First Two Groups of Nursing Students to Graduate from New Program
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Volume 28, Number 2, December 2017 First two groups of nursing students to graduate from new program Darlyn Sustaita is one of 10 students completed the online pro- University of Houston-Victoria gram, that allows them to be flexi- nursing students who on Friday ble with their work schedules. The will graduate from the university’s former UHV School of Nursing new Bachelor of Science in Nurs- moved to UH in August 2015. ing program. “All of our students are working “Getting a degree from UHV professionals who already have has been a great experience,” Sus- positions as registered nurses,” taita, director of clinical services at said Cindy Hudson, founding di- Gulf Bend Center. “It’s been excit- rector of UHV’s nursing program. ing to be part of the pilot group for “We made sure to build a program this program.” that allowed them to have a flex- The nursing students will be part ible schedule while also focusing of a group of more than 490 stu- on real-world issues they face in dents scheduled to participate in their day-to-day workplaces.” two graduation ceremonies on Fri- Sustaita received a full schol- day at Faith Family Church, 2002 arship from the M.G. & Lillie A. E. Mockingbird Lane. A 5 p.m. Johnson Foundation, and she plans ceremony will be for graduates of to bring the skills she learned at the School of Business Adminis- UHV back to her work at the Gulf tration. A 7:30 p.m. ceremony will Bend Center. be for graduates of the schools of “The program is demanding, Arts & Sciences, and Education, but we always had lots of support Health Professions & Human De- from the faculty,” Sustaita said. “It velopment. helped me to improve my nursing The nursing graduates are part skills and taught me how to be a of the first two classes that were better leader. This is an incredible admitted to UHV’s new Reg- program, and I look forward to University of Houston-Victoria graduates hold up their degrees in May after one of the spring 2017 commencement ceremonies. More than 490 students are scheduled to participate Friday in UHV’s fall 2017 commencement ceremonies at Faith Family Church. Contrib- istered Nurse to BSN program seeing how it will improve health uted photo. which started in August 2016. The See UHV, pg. 16 Ray Thomas announces for Chief Justice IN THIS ISSUE of the Thirteenth Court of Appeals McDonald................. pg 3 Raymond “Ray” Thomas, Part- is my time to serve the people of heart is. “The practice of law is not ner of law firm Kittleman Thomas, Texas as a member of the judicia- a right, it’s a privilege, and I’ve Noticias..................... pg 4 PLLC is pleased to announce his ry, ensuring that justice is served spent my entire legal career striv- candidacy for the office of Chief with integrity” Thomas said. ing to be worthy of this great privi- Charlando................. pg 8 Justice of the Thirteenth Court of Thomas co-founded and built lege.” Thomas said. Appeals. “With the support of my one of the premier law firms in Thomas has served on numerous family, friends and law firm, I am South Texas. He is Board Certi- boards and projects that has given Barrera.................... pg 11 excited to announce my candidacy fied in civil trial law and has been back to the community he lives in. for Chief Justice of the Thirteenth recognized by his peers as one • President of the Texas Young La Cocina................pg 15 Ray Thomas candidate for Chief Justice Court of Appeals. I have been of the top lawyers in Texas. Pub- Lawyers Association 13th Court of Appeals. Contributed photo. blessed in so many ways and now lic service, however, is where his See THOMAS, pg. 16 2 — Revista de Victoria, December 2017 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com District Judge Elí Garza seeks re-election to Texas court Judge Elí Garza announced his candidacy for a second term as District Court Judge of the 377th Judicial District Court of Victoria County, Texas. “I am pleased to announce my intent to seek re-election as your District Court Judge for the 377th Judicial District Court. It has been my honor and privilege to serve as District Judge. I intend to contin- ue to make decisions based on the law and nothing else. Parties liti- gating cases before the 377th Judi- cial Court are assured that United States Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land. Under my di- State District Judge Eli Garza. Contributed photo. rection, the Court will continue to make decisions without regard to office is over 100%. Judge Garza Judge Garza tried over 50 cases partisan interests, public clamor or has presided over 44 jury trials as ranging from capital murder to ag- fear of criticism as the mandated judge. Along with his administra- gravated assault. by the Judicial Code of Ethics.” tive duties, Judge Garza has pre- Before working as a prosecutor, Judge Garza said. sided over contested hearings in he worked as a criminal defense As District Judge of the 377th both the criminal and the civil ar- attorney who represented individ- Judicial District Court, Judge eas of the law. Judge Garza is also uals charged with criminal offens- Garza has ensured that the court the chair of the Juvenile Board. es in both State and Federal Court. dockets run as efficient as pos- In addition, Judge Garza has as- Judge Garza graduated from sible. For example, when it ap- sisted trying several misdemeanor Creighton University School of peared the Court was experiencing cases to reduce some of the back- Law founded by the Jesuit Order some backlog, Garza along with log in County Court. Presiding of Priests in Omaha, Nebraska. the other District Judges brought over misdemeanor cases saves the Prior to that, Judge Garza earned in jury panels every week to alle- county taxpayer money by ensur- his Bachelor of Arts in Political viate the backlog. Therefore, the ing that visiting judges will not be Science from Texas A&M Uni- 377th District Court’s disposition employed to cover local cases. versity-Kingsville. Judge Garza rates for criminal cases are above Prior to being elected in 2014, is married to Jennifer and they are the state average. Judge Garza served as First Assis- the proud parents of a 15-year-old Case disposition rates for each tant Criminal District Attorney for son. year that Judge Garza has been in Victoria County. As first assistant, www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, December 2017 — 3 Former County Judge Ronnie McDonald files for U.S. Congress trict 27 on Saturday, December 2, portunities and the development of said as he met with supporters time in which the county expe- 2017 in his hometown of Bastrop, strong infrastructure. My message to prepare for his Congressional rienced explosive growth dou- Texas at the Bastrop Convention will be a message of inclusion, op- campaign launch. bling in size and he led the county and Exhibit Center, 1408 Chest- portunity and hope and I will work McDonald was Bastrop County through many natural disasters nut Street. This was a free, family towards those ends,” McDonald Judge from 1998-2012 during a See MCDONALD, pg. 12 friendly event and the public was welcomed to attend to show sup- port and solidarity. “Should the voters give me their trust, I will go to work for them to ensure a future of greatness for our children and the future of our children’s children. I will focus on those things that will help Ameri- cans live their best lives and unify Former Bastrop County Judge Ronnie Mc- instead of divide. I will work to Donald candidate for US Congress. Con- provide opportunity and give hope tributed photo. by focusing on job creation and employment opportunity and equi- Former Bastrop County Judge ty, retirement security and benefits Ronnie McDonald will officially for our veterans, educational im- announce his candidacy for US provements and affordable educa- House of Representatives, Dis- tional opportunity, healthcare op- Feliz Navidad and Thank you for your Patronage La Rosita Bakery Victoria’s Best Pan Dulce & Taquitos Mary Rangel-Owner 206 W Water Street Victoria, TX 77901 361.575.5271 4 — Revista de Victoria, December 2017 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com por Gloria Rivera edes tengan un buen día este Navi- americano que fue prisionero por dad. Que la pasen muy bien. Que 40 años después de que salió, se VATICAN – El Papa Francisco Dios los bendigan. muere a la edad de 77 años. les saluda y quiere que todos ust- USA – Charles Jenkins, un WASHINGTON – El Presidente Trump anuncio que los Estados Unidos han ganado en contra el Estado Islamic en Siria, Iraq. ENGLAND – El Príncipe Harry y su novia Meghan Markle se casan en mayo 2018. CALIFORNIA – Los fuegos del sur de California arrasan más de 1,000 casas y edificios. Más de 14.000 acres de tierra han devastado a Ben por el fuego de Thomas de California, que se agravó por vientos de 70 millas y horas. NEW YORK – Akayed Ullah, de 27 años, es acusado de disparar ¡Feliz Navidad y prospero año nuevo! Contributed art. una bomba casera. Escribió en Facebook, “Trump, no protegiste bama puede destruir los registros Isabel II rompió la mañana de su a tu nación.” de votación digital (después de boda. El Fringe Tiara fue hecho NORTH KOREA – Las tensiones todo.) por Queen Mary. en la península de Corea son el CALIFORNIA – Wildfire amen- WASHINGTON – La secretaria de problema de seguridad más pelig- aza la casa de Ellen Degeneres y la Casa Blanca dice que los testi- rosa del mundo.