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How the 60’s Changed Viva El Westside About the Just A Thought Lobo Romero y Business Owners, Political Revolution in Cover Artist Flashback to the 60s Malancas Ramírez Residents Weigh the 1960s Eric Breish Recibirán tributo por in on Proposed cuatro décadas de Buena Vista and trayectoria en el fútbol Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Construction

By Dr. Ricardo Romo By R.Eguia By Steve Walker Por Sendero Deportivo By Isa Fernández 2 La Prensa SAN ANTONIO 2 de Junio 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- Is Border Activism a Crime? cessible media. San Antonio and the sur- rounding counties have become accustomed By Yvette Tello to relevant news brought to them in both English and Spanish since 1913. Scott Warren, an activist with the Tucson-based No Steve A Duran Sr. CEO/Publisher More Deaths, is charged [email protected] with three felony counts Ramon Chapa Jr. of allegedly “harboring” Co-Publisher [email protected] undocumented immigrants. For years, No More Deaths Yvette Tello Executive Vice President and other humanitarian aid [email protected] groups in southern Arizona Roxanne Eguia Editor In Chief have left water and food in [email protected] the harsh Sonoran Desert, Victoria Ward where the temperature often Graphic Designer [email protected] reaches three digits during summer, to help refugees Steve Walker Ricardo Romo and migrants survive the Jessica Duran deadly journey across the Isa Fernández Contributors U.S. border. Warren was ar- [email protected] rested on January 17, 2018, just hours after No More Deaths released a report 20 years in prison. War- town, where we recreate, in Ajo and other local com- detailing how U.S. Border ren is a geographer who held 57 bodies, 57 remains munities on the border have Patrol agents had intention- volunteers with No More of human beings, last year. always been providing hu- ally destroyed more than Deaths and Ajo Samaritans, Fifty-seven. Do you find manitarian aid and have 3,000 gallons of water left two southern Arizona-based remains in your parks, in always responded to people out for migrants crossing the humanitarian aid organiza- your golf courses, in your being in need. People have border. Is it right to leave tions. For years, the groups neighborhood playgrounds? provided food and water to water and food in the des- have left water and food in What would that make you folks who are crossing the The mission of the Westside Develop- serts for illegal immigrants the harsh Sonoran Desert to feel like?” desert who are in desper- ment Corporation (WDC) is to foster or should that be a crime economic development, promote the de- help refugees and migrants ate condition. They have velopment and redevelopment of real estate too?Let’s talk about it... survive the deadly journey Mary Jones: responded to rescue people within its target area, create viable urban across the U.S. border. “ “May the spirits of our who are in the desert. They communities, and preserve the character, culture and history of the Westside. Juan González: brothers and sisters walk in have found and recovered The vision is a vibrant Westside com- “A humanitarian aid volun- Gloria M Corbin: beauty for eternity. Thank the bodies and the bones of munity where people want to live, work, teer is heading to trial for and visit. “You did right Scott.” you, creator.” people who have died in the providing food, water and Leonard Rodriguez desert. So, that’s been going President /CEO shelter to two undocumented Mimi Phillips: Scott Rodriguez: on for forever, basically, and [email protected] migrants. Scott Warren of “We savor our desert, but “I think one important thing has been a fact of life for La Prensa Texas San Antonio is published once Ajo, Arizona, faces up to a week by La Familia Duran Inc. San Antonio, this desert, right around our to mention is is that people people who live there.” 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 of America. La Prensa Texas 210-686-0600 2 de Junio de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 About the Cover Artist Eric Breish By R.Eguia Entertainment Business and The cover art this week graduated Salutatorian in is called “MK ULTRA” 2005. He returned back to by Texas born artist, Eric San Diego in 2005 where he Breish. Project MKUltra, worked for a company that also called the CIA mind designed clothing for action control program, is the code sports companies such as name given to a program of Hurley and Billabong. It was experiments on human sub- these formative years that jects that were designed and planted the creative seed and undertaken by the United would ultimately grow into States Central Intelligence an interest in visual arts. Agency—and which were, In 2007, Eric moved back at times, illegal. Experiments to Houston, TX where every- on humans were intended to thing would change. While identify and develop drugs visiting Houston’s arts dis- and procedures to be used trict, Eric came across a in interrogations in order to gallery called New Gallery. weaken the individual and It’s here that he first saw force confessions through the work of internationally mind control. The project known artist Andreas Not- was organized through the Eric Breish tebohm. Immediately he Office of Scientific Intelli- was fixated with metal art. there were also many vol- development of hippie cul- 36”x79” gence of the CIA and coor- A meeting soon took place unteers, most notably Ken ture. MIXED MEDIA ON dinated with the U.S. Army between Eric and Andreas Kesey, author of One Flew Born in Houston, TX in HARDBOARD Biological Warfare Labora- and a strong friendship de- Over the Cuckoo’s Nest who 1979, Eric Breish spent his PRIVATE COLLECTION tories. veloped. In 2008, Eric started Courtesy of AnArte Gallery volunteered for MKUltra childhood in various cities in The operation was official- studying under Andreas and experiments involving LSD Texas and Oklahoma. Upon ly sanctioned in 1953, was has been ever since. It was powerful, but one that can’t and other psychedelic drugs graduating high school, Bre- reduced in scope in 1964, this mentorship that pushed be learned inside of a class- at the Veterans Administra- ish joined the Marine Corps further curtailed in 1967, Eric to find his own voice room. It’s his mentorship and tion Hospital in Menlo Park at age 18 and moved to San and recorded to be halted in artistically while carrying dedicated studio hours that while he was a student at Diego, CA. in 1998. 1973. MKUltra used numer- on the tradition of this very have allowed him create an nearby Stanford University. After being honorably dis- ous methods to manipulate unique style of metal art. impact in the South Texas Kesey’s experiences while charged and a decorated people’s mental states and Although Eric doesn’t cur- art scene. Eric has shown in under the influence of LSD Sergeant in 2001, he at- alter brain functions, includ- rently have a formal degree group and solo exhibitions inspired him to promote the tended Full Sail University ing the surreptitious admin- in art, he believes the lack in South Texas and his work drug outside the context of in Florida where he earned istration of drugs, especially of formal education has al- resides in private, public the MKUltra experiments, an A.S. Degree in Record- LSD. Amid legal issues lowed him to create a style and corporate collections which influenced the early ing Arts, a B.S. Degree in involving informed consent, that is not only unique and throughout the United States. 4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 2 de Junio de 2019 HOW THE 60S CHANGED Viva El Westside Political Revolution in the 1960s By Dr. Ricardo Romo ferring to Gonzalez’s ability A recent political forum to filibuster for long period and dedication to Henry B. of time. Gonzalez at the convention Political friends and oppo- center named for him gave nents alike agree that Gonza- us a moment to reflect on lez had grit and stamina, as Americana during the tur- exemplified by his famous bulent 1960s. The forum, 36 hours filibuster without organized by attorney Louis a break in the Texas Senate Escareno and sponsored by in 1957 to block proposed La Prensa Texas, featured a segregation bills. The seg- panel discussion with Gon- regation bills failed and zalez’ son, former U.S. Con- Gonzalez’s reputation was gressman Charlie Gonzalez. solidified. Professor Maggie Rivas- Perhaps his ego contrib- Rodriguez from UT Austin uted to his decision to run and I served as co-modera- for governor in 1958, the tors for the session. The vast first Mexican American number of questions we had candidate for that office in for Charlie Gonzalez could Texas. He may have been have taken us into the mid- the first Mexican American night hour, so we focused on in the United States to seek several key moments in the a governorship. He lost that life of Henry B. Gonzalez, race, but it was one of the a pioneer in the world of few that he would lose over Texas politics. a fifty-year political career. When Henry B. Gonzalez During John F. Kenne- ran for the U.S. Congress dy’s 1960 run for the White in 1961, he was seeking an House, Gonzales, then a office that no other Mexican popular Texas State senator, American had ever held. In proved to have a valuable the previous decade Gonza- network and enough po- lez had earned a reputation litical clout to lift the Texas as a liberal political force in Viva Kennedy campaign to the state capital of Austin. a successful outcome. There Writing in Texas Monthly in had never been a Latino get- 2001, Jan Jarboe comment- out-vote drive of this magni- ed: “He (Henry B. Gonzalez) tude. Gonzales campaigned had an ego that demanded with vice president desig- life-or-death combat, the nate Lyndon B. Johnson in heart of a philosopher, and San Antonio’s Westside. the bladder of an Johnson and Gonzalez were elephant.” Jarboe was re- instrumental to bringing 2 de Junio de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 5 SAN ANTONIO Cantinflas, and ethnic terms such as Madero and Carranza lived to vote. For decades many Gonzalez’s early successes Mexico’s most famous Chicanismo had much to in San Antonio for short states had imposed a poll in the Texas legislature, movie personality, to a do with his upbring. Henry periods of time, but the fact tax as an effort to discour- Mexican Americans from Westside rally. Kennedy de- B. Gonzalez’s parents fled that they returned to Mexico age low income adults from South Texas followed his feated Richard Nixon in one Mexico in 1911 at the be- reinforced the idea that life voting. The repeal of the poll lead. Irma Rangel is but of the narrowest presidential ginning of the Mexican in America for Mexican tax was especially signifi- one example. A Kingsville victories of the American Revolution. Gonzales, who immigrants was temporary. cant in Texas where Latinos Democrat, Rangel won her presidency. Newly elected was born in 1916, first lived This seemed especially true and Blacks had a low voter seat to the Texas House of President Kennedy, grateful off North Flores Street in a for those who had held po- participation due to the cost Representatives in 1976, for Texas support, rewarded neighborhood popular with litical office like Leonides of voting. becoming the first Mexican San Antonio for its support Mexican immigrants, in- Gonzalez, Henry B’s father There was much political American woman elected to by appointing Rep. Paul cluding prominent Mexican who was former mayor of work to do, particularly in the Texas Legislature. Kilday to a federal post, exiles and refugees. Mapimi, Durango. voting rights, equal rights in Our Westside political opening up Kilday’s con- First generation Mexican Henry B. Gonzalez, who employment, and housing. leaders continue in their gressional district 20. Gon- immigrants believed that had been born in the United Four years after securing quest for equality and jus- zalez, a seasoned 44 year old one day, when the Mexican States, apparently did not passage banning the poll tax, tice, better jobs, and greater political warrior, ran for the Revolution was over, they share his parents’ dream Gonzalez lined up promi- educational opportunities. seat and won a resounding would return to Mexico. of one one day returning to nently in support of Presi- Much remains to be done. victory for the democratic Many Mexican immigrants Mexico. As a young teen, dent Lyndon B. Johnson’s Other leaders from the West- party. of that generation did not Gonzalez felt that he was 1965 Voting Rights Act. side who have followed in In our panel session we seek or consider American more American than Mexi- San Antonio was one of the path created by Henry B. asked Charlie Gonzalez a citizenship. can, thus his difficulty with the first cities in the South Gonzalez include Henry Cis- number of questions related Two future presidents of accepting ethnic terms, in- to fully desegregate schools neros, Leticia Van de Putte, to his dad’s major legisla- Mexico lived or frequented cluding Mexican American. and open up department Hope Andrade, Julian and tive achievements as well Gonzalez’s neighborhood During the sixties, Amer- store lunch counters to Af- Joaquin Castro, and Charlie as his insights into the many during the years after the ica witnessed political dis- rican Americans. These Gonzalez. They and others political challenges Gonza- Gonzalez family’s arrival ruptions, three high pro- early civil rights victories have provided extraordinary lez senior faced. Professor in San Antonio. Francisco file political assassinations were important in that they leadership and continue to Rivas-Rodriguez was espe- Madero arrived in San Anto- (John F. Kennedy, Robert made San Antonio a model contribute to making San cially interested in questions nio in 1910 shortly after his Kennedy, and Martin Lu- city where racial strife had Antonio a model city. of identity and the Congress- arrest by Federalists under ther King), cultural inno- been avoided and progress man’s very public fight the orders of Mexican dicta- vation, and conflict, both in inclusion came at a steady with a number of Westside tor, Porfirio Diaz. domestic and international, pace. Gonzalez also saw Chicano political activists. Madero’s wealthy family of an unprecedented na- that San Antonio needed The sixties was a “com- was able to get him released ture. The United States was jobs and as a young U.S. ing of age” for political from jail. Madero jumped witnessing cultural change Congressman, Gonzalez, activism across America bail and fled to San Anto- expressed in rock with a vast and indeed militant rhetoric nio. While in San Antonio, and roll music and dance, network of political con- was common in Black and Madero met daily with other as well as the advent of nections, secured federal Latino communities. Charlie Mexican political exiles to feminism, youthful defiance funds to bring Hemisphere Gonzalez reminded the audi- plan for a revolution. Ac- of the “establishment,” and, 68 to San Antonio. ence that his dad didn’t like cording of special significance, the Henry B. Gonzalez was most of the ethnic labels, to Paula Allen, when gradual collapse of segrega- a pioneer in the world of and everyone from that era Madero fled to New Or- tion. Texas politics. He entered knows that Henry B. Gonza- leans in early 1911, another Soon after arriving in the politics at a time when many lez never embraced the term political exile and future nation’s capital, Gonzalez thought it was impossible Chicano. Mexican president, Venus- went to work on securing for a Mexican American to Gonzalez’s displeasure tiano Carranza, moved into legislation that would ex- win political office in Austin Scans of the Light in 1968 are with heightened ethnic pride the same rooming house. pand the rights of minorities or Washington. Because of courtesy of Manuel Garza 6 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 2 de Junio de 2019 La Senador Cornyn Reconoce Al Alamo Colleges District Para El Premio Nacional Baldrige

Por Kay C. Hendricks En una ceremonia espe- cial recientemente, el Sena- dor (R-Texas) reconoció al Distrito de Al- amo Colleges por su logro distintivo de ser el único sistema de colegios comu- nitarios en la nación que ha sido honrado con el Premio Nacional a la Calidad Mal- colm Baldrige, el más alto reconocimiento nacional de organizaciones. excelencia. “Es un honor para mí otorgar esta placa de fe- licitaciones y la bandera de los EE. UU. Que ha volado sobre el Capitol Building en Washington, DC al Dis- trito de Alamo Colleges en reconocimiento a este gran logro”, dijo el Senador Cornyn. “Felicito al distrito, a su junta directiva y al can- ciller, el Dr. Mike Flores, por hacer un excelente trabajo de servicio a los estudiantes y establecer un estándar alto para que otras instituciones de Alamo Colleges, Marcelo “Es muy significativo que nuestro senador estatal lo excepcional a los estu- de educación superior lo Casillas, y los Fideicomisa- el senador Cornyn se tome haya reconocido”, agregó. diantes y exalumnos que emulen”, agregó. rios, Dra. Yvonne Katz y el tiempo de honrarnos de En el distrito de Alamo contribuyen de manera im- El Senador Cornyn en- Roberto Zarate, quienes ex- esta manera”, dijo Casillas. Colleges, la educación de portante a la economía y la tregó la placa y la bandera presaron su agradecimiento “Estamos muy orgullosos alta calidad y los costos ase- cultura de nuestra comuni- al Presidente de la Junta de y reconocimiento al Senador de nuestro logro Baldrige, quibles brindan un valor dad. Para más información, Fideicomisarios del Distrito Cornyn. y es muy gratificante que vaya a alamo.edu. 2 de Junio de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 NON- PROFIT HIGHLIGHT Autism Treatment Center Celebrates The Opening Of Its New Learning Center With A Grand Opening Ceremony

By R. Eguia On Wednesday, May 29, The Autism Treatment Cen- ter (ATC) hosted a grand opening ribbon cutting cer- emony to celebrate the com- pletion of its 20,000 sq. ft. The mission of the Autism Treatment Center is to assist new Learning and Opportu- people with autism and related disorders throughout their nity Center for children and lives as they learn, play, work and live in the community. adults with autism. ATC is a private, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation With this new facility, providing its services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. ATC is able to expand the capacity of its specialized Services include residential, educational, therapeutic, education and vocational adult programs and research. programs and add new ser- vices that address unmet Autism Treatment Center was established in Dallas in needs for families of children 1976 when autism was and adults with autism in still a largely mysterious developmental disorder. A small the San Antonio area. U.S. group of six parents, all with children with autism, spent Representative Will Hurd several years carpooling 70 miles every day to and from (TX-23), ATC Board Mem- the North Texas Behavior Program. When their children ber Ron Botello and Tracy “aged-out” of that program and were no longer eligible to Garcia, parent of an ATC receive their services, this group of parents came together student were there to make to find a solution. Their children were older now, but brief remarks. were no less autistic. As with many innovations, the Garcia’s son Thomas, a Center was born out of necessity. ATC has a long history student with autism spectrum of parents advocating for their children and helping to disorder, was 13 years old shape its growth. Each program developed addresses when he enrolled in ATC’s a specific need for the children and adults needing our services. When asked about the history of the Autism education program. Now Treatment Center, Executive Director, Anna Hundley 19, he will be one of the first said, “Parents are the backbone and were the driving force students to transition into the behind ATC.” expanded adult services at the new center. Thomas and 15911 Nacogdoches Road, Building #2 other graduating students San Antonio, TX 78247 with autism will have access Main: 210.590.2107 to vocational training in cu- Toll Free: 877.289.7554 linary arts and food service, Fax: 210.590.3143 horticulture and retail sales Hours of operation: in real world settings that that serves public schools in 2013 to 5,607 in 2016. Bexar and surrounding coun- The new learning center improve their opportunities Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 6:30 pm (last therapy session at 5:30 for community employment. ties, the number of students is located on the North East pm) According to the Education diagnosed with autism in lo- side of San Antonio and Friday 8:00 am – 12:00pm for makeup sessions, evaluations, Service Center for Region 20 cal public schools increased compliments the nearby and limited openings for treatment 49% from 3.777 students in treatment facility. 8 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 2 de Junio de 2019 Lobo Romero y Malancas Ramírez Recibirán tributo por cuatro décadas de trayectoria en el fútbol Por Sendero Deportivo padre Alfredo Romero Men- Armando Carranza, entre- doza (QEPD), quien disfrutó nador técnico del equipo La verlos dentro de la cancha. Piedad FC, en colaboración Malancas Ramírez, quien con el entrenador Grego- fue beisbolista en su natal San rio Aguilar, los jugadores Luis Potosí, tuvo la satisfac- y copatrocinadores Marcos ción de haberse inclinado por Caballero y Rudy Rivera, en el balompié, porque su hijo fecha próxima dentro del rol Rudy, fue parte del equipo regular del mes de junio en preparatoriano en Fox Tech, el circuito Liga La Cantera, y luego con Adrían, en el presentaran merecido tributo circuito infantil y juvenil. al futbolista José (Lobo) Ambos llegaron a militar Romero y el entrenador téc- con Pique, durante varias nico Alberto (Malancas) temporadas. Ramírez. Romero, es un jugador que El reconocimiento es ba- cubre todas las posiciones sado en la trayectoria que dentro de la grama, indico Romero y Ramírez, han que no fue un jugador golead- tenido por espacio de cuatro or, porque su plan de juego décadas. Malancas como di- siempre fue repartir el balón rectivo y Lobo, en calidad de entre sus compañeros, de- jugador. Romero, nativo del jando ver que fue un goleador poblado El Zórro, municipio promedio y ahora listo para de La Piedad de Cabadas, despedirse jugando su último Michoacán, México, a la partido con La Piedad, del edad de trece años comenzó cual es patrocinador. a jugar en el balompié re- “Me considero listo para gional, posteriormente en jugar cuando se me dé la San Antonio (Texas), en el oportunidad, pero será me- año de 1987, fue fichado por jor alinear cuando tenga la Ramírez, para que militara en fecha exacta para así poder su nuevo equipo Pique FC el celebrarlo con música de cual fundó en 1986 durante mariachi durante todo el par- el Mundial FIFA México ’86 tido”, dijo Romero. y cuya mascota del equipo “Es bueno que se acuerden mexicano (El Tricolor), llevó de uno, por nuestra trayecto- ese nombre. ria en el fútbol soccer. Estoy Ramírez, nativo de la ciu- satisfecho porque tuve a mis dad de San Luis Potosí, antes hijos jugando para el Pique, del Pique FC dirigió en 1984 lo cual les agradezco. Doy al club San Luis, con Pique, gracias a mis hijos Rudy y recientemente pasó el bastón Adrián, porque en ocasiones a Carranza, quien hizo buena ellos estuvieron al frente del labor en la División Especial, equipo, y mi esposa Graciela, tunidad de comenzar a jugar y refuerzos ya que nuestro Laredo Highway. “Estamos donde quedó tercer lugar, y por el apoyo que nos dio por fútbol en San Antonio con deseo es dedicarles el campe- listos para colaborar en ese fueron eliminados en la serie tantos años. Sin descartar a Pique. Por ahora que Malan- onato a Lobo y Malancas”, gran evento deportivo”, dijo de semifinal. jugadores que defendieron cas, dejo el equipo en mis apuntó Carranza. Las placas el señor Torres. En las fo- Lobo Romero, con Pique los colores del Pique y a Lobo manos, estamos listos para de honor, van a ser donadas tos aparecen Adrián con su FC llegó a tener de compa- Romero, por su juego y pa- seguir adelante y reconocer- por los esposos Aurorita y papá Alberto Ramírez, Lobo ñeros a sus hermanos Jorge, trocinio”, exhortó Malancas. les su trayectoria. La Piedad, Nicolás Torres, propietarios Romero y Armando Car- Alfredo y Sergio, lo cual “El tributo es en reciproci- en la temporada que comen- del restaurante Caballito del ranza. fue un orgullo para su señor dad, porque se me dio opor- zó, tendrá buenos jugadores Mar, ubicado en el 951 New (Fotos por Franco) 2 de Junio de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 9

RCP Usando Solo HOJA DE INFORMACIÓN Las Manos

¿Por qué aprender la RCP usando solo las manos?

El paro cardíaco es una alteración eléctrica del corazón que produce un ritmo cardíaco irregular (arritmia) e interrumpe By Leonard Rodriguez el flujo de sangre al cerebro, los pulmones u otros órganos. Es una de las principales causas de muerte. Cada año se This column highlights producen más de 350.000 paros cardíacos extrahospitalarios evaluados por el SEM en Estados Unidos. inspiring stories of Latino La supervivencia de las víctimas de paro cardíaco depende de que alguien cercano realice la RCP inmediatamente. leaders. For more than 500 Según la American Heart Association, aproximadamente un 90% de las personas que sufre un paro cardíaco years, Latino men and wom- extrahospitalario muere. La RCP, especialmente si se realiza de inmediato, puede duplicar o triplicar las probabilidades en have positively influenced de supervivencia de las víctimas de paro cardíaco. the face of United States so- ciety. Let us celebrate these Marque la diferencia con un ser querido outstanding hispanics. Si tiene que realizar la RCP ante una emergencia, es más que probable que la víctima a la que intenta salvar sea un ser querido: su hijo, su pareja, sus padres o un amigo.

70%

El 70% de los paros cardíacos Solo el 46% de las personas que sufren un paro cardíaco extrahospitalarios tienen lugar en el domicilio extrahospitalario obtienen la ayuda necesaria de forma inmediata antes de la llegada de los profesionales

Se ha demostrado que la RCP usando solo las manos es tan eficaz como la RCP convencional Photography by Claudia D. en caso de paro cardíaco en el domicilio, en el trabajo o en algún lugar público. Hernández courtesy of https://mag.uchicago.edu/ arts-humanities/radical-curiosity# La RCP usando solo las manos consta de dos pasos muy sencillos en este orden: Ana Castillo Celebrated novelist, poet and 1 llame al 9-1-1 si ve a un 2 comprima fuerte y rápido en el centro adolescente o a un adulto que del pecho al ritmo de una canción essayist, Ana Castillo has long sufre un colapso súbito conocida que tenga un ritmo de entre been considered one of the 100 y 120 compresiones por minuto Pioneers to materialize from the chicana experience. Her “Mixquiahua Letters” earned La música puede salvar vidas the Before Columbia Founda- tion’s America book award and Algunos ejemplos de canciones son: “Stayin’ Alive” de los Bee Gees, “Crazy in Love” de Beyoncé con Jay-Z, “Hips her work “So far from God” Don’t Lie” de Shakira” o “Walk the Line” de Johnny Cash. La gente siente más confianza realizando la RCP usando won her the Mountains and solo las manos y recuerda mejor la frecuencia si, durante el entrenamiento, se sigue el ritmo de una canción conocida. Plains Bookseller Ward and Cuando realice la RCP, debe comprimir el centro del pecho con una frecuencia de entre 100 y 120 compresiones por the CarlSandahlburg Literary minuto, que se corresponde con el ritmo de los ejemplos de canciones anteriores. Award in fiction. The recipi- Dedique 90 segundos a aprender a salvar una vida ent of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Vea el video de demostración de 90 segundos. Visite heart.org/handsonlycpr para ver el video instructivo sobre Arts for creative writing, she RCP usando solo las manos y compártalo con las personas importantes de su vida. La RCP usando solo las wrote “Otro Canto,” “Women manos es una introducción natural a la RCP y la AHA anima a todo el mundo a aprender RCP convencional are not Roses” and “My Father como siguiente paso. Puede encontrar un curso de RCP en su región en heart.org/findacourse. was a Toltec.” Hailed as “one of our finest she got a novelist,” NOTA: La AHA aún recomienda la RCP con compresiones y respiraciones para bebés y niños y víctimas by celebrated Chicano author de ahogamiento, sobredosis de drogas o personas que colapsan debido a problemas respiratorios. Rudolfo Anaya, she’s been featured alongside renowned Chicano writers Sandra Cisne- heart.org/handsonlycpr ros, Julia Alvarez and Denise Chavez. 10 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 2 de Junio de 2019 WEST SIDE EXPANSION Business Owners, Residents Weigh in on Proposed Buena Vista and Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Construction

By: Isa Fernández an Shirley Gonzales) and ments east of IH35 Plans also call for aesthetic ments. However, those types With many locals noticing one (Councilman Roberto • Irrigation system and lighting enhancements of improvements could be the business class clamoring Trevino) also introduced • Tree preservation plan added to both corridors “as considered in the future.” to do business on the West- themselves to attendees and appropriate and within avail- Citing the recent closure side, attendance was high for provided commentary. Construction is scheduled able funding.” As both the of an ice house located in a City of San Antonio De- The Buena Vista corridor to begin June 17, 2019 and east and west of Interstate the area in order to create partment of Transportation project, funded by the 2012- projected to be complete 35 are in the boundaries of parking for development, and Capital Improvements 2017 Bond (in the amount February 2020. Zona Cultural (a recently a community member who (TCI) public meeting where of $2.5 million), focuses on Updates to W. Cesar E. designated by the State of attended the TCI meeting plans for updates to Buena improved pedestrian con- Chavez Blvd., also funded Texas as a certified Cultural speaking on condition of Vista and Cesar E. Chavez nectivity on Buena Vista by the 2012-2017 Bond (in District) many of its concepts anonymity, said that he felt Blvd. corridors were un- (between Frio & Santa Rosa) the amount of $2.4 million), will be included in order to the areas of Buena Vista veiled at a pre-construction and includes: seeks to improve pedes- “harness the power of cul- and Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. public meeting held Tues- • New curb, sidewalks and trian connectivity for Cesar tural resources to stimulate to be a “business void” for day, May 21, 2019 at the San driveway approaches E. Chavez, Blvd. between economic development and with the exception of larger, Antonio Downtown Market • Widened sidewalks under Urban Loop & IH35 and community revitalization.” established businesses. He Square Holiday Inn. IH35 includes: As such, style, substance added, “Due to gentrifica- COSA Capital Projects • Pedestrian lighting on • New curb, sidewalks an- and preservation are goals tion that has taken place Officer Joey Doctor led the corridor under IH35 driveway approaches that maximize culture and when urbanization came in, meeting with engineering • HAWK signal at S. Leo- Pedestrian crosswalk be- minimize environmental the Mom & Pop stores, the consultants (AECOM), con- na St. (officially known tween UTSA & Double Tree impact. molinas where you get your tractor (Jerdon Enterprise) as a Pedestrian Hybrid Hotel Attendee response in- tortillas and the small homes and staff on hand to pro- Beacon) to allow protect- • New pavement markings cluded several concerned that were there are gone… vide context and answer at- ed pedestrian crossings, • New ADA wheelchair citizens commenting on the they’re taking away part of tendee questions concerning stopping road traffic only ramps pedestrian crossing in the the barrio.” His hope, along planned improvements on as needed • Removal and replace- vicinity of Urban Loop and with many at the meeting, Buena Vista and W. Cesar E. • Pedestrian signal upgrade ment of brick pavers at Cesar Chavez, prompting is that “all market square Chavez corridors. Business at Buena Vista & S. Pe- Urban Loop median discussion. A Market Square needs to be represented,” he owners present during the cos-La Trinidad • Pavement widening on and Farmer’s Market small noted, especially those who meeting represented several • New Americans with Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. business owner asked if speak only Spanish need to Market Square and Farmer’s Disabilities Act (ADA) between Urban Loop & there would be a bike built be outreached to. Market businesses and area compliant wheel chair IH35 with brick paver into the plan to help pro- For more information on hotels. UTSA Downtown, ramps median width reduced mote access to businesses. the Buena Vista and Cesar E. VIA Metropolitan Transit, • Mid-block crossing at Do- • Painted median striping Upon request for clarifica- Chavez Blvd. Pre-Construc- Pape-Dawson Engineers lorosa & S. Concho St. • Tree preservation plan tion, COSA Media Relations tion process and to suggest and concerned citizens from • New pavement markings Specialist Darlene Dorsey improvements, please con- across the city were also • Brick pavers adjacent to Construction is scheduled explained that “the original tact COSA at 210-207-8022 in attendance. Representa- Market Square and under to start September 2019 and scope of this project did not or joe.doctor@sanantonio. tives from impacted council IH35 projected to also be com- include accommodations for gov. districts five (Councilwom- • Landscape improve- pleted by February 2020. vehicle or bicycle improve- 2 de Junio de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 WEST SIDE EXPANSION 12 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 2 de Junio de 2019

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Por Sendero Deportivo Con tres campeonatos consecutivos ganados en los primeros años del “Torneo Sabinas” y cinco en el béisbol regional independi- ente de la región de El Álamo, el club Piratas de Sabinas SA, continua firme imponiendo su dinastía, como el mejor equipo con más trofeos en su vitrina categoría Abierta. Piratas, con el apoyo del señor Guadalupe Guerrero Sr., sus hijos Milton, Guadalupe (Lupillo) Jr. David, y Daniel Guer- rero, el manager Sergio De Luna, los coaches-jugadores, Iván Rubinsky y Mauricio Esparza, el capitán y jugador de cuadro Brayan Guerrero (hijo de Guadalupe Jr.). Así como peloteros que han vestido la casaca a lo largo de esas conquistas, sus patrocinadores, familiares y base de seguidores, ha sido el factor para ganarse ser reconocidos como el plantel que por sus logros se ha ganado la etiqueta de ser una distin- guida dinastía en el ámbito deportivo y comunitario de nuestra deportiva y próspera ciudad de San Antonio. Piratas ha celebrado sus victorias en los estadios de Olmos Park, el legendario Colt 45 Baseball Field, y Liga Potranco, donde con éxito defendieron su corona recientemente derrotando en serie de tres partidos al trabuco de Mineros, qué tras clasificarse en primer lugar de la tabla, era marcado favorito para ganar la serie del playoff. Piratas, con ocho partido ganados consecutivamente se clasifico en el tercer escaño, dejando atrás a Broncos de Reynosa SA y luego tras perder el primero ante Mineros, se recuperaron ad- judicándose el segundo y tercer partido, celebrando en grande ante su noble afición, entre ellos seguidores que viajaron desde el estado de Coahuila y regiones de Texas. “Piratas siempre se ha destacado por ser un equipo de cierre. Estamos contentos porque se lograron ganar tres campeonatos consecutivos en Torneo Sabinas, y cinco derrotando en dos ocasiones a Águilas de La Sauceda, uno ante Rieleros. El cuarto contra Marineros y el quinto ante Mineros”, dijo Daniel Guerrero, quien junto con su hermano Lupe, su sobrino Brayan, han colaborado en la directiva, tanto en la organización como en el fichaje de jugadores, donde han sido respaldados por el timonel De Luna y los coaches Esparza y Rubinsky. .

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That was different to say the least was the year also that Re- as an unprecedented time. publican nominee Barry Remember that President Steve Walker is a Vietnam Veteran, former Justice of the Peace and Goldwater ran for president John Kennedy became the Journalist and I actually got to shake President in 1960 and killed Por Steve Walker his hand as he was leaving in 63. The 60’s were special days Fort Worth to attend another Fast forward to HemisFair and not so special days for political function. I couldn’t 1968, that was held in San me as I was growing up vote for him since I was not Antonio from April-October thinking “I am all that and a yet old enough to vote. with the theme, “The Con- bag of potato chips!” Proud My five years in college, fluence of Civilizations in and probably arrogant as (took an extra year) were the Americas” celebrating well, in 1968 I first heard the very productive. I was a col- the many nations which phrase, “I am lege cheerleader my junior settled the region. The fair Somebody” year, a member of a fraterni- was held in w1968 to co- It was spoken by Civil ty, (Sakkara) and drama club incide with the 250th an- Rights activist, the Reverend where I performed on stage niversary of the founding Jesse Jackson who I came to in Shakespearean plays. I of San Antonio in 1718. appreciate his stance and his was named “Ugliest Man on More than thirty nations and boldness on treating every- Campus” raising money for fifteen corporations hosted one the same over the years. the athletic scholarships and Pavilions at the fair. In 1969 I was sent a draft voted “Most likely to Suc- HemisFair began April notice drafting me into the ceed.” (Mister T.W.C.) 6th, 1968, with the gates Marine’s, but since I had al- In Viet Nam in 1968, nu- opening at 9 a.m. and offi- ready signed papers the day merous American soldiers cial ceremonies at 10 p.m. at before assigning me to the were killed during the mas- the new Convention Center Army, I did not have to go in sive “Tet Offensive.” Fortu- Arena. It is noted that it as a Marine. When I finished nately, I didn’t arrive until opened two days after Dr. basic training at Fort Ord, 1970. However Dr. Roberto Martin Luther King Jr. was California as a clerk, I was Jimenez who still practices assassinated and security assigned to Viet Nam as the medicine here in San Anto- escorted First Lady, Lady- Mail Man delivering “Dear nio was in Phu Bai, Viet Nam Bird Johnson and Governor John,” letters. Who knew? in 68 as a combat medic. I John Connelly during their Back in 1963 President was in Phu Bai in 70-71. presence. John Kennedy was shot and On a lighter note, we have From my perspective as killed in Dallas by Lee Har- the music throughout the six- stated, there were special vey Oswald, when I was get- ties or as I recall, Motown, days and not so special days ting prepared to graduate as a like my favorite group the in 1968. Only the reader can senior, in high school in New Temptations. Hits like “To make that call. York State. Can you say Ni- Proud to Beg,” “Papa was a And as always, I write skayuna High School? They rolling Stone,” “My Girl,” “Just a Thought.” 20 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 2 de Junio de 2019