Election Day Is July 23 Fultz Received His Associate Degree from VC in 2008

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Victoria College was spring- board for medical school student Victoria College graduate Robert Fultz didn’t really know what to expect when he began medical school at Houston’s Baylor College of Medicine in the fall of 2011. “I didn’t really have a lot of preconceived notions about what it was going to be like,” Fultz said. “I found out it’s a challenge and it’s as exciting and rewarding as you want it to be. You get Robert Fultz. Contributed photo. what you put in.” After his family moved to Victoria in 2002, Fultz, 32, began his medical career three years later as an emergency medical techni- cian at Citizens Medical Center in Victoria. In the fall of 2006, he decided to enroll at Victoria College to pursue an academic career in medicine. “The best thing I got from VC was mentorship,” Fultz said. “There Top row (left to right): City Council candidates Lucy Herrera and Ricky De La Garza III. Bottom row (left to right): City Council candidates was some great faculty in the Biology Department. They gave me Rufus Diggs and Todd Valdes. Contributed photos. a lot of opportunities. They were really devoted to any student that showed an interest in learning.” Fultz said the encouragement and guidance he received at Victo- ria College helped convince him that medical school was attainable. Early voting for City Council ends “I started college in my early 20s, so I felt like I was already behind,” Fultz said. “But I had some great professors helping me immediately.” July 19; Election Day is July 23 Fultz received his associate degree from VC in 2008. He went on Early Voting in person for the Dodson Public Health Center in the seat are Rafael “Ricky” De La to acquire his bachelor’s degree at Sam Houston State University July 23, 2016 City of Victoria Classroom A. The Health Center Garza, III, Rufus Diggs, Todd Val- in the spring of 2011 after being named to the SHSU Dean’s List Special Election will begin on is located at 2805 N. Navarro. des and Lucy Herrera. Additional and President’s Honor Roll. Fultz enrolled at the Baylor College of Wednesday, July 6, 2016 and end The special election is called hours for early voting will be held Medicine the next fall. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Early to fill the vacancy currently exist- on Friday, July 15, 2016 and Tues- In November 2009, Fultz won the Joan Abramowitz Award for voting will be held from 8 am to ing in council member district 1 day, July 19, 2016 from 7 am to 7 See STUDENT, pg. 14 5 pm, weekdays at the Dr. Pattie by Emett Alvarez. Candidates for See VOTING, pg. 12 2 — Revista de Victoria, July 2016 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Six UHV faculty members earn promotions

A group of six University of after the UH System Board of Re- The associate professors who Houston-Victoria faculty members gents approved their promotions in will be promoted to the rank of will have new job titles this fall academic rank. professors are: • Yixi Ning, School of Business Administration • Yun Wan, School of Arts & Sciences In addition, Jesica McCue will be promoted from lecturer to senior lecturer. All of the promotions will take effect Sept. 1. “These faculty members have built up a long list of impressive accomplishments in classroom and labs, which benefit our students, our institution and our community,” said Don Smith, UHV Wei-Chih “Danny” Chiang, School of Busi- interim provost and vice president Jesica McCue, senior lecturer. Contributed ness Administration. Contributed photo. for academic affairs. “It’s satisfy- photo. ing to see them being rewarded The assistant professors who with promotions to higher aca- distinguished achievements can will be promoted to associate pro- demic ranks.” warrant earlier consideration. fessors and receive tenure are: Faculty members hired as assis- The promotion review process, • Wei-Chih “Danny” Chiang, tant professors at UHV have five which takes almost a year to com- School of Business Administration years to apply for promotion and plete, begins with evaluations by • Massomeh Hajilee, School of tenure. Associate professors may the school deans. Their recommen- Business Administration be considered for promotion to dations are sent to the university’s • Mark Ward, School of Arts & professor after six years, although promotion and tenure committee Sciences for evaluation. The committee’s recommendations go to the provost, and his recommendations go up the chain to the university president, UH System chancellor and the UH System Board of Regents. Chiang has taught accounting classes at UHV since 2010. In 2013, he was named the UHV School of Business Administration Partnership Professor of Account- ing. Chiang’s research interests focus primarily in the area of tax accounting. He has received a research award at the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines and a Massomeh Hajilee, School of Business Ad- best paper award at the American ministration. Contributed photo. See UHV, pg. 16 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, July 2016 — 3 Vacation security tips

Contributed art. by Officer John Turner aforementioned friend or neighbor lot more stuff in your cars than you park their vehicle in your drive- normally would and little to no Summer is finally upon us and way to make it appear that some- room left in the trunk. There are with that comes thoughts of relax- one is home. If they’re a really criminals that will target vacation- ing and taking a break from the ers for just this reason, so don’t daily grind. forget to keep your vehicles locked Unfortunately when we’re on Therefore, in with your valuables hidden as best vacation, criminals are hard at you can. An even better plan is work, looking for their next vic- addition to to take only what you’ll need for tim. Therefore, in addition to plan- your trip and leave the rest secured ning for fun and excitement, we planning for fun elsewhere. This also goes for large also need to plan for the security amount of cash and credit cards. of our homes when we’re away. and excitement, we Carry only what you need. Before you rush out the door, I know it’s no fun to think about make sure that you have locked also need to plan security when planning a vaca- all of your doors and windows. I tion but it’s much less fun being know this seems like a no-brainer for the security of the victim of a crime. Just a few but sometimes in our haste to be- simple steps can ensure that you gin our adventure, we may forget our homes when and your home will be safe while about an unlocked door or win- you’re away and it will give you dow; so always plan to double we’re away. one less thing to think about while check. And, don’t forget about the enjoying your time away. garage door. If you’re going to be John Turner is a Crime Pre- away for any length of time, it’s good friend, you might even be vention Officer with the Victoria not a bad idea to disable your au- able to talk them into maintaining Police Department. If you have tomatic door opener (if you have your lawn while you’re gone. questions regarding home security one) and add a secondary lock. A Here’s another thing to consider or other crime prevention topics padlock inserted through one of when enjoying your time away. he may be contacted at (361)485- the holes in the track works per- You will more than likely have a 3808. fectly for this. Always have a relative, friend or trusted neighbor keep an eye on your house for you. Tell them when you’re leaving and when you’ll be back and make sure they can contact you in an emergency. They can pick up newspapers and mail, and watch for suspicious ac- tivity. Nothing lets a burglar know a house is empty quite like an overflowing mailbox and a drive- way full of newspapers. Give your house the lived in look. Have a few interior lights on timers set to come on at random intervals. Maybe you can have the 4 — Revista de Victoria, July 2016 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com

por Santos Raya sacerdotal. El Papa Francisco le dijo, “Ust- VATICAN – El 30 de Junio, el ed continua sirviendo a la Iglesia, Papa “Eméritas” (Benedicto) cele- nunca se deja de contribuir a su bro sus 65 años de su ordinación crecimiento con un vigor y la sa-

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biduría.” carlo. de descuentos! Benedicto Ratzinger le dijo al MEXICO – México ha deportado Tiene la misma sonrisa que su Papa Francisco, “Su bondad es 2,842 menores de Honduras. Los madre, la que fue Princesa Diana. el lugar donde me siento seguro. menores tenían planes de pasar a ESTAMBUL – Se anuncio que Continua por este camino de la los Estados Unidos. hay 39 muertos del ataque en el misericordia.” ENGLAND – El Príncipe Harry aeropuerto. Los 239 heridos que RUSSIA – Una montaña en Ru- ¡fue visto recientemente en com- estaban en hospitales, 109 ya fuer- sia dejo 11 heridos cuando se dis- pra de alimentos congelados y los on dados de alta. Detienen a 13 sospechosos re- lacionados con el ataque al aeropuerto. Se incluida 3 extranjeros. VICTORIA COUNTY VENEZUELA – Los Estados Unidos y Venezuela comenzaran TAX SALE pláticas como se puede resolver la situación en Venezuela. WEST VIRGINIA, USA – En la ciudad de Clendenin en West Vir- August 2, 2016 @ 10:00 A.M. ginia se reporta que hay 24 muertos en las inundaciones (ó más) en West Virginia. At the Front Door of the Victoria County Courthouse CALIFORNIA, USA – El enciendo en Lake Isabela en California ha destruido 200 cases y 2,500 cases están amenazadas. Dos personas han muerto. CHINA – Un tornado en la ciu- For Tax Sale Information contact dad de Yancheng dejo muertos a LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP at: 98 personas y 800 personas fueron heridas. Yancheng está 500 mil- (361) 573-9666 or las sur de la capital de Beijing, la www.publicans.com capital de China. CUBA – En Junio, fue la inaugu- ración del Four Points, el premier hotel Americano en Cuba. www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, July 2016 — 5 Graduates, do you have the most important quality interviewers look for? Here are seven ways to show off your entrepreneurial DNA Michael Houlihan and Bon- engagement and interest. that blame is disempowering, fulness. You may be asked to talk nie Harvey explain why entrepre- “Entrepreneurs’ confidence while working to prevent reoc- about how you solved a problem neurial DNA is the most important shows in their posture and their currence is staying in control,” when you lacked the time, support, quality a job seeker can possess body language,” comments Houli- observes Harvey. “Use anecdotes or funds you needed. For most and share seven ways to demon- han. “They display self-assurance to demonstrate to employers that busy, strapped-for-cash students, strate it during an interview. when they are interviewed and you can analyze your mistakes this shouldn’t be too hard! Now that the high of your col- scrutinized by strangers. These and take steps to prevent the same “In your answer, offer evidence lege graduation is wearing off, the ‘tells’ are physical evidence of thing from happening again. Show of how you reframed the problem, urgency to find a job is setting in. Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey. Con- your attitude and self-esteem.” that you can build successes on the used your imagination, asked for (Student loan payments wait for tributed photo. Talk about your mistakes. backs of your mistakes.” help, and thought outside the box no grad!) But as you fine-tune When asked to describe a past Present evidence of resource- See DNA, pg. 10 your résumé and prep for com- other hand, entrepreneurs (and mistake, many job seekers try to mon interview questions, keep in employees who think like them) deflect the question or turn the mind that it may take more than are constantly looking for ways to conversation to their more posi- “just” the right skills and knowl- increase their income, profits, and tive accomplishments. But Houli- edge to get a job offer. According growth. In other words, they bet han and Harvey advise you not to to Michael Houlihan and Bonnie tomorrow’s paycheck on today’s shy away from talking about your Harvey, the most important quali- ideas and effort. biggest mistake and what you did fication a job seeker can possess in “Tell your interviewer that you about it. In particular, describe today’s market is entrepreneurial don’t just want to get paid on at- how you took responsibility, fixed DNA. tendance,” recommends Harvey. the mistake quickly, and went on “So in addition to looking at the “Express your willingness for your with your project instead of suc- classes you took and the grades performance and your paycheck cumbing to a victim mentality. you made, your interviewers will to be directly linked. If you have “Entrepreneurial thinkers know be trying to determine how self- them, share anecdotes that demon- reliant, engaged, empowered, and strate your self-confidence, self- innovative you are. Employers reliance, and ability to positively know that they can teach you any affect outcomes.” technical skills you may currently Pay attention to your body lack if you have the foundational language. You know that it’s qualities they’re looking for.” important to present a professional So, how can you demonstrate to appearance at job interviews, and potential employers that you have to that end you have a brand new an entrepreneurial mindset? Here, suit hanging in your closet. Don’t Houlihan and Harvey spotlight forget that interviewers will be seven tactics: paying attention to your posture Show that you’re willing to bet and to how you move, too! Do on yourself. Some employees sim- you shuffle and drag your feet? ply want to show up at work for Do you flop down into chairs and the allotted time, do what they’re slouch? Do you fidget and pick at told, and collect a paycheck. Sure, your clothing? Or do you move they get the job done—but they with hustle, determination, and don’t look for ways to better sat- purpose? Keep in mind that when isfy customers, improve process- people sit erect and lean slightly es, or make more money. On the forward, they’re indicating

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Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, ha solicitado a la Comis- ión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ) emisión de Estado Aire Calidad Permiso Número 140763 y emisión de Prevención del Deterioro Significativo (PSD) Aire Calidad Permiso Número PSDTX 1500, que autorizaría el funcionamiento continuado de la Planta 3 de Utilidades dentro de la planta de Formosa Point Com- fort ubicada en 201 Formosa Drive, en la cuidad de Point Com- fort, en los Condados de Jackson y Calhoun, Texas 77978. Esta solicito se está procesando de manera expedita, según lo permitido por las reglas de la comisión en Título 30 Código Administrativo de Texas, Capitulo 101, Subcapítulo J. En la sección de avisos públicos de este periódico se encuentra información adicional de esta solicitud. 6 — Revista de Victoria, July 2016 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com UHV chosen as the best college in Katy by newspaper poll

at two locations and at UH Sugar also count toward earning a UHV Land. Starting in August, UHV is bachelor’s degree. Program-to- consolidating its Greater Houston program articulation agreements teaching sites to one Katy location – also known as 2+2’s – across a at 2002 W. Grand Parkway N. The range of degrees currently are in Grandway West Building 2 will progress. serve as a temporary location for “We’ve had a successful part- about three years until a perma- nership with Houston Community nent UH System teaching center is College and are now engaged in constructed nearby. collaborative efforts to strengthen The University of Houston-Vic- “The timing of this recognition that partnership in the interest of toria got some welcome news two could not be any better,” said Don better serving students and the months before offering bachelor’s Smith, UHV interim provost and Katy community,” Smith said. and master’s degrees at a new lo- vice president for academic af- “These efforts should bear fruit cation in Katy. fairs. “We are fully committed to as we move more programs and UHV was voted by readers of serving the Katy area for years to personnel into Katy. Students ac- the Katy Times as the Best College come with plans now finalized for customed to going to class at HCC in Katy. The designation appeared a temporary and permanent loca- Don Smith, UHV interim provost and vice Northwest will not have to travel Fred Litton, dean of the UHV School of Edu- June 23 in a magazine inserted tion. To hear we already are well president for acedemic affairs. Contributed far to pursue their bachelor’s de- cation, Health Professions & Human Devel- photo. opment. Contributed photo. into the Katy Times newspaper. regarded by readers of this pub- gree, and we hope that many of UHV currently offers a num- lication is rewarding, especially them will.” ber of degree programs in Katy considering we are bringing even more programs to Katy this fall.” The UHV School of Education, and advanced educator certifica- More than 37,000 total votes Health Professions & Human De- tions and degrees.” were cast in all Best of Katy cate- velopment has offered its under- The UHV School of Business gories. UHV will receive a banner graduate curriculum and instruc- Administration and UHV School and a plaque. It will be displayed tion program at HCC Northwest of Arts & Sciences have offered on the third floor of the new build- the past few years and Master of courses at the UH System at Cinco ing, where UHV will have classes Education degrees at UH Sugar Ranch in Katy and UH Sugar Land and offices. Land. Several Katy-area students for a number of years. Both will UHV has collaborated with have earned the degree and gone offer more degree programs at the Houston Community College for on to become educators. new Katy location. the past four years, offering class- “The Katy area has grown so Litton said the recognition from es at HCC Northwest, 1550 Fox- much in recent years, and there the Katy Times will further raise lake Drive in Katy. was a clear need for a bachelor’s- awareness about UHV. In fall 2012, UHV signed a re- level teacher preparation pro- “Being voted the top college in verse articulation agreement with gram,” said Fred Litton, dean of Katy will be good for our campus HCC. This allows HCC students the UHV School of Education, presence,” Litton said. “We have a who transfer to UHV to complete Health Professions & Human De- convenient location and a lot of af- their associate degree by taking velopment. “Now, we’ll be able to fordable degrees that will be entic- UHV courses. The same classes offer teacher education programs ing to students.” www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, July 2016 — 7 Victoria County United Way announces grants to local agencies

The Victoria County United included in the awards to agen- VCUW operations - $183,300 ates opportunities for everyone to Way Board of Directors has ap- cies since it won’t actually be re- Total - $953,010 become involved by focusing on proved the distribution of funds ceived”, she noted. the building blocks of a good life: to local service agencies and to The local agencies below re- “Thirty volunteers spent over Education, helping individuals donors’ designations, as well as ceived funding: 300 hours reviewing grant re- achieve their potential; Income, setting a small emergency fund for quests, visiting the agencies and helping families become stable reserves and an anticipated pledge Improving People’s participating in the grant hearings. and independent; and Health, im- loss amount. Health “These committed and knowledge- proving people’s health.Be a part Funds go to agencies helping Billy T. Cattan Recovery Out- able volunteers help make sure the of inspiring hope and creating op- Victoria County and surrounding reach - $31,000 entire process is fair, transpar- portunities for a better tomorrow. communities become stronger, CASA - $30,800 ent and accountable,” said Dolly Contact Victoria County United safer and healthier. Grants were Hope of South Texas - $18,400 Stokes, Executive Director of the Way at 361.578.3561 or visit on- awarded to eighteen agencies Mid Coast Family Services - Victoria County United Way. line at www.unitedwayvictoria. ranging from after school care to $85,100 Victoria County United Waycre- org. services for seniors. STARS - $35,000 Dale Jones, Chairman of the Dolly Stokes, United Way Executive Direc- Community Action Agency of tor. Contributed photo. Victoria County United Way Victoria, Texas - $12,700 Board, said “through contributions Sub Total - $213,000 of many caring individuals in our Community Spirit Award communities, people in need will INVISTA Helping Families Become Stable be helped in their goals to build Devon Energy &Independent better lives. Whether from meals Wells Fargo American Red Cross - $20,000 at the Senior Citizens’ Center, City of Victoria Gulf Bend Center - $10,000 boys and girls learning to play Food Bank of the Golden Cres- sports, adults learning to read, and The total amount raised of cent - $20,000 services by the other agencies,our $953,300, was 5% less than the Habitat for Humanity, Victoria - individual contributions go much amount pledged the previous year $28,200 farther when we work together”. ($1,005,240). Jones attributed the Perpetual Help Home - $40,000 Victoria County United Way re- decrease to the economic down- Victoria Christian Assistance cently recognized 13 companies turn, leaving some companies and Ministry - $47,000 for their level of contributions that individuals personally impacted Victoria Senior Citizens - $67,700 help these agencies meet the needs and having to significantly reduce Sub Total - $232,900 in our area, as well as for their their amount this year. “Therefore outstanding volunteerism, support agency funding had to be reduced Helping Individuals Achieve and civic leadership in making by about 5% ($625,300 with Their Potential lasting improvements in our com- $10,300 in emergency funds ver- Boys and Girls Club – Victoria - munities. The companies and enti- sus $654,300 previously )”, Jones $65,100 ties recognized are: said. Boys and Girls – DeWitt County “Every year, we have to make - $15,000 Spirit of Texas Award tough choices in awarding grants Communities in Schools - Formosa to the outstanding social service $29,000 Dow agencies requesting assistance”, Victoria Adult Literacy Council - Caterpillar Inc. said Sheila Vesely, Chair of the $27,000 Prosperity Bank United Way Community Invest- YMCA - $33,000 H.E.B. ment Committee. “And every Sub Total - $169,100 nonprofit that receives pledges to Emergency fund/reserves - Community Leadership Award give during the year knows that $10,300 Lyondellbasell some of those won’t be met. Per- Designated by Donors to United Citizens Medical Center haps the person moves away or Ways - $76,410 DuPont has some other change in their life. Pledge loss allowance (7-8%) - INEOS About 8% of the amount raised $68,000 (about $68,000) simply cannot be Subtotal - $769,710 8 — Revista de Victoria, July 2016 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com

por Gloria Rivera

¡Hola! La vida es trieste sin Rulli y Angelique Boyer. Tam- Dicen que David una novela con William Levy! bién muchos saben que en la vida Zepeda fue el más El mensaje para Levy es,” Willie real ellos son novios. Estuvieron atractivo de todos ya terminaste tu película, y ya es separados por un tiempo. Después en Los Premios TV tiempo de verte en una nueva tele- el tuvo un romance con Aracely y Novelas. Gabriel novela.” Arambula y ella con Jose Alberto Soto también estaba Una vez dijo Levy que volverá. Castro, productor de telenovelas. esa noche en esta cel- Muchos les gustan la novela Con el tiempo, Sebastián y An- ebración como otros “Tres Veces Ana” con Sebastián gelique se juntaron otra vez. más, pero los ojos de las chicas estaban con David. Andrea Legarreta del programa “Hoy” cumplió años el 12 de Julio. Ana Brenda Con- Angelique Boyer y Sebastián Rulli. Contributed photo. treras e Ivan Sánchez son novios y tienen Maite Perroni. Contributed photo. tiempo de andar jun- en New York por la obra “The tos y se ven muy enamorados. Ritz.” En 1995, Lucero hizo el papel Rita Moreno ha trabajado en Rita Moreno es una actriz, can- de trillizas en “Lazos de Amor.” películas y en obras de teatro en tante, y bailarina muy talentosa. La estoaría de “Tres Veces Ana” Hollywood y New York, Chicago, Rita dijo en una entrevista que viene de esa primera novela. y California. Ella se gano el Tony See CHARLANDO, pg. 9 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, July 2016 — 9 La talentosa actriz Maite Perroni todavía anda con su novio, Koko Stambuk. Reci- entemente se vieron besando en público. Esperamos ver a Maite en una nueva telenovela muy pron- to. Es una talentosa actriz y cantante. Maite comenzó su carrera en telenovelas con William Levy. Comenzó muy bien la chica. Brenda Contreras. Contributed photo. Una de las pelícu- William Levy. Contributed photo. las mas vistas y una gran éxito fue filma tendido mucho éxito con su más , from pg. 8 CHARLANDO en Hollywood en el año 1939 fue reciente canción, “A Que No Me “Gone With the Wind” (“Lo Que el Dejas.” tuvo un romance con el actor Viento Se Llevo”). Casi todos los El 4 de Julio es un día muy Americano Marlon Brando. Ella actores ya no están con nosotros importante para los americanos. estuvo muy enamorada de él. nomas una, Olivia Havilland quien Ojala que todos tengan un buen En su juventud, Marlon Brando hizo el papel de “Melanie”. ¡Bue- tiempo celebrando este día. ¡Feliz tuvo muchas novias. Le gustaban no ella cumplió 100 años este mes! día 4 de julio! ¡Hasta pronto! todas, Americanas, Latinas, Orien- ¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Olivia! tales, ¡bueno todas! El cantante Alejandro Sanz ha 10 — Revista de Victoria, July 2016 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com

AVISO DE RECEPCIÓN DE SOLICITUD E INTENCIÓN DE OBTENER PERMISO ATMOSFÉRICO DNA, from pg. 5 PERMISO PROPUESTO NÚM. 140763 DE CALIDAD ATMOSFÉRICA DEL ESTADO instead of giving up,” instructs PERMISO PSD NÚM. PSDTX 1500 Houlihan. “Entrepreneurs know that the ball is always in their SOLICITUD Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas (TCEQ por sus siglas en ingles) court.” emisión de Estado Aire Calidad Permiso Número 140763 y emisión de Prevención del Deterioro Significativo (PSD) Aire Calidad Permiso Número PSDTX Be prepared to sell your ser- 1500, que autorizaría el funcionamiento continuado de la Planta 3 de Utilidades dentro de la planta de Formosa Point Comfort ubicada en 201 Formosa Drive, en vices. According to Houlihan and la cuidad de Point Comfort, en los Condados de Jackson y Calhoun, Texas 77978. Esta solicitud se está procesando de manera expedita, según lo permitido por Harvey, candidates with entrepre- las reglas de la comisión en Título 30 Código Administrativo de Texas, Capitulo 101, Subcapítulo J. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general neurial DNA will treat employers del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. http:// like a prospect for their services. www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=28.6888&lng=-96.5472&zoom=13&type=r. La enmienda autorizará un aumento en las emisiones de los siguientes contaminantes del aire: óxidos de nitrógeno, dióxido de azufre, niebla de ácido sulfúrico, amoníaco y los contaminantes del aire peligrosos. They know that the best sales pitch is, “I can help you sell your prod- Esta solicitud se le presentó a TCEQ el día 18 de mayo del año 2016. La solicitud está disponible en la oficina central de TCEQ, para revisarla y sacarle copia, uct.” en la oficina regional de TCEQ en Corpus Christi, la biblioteca Memorial del Condado de Jackson, por la calle 411 North Wells, sala de 121, en la cuidad de “You can’t make a convincing Edna, en el Condado de Jackson, y la en la biblioteca de Point Comfort, por la calle 1 Lamar, en la cuidad de Point Comfort, en el Condado de Calhoun, Texas, case if you haven’t thoroughly empezando el primer día de publicación de este aviso. El expediente de cumplimiento de la planta, si existe alguno, está disponible para su revisión en la oficina researched the company in prepa- regional de TCEQ en Corpus Christi. ration for the interview,” Har- vey points out. “It’s so important El director ejecutivo de TCEQ ha determinado que la solicitud está administrativamente completa y llevará a cabo una revisión técnica de la solicitud. to be familiar with its products, challenges, and history. Over the COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS / REUNIÓN PUBLICA Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos, una petición para reunión pública, o solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado a la Oficina del Funcionario Jefe al domicilio a continuación. TCEQ tomará en cuenta todos los comentarios públicos en course of your research you’ll la decisión final de la solicitud. Después de la fecha límite para comentarios del público, el director ejecutivo preparará una respuesta a todos los comentarios probably think of some good ques- públicos. tions to ask, too—so bring a list of them to the interview, along with a El propósito de la reunión pública es proporcionar la oportunidad de hacer comentarios o preguntas acerca de la solicitud. Si el director ejecutivo determina que pen and notepad.” existe un importante grado de interés público con respecto a la solicitud o si lo solicita un legislador local, se llevará a cabo una reunión pública. Una reunión Show that you can work on a pública no es una audiencia de caso impugnado. team. Contrary to popular opinion, entrepreneurs are not loners. Vez finalizada la revisión técnica de la aplicación, el director ejecutivo puede preparar un borrador de permiso y emitirá una decisión preliminar sobre la apli- Realistically, they know that they cación. Aviso de Aplicación y Decisión Preliminar para un Permiso de Calidad del Aire será publicado y enviado por correo a los que hicieron comentarios, presentó solicitudes de audiencia o en la lista de correo para esta aplicación. Que el aviso contendrá el plazo para la presentación de comentarios públicos. must build, depend on, and be an essential part of a team. This re- OPORTUNIDAD PARA UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO Usted puede solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado. Una audiencia de quires respect for how each player caso impugnado es un procedimiento legal similar a un juicio civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. A menos que se presente una solicitud para una contributes to the overall success audiencia de caso impugnado dentro de 30 días de esta notificación, el director ejecutivo puede autorizar la solicitud. Una audiencia de caso impug- of the company. nado solo se concederá con See CHARLANDO, pg. 9base a cuestiones debatibles de hechos que son pertinentes y materiales para las decisiones “One way to show that you have de la Comisión con respecto a la solicitud. Además, la Comisión solo concederá una audiencia sobre cuestiones que se a team-oriented mindset is to show presenten durante el período de comentarios públicos y no se retiran. an interest in understanding all the jobs, procedures, outsourced ser- Una persona que puede estar afectada por contaminantes de emisiones atmosféricas de una planta tiene derecho a solicitar una audiencia. Si se so- vices, and suppliers that keep the licita una audiencia de caso impugnado, debe presentar lo siguiente: (1) su nombre (o para un grupo o asociación, un representante oficial), dirección, número de teléfono y número de facsímile si lo tiene; (2) el nombre del solicitante y número de permiso; (3) la declaración “[yo/nosotros] solicito una customer loyal,” says Houlihan. audiencia de un caso impugnado”; (4) una descripción específica de como se vería adversamente afectado por la solicitud y emisiones atmosféricas de la “Ask your interviewer how the planta de manera que no es común para el público en general; (5) la ubicación y distancia de su propiedad con relación a la planta; (6) una Descripción job for which you’re interviewing de como emplea la propiedad la cual puede ser impactada por la planta; y (7) una lista de todas las cuestiones disputadas de hecho que se somete du- fits into the company’s big picture. rante el período de comentarios. Si la petición la hace un grupo o asociación, el miembro o miembros que tienen derecho a solicitar una audiencia y los And, of course, be ready to share intereses que el grupo o la asociación busca proteger, también se deben identificar por nombre y dirección física. Los intereses del grupo o asociación anecdotes that feature you work- busca proteger, también debe ser identificado. También puede enviar sus ajustes propuestos la solicitud o permiso que satisfaga sus inquietudes. ing with teammates and improving communication within that Se proporcionará aviso adicional. Si una solicitud de audiencia es oportunamente presentada, después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentario y petición, group—perhaps while doing a el Director Ejecutivo enviará la aplicación y toda solicitud de audiencia de caso impugnada a las comisiones para su consideración en una reunión programada de la Comisión. La Comisión sólo podrá conceder una solicitud de audiencia caso impugnado en temas que el solicitante presentó en sus oportunos comentarios group project for a class, or during que no fueron retiradas posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de una audiencia se limitará a disputado cuestiones de hecho o mezcladas a summer job.” cuestiones de hecho y de derecho relativas a las y cuestiones de calidad del aire material presentaron durante el período de comentarios. Cuestiones tales Demonstrate your attentive- como valor de la propiedad, ruido, seguridad de tráfico y zonificación no están dentro de la jurisdicción de la Comisión para abordarse en este proceso judicial. ness and organization. During the final portion of the interview pro- LISTA DE CORRESPONDENCIA Aparte de presentar comentarios públicos, puede solicitar que lo/la incluyan en la lista de correos para recibir en el futuro cess, your interviewer will prob- avisos públicos para esta solicitud específica que envía por correo la Oficina del Funcionario Jefe enviando una petición por escrito a la Oficina del Funcionario ably tell you more about what the Jefe de TCEQ a la dirección a continuación. job entails, who you will be working with and why, how the job INFORMACIÓN Y CONTACTOS DE LA AGENCIA Comentarios del público y las solicitudes deben presentarse electrónicamente a www.tceq.texas.gov/ supports the customer experience, about/comments.html o por escrito a la Comisión de Texas sobre calidad ambiental, oficina de la Secretaria del jefe, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Si usted se comunica con la TCEQ electrónicamente, tenga en cuenta que su dirección de correo electrónico, como su dirección postal, pasarán a how the company is organized, formar parte del registro público de la Agencia. Para obtener más información acerca de esta solicitud de permiso o el proceso de permisos, por favor llame a and/or what performance expecta- la Programa de Educación Pública gratuita en 1-800-687-4040. Si desee información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. tions are. Be sure to pay close attention. Se puede obtener información adicional de Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, P.O. Box 700, Point Comfort, Texas 77978-0700 o al llamar Sra. Tammy G. “Use this information to create Lasater, personal del departamento de EHS en el (713) 561-3813. a thoughtful thank-you note,” Har- vey suggests. “By moving away Fecha de Expedición: 28 de junio del año 2016 from generic language and writing See DNA, pg. 14 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, July 2016 — 11 UHV joins national campaign to raise awareness about value of state universities

“The learning opportunities of- income. students who are the first in their fered at state colleges and univer- “It sometimes goes unnoticed family to attend college. sities throughout the U.S. are a with the hustle and bustle of every- “One of the many things UHV critical component of our higher day life, but UHV adds a tremen- does well is cater to families that education system,” Morgan said. dous amount of value to the eco- are not familiar with what it’s like “Yet there have been too many nomic advancement of the Coastal to attend college,” Morgan said. examples of these universities be- Bend, not to mention contributing “Part of being open and acces- ing underappreciated or misinter- to intellectual and cultural devel- sible is having staff members in preted. That’s why this campaign opment,” Morgan said. place, such as our Student Success is necessary. We want people Another key component of the Coaches, that make first-genera- To help get the word out about In 2013, AASCU commissioned to see the value institutions like campaign is serving students who tion students feel welcome.” the University of Houston-Vic- a survey to assess public percep- UHV have on the communities we are generally underrepresented in UHV has created a web page toria’s accessibility, affordabil- tions of state colleges and universi- serve.” higher education. UHV is desig- at www.uhv.edu/president/items- ity and value, UHV President Vic ties. While the research reaffirmed UHV shares a fundamental re- nated as a Hispanic-Serving In- of-interest/opportunities-for-all to Morgan has signed a pledge sup- that these schools provide high- sponsibility to create a skilled stitution and a Military Friendly share more information about Op- porting the Opportunities for All quality, accessible and affordable workforce to support local busi- School. It also is home to many portunities for All. national campaign. college opportunities, the public nesses and advance economic Launched by the American As- was split on whether college was progress and cultural develop- sociation of State Colleges and worth the investment. ment, he said. Universities as a branding initia- In 2015, UHV created the Cen- tive, the campaign aims to raise ter for Economic Development & awareness and understanding of Entrepreneurship. The regional the shared values of state colleges center partners with Aransas, Bee, and universities. Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gon- “This campaign is about show- zales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, ing what state colleges and univer- Refugio and Victoria counties to sities do best,” Morgan said. “It create rural jobs, increase commu- shows how SCUs are smart invest- nity awareness and involvement in ments by offering a quality, ac- regional economic development, cessible education, and how these and better prepare the region for institutions are deeply committed economic stability during cyclical to the regions they serve. UHV is downturns. committed to these qualities, and A study released in 2015, “Dem- I’m on board with this initiative.” onstrating the Economic Value of There are 420 AASCU colleges the University of Houston-Victo- and universities in the U.S., in- ria,” by Economic Modeling Spe- cluding 25 in Texas. The large land UHV President Vic Morgan. Contributed cialists International of Moscow, grant and research universities in photo. Idaho, showed that the spending of Texas are not part of AASCU. the university’s students, visitors Nearly 4 million students at- and alumni created $185 million tend state colleges and universi- Further research showed some in added income to the Coastal ties, representing 46 percent of all key stakeholders – lawmakers, Bend economy during fiscal year students at public four-year insti- opinion leaders, prospective stu- 2013. The study also found that tutions. Consequently, it is an im- dents, parents and the general every dollar that students invest in portant segment of the population public – did not fully understand a UHV education will translate to that depends on these institutions or appreciate the value of AASCU a return of $2.40 in higher lifetime for their future, Morgan said. institutions. 12 — Revista de Victoria, July 2016 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com

AVISO DE RECIBO DE LA SOLICITUD Y VOTING, from pg. 1 EL INTENTO DE OBTENER PERMISO PARA LA CALIDAD DEL AGUA RENOVACION pm. These will be the only extend- PERMISO NO. WQ0013954001 ed hours for this election. Vote Centers will be used in this SOLICITUD. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, 933 East Court, Seguin, Texas78155, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de election but the number of polling Texas (TCEQ) para renovar el Permiso No. WQ0013954001 (EPA I.D. No. TX 0118923) del Sistema de Eliminación de Descargas de Contaminantes de locations is reduced to the council- Texas (TPDES) para autorizarla descarga de aguas residuales tratadas en un volumen que no sobrepasa un flujo promedio diario de 30,000 galones por día. member districts participating in La planta está ubicada 636 por la calle Bayou Drive, Port Lavaca, en el Condado de Calhoun, Texas 77979. La ruta de descarga es del sitio de la planta a the elections. The following poll- una zona baja de la tierra; desde allí a la bahía de Chocolate No-Manera; desde allí a la bahía de Chocolate Manera; desde allí a la bahía de Lavaca/bahía ing locations will be open on Elec- de Chocolate. La TCEQ recibió esta solicitud el 29 de junio del año 2016. La solicitud para el permiso está disponible para leerla y copiarla en el Palacio tion Day from 7 am to 7 pm. de Justicia de Calhoun County, en la oficina del Secretario del Condado, por la calle 211 South Ann, Port Lavaca, Texas. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, Precinct 1 consulte la solicitud. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=28.598888&lng=-96.701111&zoom=13&type=r Hopkins Elementary

AVISO ADICIONAL. El Director Ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha determinado que la solicitud es administrativamente completa y conducirá una revisión Precinct 2 técnica de la solicitud. Después de completar la revisión técnica, el Director Ejecutivo puede preparar un borrador del permiso y emitirá una Decisión Victoria County Courthouse Preliminar sobre la solicitud. El aviso de la solicitud y la decisión preliminar serán publicados y enviado a los que están en la lista de correo de las personas a lo largo del condado que desean recibir los avisos y los que están en la lista de correo que desean recibir avisos de esta solicitud. El aviso Precinct 3 dará la fecha límite para someter comentarios públicos. Trinity Episcopal Church COMENTARIO PUBLICO/REUNIONPÚBLICA. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos o pedir una reunión pública sobre esta solicitud. El propósito de una reunión pública es dar la oportunidad de presentar comentarios o hacer preguntas acerca de la solicitud. La TCEQ realiza una reunión Precinct 8 pública si el Director Ejecutivo determina que hay un grado de interés público suficiente en la solicitud o si un legislador local lo pide. Una reunión pública Shields Elementary no es una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. Precinct 9 OPORTUNIDAD DE UNA AUDIENCIA ADMINISTRATIVA DE LO CONTENCIOSO. Después del plazo para presentar comentarios públicos, Pattie Dodson Health Center el Director Ejecutivo considerará todos los comentarios apropiados y preparará una respuesta a todo los comentarios públicos esenciales, pertinentes, o significativos.A menos que la solicitud haya sido referida directamente a una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso, la respuesta a los comen- Precinct 34 tarios y la decisión del Director Ejecutivo sobre la solicitud serán enviadas por correo a todos los que presentaron un comentario público y a las Dudley Elementary personas que están en la lista para recibir avisos sobre esta solicitud. Si se reciben comentarios, el aviso también proveerá instrucciones para pedir una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo y para pedir una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. Una audiencia administrativa Precinct 35 de lo contencioso es un procedimiento legal similar a un procedimiento legal civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. FW Gross Elementary PARA SOLICITAR UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO, USTED DEBE INCLUIR EN SU SOLICITUD LOS SIGUIENTES DATOS: su nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono; el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; la ubicación y distancia de su propiedad/actividad Voters registered in these elec- con respecto a la instalación; una descripción específica de la forma cómo usted sería afectado adversamente por el sitio de una manera no común tion precincts are eligible to vote al público en general; una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de comentarios; y la declaración in this election. A voter will be able “[Yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de caso impugnado”. Si presenta la petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado de parte de to vote at any location on Election un grupo o asociación, debe identificar una persona que representa al grupo para recibir correspondencia en el futuro; identificar el nombre y la Day. Voters who do not live within dirección de un miembro del grupo que sería afectado adversamente por la planta o la actividad propuesta; proveer la información indicada ante- the boundaries of council member riormente con respecto a la ubicación del miembro afectado y su distancia de la planta o actividad propuesta; explicar cómo y porqué el miembro district 1 will not be voting in this sería afectado; y explicar cómo los intereses que el grupo desea proteger son pertinentes al propósito del grupo. election. Voters by mail who have already Después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentarios y de petición que aplican, el Director Ejecutivo enviará la solicitud y cualquier petición para recon- voted in one of this year’s elec- sideración o para una audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consideración durante una reunión programada de la Comisión. tions should have received their ballot. The ballot must be returned La Comisión sólo puede conceder una solicitud de una audiencia de caso impugnado sobre los temas que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios by July 23rd through the mail or oportunos que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relacionadas a intereses pertinentes y materiales de calidad del agua que se hayan presentado delivered in person on July 23rd durante el período de comentarios. along with Photo ID. You may still make an applica- Si ciertos criterios se cumplen, la TCEQ puede actuar sobre una solicitud para renovar un permiso de descarga de aguas residuales tratadas sin tion to vote by mail. Applications proveer una oportunidad de una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. may be found online at the Elec- tions Office website at www.vctx. LISTA DE CORREO. Si somete comentarios públicos, un pedido para una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso o una reconsideración de la de- org/elections under MAIL BAL- cisión del Director Ejecutivo, la Oficina del Secretario Principal enviará por correo los avisos públicos en relación con la solicitud. Además, puede pedir LOT. Applications may be sub- que la TCEQ ponga su nombre en una o más de las listas correos siguientes (1) la lista de correo permanente para recibir los avisos del solicitante indicado mitted by email atelections@vctx. por nombre y número del permiso específico y/o (2) la lista de correo de todas las solicitudes en un condado especifico. Si desea que se agrega su nombre org or by fax at (361) 582-5940 or en una de las listas designe cual lista(s) y envía por correo su pedido a la Oficina del Secretario Principal de la TCEQ. by mail to the Early Voting Clerk, 2805 N. Navarro, Suite 500, Vic- CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN DE LA TCEQ. Todos los comentarios escritos del público y los para pedidos una reunión deben ser presenta- toria, Texas 77901-3947. Applica- dos a la Oficina del Secretario Principal, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 o por el internet at www.tceq.texas.gov/about/ tions must have signature or wit- comments.html. Si necesita más información en Español sobre esta solicitud para un permiso o el proceso del permiso, por favor llame a El Programa de Educación Pública de la TCEQ, sin cobro, al 1-800-687-4040.La información general sobre la TCEQ puede ser encontrada en nuestro sitio de la red: ness verification. The last day for www.tceq.texas.gov. the early voting clerk to receive an application is Tuesday, July 12th. También se puede obtener información adicional del Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority a la dirección indicada arriba o llamando al Sr. Michael Urrutia If you need additional informa- al 830-379-5822. tion, you may come by the Elec- tions Office at 2805 N. Navarro, Fecha de emisión: 1 de julio del año 2016 Suite 500, email us at elections@ vctx.org, or call us at 576-0124. www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, July 2016 — 13 A.R. Sanchez, Sr. Memorial Scholarship awarded to high school seniors

leadership in student and commu- Lavaca President and CEO Derek Ashley Alvarez and has a retail branch network of nity affairs throughout their years Schmidt said. “The students re- Bay City High School three locations. The Port Lavaca in high school. ceiving the scholarship are the fu- Chamber of Commerce named Born into a humble family, ture leaders and we are extremely Gilberto Hernandez Jr. IBC Bank-Port Lavaca as the 2015 Antonio R. Sanchez, Sr., the name- honored to assist in the pursuit of Palacios High School Business of the Year. sake of the scholarship award and their higher education goals.” In 2014, IBC Bank was named the founder of IBC Bank, was a This year, IBC Bank-Port Lava- IBC Bank–Port Lavaca is a one of America’s 50 Most Trust- strong supporter of making higher ca presented four A.R. Sanchez, member of International Banc- worthy Financial Companies by IBC Bank-Victoria. Contributed photo. education available to those inter- Sr. Memorial Scholarship Awards, shares Corporation (NASDAQ: Forbes magazine. ested in bettering lives. Sanchez’s each valued at $1,000 to students IBOC), an $11.9 billion multi- In 2015, IBC Bank was ranked commitment to the power of learn- from Calhoun and Matagorda bank financial holding company 50th on Forbes’ prestigious list IBC Bank-Port Lavaca contin- ing lives on in the A.R. Sanchez counties. headquartered in Laredo, Texas of 100 Best Banks in America. ues their support of higher edu- Scholarship Award, which is be- Scholarship award recipients: celebrating its 50th anniversary Visit us on our YouTube chan- cation by awarding area students stowed annually upon deserving since its founding in 1966. Inter- nel, IBCBankWeDoMore. with the A.R. Sanchez, Sr. Memo- high school seniors in South Texas Jorge Rios national Bancshares Corporation MEMBER FDIC / INTERNA- rial Scholarship as they venture and Oklahoma. Calhoun High School has 206 facilities and more than TIONAL BANCSHARES COR- into college and start a new chap- “Awarding the A.R. Sanchez, Sr. 315 ATMs serving 88 communi- PORATION. More information is ter of their lives. Scholarships are Memorial Scholarship is an impor- John Day ties in Texas and Oklahoma. available at www.ibc.com. granted to students who demon- tant part of IBC’s ‘We Do More’ Calhoun High School IBC Bank–Port Lavaca has strated a “Do More” attitude and philosophy,” IBC Bank-Port been serving the area since 1994 Mas o Menos “Dog Days of Summer”

evitable disaster. As George Lo- individuals and families and com- pez would say, “…member when munities. we were kids in grade school If each household has a five and we would always have to do minute fire drill, if each organiza- those stupid fire drills? C’mon tion takes an hour or two to pre- you member.” And that’s my pare its members on what to do point. There was a book written and where to meet, if each church sometime ago called All I Really prepares its parishioners what to Contributed photo. Need to Know I Learned in Kin- do to help, we strengthen our bond dergarten. That was where we first and we increase our chance of sur- by Pedro Raya learned about fire drills. For many vival. None of us are immune to of our parents or grandparents they disaster from the nursing home to Well the dog days of summer are were drilled on how to run for the the preschool. We all want to fol- upon us. I don’t know about you bomb shelters in the event of a low the leader to safety. All I want but for me the older I get the less nuclear disaster. to know is whose in charge, what I can tolerate this weather. I don’t It seems like as adults we don’t can I do, and where are we going. claim to know anything about take the time to prepare for poten- The ones who prepare are the ones ‘global warming’ but I do know tial disaster like we used to. I read who succeed. something about not being able to about disaster studies conducted cool myself down with a glass of earlier this year. People were ob- mi padre’s ice tea or a large chunk served for their response to disas- of watermelon that I’ve sprinkled ter. It was determined that unless with salt. That’s what I mean by trained properly we do what most HOT! humans do automatically—we The reason I bring this up is panic. because it seems like for the past The exceptions were people that several years weather catastrophes were given even the most basic have been on the rise. Whether it of disaster training. In the event was Victoria’s Great flood in ’98, of disaster the human brain wants to the Katrina disaster in New Or- to follow orders. We all want to leans, to the tsunamis that have survive. So my point is if we, as struck the least prepared countries individuals, as families, as groups on the planet, or to the recent and as communities prepare for floods in mid-America it appears the rare flood, the possible - tor to me that its a very good time to nado, the very possible hurricane, be in the disaster business. the chemical plant explosion or With that in mind, it’s high time the terrorist act we give ourselves to discuss preparedness for the in- the greater potential of survival as 14 — Revista de Victoria, July 2016 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com

AVISO DE RECIBO DE LA SOLICITUD E STUDENT, from pg. 1 INTENCION DE OBTENER PERMISO PARA LA CALIDAD DEL AGUA RENOVACIÓN earning honorable mention for his poster presentation of “A Labora- PERMISO NO. WQ0001521000 tory Module for Studying Host – Pathogen Interactions.” Last SOLICITUD. South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., P.O. Box 119, Nursery, Texas 77976, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ) para renovación el Permiso No.WQ0001521000 (EPA I.D. No. TX0005118) del Sistema de Eliminación de Descargas de Contami- October, he won the Sam Kaplan nantes de Texas (TPDES) para autorizarla descarga de aguas residuales tratadas en un volumen que no sobrepasa un flujo promedio diario de 264,000 Award for first place among grad- galones por día. La planta está ubicada 2849 Farm-to-Market Road 447 en el Condado de Victoria, Texas. La TCEQ recibió esta solicitud el día 21 uate student poster presentations de abril del año 2016. La solicitud para el permiso está disponible para leer y copiaren 302 North Main Street, Victoria, Texas. Este enlace a un mapa with “Mucus as a Maturation Fac- electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para tor for Dendritic Cells.” la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=28.895&lng=-97.135&zoom=13&type=r “Right now, I am studying how the intestinal micro biome affects AVISO ADICIONAL. El Director Ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha determinado que la solicitud es administrativamente completa y conducirá una revisión an immune system,” said Fultz, técnica de la solicitud. Después de completar la revisión técnica, el Director Ejecutivo puede preparar un borrador del permiso y emitirá una Decisión who is 18 months away from Preliminar sobre la solicitud. El Aviso de la Solicitud y la Decisión Preliminar serán publicados y enviado a los que están en la lista de correo de completing his graduate studies in las personas a lo largo del condado que desean recibir los avisos y los que están en la lista de correo que desean recibir avisos de esta solicitud. biomedical sciences while special- El aviso dará la fecha límite para someter comentarios públicos. izing in microbiology and immu- nology. COMENTARIO PUBLICO / REUNION PUBLICA. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos o pedir una reunión pública sobre esta “I started off from being a solicitud. El propósito de una reunión pública es dar la oportunidad de presentar comentarios o hacer preguntas acerca de la solicitud. La TCEQ nontraditional student and got realiza una reunión pública si el Director Ejecutivo determina que hay un grado de interés público suficiente en la solicitud o si un legislador local lo that foundation at VC to get me pide. Una reunión pública no es una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. started,” Fultz said. “Then I got my bachelor’s degree and went OPORTUNIDAD DE UNA AUDIENCIA ADMINISTRATIVA DE LO CONTENCIOSO. Después del plazo para presentar comentarios pú- to graduate school. It’s nice to blicos, el Director Ejecutivo considerará todos los comentarios apropiados y preparará una respuesta a todo los comentarios públicos esenciales, be able to see the transitions that pertinentes, o significativos. A menos que la solicitud haya sido referida directamente a una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso, la I have been able to make,” Fultz respuesta a los comentarios y la decisión del Director Ejecutivo sobre la solicitud serán enviadas por correo a todos los que presentaron un said. comentario público y a las personas que están en la lista para recibir avisos sobre esta solicitud. Si se reciben comentarios, el aviso también proveerá instrucciones para pedir una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo y para pedir una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. Una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso es un procedimiento legal similar a un procedimiento legal civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. DNA, from pg. 10 intelligently about specific aspects PARA SOLICITAR UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO, USTED DEBE INCLUIR EN SU SOLICITUD LOS SIGUIENTES DA- of the job—and why you’re a great TOS: su nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono; el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; la ubicación y distancia de su propiedad/ actividad con respecto a la instalación; una descripción específica de la forma cómo usted sería afectado adversamente por el sitio de una fit—you’ll show that you have manera no común al público en general; una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de co- well-developed comprehension, mentarios; y la declaración “[Yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de caso impugnado”. Si presenta la petición para una audiencia organization, and communication de caso impugnado de parte de un grupo o asociación, debe identificar una persona que representa al grupo para recibir correspondencia en skills. These are all attributes of an el futuro; identificar el nombre y la dirección de un miembro del grupo que sería afectado adversamente por la planta o la actividad propu- entrepreneur. And be sure to mail esta; proveer la información indicada anteriormente con respecto a la ubicación del miembro afectado y su distancia de la planta o actividad your note within 24 hours to dem- propuesta; explicar cómo y porqué el miembro sería afectado; y explicar cómo los intereses que el grupo desea proteger son pertinentes al onstrate your ability to complete propósito del grupo. tasks in a timely manner!” “There are other key ‘tells’ that Después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentarios y de petición que aplican, el Director Ejecutivo enviará la solicitud y cualquier can help employers spot entrepre- petición para reconsideración o para una audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consideración durante una neurial DNA, such as assertive- reunión programada de la Comisión. La Comisión sólo puede conceder una solicitud de una audiencia de caso impugnado sobre los temas ness, sociability, humility, prac- que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el ticality, tenacity, empathy, and tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relacionadas a intereses humor,” notes Houlihan. “Keep pertinentes y materiales de calidad del agua que se hayan presentado durante el período de comentarios. TCEQ puede actuar sobre una these qualities in mind when in- solicitud para renovar un permiso de descarga de aguas residuales sin proporcionar una oportunidad para una audiencia caso impugnado teracting with recruiters and inter- si se cumplen ciertos criterios. viewers.” “Finally, understand that the LISTA DE CORREO. Si somete comentarios públicos, un pedido para una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso o una reconsideración de la benefits of demonstrating your decisión del Director Ejecutivo, la Oficina del Secretario Principal enviará por correo los avisos públicos en relación con la solicitud. Además, puede entrepreneurial attitude extend far pedir que la TCEQ ponga su nombre en una o mas de las listas correos siguientes (1) la lista de correo permanente para recibir los avisos del solici- beyond getting hired,” concludes tante indicado por nombre y número del permiso específico y/o (2) la lista de correo de todas las solicitudes en un condado específico. Si desea que Harvey. “You want to work for an se agrega su nombre en una de las listas designe cual lista(s) y envía por correo su pedido a la Oficina del Secretario Principal de la TCEQ. organization that has built a cul- ture of permission, enthusiasm, CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN DE LA TCEQ. Todos los comentarios escritos del público y los para pedidos una reunión deben ser pre- inclusiveness, recognition, and ac- sentados a la Oficina del Secretario Principal, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 o por el internet at www.tceq.texas. knowledgment. You want to work gov/about/comments.html. Si necesita más información en Español sobre esta solicitud para un permiso o el proceso del permiso, por favor llame in an environment that will en- a El Programa de Educación Pública de la TCEQ, sin cobro, al 1-800-687-4040. La información general sobre la TCEQ puede ser encontrada en able and encourage you to bloom. nuestro sitio de la red: www.tceq.texas.gov. Chances are, you will come to value the ability to constantly También se puede obtener información adición al South Texas Electric Cooperative a la dirección indicada arriba o llamando a Sra. Jessica Schwab, learn, improve, and contribute just Coordinador Ambiental, al 361-485-6149. as much as you value being em- Fecha de emisión: el día 17 de junio del año 2016. ployed.” www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, July 2016 — 15

to serve. Garnish with grape to- cooled cupcakes. STARS AND STRIPES PUNCH matoes. Yields about 6 servings. 7. Using remaining blueberries, 1 (6 ounce) package cherry stud cupcakes with blueberries in gelatin PATRIOTIC CUPCAKES rows (for stars) over the upper left 2 cups boiling water 1 package French vanilla cake quarter of the cupcake. 2 quarts chilled apple juice mix 8. Cut the roll of fruit leather snack ½ cup chilled lemon juice ½ cup applesauce into strips 1/8 inch wide and 2 1½ quarts lemon soda 3 eggs inches long. Place red fruit strips Cracked ice 1-cup water across the remainder of the cup- 2 cups (about) small fresh blue- cake surface in rows (for strips) 1. Dissolve gelatin in water. Stir berries, divided use over frosting. Refrigerate to set in fruit juices and soda. Mix well. ½ cup dried cherries frosting. Yields: 24 cupcakes Chill with ice in punch bowl. Honey barbecued ribs. Contributed photo. 8 ounces cream cheese, at room 2. Makes about 3½ quarts. temperature PHILLY FIRECRACKERS RED, WHITE & BLUE POTATO ½ cup confectioners’ sugar or to ½ cup sour cream SALAD taste ½ cup mayonnaise ½ pound baby red potatoes (new 1-teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 green onion, chopped potatoes) 1 roll red-colored fruit snack or 2 tablespoons prepared horserad- ½ pound baby white rose potatoes fruit leather ish ½ pound small blue potatoes ½ teaspoon salt 1/8-cup mayonnaise 1. Soak dried cherries in hot wa- ½ teaspoon pepper 1/8-cup ranch dressing ter for 15 minutes to plump. Drain 8 (12-inch) flour tortillas ½ tablespoon champagne vinegar thoroughly, and then dry with pa- 1 pound roast beef, cut into 24 (or white vinegar) per towels. Set aside. thin slices ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed 2. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line 2 (6-ounce) packages deli-style Pinch of sugar (optional) standard-size muffin tin with foil sharp Cheddar cheese slices ¼ cup thin-sliced green onions, or paper muffin cups. (optional) tops included 3. Combine cake mix with apple- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce Salt and freshly ground black pep- sauce, eggs, and water, mixing on per to taste low speed for 30 seconds. Increase 1. Stir together first 6 ingredients Grape tomatoes for garnish to medium speed and beat another until blended. Spread evenly on 2 minutes. Fold in cherries. one side of each tortilla, top with 3 1. Simmer red, white, and blue po- 4. Divide batter evenly into 24 beef slices and, if desired, 2 cheese tatoes, skins on, in salted water un- paper-lined muffin cups. Drop 5 slices. Sprinkle with shredded let- til tender, but not mushy. Let cool blueberries on top of the batter for tuce. until easy enough to handle, but each cupcake. Do not mix or press 2. Roll up tortillas tightly; wrap in still warm. Cut into 1-inch pieces. the blueberries into the batter. parchment paper or plastic wrap. 2. Combine mayonnaise, ranch 5. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until dressing, champagne vinegar, dill lightly browned. Cool to room HONEY BARBECUED RIBS weed, and optional sugar. Pour temperature on wire racks before 4 lbs. Pork spareribs over warm potatoes and toss to proceeding. 1 can (10½ oz.) Campbell’s Con- coast. Season with salt and pep- 6. Beat cream cheese with confec- densed French Onion Soup per to taste. Refrigerate 2 hours or tioners’ sugar and vanilla extract ¾ cup ketchup more to let flavors meld. until smooth and creamy. Spread 1/3-cup honey 3. Let come to room temperature cream cheese frosting on tops of ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Cut ribs into serving pieces. Place ribs in 6-quart saucepan. Cover with water. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 30 minutes. Drain 2. Mix soup, ketchup, honey, garlic powder and black pepper in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook 5 minutes. 3. Place ribs on lightly oiled grill rack over medium –hot coals. Grill 20 minutes or until no longer pink and glazed, turning and brushing often with soup mixture. 16 — Revista de Victoria, July 2016 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com ic documents and a book about the advantages of digital publishing methods. Ward’s primary research focuses on organizational and religious communication. An article by Ward about religious radio won the 2014 Religious Commu- nication Association outstanding scholarly article of the year award. Ning teaches graduate courses in financial management and financial modeling as well as under- graduate business finance classes. He has taught at UHV for 12 years. Ning’s research interests in- clude corporate finance, corporate governance, investments, venture Mark Ward, School of Arts & Sciences. capital and international finance. Yun Wan, School of Arts & Sciences. Con- Contributed photo. He has presented his research at tributed photo. various national and international Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sci- UHV, from pg. 2 business and finance conferences, and has been published in several ences program. He also has served Society of Business and Behav- prestigious journals. on the UHV Faculty Senate and ioral Sciences. Wan is director of UHV’s gradu- was editor of a 2009 online com- Hajilee teaches several of UHV’s ate computer information systems parison shopping reference book. economics courses. In 2011, she program and director of UHV’s He has published many papers in was awarded a summer research the field of ecommerce. Wan grew grant to examine open economy up in China and has helped estab- macroeconomic mechanisms. One lish partnerships between UHV year later, Hajilee was named the and Chinese universities. business school’s Partnership Pro- McCue teaches biology courses fessor of Economics and received and is the UHV Pre-Health Stu- a research award from Bloomberg dent Association faculty advisor. BusinessWeek. Hajilee has served She recently was presented the on various UHV committees and 2015-2016 Enron Teaching Ex- is the chapter advisor for the Beta cellence Award. In the past year, Gamma Sigma international busi- she began a Biology Rocks com- ness honor society. petition to give students a chance When he joined the UHV faculty to present research. Additionally, in 2010, Ward’s main assignment McCue has invited several guest was organizing the core freshman speakers from the medical and course in public speaking. Since scientific community to enlighten, then, Ward has accumulated a long inspire and motivate students to list of accomplishments, including Yixi Ning, School of Business Administra- pursue careers in science. writing a book on Nazi bureaucrat- tion. Contributed photo.