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Selena’s Legacy Let’s Talk Selena Solo un Estilo’s Commissioners About it... Remembered Pensamiento Exclusive Salon Court Recognizing Should Chicken Cantante Selena San Anto’s Judge Rosie and Politics Mix? Quintanilla Perez One-Stop Salon Speedlin Gonzalez

By Yvette Tello By Dr. Ricardo Romo By Steve Walker By Isa Fernández By Renee Watson 2 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 31 de Marzo de 2019

This grass roots publication is the life Let’s Talk About it... source for a community that is not easily afforded viable access to diverse and ac- Should Chicken and Politics Mix? cessible media. San Antonio and the sur- rounding counties have become accustomed to relevant news brought to them in both By Yvette Tello District 1 city council seat. don’t want to give them Pete A Bornkessel: English and Spanish since 1913. City council voted 6-4 to Thank God.” yours then don’t. Banning “Paint rainbow cross- Steve A Duran Sr. award a multimillion-dol- them from a city is wrong. walks and ban Chick-fil- CEO/Publisher lar contract to a company Kirstie Grisham La- What’s next, imprisoning A... I see the direction [email protected] to operate several foods, tiker: people who disagree with you’re going there, San Ramon Chapa Jr. Co-Publisher beverage, and retail shops “Did they just happen you.” Antonio.” [email protected] at the San Antonio Interna- to forget that Chick-fil-A Yvette Tello Executive Vice President tional Airport. The agree- opened up on a Sunday to Joyce Parish: Jeannine Grigry: [email protected] ment requires the company feed those who donated “It should be decided “One question, when did Roxanne Eguia to drop Chick-fil-A from its blood after the pulse night- by the consumers where city council turn into God? Editor In Chief [email protected] list of restaurants because club shooting in Orlando they would like to spend I thought he was the only Victoria Ward of its association with anti- which was an LGBTQ their hard earned money. one who could judge.” Graphic Designer [email protected] LGBT groups… Not all club. I don’t know too Texas you are turning into Steve Walker partners were reviewed much about them but I California and it makes me Belinda A. Garcia: Ricardo Romo with the same criteria. don’t quite think that they sad.” “This is a decision that Jessica Duran Was this a vendetta against got much credit for that.” people should make for Isa Fernández Contributors Chick-fil-A? Should they Lu Bonilla: themselves. The city should [email protected] be kicked out of the air- Beth Green: “It’s ridiculous because not tell us what/where we port? Let’s talk about it... “Absolutely not. This is city officials donate to should or shouldn’t eat.” a gross misuse of power Christian organizations. Patrick Southard: by the city council. As They want to shove things Robin Jones: “I think they are just play- humans, we can make our down our throat if we don’t “It is actually deeper than ing politics. This isn’t own decisions on where to agree. What about our re- that. I was watching the right.” eat or shop. It’s not their ligious rights? They aren’t whole meeting. The con- responsibility at all. Also, doing anything wrong but tract proposals and bids are Charlie Parker: from what I have read in donating to who they want based on numerous things,

The mission of the Westside Develop- “I wonder how many Spurs several articles, city offi- to, it does not matter. They actually a ton. Think about ment Corporation (WDC) is to foster tickets they got for that cials didn’t even reach out will get more business just it, they would have to look economic development, promote the de- velopment and redevelopment of real estate deal.” to Chick-fil-A for clarifica- watch!” into EVERY company’s within its target area, create viable urban tion or an opportunity to beliefs and you never know communities, and preserve the character, culture and history of the Westside. Alexander Steele: discuss.” Jeff Magness: what each one feels are The vision is a vibrant Westside com- participants in or against. munity where people want to live, work, “This move is going to “It would be great if and visit. destroy Robert Trevino’s Randall R Foster: our city council actual- Each group had various Leonard Rodriguez political career. Brad Kes- “No, I don’t agree. Agree ly focused on important concepts. It was more the President /CEO [email protected] sler is now the front runner or not, Chick-fil-A has a things…” fact that the actual process right to do what they wish was not to flip a brand after La Prensa Texas San Antonio is published once for his replacement in the a week by La Familia Duran Inc. San Antonio, with their money. If you submitting a belief.” 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. Letters from our readers are welcome and will be published, subject to space availability so long as they are signed and have a proper return address. All letters will be reviewed and edited for offensive language, libel, slander, defamation, proper grammar, spelling, and accuracy, according to our style. La Prensa Texas San Antonio is not responsible for advertisements that may be deceitful or fraudulent, and does not guarantee in any way the products or services of- fered, of which only the advertiser is responsible. All Rights Reserved. Published and printed in the United States of America. La Prensa Texas 210-686-0600 31 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 About the Cover Artist Armando Sanchez By Dr. Ricardo Romo he took art classes in the and mentor. Hunter operated While working for the Sosa landscapes and portraits. Armando Sanchez is not a mornings and spent the af- the Warren Hunter School of firm, he met Jorge Cortez, He recalls that a customer famous artist, but his art has ternoons and evenings at the Art at La Villita, and Arman- then CEO of Mi Tierra Res- with a striking pink striped been purchased by famous public library. At the library, do was one of his students. taurant, and began a life-long suit came in and asked Ar- people— such as Mick Jag- he sat for hours studying the A clothing store in front friendship with him. Cortez mando about an art piece ger and Maya Angelou. He lives and works of famous of the Majestic Theatre hired commissioned Armando in selling for $600 dollars. Af- met these personalities when artists. On many days he Armando during the early 1970 to paint a Zapata por- ter telling Armando that he he had an art gallery and would stay until closing time. 1960s to handle all the sig- trait which became the icon only had $300, Armando studio at the San Antonio One Burbank teacher no- nage on the glass windows. for the restaurant. His Za- suggested that he could take Market Square next door to ticed his art skills, in par- He left after five years to pata image graces the aprons the painting in exchange for Mi Tierra Restaurant where ticular, his excellent lettering, and tee shirts at Mi the money and his pink suit. the Cortez family first started and suggested that Armando Tierra and is sold in the The customer agreed and left their restaurant empire. Ms. works as a sign maker. The thousands annually. his shop in his underwear. Angelou returned to buy nu- following year, Armando left When President Bill Armando is best known merous works from him over Burbank before graduating Clinton visited San as a watercolorist, but his the years and introduced him and started working at the Antonio in the 1990s, outdoor and indoor murals at to her friend, Oprah Winfrey. Schuler Sign Company. Not the Cortez family pre- Mi Tierra and Pico de Gallo Armando, a native of South satisfied with just his letter- sented the President are also highly admired by San Antonio, grew up draw- ing abilities, he sought out with a tee-shirt with the the San Antonio commu- ing and sketching and recalls art classes at the Art Insti- Zapata image. On his nity. One prominent mural that as a child in elementary tute at the McNay and Cop- jog the next morning features the famous Mexican school his teachers would ask pini Academy of Fine Arts. along the Riverwalk, singer Jorge Negrete. An- him to use his artistic skills to He credits the mentorship President Clinton wore other mural captures more help decorate the classroom of another self-taught art- the Zapata shirt de- than one hundred well-known for holiday events such as ist, Doro Perez, who also signed by Armando personalities in San Antonio. Thanksgiving and Halloween. worked at the sign company, and later signed a pho- In the coming months, At age ten, his family with giving him informal art Selena Altar at Mi Tierra Restaurant to of himself wearing Armando will have a one- moved to Detroit, where his lessons and creative tips as Photo by Ricardo Romo the shirt to Armando. man retrospective show of father worked at the Ford well as encouragement. Perez During the first three his watercolor paintings at Motor Company. Armando was an excellent landscape fill an artistic position at decades of his painting career, the Progreso Memorial Li- decided at that time that he painter who often accompa- Randolph Air Force Base. Armando’s restlessness took brary in Uvalde. My wife wanted to be an artist. He nied the very accomplished At Randolph, he was as- him from one job to another. Harriett and I are happy to be tried to enroll in the De- bluebonnet artist Porfirio signed to paint portraits of the In the early 1990s, he decided a part of that event, having troit Art and Craft School Salinas on his plain air art Commanding Officers as well to try self-employment and donated fifty-two beautiful but was rejected because he activities in the countryside. as canvas renderings of air- opened a gallery and stu- Armando watercolors from was only twelve years old. In his twenties, Armando craft for the base headquarters. dio on Market Square. Since our collection of Mexican also took art classes, mostly He loved the base art assign- thousands of people came American art to the Library. After three years in Detroit, over three to six month pe- ments but decided to leave to to the Square on a daily ba- We plan to keep readers in- his family returned to San riods of time. San Antonio join the public relations firm sis, he met many people and formed about the date and Antonio, and he enrolled at artist Warren Hunter served owned by Lionel Sosa where sold hundreds of his artwork. time of this show in Uvalde. Burbank High School where as another excellent teacher he did artistic design work. His specialties are Texas 4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 31 de Marzo de 2019 SELENA’S Selena Remembered By Dr. Ricardo Romo situation. The band was she had designed herself. enced by R&B, pop, and design almost as much as Selena was no ordinary on its way to a venue, and Rendon could not have disco, but also by her per- singing her music. queen. She was the queen there wasn’t much time. known at the time, but sonal style of Colombian The photo shoot went of Tejano music. Her em- Rendon remembers that this album would be her cumbias. Selena believed extremely well. Selena’s pire included music fans Selena came in with only breakthrough creation. Her that this rich blend of music charm and humility were from the United States and her family. She brought songs recorded in Entre required special clothing evident from the start. Ren- Mexico and beyond. Her along several outfits that a Mi Mundo were influ- design. She loved fashion don’s challenges were that songs crossed international Selena and her dad did not borders and were sung in agree on what outfits she English and Spanish. was to wear. Finally, her To help celebrate the dad left the room and Sele- day of her birth, I asked na posed for what would be San Antonio photographer an iconic photo-- Selena in Al Rendon, who knew her a mid-drift top, black and well, to take us back to the white striped sleeves, spar- days when Selena ruled the kling pants and her arms Tejano radio waves and lifting her long black hair. media. Selena really liked the Rendon began follow- photo and, as a result, there ing Selena’s career when would be many other photo she earned recognition at shoots for Rendon. In addi- the Tejano Music Awards tion, he photographed Sele- in the late 1980s. Selena, na at various performances who had started her band, and at the Tejano Music Selena y Los Dinos, when Awards. In the studio, as on she was eleven years old, the stage, she was a natural was a rising young star by performer and required few her early teens. directions, according to In 1992, the recording Rendon. company Capitol Records When Coca Cola selected EMI Latin had a problem— Selena for their promotion- no one liked the photos al ads, they chose Rendon proposed for the new al- to handle the photography. bum which was due in the In the past, Coca Cola stores that spring. Thus, had used photographers Rendon got his big break from Los Angeles and New to photograph Selena for York. But with the ad- the cover of her upcoming vice of their ad guru, Lio- album, Entre a Mi Mundo. nel Sosa of San Antonio, (Come into my World). they agreed to try Rendon. On a cold winter day, The photo shooting for Selena’s bus pulled up to these ads was intense and the studio that Rendon had complicated. Selena made rented for this emergency shooting easier by com- 31 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 5

ing prepared with a dozenLEGACY which was no colorful outfits, all which doubt a reason By Leonard Rodriguez she had designed. After the that Coca Cola This column highlights successful photo sessions, singled her out inspiring stories of Latino she recognized Rendon’s for promo- leaders. For more than 500 creative ability and made tions. She had years, Latino men and wom- en have positively influenced sure he would have future that whole- the face of United States so- opportunities to photo- some Tejana ciety. Let us celebrate these graph her on stage. look. Some outstanding hispanics. The year following her might say that Entre a Mi Mundo album, she had the Selena appeared in several All American telenovelas, including “Dos look while Mujeres.” Her popularity others pointed was growing as evident by to her tremen- the 70,000 attendees who dous sex ap- saw her perform at the peal. Selena Féria Expomex in Nuevo was indeed Laredo in September 1993. the first Latina That same year over 55,000 megastar and fans saw her perform at the her popularity Houston Astrodome. during the ear- Polly Baca-Barragan Her fan base expanded ly 1990s grew A fourth-generation Colora- as more and more Mexican with every re- dan, Polly Baca-Barragan took radio stations began play- cord release an interest in politics while at ing her recordings. Selena’s and every per- Colorado State University, music had a special Latino formance. working with Adlai Steven- rhythm and appealed to Her first Te- son’s Young Democrats Club and the 1960 Viva Kennedy South America audiences jano album campaign. Upon graduation, as well. By 1994 she had “Ven Conmi- she joined President Johnson’s also branched out to create go” recorded in Rendon recalled that of grieving and mourning Administration, then Robert her own line of clothing 1990 had sold over 500,000 Selena had a good heart that followed her tragic Kennedy’s presidential nomi- and make-up. Her popular- copies by the time she re- and trusted many. Her trust death. Every Latino com- nation campaign as deputy ity extended beyond Tejano ceived her Grammy Award was betrayed in March of munity created altars to director of Hispanic division. fans. To young girls of all in 1993. Despite her grow- 1995 as she opened a sec- her and candles were lit in Leaving politics after Ken- races and color, Selena ing star status, she changed ond Selena, Etc. store in churches and homes. nedy’s assassination, she later represented an ideal role little and gave her fans San Antonio. That spring Selena died in her ad- returned to the political Arena working for the Southwest model. She exhibited an abundant time and atten- her family had discovered opted hometown of Corpus Council of La Raza and as a extensive singing range tion. fraud and theft connected to Christi, but not even death director of Spanish-speaking and musical versatility as Her highly successful a trusted business manager. could silence her. Her mu- Affairs for the Democratic she belted out love songs, musical career and mar- Her death at the hands of sic lives on. On April 16 of National Committee. In 1974, cumbias, and rancherias. riage to her band guitarist someone she had helped this year, she would have she won a seat in a Colorado In addition, her fans saw Chris Perez suggested an so much, shocked family, celebrated her 48th birth- House of Representatives and her as a beautiful and sexy idyllic life. It seemed so to friends, and fans. It all day. Her life is one that four years later, became the person with an eye for de- her. But her dream would seemed like a bad dream. millions will never forget. first Hispanic woman to be signing new fashion styles. soon turn in a horrendous Her friend Rendon remem- Viva Selena. elected to the Colorado State Her fans adored her, nightmare. bers an astonishing amount Senate. 6 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 31 de Marzo de 2019 UTM Visita Alamo Community College y la Planta Toyota Utilizando el Convenio las facilidades para la visita, (MOU) previamente firmado en particular a su Chancellor en noviembre pasado es al buen amigo Mike Flores. que el pasado lunes 25 de La visita a la ensambladora marzo, alumnos, docentes refuerza los conocimientos y administrativos, visitan básicos adquiridos en sus las instalaciones del Alamo clases y los pone a la van- Community College, así guardia en los procesos que como la planta ensambla- maneja y desarrolla la indu- dora automotriz Toyota que stria automotriz. está en esa ciudad. 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Por Sendero Deportivo familiares y jugadores por su parza. Mineros subcampeón, derrota. Broncos 13 Cachor- de Nava dirigidos por Juan Estadio Potranco Baseball apoyo. lo recibió el coach José Men- ros 1, única carrera anotada Martínez, y Bobcats de John Field, dio bienvenida a la “Con este campeonato son doza y Ramírez Sr. Javier Ar- por jonrón de Edwin Walker, Guzmán. afición que en gran número cinco los que Piratas de Sabi- rieta y su compañero Anthony el timonel Roberto Garza así Bobcats con pitcheo del presenció la final de la serie nas ha ganado en el béisbol in- Salcido del club Calaveras se desquitó de su derrota ante abridor Jordan Hackett, se ad- del playoff invernal 2018-19, dependiente de San Antonio”, se agenciaron los trofeos de la gente del Rabanito Becerra judicó la victoria con pizarra entre el campeón (de verano dijo De Luna quien tiene las jonronero y bateador campeón (Óscar Rodríguez “Giro”, fue de 9 a 1 carreras. Por Bobcats 2018), Piratas de Sabinas y cinco argollas en su vitrina. respectivamente. “Está ha el lanzador ganador y Kelly destacó Ben Villafuerte con Mineros. Piratas en el tercer “Los errores y no bateo, fue sido la serie más interesante Skeen pegó jonron). Red Sox jonrón solitario en el octavo partido hizo 13 carreras por 4 a favor de Piratas”, apuntó en Liga Potranco. Felicidades doblegó 12-6 a Westsiders, episodio. Bobcats pegó 10 hits de Mineros. Jesús Ramírez Sr, manager a Piratas y Mineros”, dijo por derrotados bateo de 3-2 y cometió 2 errores. Indios es- Con par de imparables se de Mineros que se llevó trofeo Rocha. el popular receptor Pimpollo parció 7 imparables, sin error. destacó el capitán Brayan de líder en la temporada con Cardenales de Efraín Cruz García. Este domingo 31 de marzo Guerrero, que impulsó cuatro 12-2. Franco, Nacho García y Saúl En Colt 45 Baseball League, a las 12 p.m. se jugará el se- carreras, siendo el “Jugador Eloy Rocha, gerente general Navejar confiaron la pelota al que será sede del circuito gundo partido. En las fotos Más Valioso (MVP)”. Piratas y Simón Sánchez, presidente lanzador Jaime Garza quien SAMSBL, con su gerente aparece el capitán Brayan bajo el mando del coordinador entregaron los trofeos de derrotó a Rieleros y su as Luis general presentó el primer Guerrero, recibiendo baño general Lupe Guerrero y el campeón a Piratas recibido Alfonso Velázquez (Chore- partido de serie a ganar 2 de champaña y el lanzador timonel Sergio de Luna, felici- por De Luna y sus coaches jas), que perdió lo invicto de 3 encuentros del playoff Jordan Hackett. taron a su base de seguidores, Iván Rubinsky y Mauricio Es- quedándose con 4 victorias 1 2018-19, entre el líder Indios (Fotos por Franco) 31 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 9 Latina Poets Book CeLeBration (Reading + Signing) Join the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center for a poetry celebration with six Latina writers. All six women have re- cently released new books and will be reading from them, and signing afterward. There will also be music by Jen Mendoza. Featuring CaroLina Hinojosa-Cisneros Natalia Treviño A Tejana poet and freelance writer whose work appears Author of Virginx, Mexico-born, learned English in The Acentos Review, On Being, The Rumpus, and from Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie. She has a Mas- more. Her forthcoming chapbook will be published ters in English from UT San Antonio, and an MFA out of FlowerSong Books. It is titled, Becoming Coz- from the University of Nebraska. Her national and tototl. Carolina is currently a graduate student in the international awards include the Alfredo Cisneros MA in English program with emphases in literature, del Moral Award and the Menada Literary Award creative writing, and social justice at Our Lady of the at the Ditet E Naimit Poetry Festival in Macedonia. Lake University. Her first book, Lavando La Dirty Laundry, was a national and international awards finalist. Natalia’s poems appear in Bordersenses, Borderlands, Voices de la Luna, and other journals and anthologies. Jo Reyes-Boitel A poet, essayist, novice hand percussionist, mixed Texas Latina by way of Florida | Minnesota | Mexico Ire’ne Lara Silva | Cuba. Forthcoming book, Michael + Josephine, from The author of two poetry collections, furia (Mouth- FlowerSong Press. feel Press, 2010) and Blood Sugar Canto (Saddle Road Press, 2016), which were both finalists for the International Latino Book Award in Poetry, an e-chapbook, Enduring Azucares, (Sibling Rivalry Leslie Contreras Schwartz Press, 2015), as well as a short story collection, flesh A multi-genre writer whose work examines the in- to bone (Aunt Lute Books, 2013) which won the Pre- mio Aztlán. She and poet Dan Vera are also the co- dividual versus / and against public bodies, and how editors of Imaniman: Poets Writing in the Anzaldúan mental and physical health co-exist and respond to the Borderlands, (Aunt Lute Books, 2017), a collection of poetry and essays. ire’ne health of our social environment and communities. Us- is the recipient of a 2017 NALAC Fund for the Arts Grant, the final recipient of ing the lens of social justice, and using art as a tool for the Alfredo Cisneros del Moral Award, the Fiction Finalist for AROHO’s 2013 social change and dissent, her work examines issues Gift of Freedom Award, and the 2008 recipient of the Gloria Anzaldúa Milagro that include the stigma of living with mental illness, Award. ire’ne is currently working on her first novel, Naci. Her new collection of trauma and sexual assault, sex trafficking, sexism/ ma- poetry, CUICACALLI/House of Song, is forthcoming from Saddle Road Press in chismo, the oppression of non-white communities and March 2019. Website: irenelarasilva.wordpress.com xenophobia, all from the perspective of survivors and those categorized as Other. Her new collection of poems, Nightbloom & Cenote (St. Julian Press, 2018) and Fuego (St. Julian Press, 2016). She is currently a poetry editor at Four Way Review, and works as a lecturer at the University of Houston. She is a graduate of The Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College and earned a Bachelor’s at Rice University. Gris Muñoz A frontera poet, performer, essayist, and fiction writer. She is the author of the forthcoming collection Coatli- cue Girl, Alabrava Press, Spring 2019. Her work has been published in The Rumpus, Bitch Media, Queen Mob’s Teahouse and will be featured in the upcom- ing Third Woman Press inaugural anthology. “A rock and roll curandera with a syncretistic religious heart. Tossing off chains as she goes.” -Luis Alberto Urrea, author of The Hummingbird’s Daughter. For more inFormation, please contact Ire’ne Lara Silva at 512.783.0994 or [email protected] 10 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 31 de Marzo de 2019 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Estilo’s Exclusive Salon San Anto’s One-Stop (Word of Mouth) Salon By Isa Fernández When the owner retired, she haved women have no fun,” Isa Fernández, MPA is a used her income tax money and “It’s all fun and games Legacy Corridor Business to become an entrepreneur, until someone breaks a nail.” Alliance Program Manager officially opening Estilo’s The biggest seller at the at Westside Development Cor- Exclusive Salon in 2002. “I salon are haircuts and styl- poration, a freelance photog- had only one hairstyling chair ing, which range $25-$50 for rapher and peace and justice and furniture that friends and adults and $15 for children, advocate. customers donated and my with every customer taught Like many young women grandfather (Dan Cardenas) how to style their hair and growing up, Estilo’s Ex- gave me an old tin cookie use products correctly. As clusive Salon owner and box with $500 and told me for customer appreciation, operator Brandy Cardenas to use what I needed and if every Wednesday, women using client’s own nails (yes tomers, who are loyal. After watched, admired and emu- it became empty to go see can save 20% on any service - $20 for a natural shellac, or buying a house in the area, lated the women in her life. him and he would refill it,” offered while dining on hors $30 for shellac and dip, which the business relocated to Ever since she was little, she Cardenas explains. Thank- d’oeuvres and sipping wine. helps nails grow). Stylized, W. Mitchell and Probant, tells me, “I would watch my fully, she never had to ask for Other services include eye- faux nails start at $35 using but faithful clients from all mother (Elsa Sixtos) put on a refill and believes that “all brow and body waxing, eye- standard technique and range over San Antonio continued her makeup and do her hair the prayers my grandparents lash extensions (faux eyelash to $50-$65, depending on the to go to Estilos (“Style” in before she went out and that have prayed for me have paid fringe is glued to the lash line, amount of nail art complexity Spanish), for the exceptional intrigued me.” The fascina- off and keep paying off.” requiring refilling every two and “bling” required by cli- catalog of services available. tion with the transforming The location was ideal too, weeks to maintain) and com- ent. Cardenas also rents out Cognizant that not everyone powers of color and style on the Westside on Commerce plete makeovers featuring stations to business owners can afford these services, grew during a visit to Califor- and Trinity, near her grand- the use of drugstore classic Martha Pruneda, who styles Estilo’s Exclusive Salon has nia to see her aunt (Elizabeth parents whom she helped brands and high-end cosmet- hair and Marco Gomez, who, participated in community Cardenas) who also worked take care of with family. A ics. Clients come for quince- adding yet another service events that give back, donat- in the salon business, further beautiful black and white ñeras, weddings and other to Estilo’s, offers facials ing hair styling and makeover inspiring her dream to open photo of Brandy embracing special occasions to be made and massage (under a self- services for students going a salon. her grandmother (Clara Solis) up, with Brandy telling them, designed fluffy white cloud to prom and partnering with As a student at Lanier High prompts a description of the “Any of us can look like a that lit up with LED lights) local businesses to create family matriarch celebrity with two hours of to clients. gift packages of services for as “ahead of her hair and makeup,” a promise Business is due mostly to special events. time...very strong, usually kept under 120 min- word of mouth from cus- Moving forward, Cardenas fair and hard- utes. It is clear that Brandy is hoping to expand services working woman Cardenas is passionate about to full makeovers – a “one- who raised real her profession, telling me stop” for hair, makeup and strong women.” she loves seeing the look on clothes and continue to in- The photo hangs clients faces when she turns spire customers. prominently on the the salon chair around after School, (which offered Cos- mauve wall next to a profile providing services. metology certification to its photo of her daughter as a Manicures and pedicures Hours: Tuesday-Friday, students), Cardenas’s devel- child, further enhancing the are also available at Estilo’s. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and oped marketable skills and a feminine, familial energy of Having never had a manicure Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 career path to be pursued im- the salon. There are also in- or pedicure at a salon, I asked PM. mediately upon graduation. spiring messages of gratitude, how long manicures typi- 423 W Mitchell St, San Starting at age seventeen, she passion and humor that pep- cally last (two to four weeks, Antonio, TX 78204 began a ten-year span honing per the walls such as “Love depending on client’s prefer- (210) 223-0990 her talents at a local salon. the Life you Live,” “Well be- ence) and if they can be done 31 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 Commissioners Court Recognizing Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez By Renee Watson and communities. Commissioners Court rec- They have rejected ognized March 26, 2019 violence as coun- as “Bexar County Wom- terproductive and en’s Day” to commemorate stressed the need Women’s History Month, to restore respect, supporting the National establish justice, theme of “Honoring Vision- and reduce the ary Women: Champions of causes of conflict Peace & Nonviolence” in as the surest way support of the Bexar County to peace. From le- Small Business and Entre- gal defense and preneurship Department’s public education her father took ill, Rosie Committee where she made efforts to accelerate women Carter issuing a Presidential to direct action and left her job as a Probation significant contributions to and LGBT business owner- Proclamation declaring the civil disobedience, women Officer in Austin, Texas to ensuring that LGBT firms ship. week of March 8, 1980 as the have expanded the American pursue her law degree at are now included in the The Court also presented first National Women’s His- tradition of using inclusive, St. Mary’s University. Her county’s contracting policies the 2019 Bexar County tory Week, they had no idea democratic and active means mother requested that she and procedures. Pioneer Award to Bexar what the future would bring. to reduce violence, achieve pursue her education so they Rosie took the bench this County Judge Rosie Speed- And then, in 1987, another peace, and promote the com- could access healthcare and year as the presiding judge lin Gonzalez, Court at Law of their successful lobbying mon good. resources for her father. (He of Bexar County Court at No. 13. efforts resulted in Congress From women’s rights and died during her second year Law No. 13. Her top three Bexar County’s Women’s expanding the week into a racial justice to disarmament of law school.) initiatives are as follows: History Month celebration month, and March is now and gun control, the drive Rosie graduated from St. 1) to create a drug court/ presents special opportuni- National Women’s History. for nonviolent change has Mary’s University with her domestic violence specialty ties to honor women who This year we honor women been championed by vision- law degree in 2001. She program that addresses the strive toward the highest who have led efforts to end ary women. These women practiced law for 16 years, core issues that bring of- levels of professionalism, war, violence, and injustice consciously built support- becoming the only lawyer in fenders into the courtroom; exemplify leadership, are vi- and pioneered the use of non- ive, nonviolent alternatives South Texas to be certified as 2) to create a live feed into sionaries in their field, serve violence to change society. and loving communities as a Child Welfare Specialist by the courtroom which would their community, deliver ex- These Honorees embraced well as advocating change. the National Association of allow victims to view the ceptional customer service, the fact that the means de- They have given voice to Counsel for Children in her hearing without having to are pioneers of innovation, termine the ends and so de- the unrepresented and hope law career, she represented be physically present; and 3) advocates for women’s busi- veloped nonviolent methods to victims of violence and hundreds of children who to collaborate with UTSA’s ness, and model employers. to ensure just and peaceful those who dream of a peace- reside in foster care or the Counseling Department to When women began mobi- results. For generations, ful world. CPS system. She mentored set up a therapeutic support lizing the lobbying effort that women have resolved con- several new attorneys, who for the victims of domestic resulted in President Jimmy flicts in their homes, schools, The 2019 Bexar County went on to develop success- violence. Rosie recognizes Pioneer Award Recipient ful law careers. the lack of resources in the Judge Rosie Speedlin Gon- Rosie had a solo practice, community of San Antonio zalez was born in Browns- where she committed to for our most vulnerable citi- ville, Texas to a mother and hard work and service to zens. father who instilled in her a her clients. Rosie loves the Further, she is aware that love for both her culture and law. During this time, she the most dangerous places country. Her mother, Ali- also serves as one of Com- in our city can exist in the cia Gonzalez, who recently missioner Kevin Wolff’s home. She has dedicated passed away taught Rosie appointee to the Bexar her time on the bench to the importance of service to County Small, Minority and addressing the needs for an her community and the value Women Business Enter- ever-increasing problem in of people in her life. After prise (SMWBE) Advisory our city. 12 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 31 de Marzo de 2019

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A TODAS LAS PERSONAS Y PARTES INTERESADAS: Ameresco, Inc., ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ) para autorización de Permiso de Calidad de Aire Núm 155691

Esta solicitud autorizaría construcción de dos 2-megavatios motores de pico de gas natural con el JBSA Peaking Units ubicado a 1555 Gott Street Building 5595, San Antonio, Condado de Bexar, Texas 78236. En la sección de avisos públicos de este periódico se encuentra información adicional sobre esta solicitud. 31 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 EVENTOS ESPECIALES Jesse Crisanto Celebró Cumpleaños con Tema del Jurassic Park Por Sendero Deportivo En concurrida fiesta familiar, el pequeño Jesse Crisanto, recibió emotivas felicitaciones y se divirtió durante su tercer cumpleaños. Su mamá Jocelyn Tovar y sus abuelos Claudia y Johnny López, con días de anticipación, hicieron participe de este colorido evento a familiares y amistades, para que les acompañarán el sábado 23 de marzo en el Social Hall Potranco. El evento fue bajo la decoración de la saga fílmica Jurassic Park, por ser el favorito pasatiempo del sonriente festejado. Durante la fiesta en pantalla gigante se exhibió la película Jurassic Park, mientras que Jesse y sus invitados disfrutaban de un castillo brinca brinca, golosinas, y deliciosos bocadillos. Las emociones continuaron durante la quiebra de dos piñatas, una fue emblemático dinosaurio y la segunda del “Spiderman”. Posteriormente Jocelyn, y familiares frente al pastel le cantaron a Jesse el tradicional tema “Happy Birthday to You”. Jesse, muy atento apagó las tres simbólicas velitas de cumpleaños para después saborear el pastel también decorado con el mismo tema y delicioso sabor de chocolate. Jocelyn y los abuelos, Claudia y Johnny López, se distinguieron atendiendo a sus familiares e invitados a quienes les agradecieron por haberlos acompañado y por los coloridos regalos que obsequiaron a Jesse. En las fotos aparece el cumpleañero a bordo de un Jeep decorado con el logotipo de Jurassic Park, y en los momentos de posar frente al colorido pastel. (Fotos por Franco) 14 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 31 de Marzo de 2019 SPORTS Commanders Hold Off Mighty St. Leos Stallions in Track Team The small but mighty St. Leos Track team finished the zone and city championship track meets with 4 first place Return to the Dome finishes, 3 second place finishes and 4 third place finishes. By Jessica Duran conversion drive The Commanders sealed to take the lead a late 19-15 victory in 17-15. their first meeting against With a little un- the Salt Lake Stallions der 3 minutes left last Saturday improving in the game, the their record to a Western Stallions drove Conference-best 5-2. down the field In front of 30,000 strong, and scored a 21- the Commanders struggled yard touchdown on offense early in the pass to Stallions game with their defense receiver Terrell carrying the team for the Newby. To tie the most part. Dubbed “Area game, the Stal- 51” as a nickname for lions just needed the Commanders defense to convert their ing communication a chal- where a thrown pass may 2 point conversion. In an lenge for the Stallions’ of- enter and never return back attempted pass, the Com- fense. The Dome sounded to the team is quite fitting. manders defense would like it was hosting an NFL L to R Coach Albert Uresti IV, Alita Uresti, Late in the 4th quarter, intercept the ball and run game. “It’s San Antonio, Albert Uresti V., Chydell Barron, Emileigh Whiteside Commanders quarterback back for a touchdown- it’s the state of Texas, Logan Woodside left the scoring 2 points for the and it’s football country,” game due to a shoulder defense. said Stallions Head Coach injury. The 2nd string quar- The electrified crowd of Dennis Erickson of San terback Marquise Williams 30,000 strong was defi- Antonio’s home field ad- took over leading with a nitely the secret weapon vantage. touchdown and two-point against the Stallions mak- The Commanders will meet the Stallions again in week 9 in Salt Lake City. This week the Command- ers will host the Arizona Hotshots in their 2nd meet- ing between each other. The Commanders defeated the Hotshots last time 29- 25 in Arizona. The game is set for Sunday night at 7pm CT and will be televised on the NFL Network. L to R Emileigh Whiteside, Alita Uresti, Albert Uresti V. 31 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 15 FINANCIAL FOCUS Try to Avoid “Titanic” Investment Mistakes By Edward Jones considered a technological investments, which could the Titanic’s crew frantically speed records on the Atlantic It’s been 107 years this marvel, the Titanic had some ultimately damage your tried to steer clear of it. While crossing – and this desire month since the tragedy of real structural, foundational prospects for success. this move was understandable, may have contributed to his the Titanic. Of course, this flaws – such as compartments • Be prepared for it inadvertently hastened the somewhat reckless passage disaster has fascinated the that weren’t fully watertight. anything. The Titanic had far ship’s demise, because it through fields of ice. As an world ever since, leading to To withstand the inevitable fewer lifeboats than it needed, exposed a more vulnerable part investor, you could also run books, movies, musicals and, rough seas ahead, your resulting in a tragic loss of of the hull to the huge ice mass. into problems if you rush ultimately, a successful search investment strategy needs life that could have been When you invest, you might toward a goal. To illustrate: If for the big ship’s remains. On a strong foundation, based prevented. As an investor, also be tempted to overreact you wanted to retire at 65 with the positive side, commercial on your needs, goals, family you need to be prepared for when facing perceived a certain amount of money, shipping lines learned a situation, risk tolerance and events that could jeopardize dangers – for example, if but you didn’t start saving and great deal from the Titanic, time horizon. your financial well-being, the financial markets plunge, investing until you reached resulting in safer travel across • Be receptive to advice. and that of your family. So, you might think about selling 55, you’d likely have to put the oceans. And as an investor, The Titanic’s crew had at a minimum, you need to your stocks. This is often a a lot more away each year, you, too, may be able to draw received plenty of Marconi maintain adequate life and bad idea, especially if you’re and possibly invest a lot more some important lessons from wireless warnings from other disability insurance. And it’s taking a big loss on your aggressively, than if you had what happened on that cold ships about ice in the area. Yet also a good idea to build an sales. If your investments are started investing when you April night more than a they did not take precautions, emergency fund containing still fundamentally solid, you were 30. century ago. such as slowing down. When six to 12 months’ worth of might well be better off by Put to work some of the So, to avoid some “titanic” you invest, you can benefit living expenses, with the staying patient and waiting for Titanic’s lessons – they investment mistakes, consider from advice from a financial money kept in a liquid, low- the markets to recover. might help you improve your the following: professional – someone who risk account. • Give yourself time to chances of smooth sailing • Create a financial can caution you when you’re • Don’t overreact to reach your goals. Edward J. toward all your important strategy with a solid making dangerous moves, perceived threats. When the Smith, the Titanic’s captain, financial goals. foundation. Although such as pursuing inappropriate iceberg loomed directly ahead, apparently wanted to break

Ernest J Martinez www.edwardjones.com Financial Advisor Member SIPC 1344 S Flores St Suite 205 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-354-4915 IRT-1948G-A 16 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 31 de Marzo de 2019 NOTICIA PUBLICA COMISIÓN DE CALIDAD AMBIENTAL DE TEXAS AVISO DE RECIBO DE SOLICITUD E INTENCIÓN DE OBTENER PERMISO DE AIRE PERMISO de CALIDAD DE AIRE NÚM. 155691

SOLICITUD Ameresco Inc,, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas después del envío de la respuesta a comentarios. (TCEQ, por sus siglas en inglés) para autorización de Permiso de Calidad de Aire Núm. Una persona que puede estar afectada por contaminantes de emisiones atmosféricas 155691. de una planta tiene derecho a solicitar una audiencia. Si se solicita una audiencia Esta solicitud autorizaría construcción de a dos 2-megavatios motores de pico de gas natural de caso impugnado, debe presentar lo siguiente: (1) su nombre (o para un grupo o con el JBSA Peaking Units ubicado a 1555 Gott Street, Building 5595, San Antonio, Con- asociación, un representante oficial), dirección, y número de teléfono durante el día; dado de Bexar, Texas 78236. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del (2) el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; (3) la declaración “[yo/nosotros] sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía al público y no es parte de la solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de caso impugnado”; (4) una descripción específica solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. http://www.tceq.texas. de cómo sería afectado/a negativamente por la solicitud y emisiones atmosféricas de gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=29.380833&lng=-98.633333&zoom=13&type=r la planta de manera que no es común para el público en general; (5) la ubicación y La instalación emitirá los siguientes contaminantes: monóxido de carbono, contaminantes la distancia de su propiedad con relación a la planta; (6) una descripción de cómo atmosféricos peligrosos, óxidos de nitrógeno, compuestos orgánicos, material particulado usa la propiedad que puede verse afectada por la planta; y (7) una lista de todas las menor a 10 micrómetros de diámetro y menor a 2.5 micrómetros and dióxido de azufre. cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de comentarios. Si la petición la hace un grupo o una asociación, uno o más miembros que tienen Esta solicitud se presentó a la TCEQ el 19 de febrero de 2019. La solicitud estará dis- derecho a solicitar una audiencia deben ser identificados por su nombre y dirección ponible para ser revisada y copiada en la oficina central de la TCEQ, la oficina regional de física. Los intereses que el grupo o la asociación buscan proteger también deben ser la TCEQ en San Antonio y 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Condado de Bexar, Texas, identificados. También puede presentar sus modificaciones propuestas a la solicitud/ comenzando el primer día de la publicación de este aviso. El expediente de cumplimiento al permiso que satisfarían sus inquietudes. normativo de la instalación, si alguno existe, está disponible para su revisión en la oficina regional de la TCEQ en San Antonio. Si una solicitud de audiencia se recibe a tiempo, después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentarios y de petición que aplican, el director ejecutivo enviará la solicitud y cu- El director ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha determinado que la solicitud está completa adminis- alquier petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados de la TCEQ trativamente y llevará a cabo un examen técnico de la solicitud. para su consideración durante una reunión programada de la Comisión. La Comisión sólo puede conceder una solicitud de una audiencia de caso impugnado sobre los temas COMENTARIO PÚBLICO/REUNIÓN PÚBLICA Usted puede presentar comen- que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron retirados tarios públicos, solicitar una reunión pública, o solicitar una audiencia de caso impug- posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a nado a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial al domicilio a continuación. La TCEQ tomará cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relaciona- en cuenta todos los comentarios públicos en la decisión final sobre la solicitud. Después das a intereses pertinentes de calidad atmosférica que se hayan presentado durante de la fecha límite para comentarios públicos, el director ejecutivo preparará una respuesta el período de comentarios. Cuestiones tales como valor de propiedad, ruido, seguridad a todos los comentarios públicos. de tráfico y zonificación están fuera de la jurisdicción de la Comisión para abordarse en este proceso judicial. El propósito de una reunión pública es proporcionar la oportunidad de presentar comen- tarios o hacer preguntas sobre la solicitud. Si el director ejecutivo determina que existe un LISTA DE CORREO Además de presentar comentarios públicos, puede pedir ser incluido importante nivel de interés público con respecto a la solicitud o si lo solicita un legislador en una lista de correo para recibir futuros avisos públicos sobre esta solicitud específica, local, se llevará a cabo una reunión pública sobre la solicitud. Una reunión pública no es al enviar una petición por escrito a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial de la TCEQ a la direc- una audiencia de caso impugnado. ción a continuación.

Después de que la revisión técnica esté completa, el director ejecutivo podrá preparar un CONTACTOS DE LA AGENCIA E INFORMACIÓN Comentarios públicos y peti- permiso borrador y emitirá una decisión preliminar sobre la solicitud. El Aviso de Solici- ciones se deben entregar electrónicamente a www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ o tud y Decisión Preliminar para un Permiso de Calidad de Aire será publicado entonces y deben enviarse por escrito a la Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Oficina del enviado por correo a todos los que hicieron comentarios, entregaron solicitudes para una Secretario Oficial, MC-105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Por favor audiencia o están en la lista de correo para esta solicitud. El aviso tendrá la fecha límite tenga en cuenta que cualquier información de contacto que proporcione, incluyendo su para entregar comentarios públicos. nombre, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y dirección física, se agregará al registro público de la agencia. Para más información sobre esta solicitud de permiso o OPORTUNIDAD PARA UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO Usted pu- sobre el proceso de permisos, por favor llame sin cobro al Programa de Educación del Pú- ede solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado. Una audiencia de caso impugnado es blico al 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. un procedimiento legal similar a un juicio civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. Una audiencia de caso impugnado solo se otorgará a base de cuestiones de hecho en disputa Se puede obtener información adicional también de Ameresco, Inc., 101 Constitution Av- que son pertinentes a la decisión de la Comisión. Además, la Comisión sólo otorgará una enue Northwest, Suite 525, Washington, District of Columbia 20001-2133, o al llamar a audiencia sobre las cuestiones presentadas durante el período de comentarios públicos y Sr. Joseph Vitella, Manager of Engineering at (443) 832-5965 al número (443) 832-5965. no retiradas. La fecha límite para presentar comentarios públicos es 30 días después de que se publique el aviso en el periódico. Si una solicitud se recibe a tiempo, la fe- Fecha de Expedición: 21 de marzo de 2019 cha límite para solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado será prolongada a 30 días 31 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 17

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www.Core35Realty.com 31 de Marzo de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 19 Solo un Pensamiento Cantante Selena Quintanilla Perez yo no pudiera escuchar la dijeron que Selena música. Uno de mis alum- era la “reina de nos se levantó de un salto y la música tejana”. anunció a la clase: “¡Selena Leí sus contribu- fue asesinada por su amiga ciones a los artis- Yolanda Saldivar!” Otros tas de la moda y también escucharon la in- la moda de finales terrupción en sus auricu- del siglo XX, una lares. Todo el mundo se de las mexicanas- asustó. estadounidenses Momentos después, sonó más célebres. el timbre y los estudiantes También leí que Steve Walker is a Vietnam Veteran, salieron corriendo de las la revista Billboard former Justice of the Peace and Journalist aulas, ya que era el último nombró a su artista Por Steve Walker período del día. Habla de latina más vendida Nacida el 16 de abril de caos! Incluso los maestros de la década de 1971, y disparada y asesi- estaban exagerando. Resul- 1990 y los medios nada por Yolanda Saldivar ta que Yolanda Saldivar se de comunicación Photo by Franco el 31 de marzo de 1995, la graduó de McCollum unos la llamaron “la sido acreditado en realidad sus hermanos mayores, Su- noticia de su asesinato se años antes. Buscamos su Madonna tejana”. Se en- por ayudar a redefinir la zette Quintanilla (hermana) volvió viral. Irónicamente, foto en los anuarios anteri- cuentra entre las artistas música latina y sus sub- y A.B. Quintanilla III. Para estaba enseñando en Mc- ores y su última foto fue en latinas más influyentes de géneros de la cumbia tejana su educación, la cantante Collum High School en uniforme militar desde que todos los tiempos. Eso es y el pop latino. La revista asistió a la Escuela Ameri- Harlandale ISD cuando se estaba en ROTC. impresionante, por decir People nombró a Selena cana de Correspondencia produjo la noticia. Algunos de mis estudi- lo menos. Se le considera una de las personas más en Chicago y se graduó Mis alumnos de noveno antes me dijeron más tarde, cantante, compositora, ac- intrigantes del siglo XX. con un diploma de escuela grado en la clase de inglés cuando las noticias nos triz, portavoz, diseñadora Su muerte fue “la pérdida secundaria. Luego fue a estaban trabajando en sus dieron en el aula, estaban de moda y filántropa co- más devastadora” en la la Universidad Estatal de tareas y podían escuchar escuchando las canciones munitaria. historia de la música tejana, Louisiana y la Universidad sus audífonos mientras de Selena. También me El legado de Selena ha según Zach Quaintance of Pacific Western. Ella se the Monitor. En el momen- fugó y se casó con Chris to de su muerte, Selena se Pérez en 1992. convirtió en una de las can- Algunas de sus canciones tantes méxico-estadoun- más conocidas incluyen: idenses más conocidas y en Amor prohibido, Como La la artista latina más popular Flor, Bidi Bidi Bom Bom, de los Estados Unidos. Ella Si una vez, No me queda tenía un “culto” entre los mas y El Chico del aparta- hispanos. No está mal para mento 512. una chica de 23 años redu- Sus premios incluyen cida en su mejor momento un premio Grammy por como estrella. Mejor Álbum Mexicano Selena nació como la hija / Mexicano-Americano. menor de Abraham Quinta- (1994) Selena recibió el nilla Jr. y Marcella Ofelia Premio ALMA por Álbum Samora en Corpus Christi, Sobresaliente en 1995. Ella Texas. Fue criada como logró mucho para un ícono testigo de Jehová junto a de 23 años. 20 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 31 de Marzo de 2019