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San Antonio’s Forgotten Garden Miraflores Gen-Z, The Selección East Is Anxiety Solo un a Garden for Most Diverse, Derrotó al West Controlling You? Pensamiento: the Ages Best Educated’ en el All-American Hacer una Generation yet Bowl Diferencia Real

By Dr. Ricardo Romo By Hunter Geisel Por Sendero Deportivo By Michelle Idar Por Steve Walker 2 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 de Enero 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- cessible media. San Antonio and the sur- Votes Matter rounding counties have become accustomed you. But that’s why it’s casions through the honor for most positions. Yes, to relevant news brought to them in both By Yvette Tello English and Spanish since 1913. State Rep. Justin Rodri- called politics!” guard and I found her to be Queta is qualified but so

Steve A Duran Sr. guez was named the interim an intelligent and capable are a lot of other citizens. CEO/Publisher Bexar County Commission- Michelle Butler: lady.” Ms. Queta lost for a reason. [email protected] er less than one week after “I would rather have Maybe she won’t make the Ramon Chapa Jr. Co-Publisher Commissioner Paul Eli- someone appointed. Rodri- Jeff Hull: same mistakes in her next [email protected] zondo (Pct. 2) died. There guez didn’t win and neither “I was asking myself the campaign.” Yvette Tello is no formal application did the person who would same question. With all due Executive Vice President [email protected] process and no paperwork be appointed. It’s the way respect to Mr. Elizondo, Esteef Voldese: Roxanne Eguia to submit for the interim the system works when may he rest in peace, Qu- “To me, it’s politics, it’s Editor In Chief position, it’s solely up to someone from city council eta Rodriguez is a personal not supposed to be “fair.” [email protected] Judge Wolf. The City is leaves the person who ran friend but outside of that Victoria Ward Graphic Designer following its own process against them and lost isn’t she is definitely qualified. Penelope Perez: [email protected] to fill a vacancy on City given the seat. They appoint What’s important to me as “We have to appreciate Steve Walker Council. It requires an ap- someone in the interim” a citizen is that city politi- the interim of it all, like Ricardo Romo plication, deadlines, and a cians care about us all. stuff happens and we have Jessica Duran Contributors Council vote. Queta Rodri- Regina Deseri Gonzales: From the bottom up. I have to find coverage ASAP so [email protected] guez ran against Elizondo “Rodriguez is clearly the watched Queta’s parents that the city can keep mov- last year. Elizondo received next choice. Sounds corrupt both serve us as neighbors ing. I agree that Mr. Elizon- 5,391 votes in the primary and a good ‘ol boy system. and on a political level. do should be replaced by runoff, she received 5,003. Change is needed” They are good standing citi- someone nominated by the Wouldn’t it make sense zens and I would trust the people, but that takes time. that she would have at Mary Svetlik Watkins: city and the Office to Queta It surprised me that State least been considered for “Here we have an appli- Rodriguez. Hands down.” Rep. Justin Rodriguez was the interim position? The cation process, public in- quick to leave his seat dur- people clearly voted for terview during session and Ray Teveni: ing a legislative year! Who her. Is it just me or is there then the board votes. When “I would strongly agree. will replace him? He was The mission of the Westside Develop- something terribly wrong elections are held that seat But be there should be a first elected to the House ment Corporation (WDC) is to foster with giving one person in is up for election. Even the protocol in place his situa- in 2012 and he previously economic development, promote the de- velopment and redevelopment of real estate our county so much power? f it’s off cycle. I think there tion happens again. Just like served on the San Antonio within its target area, create viable urban Shouldn’t the Commission- should be at least some vet- City council.” City Council. I don’t know communities, and preserve the character, culture and history of the Westside. ers court vote just as City ting process.” if he is planning on staying The vision is a vibrant Westside com- Council has to? Let’s talk or what, but I would think munity where people want to live, work, Blue Rose Alvarez: and visit. about it… Santiago Tello: “Mr. Rodriguez was se- Texas legislature would Leonard Rodriguez “Some connected politi- lected as interim commis- be more interesting than President /CEO cal hack will get it Yvette. sioner until another elec- county commissioners. [email protected] Rudy Rocamontes Jr: I agree with your solution. tion takes place. This is a La Prensa Texas San Antonio is published once “Of course, I agree with a week by La Familia Duran Inc. San Antonio, I met Queta on several oc- process (protocol) in place Texas (210) 686-0600. Subscription price in the U.S.A. $125 per year (52 issues). 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About the Cover Artist: Dr. Aureliano Urrutia By Dr. Ricardo Romo throughout the 19th centu- Arriving in San Antonio, ry. Before the construction Texas in 1914, Dr. Aure- of the railways and high- liano Urrutia rapidly es- ways from San Antonio to tablished himself as one of Mexico, few Americans finest medical physicians in dared to transport the frag- the city. His legacy, how- ile ceramic products to the ever, is not limited to the United States. medical profession. By all Over three decades--1920 accounts, Dr. Urrutia was to 1950-- Dr. Urrutia sought San Antonio’s first major out Mexican ceramic prod- importer of Mexican ce- ucts, especially tile that he ramic products, which in- used for his new home and cluded colorful tile, plates clinic as well as his large and vases. Few tourists and Miraflores garden grounds. Photos courtesy of Elaine Urrutia shoppers visited Mexico It is rumored that Dr. Ur- Dr. Urrutia likely bought the production of ceramic najuato, Guanajuato and before the Mexican Revo- rutia shipped two railroad much of his ceramic mate- products. While experts Dolores Hidalgo, two of the lution of 1910. Travel to freight cars of Mexican rial and artisan products have yet to study all of the more famous ceramic pro- and from Mexico, espe- treasures to San Antonio in the state of Guanajuato. tile, plates and vases of ducers. Dr. Urrutia died in cially the interior regions following his exile from Dating back to the 16th Miraflores, it is likely they 1975, but his legacy in the of Mexico, was difficult Mexico. century, artisan from the will find a significant num- world of Mexican folk art Guanajuato had excelled in ber from the towns of Gua- and ceramic tile lives on.

Photo courtesy of Elaine Urrutia 4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 de Enero de 2019 San Antonio’s Forgotten Garden Miraflores a Garden for the Ages By Dr. Ricardo Romo 1914. Dr Urrutia had been he practiced medicine. cottage in Mi- The heavy rainfall over the personal physician of Dr. Urrutia bought the 15 raflores. Shortly the fall months of 2018 the previous two Mexi- acre garden adjacent to the afterwards, he delayed conservation work can presidents but in 1914 San Antonio River in 1921 sold his Mira- on Miraflores, one of San he fell out of favor with and over the next forty flores property Antonio’s most fabled gar- Huerta. years he entertained guests to USAA and dens. The rain showers Urrutia fled Mexico in at Miraflores, including the moved to Monte flooded the water table 1914 at about the same time famous Mexican movie Vista. He died in under the garden’s grounds that United States Army star Dolores Del Rio. The San Antonio in and as a consequence water Major General Funston beautiful outdoor benches, 1975 at the age overflows and fills the low arrived in Mexico with tables and tile arches were of 103. spots of the garden. There orders to block the port the work of Dionicio Ro- The work of are no easy answers for of Veracruz. The United driguez, famous for his ce- the Brackenridge keeping water from com- States had refused to recog- ment faux bois (imitation Conservancy is ing up through the grounds nize Huerta’s government, wood). to effectively which currently is creating and with rebel forces led In its prime, during the preserve the ar- a multitude of shallow by Francisco Villa and years 1921-1960, Mira- tifacts, trees and ponds. Emiliano Zapata closing flores was one of the most plants of Mira- Miraflores was the brain- in on Mexico City, Huerta beautiful gardens of the flores. The Con- child of Dr. Aureliano Ur- fled to Spain. Urrutia, sens- city. Elise Urrutia, the servancy also rutia, the former Minister ing great danger for all granddaughter of Dr. Urru- faces the chal- of the Interior under the of Huerta’s appointees, tia, wrote that “Urrutia used lenge of restoring presidency of Victoriano booked passage to Galves- Miraflores as his outlet for Quinta Maria, Of the original 15 acres Huerta. President Huerta ton, Texas and then trav- creative expression, and the summer home of Dr. of Miraflores gardens only ruled Mexico from 1912- eled to San Antonio where between 1921 and 1930 he A. Urrutia. four and a half acres of the fashioned the Elise Urrutia, who is writ- original land remain. The property into ing a book on the life of garden’s location next a fantastic gar- her great grandfather, com- to the San Antonio River den of statu- mented recently that “Un- and adjacent to Bracken- ary, fountains, fortunately, Miraflores has ridge Park makes it prime pools, and me- suffered remarkable decay parkland for city residents. andering wa- under ownership by various Across the street on the terways.” corporations” which took campus of Incarnate Word In 1960 Dr. over the gardens following University are the head- Urrutia sold his the sale of the property in waters of the San Antonio residence on 1960 when Urrutia retired. River. Broadway to a The garden, she observed, With the blessing of the car dealership is currently “flattened, de- Brackenridge Conservancy and moved for foliated, and in a struggling led by the very able direc- a time to his state of advanced disre- tor, Lynn Bobbitt, I toured Quinta Maria pair.” the grounds recently with 13 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 5

Tim Palomera, a former architectural fragments. City of San Antonio Ar- Mysterious. And off-limits chitect. We were not there to the public.” to solve any environmental Miraflores is too marvel- issues, just to contribute to ous a treasure of nature documenting the architec- and art to neglect. Elise ture and other historical ar- Urrutia reflected on her tifacts on the property. The grandfather’s homestead By Leonard Rodriguez main arch of the garden and noted that “The garden This column will highlight inspir- has been moved to the San was, because of his par- ing stories of Latino leaders. For Antonio Museum of Art. ticular outlook, a detailed more than 500 years, Latino men However, there are still lesson in the uniqueness of and women have positively influ- many treasures to enjoy in Hispanic culture--a lesson enced the face of United States society. Let us celebrate these Miraflores. that, if we can recover it, outstanding hispanics. Writing for Texas Ar- could be a beautiful gift to chitecture in 2007, Walt our citizens and visitors to Lockley commented that our city.” She is certainly Miraflores “looks like a right, and all San Anto- neglected, overgrown pri- nians should hope that one vate cemetery, except in- day Miraflores will be re- stead of headstones, it’s a stored to its old glory. collection of statues and

Antonio Carlos Jobim From commercial to jingles to film scores, Antonio Car- los Jobim, born in 1927, was already a musical celebrity in his native country of Brazil by the 1950’s. International stardom came when he wrote the music for the “Black Or- pheus,” a French-Brazilian film that earned both an Os- car and Cannes Film award in 1959. The following year, his bossa nova movement caught hold in the U.S. as numer- ous jazz performers began recording songs with Jobim’s traditional Brazilian rhythms. Credited as one of the cre- ators of bossa nova, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and received the organization of American states Diplome d’Honneur for “exceptional talents and outstanding work on behalf of Music in the Americas.” 6 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 de Enero de 2019 Analysis States that Gen-Z on Track to be ‘Most Diverse, Best Educated’ Generation yet By Hunter Geisel not more likely to be immi- immigrants into the U.S., of Gen-Zers living in urban generations - only 76 per- An analysis from the Pew grants. The Pew Research the racial and ethnic diver- counties aren’t white, with cent of Millennials and 78 Research Center states that Center found that only seven sity of Gen-Z is expected a plurality of the population percent of Gen-Xers com- the “post-Millennial” gen- being Hispanic (36 percent). pleted high school, stated eration is on track to be the When talking about mo- the Pew Research Center. most diverse and educated bility, the Pew Research Some of the overall im- generation yet. Center stated that Ameri- provements included a leap The Pew Research Cen- cans aren’t moving around in high school completion ter released an analysis of as much as they used to and among Hispanic youth, stat- data from the Census Bu- Gen-Zers are no exception ing that 76 percent of His- reau where it found that the - 11 percent of Gen-Zers panic Gen-Zers completed post-Millennial generation in 2018 had a different ad- high school compared to 60 (also known as “Generation dress from a year earlier, percent of Hispanic Millen- Z”/”Gen-Z”/”Gen-Zers”; that implied they moved. nials in 2002. Black high “i-Gen”; “Homelanders”) Meanwhile, 17 percent of school completion rates also is already the most racially An analysis from the Pew Research Center states that the Millennials along with 20 improved, stating that 77 and ethnically diverse gen- “post-Millennial” generation is on track to be the most diverse percent of Gen-Xers and percent of black Gen-Zers eration, and that older mem- and educated generation yet. (Graphic: Pew Research Center) Baby Boomers had moved completed high school com- bers of this generation are in the past year when they pared to 71 percent of black enrolling in college at sig- percent of those born in to increase in the future as were the ages of Gen-Z. Millennials in 2002. nificantly higher rate than the post-Millennial gen- new immigrants join their Education Because white Gen-Z high the Millennials before them. eration were foreign born, numbers. The Pew Research Initial signs in the census school attainment is no high- According to the analy- compared to eight percent Center stated that Gen-Zers analysis suggested that Gen- er among white Millennials, sis, 52 percent of Gen-Zers of Millennials; however, are projected to become Z is on track to become the the Pew Research Cen- (roughly now around the Gen-Zers are more likely to majority nonwhite by 2026 country’s most well-educat- ter suggested that some of ages of 6 to 21) are non- be born in America with at (when they reach the ages ed generation yet. the longstanding racial and Hispanic white. Meanwhile, least one foreign-born par- of 14 to 29), according to 25 percent of Gen-Zers are ent (22 percent) compared census projections. Hispanic, which is seven to Millennials (15 percent). The Pew Research Center percent higher than the pre- In terms of numbers, Mil- also found that the geogra- vious generation. lennials were shaped to a phy and mobility of Gen-Z Those who identified as much larger extent by young differ from earlier genera- Asian or with another eth- immigrants than Gen-Zers. tions. nic/racial identity grew at When Millennials were The analysis stated that least two- to four-percent between ages 6 and 21 in Gen-Zers tend to reside in higher than Millennials. 2002, they numbered at 65.3 metropolitan areas opposed The only demographic that million, including 5 million to rural areas, with only seemed to show little change immigrants. Adjacently, 13 percent of them in rural were black people, which only 4.4 million of the 66.5 areas compared to the 18 An analysis from the Pew Research Center states that the only had a one-percentage million Gen-Zers are im- percent of Millennials, the “post-Millennial” generation is on track to be the most diverse point difference between migrants - a pattern that the 23 percent of Gen-Xers and and educated generation yet. (Graphic: Pew Research Center) generations. Pew Research Center stated 36 percent of Baby Boom- Although Gen-Zers are “mirrors” those of Genera- ers. America’s urban and As of 2017, 80 percent ethnic gaps in high school more likely to be Hispanic tion X, the generation before western regions are also of Gen-Zers ages 18 to 20 completion are narrower and Asian compared to pre- Millennials. growing in racial and ethnic have finished, representing among Gen-Zers compared vious generations, they’re Even with the flow of diversity, where two-thirds improvement from previous to prior generations. 13 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7

One of the indicators in percent of Gen-Xers were these changes suggested pursuing college that those that younger Gen-Zers are ages. 50 Niños Necesitados behind where Millennials This gain not only comes were in their progress in from racial and ethnic en- de San Antonio Reciba el K-12 education. In 2017, 30 rollment rates, but also from percent of Gen-Zers ages 6 gender enrollment rates. to 17 were enrolled below According to the Pew Regalo de Dormir de Ashley HomeStore y los San Antonio Spurs de asociarnos stores Hope to Dream. una vez más con Las nominaciones fuer- los San Antonio on hechas por trabajadores Spurs para ase- sociales escolares, traba- gurarnos de que jadores sociales, clérigos y todos los niños organizaciones caritativas. de San Antonio Desde 2010, la iniciativa disfruten el re- HomeStore Hope to Dream galo de dormir”. de Ashley le ha dado a más Cada uno de de 80,000 niños el regalo del An analysis from the Pew Research Center states that the los niños que lo sueño. Para nominar a un “post-Millennial” generation is on track to be the most diverse merecen, de 3 niño para el nuevo juego de and educated generation yet. (Graphic: Pew Research Center) Story by Yvette Tello a 16 años, fue colchones Hope to Dream, Photos by Elijah Benn seleccionado para un nuevo visite www.ashleyfurniture- the “modal grade,” or the Research Center’s analysis, 50 niños necesitados de conjunto de colchones basa- homestore.com/Espere so- grade which a child is en- 64 percent of Gen-Z women San Antonio, muchos de do en la solicitud enviada al ñar. rolled in at a given age. By who were no longer in high ellos comparten una cama programa de Ashley Home- comparison, 25 percent of school were enrolled in col- o cuyas familias enfrentan Millennials and Gen-Xers lege - that’s up from 57 per- serias dificultades, ahora were enrolled below the cent of Millennials and 43 tienen colchones nuevos y modal grade in 2002 and percent of Gen-Xers when limpios listos para llamar 1986, respectively. The Pew they were in those ages. su propio hogar, gracias a Research Center stated that Workforce Ashley HomeStore y los San this indicator was valuable The Pew Research Center Antonio Spurs. because it could foreshadow suggested that Gen-Zers El AT&T Center se trans- subsequent dropouts if a who are entering adulthood formó en un escaparate de 50 child is behind in school with less experience in the camas nuevas y frescas con because of grade retention. labor force than previous almohadas, mantas y ositos However, it also stated it generations. San Antonio Spurs, cada was unclear whether stu- Roughly 19 percent of uno reservado para uno de dents are behind because Gen-Zers ages 15 to 17 los 50 niños que lo merecen. being held back or if their reported to have worked at Después de sumergirse en parents started them in kin- all during the prior calendar sus camas por primera vez, dergarten at an older age. year in 2018, compared to los niños fueron recibidos Outside of K-12 educa- 30 percent of Millennials por los jugadores de San An- tion, Gen-Zers are more and 48 percent of Baby tonio Spurs, el hipesquad y likely than earlier gener- Boomers. Among today’s la propia mascota del coyote ations to pursue college, workers ages 18 to 21, 58 del equipo. where in 2017, 59 percent percent of them were em- “Cada niño debe tener un of Gen-Zers ages 18 to 20 ployed in the prior calendar colchón limpio y fresco que who were no longer in high year. Meanwhile, 72 percent se pueda llamar suyo”, dice school were enrolled in of Millennials and 80 per- Jeff Magnum, vicepresidente college. Compared to older cent of Baby Boomers were de marketing de Ashley generations, only 53 per- employed while they were Home Store en San Anto- cent of Millennials and 44 those ages. nio. “Estamos encantados 8 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 de Enero de 2019 Selección East Derrotó al West en el All-American Bowl Red Sox y Broncos de Reynosa SA empataron sus series en Veteranos Por Sendero Deportivo con pizarra de 48-14. ron, y jugadores, quien a tazón denominado San An- de pitcheo de la temporada En el Alamodome el sába- All-American Bowl, re- la vez lo turno al personal tonio All-Star High School, con marca de 8-1. do 5 de enero, con el éxito unió a los cien mejores que estuvo colaborando y a que fue presentado por la Las series se jugaran en deseado se jugó el partido futbolistas de high school jugadores. “Se hizo un plan cadena H-E-B. La escuadra el tercer partido que será a número 19 del tradicio- de la nación, quienes se han rápido de juego, nos salió Dorada (Gold) doblego a su morir. Red Sox vs. Mineros nal (Army) All-American comprometido a continuar buena la respuesta. Ello a oponente Obscuro (Black). (10:00 a.m.). Broncos vs. Bowl, que tuvo asistencia sus estudios en diferentes pesar de que se tuvo poco Este partido fue confor- Yaquis (2 p.m.). En las fotos de 21,412 seguidores de colegios y universidades de tiempo para conocernos mado por estudiantes del aparecen Wilson anotando las escuadras East y West. la nación donde continuaran entre tanto fuera y dentro condado de Bexar y conda- se segundo touchdown, y el Por East el entrenador en su programa académico y de la cancha”, dijo Herron. dos colindantes. lanzador Lee. Por este con- jefe fue Strait Herron y por deportivo en el futbol de “Mi trabajo fue estar en mi En las series del béisbol ducto Johnny López, orga- West, Steve Leisz. parrilla. posición listo para recibir el Veterano en Potranco Base- nizador de la gira navideña La selección East tomó Wilson, dijo sentirse sat- balón. Fue un buen trabajo ball League, los Red Sox del seleccionado San An- temprana delantera con mar- isfecho porque logró con- en equipo. Estoy orgulloso de Pedro Espinoza empato tonio All-Stars, agradece cador de 14-0 en la primera tribuir anotando en este de haber representado a mi su serie ante Mineros con patrocinio del magnate Eloy mitad, en la siguiente mitad gran partido que fue trans- comunidad (Austin), no pizarra de 11-1 y victoria Rocha quien una vez más el West por conducto del mitido por la cadena NBC, queda más que seguir ad- para Chris Lee (sublíder de contribuyó aportando ayuda recibidor Garrett Wilson de y porque ya se encuentra elante”, dijo Wilson de 18 pitcheo 4-1) en la lomita. económica para la compra Austin, Texas, se quitó la comprometido para asistir años de edad. Broncos de Roberto Garza de juguetes que fueron do- blanqueada anotando par de al colegio Ohio State cuyo En el mismo Alamodo por apaleó 13-3 a Yaquis de La nado a niños en las ciudades touchdowns, concluyendo sobrenombre es Buckeye. la tarde se jugó el partido Sauceda, con victoria para de Piedras Negras y Palaú, el partido a favor del East El trofeo lo recibió Her- entre preparatorianos en el Gilbert Salazar (campeón Coahuila. 13 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 9 GROWING UP LATINO MANGUERA MEMORY: Los Espero en el Tren ville from “El Puente”, the her there signaled our walk danced to AC/ bridge joining us to Matam- over to the Friendship Gar- DC or Lynyrd oros across el Rio Grande dens. The Friendship Gar- Skynyrd or Led . . . the train that sat near dens was the place where the Zeppelin in tux- Jacob Brown Auditorium Charro Days carnival would edoes and gowns and a couple of blocks from set up way before it was . . . but the magic the Friendship Gardens . . moved to the fields south of of the Friendship . the train that was painted Amigoland Mall, when there Gardens hap- red, white and blue when was a mall there and before pened at night America celebrated it’s Bi- that carnival was moved during Charro with ‘Buelita, my tia Chacha centennial . . . the train all somewhere else. It was a Days. To walk the grounds and ‘Buelito so many years of us climbed up into and beautiful, round “center” or of the carnival along the ago. pretended to engineer to hall for dances, balls, galas, resacas next to the Friend- Today, all these memories places near and far . . . it was Boy Scout Jamborees and ship Gardens was to walk come back like a flood in a the train that signaled every many other events in need in bright lights reflecting on chubasco . . . con fuerza. parade float, every marching of a large space for people the water, while the towering Today, calendars are being Rosa Maria Gonzalez, B.A., J.D., band, every Mason Shri- to congregate and spend time Ferris wheel moved slowly cleared and arrangements be- C.W.L.S. ner on his mini motorcycle together. Friendship Gardens over the pony rides, the Mat- Board Certified- Child Welfare Law ing made for a trek south to Specialist, National Association of dressed up like clowns, every was THE place for my high terhorn ride, the freak side Brownsville for the Annual Counsel For Children, as authorized Charro, every ROTC squad school’s Presentation Ball shows, and roller coasters, Charro Days and Sombrero by the American Bar Association and that the parade had come that took place in Febru- as the scents of cotton candy, the Texas Board of Legal Specializa- Festival, plans are being tion. ended and arrived at it’s ary, it was a formal event corn dogs, pony poop and made to visit my hometown, Born and bred in Brownsville, Texas, final destination . . . it was and an event where high popcorn filled the air. The Gonzalez has lived in San Antonio for the town full of memories, of the train where my ‘Buelita school “personalities” were sounds of carnival barkers, childhood friends, the town over 30 years. She attended St. Mary’s sat and rested, and where she introduced to attendees, fol- University where she earned her Bach- loud music, children scream- that draws sweet emotions elor of Arts in Political Science and waited for me . . . it was the lowed by a dance where we ing, parents yelling, young still tied trains, carnivals, later her law degree. train I ran to searching for danced to live music played people laughing are as loud parades, gardens, the Rio Gonzalez has a family law practice my grandmother for a hug by bands with the names in my memory today as the and is a graduate of the Women’s Grande and ‘Buelita. Campaign School at Yale University. and a kiss. Meeting up with like “SHOTGUN” and we days I walked the carnival She has a long established history of coordinating campaigns and consult- ing for women candidates. By Rosie Speedlin-Gonzalez “Aya los espero en el tren!.” That’s what ‘Buelita would say to us when she started to get tired in down- town Brownsville while we watched the Charro Days parade. The train she spoke about was the black train those of us who are from Brownsville remember . . . the train that greeted every- one heading into Browns- 10 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 de Enero de 2019 THIS DAY IN

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13 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 EVENTOS ESPECIALES San Antonio se benefició con el All-American Bowl 2019 La decimonovena edición del (Army) 2019 All-American Bowl, que se jugó el sábado 5 de enero en el Alamodome entre las selecciones del East vs. West, dejó excelente derrama económica y a la vez gran proyección a nivel nacional con transmisión de la cadena televisiva NBC. La Prensa Texas, agradece el apoyo que el señor Robert Romo (ejecutivo de Walmart), aportó para la cobertura de este magno evento deportivo. Romo en la primera foto aparece acompañado por su buen amigo Mr. Ron Hayes (President of the City Base Youth Football oganization). La escolta militar Company H Marine Cryptologic Support Batalion presentó la bandera nacional, el himno nacional fue interpretado por la cantante Lynn Bird. Las porristas Rams M y Bandera Bulldogs, Seguin Marchin Band, así como pequeños futbolista en la categoría “Flag Football”, entretuvi- eron la audiencia (21,412 asistentes). El entrenador en jefe de la escuadra East, Strait Herron, recibió el trofeo presentado por Erik Richards (National Scouting Director AAG). Al final del partido jugadores de ambos equipos firmaron autógrafos entre sus seguidores que los felicitaron por su disciplina deportiva y académica. (Fotos Franco) 12 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 de Enero de 2019 FINANCIAL FOCUS Take Advantage of Tax Diversification in a standard broker- in these accounts, how tion – can be beneficial. ment, based on your year- age account, outside can you choose where to • If you only focus on tra- to-year tax situation. your IRA or 401(k). put your money? For ex- ditional, tax-deferred ac- • There’s no formula for While you can put ample, when would you counts, you could end up achieving an ideal tax di- virtually all types of contribute to a Roth IRA with larger tax bills than versification. You’ll want investments into a or Roth 401(k), rather than you anticipated when you to consider your own taxable account, you a traditional, tax-deferred retire and start tapping needs and circumstances may want to focus on IRA or 401(k)? If you are into these accounts, par- in choosing the right mix those considered to in a high tax rate now and ticularly when you must of taxable, tax-deferred be most tax-efficient. expect it to be lower in re- start taking withdrawals – and tax-free accounts. Ul- So, you could include tirement, a traditional IRA called “required minimum timately, taxes should not individual stocks that may make more sense, as distributions” – when you drive all your investment By Edward Jones you plan to hold, rather you potentially get a siz- reach 70 ½. 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This you can afford • Tax-deferred – Tax-de- is important not only in to forego the ferred accounts include terms of controlling taxes, immediate tax the traditional IRA and a but also because the taxes deduction, you 401(k) or similar employ- on these distributions can might find that er-sponsored retirement reduce your investments’ the Roth IRA/ plan. When you invest in real rate of return. Roth 401(k), tax-deferred vehicles, your • Tax-free – When you with its tax- money can grow faster invest in a Roth IRA/Roth free withdraw- than if it were placed in 401(k), you don’t get an als and earn- an account on which you immediate tax deduction, ings, ultimately paid taxes every year. You but your earnings, as well will make more also may get a tax deduc- as your withdrawals, are sense for you. tion for contributions you tax-free, provided you do But since no make today. When you not start taking withdraw- one can predict start taking withdrawals als until you’re 59 ½ and where tax rates from these tax-deferred you have had your account will go in the accounts, typically during at least five years. (How- future, having retirement, the money is ever, income restrictions money in dif- usually taxed at your ordi- do apply to Roth IRAs.) ferent types of nary income tax rate. • So, given the difference accounts – i.e., • Taxable – Taxable in- in how taxes are treated tax diversifica- vestments are those held 13 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 NON- PROFIT HIGHLIGHT A Community Resource you Should get to know in 2019 ing services designed to improve the quality of life for area seniors (60 years and older), individuals with disabilities, and their care- givers. AAA is dedicated to building a community that allows older residents to age in place with dignity, security, and enhanced quality of life. •Alamo Regional Transit By Miguel Segura The 12,585 square miles, (ART): Providing pub- The Alamo Area Council with a population of 2.5 lic transportation for all of Governments (AACOG) million, lets AACOG cater residents within the AC- delivers pubic services to residents of all types, for COG service area for the and supports local govern- a number of community purposes of work, school, ments inside the 13-county needs. medical appointments, and Alamo Area State Plan- Through federal and state shopping, to name a few. •Natural Resources: •Texas Serves: Working ning Region, which covers funding, AACOG has the •Housing and Energy Monitoring local air qual- to serve veterans and their Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, opportunity to provide Conservation: Providing ity and promoting mean- families by evaluating im- Comal, Frio, Gillespie, these programs to our resi- Weatherization Assistance, ingful solutions to reduce mediate needs and direct- Guadalupe, Karnes, Ken- dents: helping low-income resi- pollution. ing them to the network dall, Kerr, McMullen, Me- •Alamo Agencies on Ag- dents overcome the high Public Safety: Assisting providers who can meet dina and Wilson counties. ing (AAA): Administer- cost of energy, localities with securing those needs. through the in- state funding & imple- •A full list of available stallation of ener- menting public safety; of- programs can be found gy conservation fering basic peace officer at the AACOG website, measures and and correction officer pro- aacog.com, or by contact- housing services. grams for those who seek ing AACOG at (210) 477- •Intellectual to become peace officers 3275. & Developmen- with the State of Texas; of- tal Disabilities: fering telecommunications Assisting indi- certification for those seek- viduals with in- ing licensure through the tellectual & de- Texas Commission on Law velopmental dis- Enforcement; and continu- abilities in Bexar ing education courses for County to live licensed peace officers, independently, in corrections officers and the least restric- telecommunications pro- tive setting. fessionals. 14 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 de Enero de 2019 SPORTS Clemson Wins CFP National Championship Por Jessica Duran to his high school prom and Lawrence threw 20/32, 347 nings, looked outmatched the game giving plenty of The University of Clem- graduated from Cartersville yards, 3 TD passes, with a and outsmarted by Clemson momentum for Clemson. son Tigers have won the High School in Cartersville, QBR of 92.8. With the stats head coach Dabo Sweeney. This the 2nd National 2019 College Football Play- Georgia, played with poise that match some NFL quar- For Alabama and future Championship for Dabo off National Championship and ease like a professional. terbacks, he simply couldn’t hall of fame coach Nick Sa- Swinney and the Clemson beating powerhouse favorite He is now also the first true be stopped. Along the way ban, it seems like the Crim- Tigers in 3 years. Having one Alabama Crimson Tide in freshman to start and win the though, he had help from son Tide couldn’t get passed the top recruiting classes so historic fashion with a final National Title game since sophomore running back The Clemson defense which far in college football, head- score of 44-16. Clemson is 1985. Tyler Etienne who ran for were led by senior captain ing into the new season as the first team to finish a sea- 86 rushing yards on 14 Christian Wilkins and junior champs in 7 months will feel son 15-0 since 1997. carries and ran in for 2 captain Clelin Ferrell. like a breeze for Clemson. Coming into the game, touchdowns. For Bama quarterback and But, given that this was an Bama was considered as The highly touted Heisman finalist Tua Tago- embarrassing loss for Nick heavy favorite leaving Clem- defense of Alabama, vailoa this is considered the Saban and Bama, there is no son and their true freshman featuring future NFL “worst” game of his college question that this will add Trevor Lawrence as highly draft picks sophomore career so far. Despite throw- fuel to the fire and give mo- underestimated underdogs. defensive lineman Quin- ing for 295 yards and 2 TD tivation to prove to the nation The 19 year old freshman nen Willams and junior passes, his 2 interceptions that Alabama is still the best who 10 months ago went linebacker Anfernee Jen- came at the worst time of team in the land. Spurs Dominate in Anticipated Leonard Return By Jessica Duran game, basically from start to negative treatment. Walker IV’s career debut. For Spurs fans, January 3rd finish. The once beloved star, The word “traitor” Met with the entire arena was circled and highlighted clearly affected by the thun- and Kawhi’s uncle’s chanting “Lonnie”, Spurs as one of the most antici- derous boos, still finished name were among fans gave him such a warm pated games of the year. For with 21 points. the things chanted and receptive welcome. Af- one, it was the first time The highs of the night was towards Kawhi with ter making a 3 point shot, Spurs guard DeMar DeRo- the first career triple double some fans choosing the house erupted as if the zan and Spurs forward Jakob for DeRozan, Green’s return, to just boo instead of Spurs won the NBA Cham- Poeltl would play against and a resounding 125-107 following suit. pionship. their former team. Second, victory for the Spurs against Spurs fans may nev- This was our one game it was the return of long time the 2nd best team in the East- er really know what to really let Kawhi Leonard fan favorite Danny Green’s ern Conference. DeRozan went on last season hear our anger and frustra- To the fans, who person- homecoming. But, most of finished with 21 points, 14 and are just reacting on the tion as a fan base. Guys ally directed jeers and ugly all, it was the return of for- rebounds, and 11 assists. information that was given, like Walker, Bryn Forbes, comments towards his fam- mer franchise hero, Kawhi Still, all the attention was but there certainly has to Dejounte Murray and Jakob ily who were in attendance at Leonard. on Kawhi’s return. The 2014 be some level of respect for Poeltl are the future of the the game, those actions were The AT&T Center was Finals MVP and former De- what he contributed during Spurs franchise, and the undoubtedly inexcusable. bursting at the seams with fensive Player of the Year the 2014 NBA Finals and future is looking bright. So, We are better than that. Boo, boos and jeers from angry was looking forward to fac- throughout his career with forget the past and welcome chant, but don’t get personal. Spurs fans towards Leonard ing Spurs fans leading up the Spurs on AND off the the future. And as always, Another highlight of the throughout warmups and the to game despite expecting court. Go Spurs Go. night was rookie Lonnie 13 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 15 SOCIAL PAGE Tribute to Elizondo Photos by Steve Walker

Once a Marine Always a Marine: Thanking Commissioner Paul Elizondo By Delia A. Guajardo Thank you for the commissioner’s support with the U. S. Military Veterans Parade Association the many years I served as President. Thank you, Sir, for your Service to Our Country. Thank you for your interview on our program with SA Community Pride PATV. 16 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 de Enero de 2019

Central Catholic Varsity Soccer Wins Premier Tourney in the Nation

By Leslie Komet Ausburn Match 1: CCHS 4 - #23 Central Catholic High School’s nationally ranked varsity soccer team Sam Houston 2 tonight won the North Texas Elite Showcase in Flower Mound, Texas, the Match 2: CCHS 2 - #1 premier boys winter high school soccer tournament in the US. The tournament Loyola (CA) 1 always attracts some of Red Division Champion- the best high school soc- ship: CCHS 3 - Downey cer teams in the nation. (CA) 1 The Buttons, ranked Tournament Champion- #20 in the nation, beat ship: CCHS 3 - #9 Cathe- four very good teams from Texas and Califor- dral (CA) 0 nia on their way to the championship. OBITUARY Celida C. (Sally) Sanchez Our beloved mother, 1975. She and Grandpa were Kellie Miller (Vance), grandmother, and great- instrumental in the raising of Stephanie Whritenour, Shana grandmother, Celida C. (Sally) several of their grandchildren, Baker (Mark), Andrea Trevino Sanchez, 89, went home to the as well. (Raymond), Paula Salazar, Lord on December 25, 2018 in After she became a Paul Salazar (Kristin), Andi San Antonio, Texas. She was widow, she stayed active by Salazar, Andrew Salazar, born on January 19, 1929 to volunteering at the Family Angela Apodaca (Dustin), Gregorio and Feliz Atencio Services department at Brianna Garza, Christiana Duran in Tres Piedras, New Lackland AFB and joining Garza, and Angelo Salazar; Mexico. She is preceded in many organizations. She is a and her loving great- death by her parents, nine of lifetime member of the VFW, grandchildren: Catherine her siblings, and her loving Post 9174. She also was a Klimko, Kevin Whritenour, husband, Hepolito F. Sanchez. member of the Catholic War Ethan Garcia, Noah Ponce, Sally was raised on the Veterans and the Knights of Joslin Whritenour, Bryan family farm in Antonito, Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Ponce, Madeline Vasquez, Colorado with her eleven Council 5262. Josie Salazar, Elliot Apodaca brothers and sisters. They Her later years were spent and Baby C, due in July; raised cattle, crops and horses enjoying watching her and numerous nieces and and enjoyed a simple country grandchildren and great- nephews. life. There was always love grandchildren grow and thrive. She will be missed dearly by with the Duran siblings She is survived by her her family and relatives. around. sisters: Emily Mathis and Visitation will begin on will begin on Wednesday, Cemetery at 11:30am. During her life as a Lola Tursi (Angelo); her Tuesday, January 8, 2019 January 9, 2019 with a mass at The family would like to dedicated military wife, she three loving children: Sandra from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with 10:00am at St. Vincent de Paul thank Esther Reyes and the raised her children and lived Anderson, Alfred Andrew a rosary recited at 7:00pm at Catholic Church – 4222 SW Nurses and CNA (Maria) at in many places in the US and Salazar (Patricia), and Melissa Castle Ridge Mortuary - 8008 Loop 410, San Antonio, TX Trinity Hospice for the kind abroad before retiring in San Sanchez Garza (Christopher); W. Military Dr, San Antonio, 78227 followed by interment and loving care they provided Antonio with her husband in her loving grandchildren: TX 78227. Funeral Services at Fort Sam Houston National our sweet Mom and Grandma. 13 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 17 Congratulations! 50th Wedding Anniversary

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As of today, I am still learning to live with anxi- ety and panic at- tacks. With help from my mental health provider and medications, I’m gaining control. Just recently, while get- ting my hair done, I had a huge panic attack. I started to sweat. My whole body tingled, and I could hear my heart beat- ing so fast. What was I to do? I was far from home and I knew 13 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 19 Solo un Pensamiento: Hacer una Diferencia Real manal titulada “Pregún- En aquel entonces, tele al juez”. Informé a los no existían Facebook, lectores sobre todo lo que Twitter, Instagram ni quería o necesitaba saber nada parecido. sobre cómo encontrarse en Sin embargo, es ge- un Juez de Justicia La corte nial estar al día con el- de paz. Para mí, ¡tengo que los y sus vidas cuando ser la jueza Judy dos días comparten conmigo a la semana, entre otras sobre sus familias, cosas! Esos son recuerdos dónde han estado, el positivos. tipo de trabajo que ha- En una columna de agosto cen ahora y así sucesi- Steve Walker is a Vietnam Veteran, de 2013, me enfrenté a la vamente. Les recuerdo former Justice of the Peace and pregunta: “¿Estoy haciendo a muchos de ellos en Journalist una diferencia?” Escribí: Facebook, cómo los Por Steve Walker “Para nosotros, los vet- ientos similares en más de en el pasado era un Juez recuerdo vívidamente Periódicamente vuelvo a eranos que crecimos con una ocasión en sus vidas de la Corte del Condado, cuando compartí conmigo leer algunas de mis colum- la película” Es una vida también. Walden Shelton, que actu- sus metas y aspiraciones nas anteriores de “Sólo un maravillosa “, con el actor Después de haber enseña- almente tiene 57 años. ¡¡No para hacer exactamente lo pensamiento” y recuerdo Jimmy Stewart, (también do en el sistema de escuelas sabes cuántos años me ha- que están haciendo ahora con cierto deleite lo que es- conocido como George públicas durante 26 años, cen sentir !! Cuando él tomó y “hacer una diferencia”. cribí. Ahora que comienza Bailey) la pregunta es so- mis alumnos compartían el banquillo, ya llevaba dos ¡Afortunadamente mi me- mi octavo año de la columna bre si hacemos o no una conmigo que soñaban con años en la cancha. Le dije moria todavía está intacta! semanal, es difícil creer que diferencia en la vida de las querer ser médicos, enfer- con su túnica cuando juró: Me hace sentir que de haya tenido tres editoriales: personas. Esperemos que la meras, policías o bomberos “No me vuelque el juez”. alguna manera contribuí a Tino Duran, Nina Duran y respuesta sea “sí”. para poder literalmente Me miró “bromeando” y su éxito y no a su fracaso. ahora Steve Duran. ¡Parece A veces todavía reflex- salvar vidas y “hacer una dijo: “Juez, llévelo a la 4ta Joseph Medina, uno de mis que ser un Duran equivale iono sobre cómo mi vida diferencia”. ¿Los lectores Corte de Apelaciones”. Un antiguos alumnos de 9º gra- de Prensa Texas alguna vez año más tarde regresó y do, es miembro de la junta tuvieron esos pensamientos me dijo: “Tengo dos de tus escolar en Northside ISD. y nunca los expresaron a casos”. Le pregunté: “¿Qué Ya no soy un maestro o nadie? hiciste?” ¡Dijo que confir- juez, supongo que pasaré a En mi caso, me pregunté mó mi decisión! Ahora que la siguiente fase de mi vida en esa columna si hice un eran buenas noticias para y continuaré intentando trabajo lo suficientemente mí. Le enseñé bien. “hacer una diferencia real”. bueno como para af- ectar a mis alumnos de manera positiva. Me gustaria pensar que si. Incluso ahora sigo ac- cediendo a Facebook y a La Prensa Texas! Para mí como ex juez ha tenido un puedo conectarme con es “Un paseo por el camino impacto positivo o una dife- algunos de mis antig- de la memoria”. rencia en las vidas de las uos alumnos de sép- Muchos lectores a lar- personas que se presentaron timo grado, así como go plazo pueden recordar en mi sala de audiencias. con ex alumnos de que durante los dos años Creo que muchas personas secundaria que ahora anteriores antes de “Sólo de todos los ámbitos de la son padres e incluso un pensamiento” también vida han tenido pensam- abuelos. escribí una columna se- Uno de mis alumnos 20 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 de Enero de 2019