB Kiss me Cam, la competencia “Flying Fries” presentada por Whataburger. HEB “Connect
Four”. ‘La mascota oficial de los Spurs, The Coyote, estuvo activo animando cada una de las promociones y animando a los espectadores para que no
dejaran de apoyar el plan de juego del anfitrión que apuradamente celebró la victoria con marcador de 104-103 puntos. En las fotos aparecen la quinteta
de Spurs y Canyon Lake Choir. (Fotos Por Franco)14 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 10 de Marzo de 2019
SPORTS
Spurs Buyout Gasol Contract,
Signs With Bucks
By Jessica Duran a home hours later after He thanked the Spurs or- and definitely Champion as a Spur.
The San Antonio Spurs news broke out. He signed ganization, his teammates, experience to the young Spurs fans showed their
have bought out our former with the number one team and the Spurs fans for his and inexperienced Bucks popular loyal fandom and
Center Pau Gasol. Gasol in the Eastern Conference, time in San Antonio across team. Having won 2 NBA thanked Pau for his time
was due $16 million this the Milwaukee Bucks, after his social media accounts Championships with the in San Antonio. No doubt
year and another $16 mil- being recruited by former and showed his excite- Los Angeles Lakers and Pau loved the city of San
lion next season. But, with Chicago Bulls teammate ment to join the Milwau- been part of playoff teams Antonio and the Spurs
inconsistent rotations all Nikola Mirotic. kee Bucks to the Bucks his entire career, the Bucks fans every step of the way
season, Pau’s injuries, and Gasol did surrender, fans and finished his posts have made a key addition reminding fans that he’s
diminished role on the however, $2 million off his with the Bucks hashtag despite his career low stats. always wanted to be a Spur
team, the Spurs felt it was contract so the Spurs would #FearTheDeer. This season Gasol aver- and is proud to have been
time to move on. be less over the salary cap Pau will most definitely aged 4 points per game and one.
Pau immediately found this year and next season. add veteran knowledge 4 rebounds in 12 minutes
Commanders Draw Interest as
By Jessica Duran
Manziel Kicked Off CFL Team and off the field. opposing player on national on him. For the league just
The San Antonio Com- Once Manziel was television in a preseason starting out, having Man-
manders and the AAF have away from the game. ziel a part of his hometown
drawn interest in former watchful eyes and While the Commanders Commanders would draw
Texas A&M and Cleve- strict NCAA rules, current starting quarter- enormous crowds to the
land Browns quarterback Manziel started to back Logan Woodside has Alamodome in San Anto-
Johnny Manziel. Manziel take a turn for the struggled and shown just nio. The Commanders next
was recently cut from his worse. While be- flashes of good play, Man- game is against the Arizona
Canadian Football team, ing a household ziel would excel in a league Hotshots on Sunday at 7
Montreal Alouettes, for Manziel won the Heis- name, Manziel like the AAF. It would also pm CT and will broadcast
violating team rules. man in his junior year as was seen constantly par- mean NFL eyes would be on the NFL Network.
As young as a league is an Aggie, along with the tying, showing off
for the Alliance, Manziel Manning Award, Davey his money in drunk
could draw interest for O’Brien Award, and was videos posted all
more fans for the league. the 2012 AP Player of the over social media
Manziel has shown mu- Year. Famously by Browns by his friends and
tual interest in joining the fans, Manziel was the last himself before his
Commanders if the call was winning starting quarter- first NFL season.
made. Having been a part back in 2015 before Baker Then during his first
of Texas A&M, he would Mayfield last season. season, his play was
be automatically assigned But famously by NFL inconsistent and fa-
to the Commanders if the fans across the nation, mously was fined
league signed him to a Manziel was notorious $12,000 for “flip-
contract. for his misbehavior on ping the bird” at an10 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 15
FINANCIAL FOCUS
Who Can You Trust to Reduce Stress
of Estate Planning?
By Edward Jones by a trust organization. years – a move that may professionals are used Before choosing one, you
When it’s time to do And these services appeal to you if you think to dealing with trust may want to check out
your estate planning – can range from the this child might not be companies. the services and fees of a
and it’s actually never administration of a variety ready to handle large sums • Gaining protection – few different firms. In any
too soon to begin – you of trusts (such as living all at once. Trust companies assume case, as you move toward
may find the process, trusts and charitable trusts) • Saving time and effort fiduciary responsibility for that time of your life when
at first, to be somewhat to asset-management – As mentioned above, your financial well-being – estate planning becomes
bewildering. You’ll have services (bill-paying, when you work with a which means that your best more essential, talk to
many questions: What sort check-writing, etc.) to trust company, you can interests will always be your attorney, tax advisor
of arrangements should safekeeping services let it do all the “legwork” considered in each service and financial professional
I make? Who should get (such as providing secure of coordinating your and transaction performed. about whether using the
what? And when? How vaults for jewelry and plans with your financial You can choose from services of a trust company
can you address these and collectibles). professional, tax advisor among a variety of trust might be right for you.
other issues? In short, using a trust and attorney. And these companies, large and small.
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help. In drawing up your a lot easier when it’s time
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fund your estate planning • Avoiding family
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living trust, you can draw but true: Dividing the assets
on the help of a financial of an estate can cause ill
advisor. You also may will and turmoil among
want to connect with a family members. But a Is your broker an 800
trust company, which can trust company can act as
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MEDIOS
El Mundo de las Redes Sociales
Por Dr. Ricardo Romo una división generacional una familia con un ingreso
Yankee, se convirtieron de YouTube más vistos de
Traducido del inglés al que Facebook ha docu- de más de $ 100,000 tuvoen un fenómeno global todos los tiempos, Despa-
español para La Prensa mentado en encuestas de un uso del 86 por ciento,
con el lanzamiento de cito llegó primero y se
Texas uso que muestran que el lo cual no es una gran Despacito. Su grabación y ganó la distinción de con-
mayor número de suscrip- diferencia. Así, los medios
filmación de Despacito en vertirse en el primer video
La velocidad en la que tores a su plataforma se sociales están dando forma
el vecindario La Perla del de YouTube en alcanzar
los medios sociales han encuentra entre las edades a la mayoría de nuestrasViejo San Juan en Puerto los hitos de tres, cuatro
influido en el comporta- de 18 a 44 años. vidas. Discuto cómo nos Rico le dieron al video una y cinco mil millones de
miento humano, así como Los datos de Facebook están afectando los trescalidad especial, y para visitas.
la rápida difusión de la también muestran que la sitios de redes sociales más
los espectadores de fuera
información, es verdad- división de ingresos que populares. de las Américas, el video GOOGLE
eramente notable. Parece afecta el acceso a las redes brindó una visión detallada Google es una importante
que todo el mundo está sociales es casi inexistente YOUTUBE de la cultura y la música fuente de información en
revisando constantemente en la actualidad. Una fa- YouTube es una de las latina. las redes sociales. Google
los teléfonos móviles, milia con un ingreso de formas más populares Despacito se canta en es- prueba cada segundo que
ipads o mensajes publica- hay mucho que apren-
dos en Facebook, Twitter der sobre el mundo. Los
o Instagram. Además, maestros, especialmente
existe el constante deseo aquellos que enseñan en
de leer los titulares, ver la escuela secundaria y
los videos musicales de en la escuela secundaria,
YouTube y reproducir encuentran que la mayoría
los eventos deportivos de sus estudiantes buscan
favoritos. información y datos utili-
Durante la década de zando Google.
los 90, cuando Internet FACEBOOK
estaba ganando populari- Facebook estima que
dad, se escribió mucho tenía 2.270 millones de
sobre la brecha digital. En usuarios activos men-
ese momento, las famili- suales en 2018. En todo
as con mayores ingresos el mundo, India tiene el
tenían un acceso a Internet mayor número de usuarios
mucho mayor que todos con 500 millones, mientras
los demás. Con la incor- que Estados Unidos ocupa
poración de computadoras el segundo lugar con 210
en escuelas y bibliotecas millones de usuarios. Bra-
públicas y la invención del sil, con una población to-
iPhone, la brecha digital tal de 209 millones, tiene
se ha convertido en una menos de $ 30,000 tiene un de medios sociales. Por pañol, pero eso no impidió 130 millones de usuarios
preocupación social y de 85 por ciento de uso de las ejemplo, en 2017, el can- que el video alcanzara la de Facebook, 61.0 por
comunicación menos im- redes sociales y acceso a tante puertorriqueño, Luis cima de las listas en 47 ciento de la población del
portante. Sin embargo, hay Facebook, mientras que Fonsi, y el rapero, Daddy países. De 15 de los videos país está en Facebook.10 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 17
En los últimos dos años
ha cambiado mucho para
DIGITALES
también ha sido lento para
evitar la publicación de
ción de negocios del New
York Times, Kevin Roose,
una persona, puede apren-
der varias habilidades sin
la invención del automóvil:
una vez que se presentó a
Facebook. En los últimos noticias falsas y discursos informó sobre una estrella tener que pagar por ellas. un gran número de usuari-
tiempos, Facebook ha per- de odio. de los medios sociales que Varun Sharma nos recu- os, no se remonta a la edad
dido su posición de red Si bien los sitios, como entretuvo a una enorme erda que es fácil obtener de carruajes tirados por
social dominante entre los YouTube y Google son cantidad de espectadores, conocimiento de expertos caballos. En los primeros
adolescentes, según una herramientas de apren- más de y profesionales de renom- días del uso del automóvil,
encuesta de Pew entre dizaje útiles, los expertos treinta millones de forma bre a través de las redes había pocas reglas, y los
adolescentes de 13 a 17 advierten sobre el uso de regular, en parte porque sociales. Por ejemplo, a conductores de veloci-
años. De hecho, las tres fuentes no confiables. En ofreció jugosas teorías menos que usted sea un dad no eran una preocupa-
principales plataformas de un excelente artículo titu- de conspiración, como cocinero profesional, es ción para los responsables
redes sociales, YouTube, lado “7 maneras en que que la tierra era plana o posible que no sepa cuánto políticos. Eso ha cambiado.
Instagram y Snapchat han los medios sociales nos “hacer afirmaciones des- tiempo cocinar las chuletas Del mismo modo, en las
superado a Facebook en redes sociales, hay muy
popularidad. pocas regulaciones, restric-
El valor de mercado de ciones de uso mínimas y
Facebook o los ingresos poca supervisión, especial-
anuales superan los pro- mente en Estados Unidos.
ductos nacionales brutos Tanto los proveedores de
de varias naciones más contenido como los usu-
pequeñas de la Unión arios de las redes sociales
Europea. Pero Facebook están preocupados por la
tiene sus problemas. Las pérdida de privacidad y
revelaciones públicas de la distribución ilegal de
que se había engañado a información personal. En
Facebook para vender an- un reciente incidente de pi-
uncios políticos polémicos ratería, más de 50 millones
a agentes rusos durante de cuentas de Facebook se
las elecciones presiden- vieron comprometidas. Se
ciales de 2016 llevaron a espera que el Congreso de
pérdidas de ingresos para los Estados Unidos tome la
el gigante de los medios iniciativa en una regulación
sociales de más de $ 120 afectan positivamente”, caradamente falsas sobre de pollo o cordero. Me más sólida de los medios
mil millones en un trimes- Varun Sharma nos advierte eventos históricos como he beneficiado al consul- sociales.
tre en 2018. que “no todo lo que lee en el 9/11”. Es esencial que tar un sitio de cocina de Las compañías de medios
un blog o publicación es los usuarios de las redes Google en estas pregun- sociales están descubrien-
Ha habido muchas con- cierto”. Uno de los puntos sociales lean y analicen tas importantes y, como do que cuando se pierde la
troversias recientes sobre principales de Sharma es información de manera resultado, he arreglado confianza, las cuentas se
violaciones de la priva- que los lectores y espe- crítica. dos cenas deliciosas. Si cancelan. Deberíamos es-
cidad en torno a la venta ctadores deben “verificar Sin embargo, los lectores deseas aprender a pintar o tar ansiosos por ver cuánta
de datos de más de 87 las fuentes y La verdad, críticos pueden aprender bailar el mambo, hay cien- atención se prestará a la
millones de usuarios de en lugar de tomar todo información interesante tos de videos gratuitos de mejora de la seguridad de
Facebook a Cambridge “encontrado en sitios web y útil de Internet y los YouTube disponibles para las formas de redes sociales
Analytica con el fin de in- o búsquedas de Google sitios de redes sociales. aprender estas habilidades. que se analizan aquí y las
fluir en el comportamiento como un hecho. Esta se- Independientemente de la El advenimiento de las que se desarrollarán en el
de los votantes. Facebook mana, el escritor de la sec- formación académica de redes sociales es similar a futuro.18 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 10 de Marzo de 2019
Living with Regret
your life in a positive way. achieve, who you want to
First, start by admitting be, what you have learned
your mistake and accept and how you will change
that we are all human and from this. You can’t go
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Just a Thought
Women’s History Month
her adversaries know that years ago I received a Mas- a long time. I was thrilled Carr has been a major influ-
she is not to be trifled with ter’s Degree from Incarnate to be invited by her to the ence for over 50 years with
or summarily dismissed as Word College. legislature in Austin to tes- her sheer presence.
someone not familiar with How about Maria Ber- tify on behalf of Veterans. I She is one of the best
the issue at hand. When riozabal? She is one of the was also there when she an- loved and certainly most
she addresses Latino issues classiest women I know, nounced her run for Texas accomplished entertainers
she is prepared, speaks ar- and I know a few. She Lt. Governor. in the US, Latin America
ticulately, passionately and represented District 1 as Who knew political ac- and Europe. In her lengthy
will not hesitate to take her a councilwoman for many tivist Choco Meza who was career she has garnered
antagonist to task. years and I believe she is the Bexar County Demo- four Grammys to include
Another local female far from done in making cratic Party Chair and who a Lifetime Achievement
Hispanic icon includes San Antonio a much better later worked on former Award from the Recording
Steve Walker is a Vietnam Veteran, international singing sen- place. I hope I am there Presidential candidate Hill- Academy and has released
former Justice of the Peace and sation Patsy Torres, PhD. when she does it. I will ary Clinton’s campaign over 60 best-selling re-
Journalist
She is also a motivational keep my camera handy just before she unexpectedly cordings. She has literally
By Steve Walker
speaker encouraging young in case so I can document it passed before the former paved the way for other
The 31 days of the month
Hispanic women to follow Berriozabal also made first lady received the nom- artists. I covered her twice
of March is dedicated to
their dream of success like history becoming the first ination. here in San Antonio.
celebrating Women’s His-
she did whether it in music, Mexican American woman Then there is interna- With March being cel-
tory. What better way to
science, medicine or other elected by the San Antonio tional singing legend Vikki ebrated as the month of
celebrate, than begin to
fields of their choosing. City Council, and serving Carr an El Paso native but Women, we can celebrate
focus on local women who
I have seen her perform 10 years. who also has a home and all women and those here
have contributed our city.
many times. She received Then there is former resides in San Antonio. who have made a differ-
Let us start with Rosa
her Master’s Degree and State Senator Leticia (San Considered a legendary ence.
Rosales who is a well-
Ph.D from Incarnate Word Miguel) van de Putte who I star of the stage and screen,
known activist for immi-
University as well. Many have known personally for
gration reform and Latino
issues. A beloved member
of the local community
she is revered by many to
include myself for her will-
ingness to stand up for the
weak and disenfranchised
and fight for human dignity
when she sees it is being
abused.
Rosa is a Past National
LULAC President having
served four terms as the
organization’s national
spokesperson. What makes
her so unique is her digni-
fied and maternal demeanor
that at times can quickly es-
calate into passionate fiery
rhetoric when challenged
to defend the underdog and
those she feel are being
discriminated against.
When necessary, she letsYou can also read
