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Eleccion de Desempate de la Partida del Partidos Conjunto 14 de julio de 2020 VC # *LOCAL DIRECCION CIUDAD/ESTADO C.P. SummerVC 1 St. Leoof Catholic ChurchSelf (Hall) Discovery4423 S. Flores San Antonio, TX 78214 VC 2 Burbank High School 1002 Edwards St. San Antonio, TX 78204 La Nueva Instalación Art During the TimeVC 3 St. JamesÁguilas Catholic Church del Veracruz 907Elección W. Theo Ave. de DesempateSan de Antonio,la TXAbout The78225 Cover Artist De Arte Público Del of the Pandemic andVC 4 Graebner ElementaryS.A. con School ofensiva 530Partida Hoover Ave.del Partidos ConjuntoSan Antonio, TX Denise78225 Pintor Homer Departamento De Arte Y VC 5 John Glenn Elementary School 2385 Horal Dr. San Antonio, TX 78227 Protest: Latino StoriesVC 6 Harlandalede CivicAntonio Center “El Morris” 115 Southcross14 de Blvd. julio de 2020San Antonio, TX 78221 Cultura Conecta El Centro VC 7 Adams ElementaryRamírez School Remontó 135 E. Southcross San Antonio, TX 78214 De La Ciudad Con Otros VC 8 Mission Libraryel vuelo en Colt 45 3134 Roosevelt Ave San Antonio, TX 78214 Distritos Del Consejo VC 9 Wright Elementary School 115 E. Huff Ave. San Antonio, TX 78214 VC 10 RayburnBaseball Elementary SchoolField vs. Indios 635 Rayburn Dr. San Antonio, TX 78221 VC 11 Collier Elementaryde Nava School y Diablos 834 W. Southcross San Antonio, TX 78211 VC 12 Dwight Middle School 2454 W. Southcross San Antonio, TX 78211 VC 13 Brentwood Middle School 1626 W. Thompson Pl. San Antonio, TX 78226 VC 14 Gardendale Elementary School 1731 Dahlgreen Ave. San Antonio, TX 78237 Por Krystal Jones By Dr. Ricardo RomoVC 15 Ralph LangleyPor Elementary Sendero School Deportivo 14185Por BellaEl Departamento Vista de BexarSan Antonio, TX 78253 VC 16 Johnston Library 6307 Sun Valley Dr. San Antonio, TX 78227 VC 17 Frank Madla Elementary School 6100 Royalgate Dr. San Antonio, TX 78242 VC 18 Five Palms Elementary School 7138 Five Palms Dr. San Antonio, TX 78242 VC 19 Divine Providence Catholic Church 5667 Old Pearsall Rd San Antoino, TX 78242 VC 20 Miguel Carrillo, Jr. Elementary School 500 Price Ave. San Antonio, TX 78211 VC 21 South San Antonio High School 7535 Barlite Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78224 VC 22 St. Leonard Catholic Church 8510 S. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78224 VC 23 Vestal Elementary School 1102 Cantrell Dr. San Antonio, TX 78221 VC 24 Gillette Elementary School 625 Gillette Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78221 VC 25 Kingsborough Middle School 422 Ashley Rd. San Antonio, TX 78221 VC 26 Mission Del Lago Community Center 2301 Del Lago Pkwy. San Antonio, TX 78221 VC 27 Bob Hope Elementary School 3022 Reforma Dr. San Antonio, TX 78211 VC 28 Somerset City Hall 7360 E. 6th St. Somerset, TX 78069 VC 29 Southwest ISD Admin Building 11914 Dragon Ln. San Antonio, TX 78252 VC 30 Northwest Vista College--Mountain Laurel Hall 3535 N. Ellison Dr. San Antonio, TX 78251 VC 31 Alan Shepard Middle School 5558 Ray Ellison Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78242 VC 32 Lowell Middle School 919 Thompson Pl. San Antonio, TX 78226 VC 33 Grace Calvary Chapel 9107 Marbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78245 VC 35 Big Country Elementary School 2250 Pue Rd. San Antonio, TX 78245 VC 36 Henry A Guerra, Jr. Library 7978 Military Drive W San Antonio, TX 78227 VC 37 Perales Elementary School 1507 Ceralvo St. San Antonio, TX 78237 VC 38 Mission Academy 9210 South Presa San Antonio, TX 78223 VC 39 Spicewood Park Elementary School 11303 Tilson Dr. San Antonio, TX 78224 VC 40 Vale Middle School 2120 N. Ellison Dr San Antonio, TX 78251 VC 41 Evers Elementary School 1715 Richland Hills Dr. San Antonio, TX 78251 VC 42 Carlos Coon Elementary School 3110 Timber View Dr. San Antonio, TX 78251 VC 43 Southside ISD Admin Bldg (Board Room) 1460 Martinez-Losoya Rd. San Antonio, TX 78221 VC 44 Galm Elementary School 1454 Saxon Hill San Antonio, TX 78253 VC 45 Lieck Elementary School 12600 Reid Ranch San Antonio, TX 78245 VC 46 Mireles Elementary School 12260 Rockwall Mill San Antonio, TX 78253 VC 47 Future QT (@Logwood and S.W. Military) 1901 S.W. Military @ Logwood San Antonio, TX 78221 VC 48 Bexar County Elections 1103 S Frio San Antonio, TX 78207 VC 49 Lanier High School 1514 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78207 VC 50 Margil Academy 1000 Perez St. San Antonio, TX 78207 VC 51 Crockett Academy 2215 Morales St. San Antonio, TX 78207 VC 52 Shepherd King Lutheran Church 303 W. Ramsey Rd. San Antonio, TX 78216 VC 53 Las Palmas Library 515 Castroville Rd. San Antonio, TX 78237 VC 54 Fenwick Academy 1930 Waverly Ave. San Antonio, TX 78228 VC 55 Gus Garcia Middle School 3306 Ruiz St. San Antonio, TX 78228 VC 56 Collins Garden Library 200 N. Park Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78204 VC 57 Edgewood Gym 4133 Eldridge Ave. San Antonio, TX 78237 VC 58 Wrenn Middle School 627 S. Acme Rd. San Antonio, TX 78237 VC 59 Memorial Branch Library 3222 Culebra Rd. San Antonio, TX 78228 VC 60 Huppertz Elementary School 247 Bangor St. San Antonio, TX 78228 VC 61 Woodlawn Hills Elementary School 110 W. Quill Dr. San Antonio, TX 78228 2 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 12 de Julio de 2020 Let’s Talk About It This grass roots publication is the life source for a community that is not easily afforded viable access to diverse and ac- Latinas in the Military cessible media. San Antonio and the sur- By Yvette Tello them to say for Hispanic women you don’t know how it is. I saw rounding counties have become accustomed LULAC President urges Latinas to relevant news brought to them in both not to join! We just need to con- women sexually harassed. Not English and Spanish since 1913. not to join the military after the tinue to stay strong and proud for just brown or black women, all Steve A Duran Sr. disappearance of Vanessa Guil- serving our country. I pray for women. I saw great men of all skin CEO/Publisher len. “We are asking all women Guillen’s family.” colors advance and become great [email protected] especially Latina women or their leaders. So this has nothing to do By Leonard Rodriguez Ramon Chapa Jr. families: Do not enlist in the army Thomas Mc: “I chose college and with skin color but ignorant men This column highlights Co-Publisher [email protected] until we have assurance they will it paid off. I had friends that did who treat women wrong. That is inspiring stories of Latino be protected and taken care of trade school, that paid off. Many what this boils down to. Men that leaders. For more than 500 Yvette Tello years, Latino men and wom- Executive Vice President when they serve our country. And of my friends who decided on the make good men like me look bad. [email protected] right now I just don’t believe the military have issues ranging from I told my son who is in the navy, en have positively influenced the face of United States so- Roxanne Eguia military is capable of doing that PTSD, disabilities, and worst of if I ever heard that he knew about Editor In Chief because of what happened to ciety. Let us celebrate these [email protected] constantly getting the runaround a female being sexually harassed Vanessa Guillen,” said Domingo from the VA. That may not be ev- and did nothing I would beat him. outstanding hispanics. Nicodemus Gonzalez Graphic Designer Garcia, the national president of eryone’s experience but it is many. I raised him right. I know I don’t the League of United Latin Ameri- Unless minorities and soldiers of have to worry. Again, going on the Steve Walker can Citizens, or LULAC. What do color are going to be taken care post only, not any other issue, this Dr. Ricardo Romo you think? Let’s talk about it.. of, they should not join. I deal has nothing to do with race. Some José I. Franco Contributors with stats and data daily. Look men are not good people and treat [email protected] Gary Zeinert: “Obviously, what up the numbers yourself. I base women wrong.” Maria Cisneros happened to this young lady was what I say off the numbers and Sales Representative a horrible and tragic crime. How- the experiences of those I know. Steve A Duran Sr.: “I think the ever, the military is a pathway to Even the VA has done studies in military is still a great opportunity a successful career and financial racial disparity and inequality in for young people and we can not stability for a lot of people. So, the military. Research yourself , blame all branches of the military advising an entire cultural group look at studies from NIH, CDC, for one bad apple.” of women to avoid the military etc. . Racial disparity, minority may not be the smartest thing. inequality in military, health care Denise Castano Wirth: “That’s What has bothered me is, in my difference for veterans of minori- taking steps backwards.” opinion, this is every bit as tragic ties in the VA... Years of data on as the George Floyd murder but up each and the numbers have every- John Diego Vacca: “Tell him to to this point I don’t see the same thing to do with all the widespread create more high paying jobs in Edward Kunhardt Hidalgo outrage on a nationwide scale.” problems.” the inner city of San Antonio and Former U.S. Secretary of the to bring better job training for the Navy, Edward Kunhardt Hidalgo Barbara Ann Mendoza Mead: Robbie Willis : “Why bring up workforce.” was born in Mexico City in 1912. The mission of the Westside Develop- “Typical LULAC mentality.” anyone’s color of skin regarding He immigrated to the U.S and ment Corporation (WDC) is to foster joining the military. None of us Mary Svetlik Watkins: “It was was naturalized in 1936, enjoying economic development, promote the de- velopment and redevelopment of real estate Frank Burton: “ Instead of say- are taken care of properly. I am the Hispanic guy doing the harass- prolific military and law careers. within its target area, create viable urban ing, “don’t join,” we should be white and still fighting for my ing in college ROTC. He had an He holds degrees from Columbia communities, and preserve the character, demanding it be fixed. Real men disability; but do you know what? affair with a cadet. The army sent Law School and the Universidad culture and history of the Westside. don’t do this to women, criminals The vision is a vibrant Westside com- I would proudly serve again. him to a boot camp base where he Nacional Autonoma de Mexico and munity where people want to live, work, do. We need to fix the problem, This has nothing to do with skin raped women. He retired quietly.” practiced with the finest law firms and visit. not add another to the pile. Root color. Bringing it up shows they in New York, Paris and Mexico La Prensa Texas San Antonio is published once out these people and make them are part of the problem here in Mike Miller: “Now you know City. During World War II, he a week by La Familia Duran Inc. San Antonio, pay the price for their actions. the U.S. What happened to her which side of America that LU- Texas (210) 686-0600. Subscription price in the served as an air combat intelligence The military is an honorable path is wrong but it has nothing to LAC is taking with all the stuff U.S.A. $125 per year (52 issues). The opinions officer, special assistant to the Sec- expressed in the editorials of this publication forward for many. We need to root do with race except women are going on.” represent the positions and ideology of this retary of the Navy James Forrestal newspaper; the opinions expressed by writers and out the bad apples just like in law sexually harassed way way more and as a member of the Eberstadt guest columnists are not necessarily the opinions enforcement. The people covering than men. Numbers have no say Eric Tello: “There are people of the management staff or ownership of this Commission on the Unification of newspaper; the contents of which they are solely them up are just as guilty because here with this post. I don’t care if (myself included) who are hell and exclusively responsible for. Letters from our the Military Services. He also was readers are welcome and will be published, subject they empower them.” you deal with numbers everyday. bent on joining and figure that’s to space availability so long as they are signed and It has nothing to do with this. It the only way to stand up on two special assistant to Secretary of the have a proper return address. All letters will be Navy Paul Nitze and later general reviewed and edited for offensive language, libel, Tricia Ann Ybarra: “I believe has nothing to do with the color feet in this day and age. To be slander, defamation, proper grammar, spelling, and that’s the wrong state of mind to of your skin but lack of leader- told to do a metaphorical about counsel to the U.S. Information accuracy, according to our style. La Prensa Texas San Antonio is not responsible for advertisements be in. Don’t hold them back but ship. Why does everything have face and change your plans? It’s Agency. In 1979, Hidalgo was ap- that may be deceitful or fraudulent, and does not make us stronger. I just do not to turn into the color of someone’s tough.” pointed Secretary of the Navy by guarantee in any way the products or services of- fered, of which only the advertiser is responsible. know of LULAC’s way of think- skin. This post was about joining President Carter. All Rights Reserved. Published and printed in the United States of America. ing.. It’s a ridiculous thing for the military. And until you do 12 de Julio de 2020 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 About The Cover Artist Denise Pintor By Dr. Ricardo Romo with Hispanic traditions and Texas at San Antonio in the Denise Pintor is a self culture. In addition to attend- mid 1980s. taught artist whose exquisite ing rodeo and charro events, Pintor worked in several paintings range from land- she took a great interest in the business fields following scapes, vintage lowrider cars car hobbies of family mem- her UTSA graduation, but and Airstream vehicles, to bers and neighbors who spent in time she decided to pur- portraits of young charros time with their lowriders and sue her love for interior and Escarramuza [women vintage cars. design and decorative arts. who ride horses in the Char- In her teen years, she Much of her career included readas]. She also captures gained a passion for the arts working with custom build- the essence of Texas and and interior design. In an ef- ers whose projects required traveling, and community into political activism. Her surrounding states, traveling fort to learn more about the faux finishes and the utiliza- advocacy. She is constantly artist friends admire her widely to find examples of arts, she enrolled in several tion of plaster. Her work in painting, but makes time to social values as well as her a disappearing rural society summer classes at the Bellas historical restoration took her advocate for her community. mission to paint and work which she believes is impor- Artes de San Luis Potosí in to many parts of Texas. The rapid gentrification of daily to make a better world. tant to to capture and preserve the early 1980s. She enjoyed After 25 years of decora- her Eastside neighborhood, Denise Pintor can be in art. these classes in Mexico and tive arts and interior design as well as rising racial and reached at the Hausmann Pintor grew up in South pursued her love of the arts by work, she retired and turned economic disparities in San Millworks. Texas in a community rich enrolling at the University of her attention to painting, Antonio, have pushed her Photo Credits: Dr. Ricardo Romo

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Para más información, comuníquese con Antonio DeMendonca, Gerente de Proyecto, CPS Energy al (210-353-4895) o a [email protected]. 4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 12 de Julio de 2020 Art During the Time of the Pandemic and Protest: Latino Stories By Dr. Ricardo Romo There is great uncertainty about the pandemic--no one knows how many lives will be affected, how long it will last, and how our lives will look in the aftermath. We are not even sure if there is a “normal life” in store for us anytime in the near future.

While the pandemic crisis appears to be receding in some U.S. communities and lockdowns are somewhat in decline, that is not the case in Texas where the infected numbers continue to rise. have resigned themselves and one day emerged from San Antonio is one of the and garden. They include her political activism over to remaining sheltered in the studio with an image of many large cities where religious objects such as the past three months, she place. While constrained a sole black rose on a stem. Covid-19 cases increased crosses and bowls with still makes time to work in by the lockdown, they His title for the painting, this past week. the Virgin of Guadalupe her home studio and has re- remain determined to stay 846 is the time, 8 minutes image. Galleries that sold cently returned to her public active and strive daily for and 46 seconds, that a po- Adding to the anguish his work, however, are work space. She is also one creativity. lice officer knelt on the neck caused by the coronavirus, temporarily closed, and the of the contributing artists of George Floyd. I spoke the outrage and grief over weekend art fairs where he who joined the “Paint the The pandemic and result- by phone to Gonzales on the vivid videos of police often presented his art work Park” project that I orga- ing economic downturn, as a Saturday afternoon as he brutality has the entire world are a thing of the past--at nized at Brackenridge Park. well the new protests against settled into his studio. He engaged in marches against least for now. He is spend- Modelled after early artistic police brutality, combined was more concerned about violence and inequality. In ing time with historical efforts at Central Park in to disrupt local artist Albert how to make an eloquent the week after the video architectural postcards and New York City, we encour- Gonzales’ world of art. political statement about showing the brutal killing books and looks forward to aged park visitors to take He had just put a pause Floyd than about how he of George Flyod, protest- devoting more time soon to note of the creative efforts on painting with the birth would sell his art. He is ers marched in more than ceramic art. by San Antonio artists who of a new baby when the feeling creative again and 140 U.S. cities. Protestors paint in “plein air” with the Covid-19 crisis began. His the anxiety of the past has also marched in solidarity Denise Pintor Homer spent goal of sharing their own in- days were filled with child eased. He is ready to create with the Black Lives Matter much of her life in the con- terpretation of Brackenridge care and household duties as more art. movement in Europe’s main struction industry and today Park landscapes and life. a stay-at-home father. capitals as well as in cities of is able to spend her retire- We are living in troubled Surviving the pandemic New Zealand and Australia. ment years painting and times, and many Latino art- But soon, not having the appears simpler for those How the pandemic and the doing community work. ists have been challenged to normal access to fellow who still have fulfilling day rise of political protest is She has work space at the do things differently. Their artists and galleries led him jobs or recently retired from affecting the Texas Latino Millhouse Studios in San stay at home experience to moments of anxiety and successful careers. My high art community is the focus Antonio with 30 other art- has taught them patience, internal turmoil. Married school friend, Tim Palom- of this essay. ists, most of whom work in but also given them the to an artist [Caroline Gon- era, is the latter case Tim oil and acrylic painting or opportunity to invest in zales] made the transition is a retired architect who The art world is in turmoil- wood and metal work. The their emotional and mental to quarantine easier. They turned to ceramic arts as a -that is a reality. Many mu- pandemic and subsequent growth. Many will take ad- adjusted and now both go to second career. He works on seums and galleries remain economic downturn gave vantage of the time alone to their studios on South Flores this art everyday, although closed. Art sales are down Denise added reasons to reflect on how they can be with their baby in tow. he acknowledges that sales significantly. Nonetheless, champion affordable hous- better artists as well as better are down. most Latino artists I spoke ing, city support for the arts, human beings--the latter is Albert Gonzales struggled to remain optimistic and are and civic contribution to art a worthwhile goal for all of with how to lend his artistic Among Palomera’s most currently preparing works projects. us. voice to the Black Lives popular creative pieces are for both virtual exhibitions Photo Credits: Dr. Ricardo Matter protest movement those designed for home and gallery openings. They While Denise has increased Romo 12 de Julio de 2020 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 5 Manifiesto para Padres Por MindshiftED impactar la calidad de la tenían que estar antes de recursos de capacitación stros padres sean remotas. educación que otros niños que ocurriera esta crisis. para los padres sobre cómo Básicamente todo lo que Estimados Padres, ¡Ahora con necesidades especiales acceder y cuidar los dis- era papel debe convertirse es el momento de unirnos estaban recibiendo. • Cada estudiante recibe un positivos. en digital. para exigir más! plan personalizado para la Nos damos cuenta de que recuperación académica • Pero los dispositivos no • Si un distrito no es capaz ¡Debemos hacerlo ahora sin una educación de cali- antes del 1 de noviembre. son nada sin acceso a In- de proporcionar buenos más que nunca! dad nuestros hijos están Los planes deben provenir ternet. Los Distritos deben programas de instrucción condenados. ¡El factor per- de una evaluación del proporcionar acceso a In- remota, no Qhaga que Nuestros nombres son Joe dido son nuestros padres! ternet sin costo/bajo costo nuestras familias sufran. Se Cantu y Maribel Gardea y Durante los últimos meses aprendizaje de los estudi- a todas las familias. nos debe dar la opción de somos los cofundadores de nos hemos reunido con antes que se da después del elegir un programa en otro MindshiftED donde nues- los padres, encuestando comienzo del año escolar 3. Los padres que no se distrito, con nuestros fon- tra misión es empoderar a los padres y recibiendo 2020-21 y deben incluir sientan cómodos enviando dos siguiendo a nuestros a nuestra comunidad con su opinión sobre cómo se la opinión de las familias a sus hijos a los edificios hijos. las herramientas y el cono- sienten acerca del sistema y los pasos exactos que escolares cimiento que necesitan educativo en San Antonio. las escuelas tomarán para Esperamos que se una a para exigir una educación También hemos estado abordar cualquier brecha deben tener la opción de: MindShiftED firmando de alta calidad. compartiendo los resulta- de aprendizaje que exista. electrónicamente esta de- dos de nuestra serie web • Continuar con un pro- claración de apoyo. Al Ambos somos padres de nacional con la poderosa 2. Cierre la brecha digital grama de aprendizaje en el hacerlo, usted da permiso escuelas públicas cuyos hi- red de padres. Los padres antes de que las escuelas hogar proporcionado por el a MindShiftED para usar jos están zonados o hemos con los que hemos es- vuelvan a abrir. Antes de distrito para parte o la to- su nombre y el nombre asistido a escuelas que fal- tado hablando exigen lo que un centavo talidad de 2020-21, sin que de otros seguidores en los lan. Joe es un graduado de siguiente: se le pida que proporcione medios de comunicación y nuestro sistema y le falló de nuestro dinero de im- ninguna justificación. la prensa para mostrar un como estudiante, y ahora 1. Nuestros hijos han per- puestos se gaste en edifi- apoyo generalizado a estas está trabajando para asegu- dido mucho aprendizaje cios, salarios, contratación, • El aprendizaje remoto fuertes sugerencias. Por rar que no falle a los hijos estos últimos meses. Pero etc., hagamos primero lo debe ser el aprendizaje último, como partidario de San Antonio incluyendo seamos reales. primero. REAL con los educado- de estas recomendacio- el suyo. Maribel ha servido res asignados a tiempo nes, nos comprometemos durante mucho tiempo Muchas de nuestras es- • Cada estudiante necesita completo que tienen las a mantenerlo informado como defensora de su hijo cuelas estaban bajo ren- un dispositivo conectado habilidades tecnológicas sobre nuestro progreso y a con necesidades especiales dimiento antes de que cargado con los programas y la formación adecuadas. hacerle saber otras formas y se desilusionó cuando ocurriera algo de esto y de aprendizaje/software Con el aprendizaje remoto en las que puede participar se dio cuenta de que su muchos de nuestros hijos del distrito. También es viene la necesidad de que para asegurarse de que es- defensa hizo poco para estaban muy atrás de donde necesario proporcionar las conferencias de mae- tas demandas se adopten. 6 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 12 de Julio de 2020 Civic Engagement Group Launches Major Campaign to Register the Rising American Electorate in Texas COVID-19 Pandemic Increases Need for Mail-based Voter Registration Programs

By Lala Kumakura this group often move between by mail and requesting vote-by- envelopes to make it easy to send in-depth information about their The Voter Participation Center elections and register and vote mail ballots online. completed forms directly to local programs available online. (VPC) and its partner group the at lower rates than the rest of the “With COVID-19 impacting election officials. People who want Who’s in the Rising American Center for Voter Information population. elections, we cannot take any to register online, have questions Electorate in Texas? (CVI), are mailing 373,518 voter As states implement stay-at- citizen for granted and must do all about the mailing, or who want to The Rising American Electorate registration applications to people home or shelter-in-place orders we can to increase turnout in this be excluded from future mailings makes up 13.2 million people in in Texas this month as part of their and millions of Americans self- uncertain time. The future of our can visit voterparticipation.org. Texas meaning this group repre- largest-ever campaign to register isolate because of the coronavi- democracy is at stake,” said Page Since 2004, the organizations sents 72% of the state’s voting voters ahead of the historic 2020 rus pandemic, mail-based voter Gardner, the groups’ Founder and have helped register more than eligible population. election. registration efforts have never Board Chair. “We have a major 4.6 million voters nationally, in- Young people (18 - 38): 7.2 mil- More than 6.7 million people been more important. VPC and opportunity to close the gap on cluding more than 272,941 people lion people, or 39% of people who who can vote in Texas are not CVI run the nation’s largest mail- voter registration and make sure who applied to register in Texas. can vote. yet registered, according to the based voter registration program, the electorate is as representative This month, VPC and CVI will be People of color: 8.8 million “Voting and Registration in the and their work is crucial today. as the country as a whole. That’s sending nearly 12 million pieces people, or 48% of people who Election of November 2018” VPC and CVI are significantly why it’s critical for prospective of mail to prospective voters in can vote, including 5.5 million supplement to the U.S. Census, increasing their efforts during voters to register and make sure 22 states. Latinos and 2.4 million African- and 83% of them are members of the coronavirus crisis, to ensure their registrations are up to date.” VPC and CVI are in touch with Americans. the Rising American Electorate: that historically disadvantaged VPC and CVI mail registration election officials months ahead Unmarried women: 4.9 million young people, people of color communities can exercise their applications to unregistered indi- of all mailings. The organiza- people, or 27% of people who and unmarried women. People in democracy by registering to vote viduals, along with pre-addressed tions make sample mailings and can vote. 12 de Julio de 2020 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 Local veteran program expand- ing its reach, changes name to Texas Veterans Network By Miguel Segura The formerly known TXServes San Antonio program, overseen by the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG), has changed its name to Texas Veterans Network and acquired an additional fourteen counties into its service area. The program will remain under the AACOG umbrella of services, and will offer a physical presence in the counties surrounding Laredo and Corpus Christi. The Texas Veterans Network Pro- gram, made possible through funding from the Texas Workforce Commis- sion (TWC), aims to be the state’s premier veterans’ service provider. The network brings together Veteran “Get your hair cut Service Organizations, non-profit, and governmental organizations who and auto detailed provide direct services to veterans at the same time...” and acts as the front door to a web of available supports for our veteran community and their families. By contacting the Texas Veterans Net- 8803 TX-151 Suite 105, work, veterans may find assistance for themselves and their families in San Antonio, TX 78251 a range of needs, including housing, transportation, medical, nutrition, and even employment. www.razorsandrims.com AACOG has been operating the program in San Antonio for the past /book-online 3 years as TXServes San Antonio, and in that time has compiled a network of over 100 organizations who can collectively meet over 70 different 210-332-5661 needs to enhance a veteran’s quality of life. Since its inception, the program has processed 6,300 service requests Add Flair To Your Hair to over 4,400 veterans or veteran family-members. The expansion will & Pride To Your Ride provide the opportunity to recruit even more service providers – located in the Laredo and Corpus Christi areas – and service these two additional regions, ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT which are also home to significant Purchasing & Contract Administration veteran populations. Gary Timpson, Lead Veteran Pro- Office: (210) 485-0100 Fax: (210) 486-9022 grams Coordinator, expressed his excitement by stating “The TXServes platform ignited and spread like a wildfire – our veterans, military mem- ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT BID/PROPOSAL INVITATION bers, and their families were thrilled to get the attention, response, and care The Alamo Colleges District is receiving sealed bids/proposals prior to 2:00 PM (CST), unless they deserve. As we transition into Texas Veterans Network and expand otherwise indicated, on the dates shown. into South Texas, the opportunity for us to continue changing these indi- CSP# 20A-016 Purchase of Investment Advisory Services viduals, and their families’, lives has our entire staff very motivated.” Deadline: July 30, 2020 Texas Veterans Network welcomes veterans of all eras, eligibility, and dis- charge status their spouses, or children Specications are available by visiting Alamo College’s District website: may qualify for services. Requests www.alamo.edu/district/purchasing/bids. For more information, contact Purchasing and Contract for assistance can be made by visit- Administration (210) 485-0100. ing www.TXVeteransNetwork.com, or by contacting the Texas Veterans Network at (888) 724-8387. 8 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 12 de Julio de 2020

Centros de Voto Abiertos de 7:00 AM a 7:00 PM VC # *LOCAL DIRECCION CIUDAD/ESTADO C.P. 12 de Julio de 2020 La Prensa TexasVC SAN 186 # Hirsch*LOCAL ANTONIO Elementary School 4826DIRECCION Seabreeze Dr. SanCIUDAD/ESTADO Antonio, TX 78220C.P.9 VCVC 186187 # HirschMount*LOCAL CalvaryElementary Lutheran School Church 4826308DIRECCION Mount Seabreeze Calvary Dr. Dr. SanCIUDAD/ESTADO Antonio, TX 7822078209C.P. VCVC 187188186 MountM.Hirsch L. King CalvaryElementary Academy Lutheran School Church 30835014826 Mount MartinSeabreeze Calvary Luther Dr. Dr.King SanSan Antonio,Antonio, TXTX 782097822078220 VCVC 188189187 M.CameronMount L. King Calvary Elementary Academy Lutheran School Church 35013635308 Mount MartinBelgium Calvary Luther Lane KingDr. SanSan Antonio,Antonio, TXTX 782207821978209 VCVC 189190188 CameronWilshireM. L. King Elementary Elementary Academy School School 363565233501 BelgiumCascadeMartin Luther Lane Pl. 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Dr. SanUniversal Antonio, City, TX TX 7824778148 VCVC 225226226 UniversalElolfElolf ElementaryElementary City Library SchoolSchool 10063356335 Northview BeechBeech TrailTrail Dr. Dr.Dr. UniversalConverse, City, TX TX 781487810978109 VC 226 Elolf*Sujeto*Sujeto Elementary aa cambioscambios School 6335 Beech Trail Dr. Converse, TX 78109 *Sujeto a cambios 10 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 12 de Julio de 2020 La Nueva Instalación De Arte Público Del Departamento De Arte Y Cultura Conecta El Centro De La Ciudad Con Otros Distritos Del Consejo

Por Krystal Jones Bowie. El River Walk Public Art Traducido por LPT Garden brinda a sus visitantes la El Departamento de Arte y oportunidad de experimentar la Cultura y su División de Arte escena artística de clase mundial Público revelaron hoy un público de San Antonio en un ambiente al barandilla de arte en el River aire libre, al tiempo que aprende Walk Public Art Garden, cerca de sobre las instalaciones de arte pú- la intersección de las calles Mar- blico en toda la ciudad a través de ket y Alamo. Titulada “Espacios piezas rotativas y permanentes. Verdes en Market Street”, la ba- randa de acero pintada se asienta “Esta es una oportunidad sobre un muro de contención con perfecta para colocar el talento vista al Paseo del Río y utiliza artístico de San Antonio en el creativamente cortes en acero centro de una de las áreas más para mostrar la flora encontrada visitadas de nuestra ciudad”, dijo en el Paseo del Río y la fauna el concejal del Distrito 1, Roberto nativa de San Antonio. Treviño. “Esta instalación de arte es el primer paso para conectar “Green Spaces at Market el centro de la ciudad con otros Street”, creado por los artistas rincones increíbles de nuestra de San Antonio Ashley Mireles ciudad a través del poder y el don y Cade Bradshaw, junto con del arte público”. Stephen Stimson Studio Land- scape Architects, replica las dos El River Walk Public Art persianas de observación de Garden se encuentra actualmente animales del dúo de artistas que en su segunda fase de desarrollo, debutarán en el Robert LB Tobin con la fecha final de finalización Land Bridge en Phil Hardberger del proyecto prevista para media- Park , ubicado en los distritos dos de 2022. El arte público que municipales 8 y 9. Las persianas se exhibirá en el jardín abarcará permitirán a los visitantes ver desde esculturas a gran escala de forma segura la vida silvestre como “Stargazer”, hecho de roca mientras disfrutan de los elemen- volcánica por el artista mexicano tos artísticos de las estructuras Pedro Reyes, y “Bloom”, flores decorativas de acero. La final- hechas de piezas de bicicleta por ización del Puente Terrestre está la artista de San Antonio Leticia programada para el otoño de Huerta, hasta Bancos y macetas 2020. con elementos artísticos. Otro elemento del Jardín de Arte Pú- “El Puente Terrestre es el único blico River Walk es Labor Plaza, puente de este tipo y está justo que rendirá homenaje al Mov- aquí en San Antonio”, dijo el imiento Laboral en San Antonio. concejal del Distrito 8, Manny El Poeta Laureado 2019-2020 Peláez. “El proyecto ‘Espacios de San Antonio, Octavio Quin- verdes en Market Street’ es una tanilla, trabajará con la artista de oportunidad perfecta para atraer San Antonio Anne Wallace para a los visitantes de River Walk a incorporar texto en el diseño de explorar fuera del centro de la la plaza. ciudad y aprender cuánto tiene para ofrecerles nuestra ciudad”. Para obtener más información sobre el proyecto “Espacios “Green Spaces at Market Verdes en Market Street”, el Street” es el primero de una serie Jardín de Arte Público River de proyectos de conectividad en Walk y el Programa de Arte Pú- el River Walk Public Art Garden blico del Departamento de Arte ubicado en el centro de Market y Cultura, visite http://www. Street, entre las calles Alamo y sanantonio.gov/arts. 12 de Julio de 2020 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 Águilas del Veracruz S.A. con ofensiva de Antonio “El Morris” Ramírez Remontó el vuelo en Colt 45 Baseball Field vs. Indios de Nava y Diablos Por Sendero Deportivo 2 anotaciones. de los chamucos, en tres dos para que vengan a Colt temporadas esperamos salir El manager Luis Cer- Cabe anotar que Anto- ocasiones los detuvo con 45 Baseball Field, y dis- adelante”, dijo Cerros. ros del club Águilas del nio “El Morris” Ramírez, las bases llenas, lo que les fruten del ambiente beisbo- “Diablos, en esta tem- Veracruz S.A. con dos im- en 2019, jugó con el club valió aplausos de la noble lero, y al final del Karaoke porada ha jugado mejor, portantes victorias logro Morelos en la Liga Norte afición y felicitaciones para bajo la presentación del DJ todos nuestros jugadores remontar el vuelo en el leg- de Coahuila, y ahora se el manager Starky Dávila II. Survivor”, añadió Guerrero. se conocen y no queda más endario circuito dominical encuentra reforzando al Jaime Guerrero, manager Los partidos son narrados que cumplir y ver en qué categoría Abierta Colt 45 Veracruz defendiendo el de Colt 45 Baseball League, en vivo y por medios socia- posición quedaremos para Baseball League 2020. terreno en la intermedia. El a la vez indicó que la tem- les por el popular comenta- los playoffs”, apuntó Starky En la segunda vuelta du- Morris, es originario de la porada categoría Veteranos, rista Tony Gómez, a quien II. Rol de juegos domingo rante las fechas 8 y 9 se ciudad de Palaú, Coahuila, seguirá pospuesta hasta que se le agradece la publicidad 12 de julio. 9:15am In- agenció triunfos ante el ex actualmente es el único directivos de siente equipos que siempre le ha dado a La dios de Nava vs. Diab- invicto Indios de Nava del pelotero que queda en San logren dar luz verde para Prensa Texas. los. 12:20pm Águilas vs. experimentado estratega Antonio jugando en este es- arrancar temporada 2020. Diablos, a pesar de su Texas Jays. 3:25p.m. Mets internacional Juan (Pachín) pectacular circuito de gran “Lo importante es salir derrota, celebraron con de- vs. Yankees. En las fotos Martínez y el coach local nivel en el béisbol regional adelante con el décimo liciosa cena de “Taquitos aparecen: Juan Serrano, pi- Rudy Barrientez que per- independiente tejano. partido del rol regular cat- al Pastor”, preparada por el cher y Antonio “El Morris” dieron con pizarra de 6 a 5 Ramírez, en ambos juegos egoría Abierta, así como de chef Víctor Silva, y ofrecida Ramírez. Adolfo Morones carreras con victoria para el obtuvo promedio de bateo los playoffs. Los Veteranos por Adolfo Morones y sus Jr. Adolfo Morones Sr. y lanzador Wanel Vásquez. de .750, cifra bastante res- se pueden tomar el tiempo hijos Adolfo Jr., y Alex. su hijo Morones de los Dia- Águilas en la novena petada, especialmente ante suficiente para la apertura “Águilas, trae buen cuadro blos. Starky Dávila II, y su fecha, dio cuenta de los Nava que es el mandón en de la temporada “Verano con picheo de respeto y va- hijo Starky III, manager y Diablos con pizarra de 10- el standing (8-1), y Diablos 2020”, indicó Guerrero. mos por más triunfos. Este jugador de Diablos. Los pri- 2, ganando el partido el regresó al cuarto escañó por “Los partidos de postem- domingo jugaremos el mos Víctor Silva (dueño de serpentinero derecho Juan debajo de Indios, Águilas y porada van a estar parejos, clásico ante Texas Jays Taquitos al Minuto” y An- Serrano, quien poncho a 16 Texas Jays. los cuatro equipos finalis- con quienes empatamos tonio “El Morris” Ramírez. rivales. En la defensiva y Resultados: Indios de tas traen en su alineación el primer partido 1-1 car- (Fotos por Franco) ofensiva destacó el utility Nava blanquearon por no- grandes beisbolistas. Serán reras, ahora en el cierre de internacional Antonio “El caut a Mets con pizarra de series de Morris” Ramírez, quien en 15-0. Texas Jays ganó 9-0 gran calibre ambos partidos se combinó a Yankees. Águilas 10 Dia- beisbolero, pegando de 5-3 con 2 car- blos 2. Los del Veracruz, por lo que reras impulsadas y de 3-3 pudieron haber anotado más invitamos a con 2 carreras producidas y carreras, pero la defensiva los aficiona- 12 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 12 de Julio de 2020