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The Alejandro R Hernandez Wine and local history Family of Port Lavaca, Texas joins in Jackson County by Marie Cook which appeared in Texas Now Magazine The time was the late 1880s. Port Lavaca had survived the Ameri- as near as they can find them, can Civil War and the devastating hurricane of 1875. The popula- along with growing vines on the tion was around 500 but within six years would almost double in property. But all of the wines are size. The town boasted two hotels and a weekly newspaper, the Port made in Lolita to exacting speci- Lavacaen. fications. The winery offers tastings on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and drop-ins are welcome at 172 Private Road 4261 in Lolita. After a tastings, guests are welcome to sip a newly purchased bottle on the balcony overlooking the flowing nearby river. “Our largest selling wine we named Labelle, after La Salle’s ship, the ‘La Belle,’ that went down in 1694 and was redis- covered it in Matagorda Bay in 1994,” he said. The find rendered a treasure trove of artifacts that are featured in many local historical museums. The vessel is currently undergoing preservation at Texas A&M University. Palacios built a half sized rep- The Hernandez family spans generations of Texans. Contributed photo. lica of the ship and christened it “La Petite Belle,” with a bottle of For much of the 1800s, civil war and revolution had existed in Reed’s peach chardonnay wine. Mexico. The constant fighting had torn the country apart and work Doug Reed, owner of Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard, will pour your favorite wine in Lolita. Con- All of the winery’s merlots have for many was nonexistent. Many Mexican citizens were forced to tributed photo. pictures and stories of Texas light leave the country of their birth in order to provide food for their fam- houses on them. ily. Alejandro Rafael Hernandez born in General Teran near Monter- by Thomas Doyle with it. The company also has an In- rey and his wife, Jesusita born in Eagle Pass/Piedras Negras, arrived “We have local flair and local dianola Riesling, which was the in Texas in the late 1800s. Alejandro toiled relentlessly in the hot Folks in Jackson County can flavor,” Reed said. major port of entry for German and humid Texas fields as a migrant laborer. Always following the buy wine and get a local history Ironically, the whole enterprise settlers in Texas, and Riesling is a growing season, he picked crops and cotton in the six mile area of lesson all at the same time thanks got started by a gardening prob- wine of German origin. The wine Robstown, Sinton, Ozona and Port Lavaca. to the efforts of Doug Reed and lem. When he and his wife bought features a picture of Indianola in With the crops harvested, Alejandro and Jesusita would return to his wife Beth, proprietors of the their property that now houses the 1880 before the second hurricane their home in Mexico, where Alejandro found employment work- Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard. winery, they had an infestation of destroyed the city, at the time the ing for a hotel in Monterrey. The continuing strife still rampant in The Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard mustang grapes of which they nev- largest sea port on the Gulf Coast, Mexico and another revolution on the horizon, the Hernandez fam- makes 24 different types of wine er able to remove completely. So larger than even New Orleans or ily would continue this yearly cycle, while adding to their family, in the little town of Lolita, Texas. when life gave them grapes, they Galveston, he said. for a number of years. In the late 1920s, Alejandro, Jesusita and On each bottle is a name from lo- decided to make wine. Reed also noted the port was the See HERNANDEZ, pg. 10 cal history and the story that goes Now they bring in grapes from See COUNTY, pg. 16 2 — Revista de Victoria, June 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com More than half of men haven’t seen a doctor in the past year Local families give dad the gift of health for Father’s Day, Men’s Health Week Many fathers, husbands, sons, urge men to come in for a check- down the road if they aren’t ad- couraged by “macho” society. brothers, and boyfriends share a up. Urgent care centers are ideal dressed,” says Dr. D. Bruce Irwin, • More men are involved in sui- common ailment called “Doctor- for the man on the go – no ap- founder of American Family Care. cides and car accidents, linked to itis” – avoidance of a trip to the pointments are necessary and later “Most men are guilty of ‘doctor depression and “risky” youthful doctor. Whether it’s a “macho” hours offer convenience. The time avoidance,’ and we’re urging men behaviors. thing as some research suggests, is right for a doctor’s visit since to step up and take charge of their “A routine checkup, paired with or simply fear or lack of time, the survey information by the Ameri- health, just as they do with other screenings and lifestyle changes, scary fact is that men don’t take can Academy of Family Physi- aspects of their lives.” if necessary, can reduce the risk time out of their day to see a doc- cians and the Men’s Health Net- of chronic illness for men, as well tor. work (MNH) reveals: Men’s Hidden Health Risks as the chances of needing surgery In honor of Father’s Day (June • 55 percent of U.S. men haven’t Doctors and experts at the later in life,” Dr. Irwin says. “We 15) and Men’s Health Week (June seen their M.D. in the past year, American Osteopathic Associa- want men to embrace a healthy 9-15), local doctors at AFC/Doc- and men make half as many doc- tion recommend physicals to rule lifestyle and visit the doctor to get tors Express centers in our area tor visits for prevention as wom- Contributed art. out common problems or identify the care they need and deserve.” health risks that often don’t show obvious signs including: Men’s Checkup Checklist en. (AAFP, National Institutes of • High Blood pressure Viewing the doctor as an ally Health) • Diabetes rather than an adversary can lead • This is despite the fact that • Elevated Cholesterol Levels to a longer, healthier life for men. men have a higher death rate for With so many reasons to live a AFC/Doctors Express physi- fatal illnesses including cancer and healthier lifestyle, men still lead cians recommend men follow a heart disease. (MHN) women in more areas of health Checkup Checklist with a medical “While many men have the at- risk, according to the Centers for professional to address issues that titude that ‘nothing’s wrong,’ or Disease Control and Prevention impact men’s health the most. Ac- ‘I’m fine,’ there are several medi- and MHN. cording to the NIH that includes: cal problems that don’t present • More men (31 percent) have • Blood pressure: Normal blood symptoms and can lead to trouble five or more alcoholic drinks in a pressure is 120/80. If your num- day, versus 14 percent of women. bers are higher, your doctor may • More men (21 percent) over recommend lifestyle changes, age 18 smoke cigarettes, versus 18 medication or monitoring. percent of women. • Cholesterol: Men ages 34 and • Of men under age 65, 18 per- over should be checked every five cent don’t have health insurance. years. • More men are employed in • Colon cancer: Men over age dangerous occupations, such as 50 should get regular screenings construction workers, firefighters, for colorectal cancer. police officers and miners. • Heart disease: According to • Experts believe healthy be- the CDC, high blood pressure, haviors in men and boys are dis- See HEALTH, pg. 7 www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, June 2014 — 3 New concentration to prepare UHV students for educational technology Fred Litton, dean of the Univer- emphasizing educational technol- The concentration is designed to learning environments. sity of Houston-Victoria School ogy. Also required is a research give students expertise in the in- Litton said almost every el- of Education & Human Develop- course during which students will tegration of curriculum and tech- ementary and secondary school ment, last year asked an advisory conduct a school-based research nology in the classroom. It also is now has a technology specialist. group of area superintendents project. All the courses will be of- intended to fill increasing demands The specialist usually operates the whether the university should start fered online. New UHV students for education professionals with technology lab and assists teachers teaching graduate-level education- pursuing the concentration are eli- skills in technology and digital See UHV, pg. 7 al technology courses. gible for a $500 scholarship. The answer was a resounding The idea for the new concen- yes. The superintendents said they tration came from a faculty task were eager to hire graduates with force Litton put together in 2013 technology experience and train- to review undergraduate and UHV Dean of Education and Human Devel- ing. opment Fred Litton. Contributed photo. graduate programs. Given the To meet those needs, the UHV technology growth in schools, the School of Education & Human Our faculty members are using committee agreed it made sense Development will begin offering technology more often. Offering to prepare future educators for an educational technology concen- this concentration and developing educational technology roles. Ed- tration this fall for students earn- a master’s degree in educational ucational technology also was the ing a Master of Education in cur- technology will make us a more topic of the school’s Spring Sym- riculum and instruction. well-rounded school and one that posium in April. “The superintendent’s reaction attends to best practices and cur- “Students are learning more reaffirmed there is a need for an rent trends in the field.” with technology than ever before,” educational technology concentra- The concentration requires 30 Litton said. “From both learning tion,” Litton said. “Technology is credit hours. Students will take and teaching points of view, tech- becoming more predominant when four core curriculum and instruc- nology is here to stay. We need to teachers prepare class instruction. tion courses and five new courses be a player in that market.” 4 — Revista de Victoria, June 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com

por Santos Raya año, Amanda, comenzó en el lado del Pacifico de México con vientos JERUSALEN – El Papa Fran- fuertes (categoría 4). Los vientos cisco estuvo en la Tierra Santa están debilitando y con toda prob- tres días donde las tres religiones abilidad no tocaran tierra. se encontraron. El Papa oro en NIGERIA – Las 300 niñas que el Muro de los Lamentos donde fueron secuestradas ya se sabe deposito un Padre Nuestro en Es- donde están dijeron el ejercito de pañol. Después el Papa Francisco, Nigeria. Pero no pueden decir el Rabbi Abraham Skorka y Omar donde están todavía porque ellas Abboud, el líder musulmán se di- van a estar en peligro. eron un abrazo que se vio alred- Las niñas fueron secuestradas edor del mundo. por la Islámica Boko Haram más MEXICO – El primer huracán del de un mes pasado.

D-Day June 6, 1944. Contributed photo.

NORTH CAROLINA, USA – Mu- Bird Sings” que fue la historia de con el hombre, que era un primo, rió Maya Angelou, famosa poeta y su vida. De todos los poemas que quien su familia había elegido. defensora de los derechos civiles. escribió el que fue el mas cono- NEW YORK – Donald Trump dijo Tenía 86 años. cido fue “Love Has No Barriers.” recientemente, “A México le esta Ella recibió el Medal of Free- PAKISTAN – En Lahore, Pakis- yendo fenomenalmente. México dom del Presidente Obama en tán, una joven de 25 años fue ape- va ser la ‘nueva China’ en térmi- 2010. dreada hasta la muerte por su fa- nos de producir bienes de consu- Maya Angelou escribió su prim- milia porque se caso con el hombre mo. Fíjense en lo que esta ocur- er libro “I Know Why the Caged que amaba. Ella no quería casarse riendo en México.” FRANCE – El 6 de Junio mu- chas personas de todo el mundo conmemoraran esta fecha cuando los soldados llegaron a las playas de Normandía para D-Day. Esta batalla fue muy importante para los Aliados, ya que lucharon contra los Nazis allí. La batalla fue el principio del fin de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Esto fue hace 70 años pasados. BOLIVIA – El Presidente de Bo- livia, Evo Morales, quiere que los países de CLEC (Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Ca- ribeños) se junten a espiar a los Estados Unidos para lograr “la seguridad mundial.” “Si hay que hacer espionaje para una cuestión de seguridad de la comunidad internacional, les propondría a ustedes que todos hagamos espionaje a Obama y a su Gobierno, y así habrá seguridad mundial,” dijo Morales. www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, June 2014 — 5 Don’t be a victim A TODAS LAS PERSONAS Y ENTIDADES INTERESADAS: An ounce of prevention is worth All courses are FREE and open a pound of cure. to the public. Citizens may reserve Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, PO Box 700, Point Comfort, That statement also holds true a seat for the courses by calling Texas 77978-0700, ha solicitado a la Comisión para la Calidad when preventing crime. It is far the Victoria PD Crime Prevention Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ) la enmienda del Permiso de Cali- easier to prevent crime than it is to Unit at 485-3808. Courses are held dad de Aire Numero 19166 y la modificación del Permiso Para La recover from it. in the Victoria Police Department Prevención del Deterioro Significativo (PSD) de Calidad de Aire One of the goals of crime pre- Community Room located in Vic- Numero PSDTX760M9. También se propone la expedición de vention is educating the public on toria Mall (next to Sears). los Permisos de Calidad de Aire Números 107518/PSDTX1383 y what crimes are actually occur- Classes aren’t limited to just 107520/PSDTX1384. Estos permisos autorizaran la construcción y ring in your community and how Contributed art. those mentioned above and others modificación de equipos nuevos y existentes para la expansión de to prevent becoming a victim. are to come. la Olefins Plant en 201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, Condado de Residential and vehicle security, tive in preventing crime and learn John Turner is a crime preven- Calhoun, Texas 77978. Información adicional sobre esta solicitud personal security and situational how to involve others in stopping tion officer at the Victoria Police se encuentra en la sección de avisos públicos de este periódico. awareness are all subjects we crime before it ever happens. Department. He may be contacted should be familiar with. at 485-3808 or jtturner@victori- With that in mind, the Victoria Burglary Prevention atx.org. Police Department Crime Preven- Learn how to safeguard your tion Unit will be providing you home, vehicle, and buildings with an “ounce of prevention” against would be burglars. You by offering free crime prevention will be shown examples of easy, classes open to the public. inexpensive and effective ways to The classes are directed towards secure your property. those citizens who are concerned about criminal activity, what to Scams and Fraud Awareness and look for and how to better protect Prevention themselves, their homes and their This class will update you on the property. most current scams in and around Students will be taught simple our area and provide a refresher on and effective ways to improve age old scams that are continuing their personal security when at today. The student will learn what home, in the office or out in public to be aware of, how to respond and plus have a better understanding of how to prevent scams and fraud. what crimes are actually occurring in our community. Neighborhood Watch Who knows what goes on in a Upcoming Classes: neighborhood better than those Active Crime Prevention who live there? Learn how to recognize suspi- Learn about the theory and his- cious activity and when to call tory of Neighborhood Watch, how 911. Learn how to be more aware to start your own, the duties of all of your surroundings and more ob- involved and topics for interesting servant. Learn ways to be proac- meetings. 6 — Revista de Victoria, June 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com TDECU College Scholarship awards totaling $40,500 given to 26 high school students

TDECU-Your Credit Union is the medical field and is enrolled at Sacred Heart Catholic HS proud to announce the 2014 recipi- Brazosport College for the fall. Meagan Jurica ents of TDECU College Scholar- The 25 recipients of a $1,500 ships totaling $40,500. Twenty-six TDECU 2014 College Scholar- Sweeny HS students were selected to receive ship are: Darian Thornton scholarships in recognition of Jamesse Walker their outstanding academic perfor- Angleton HS mance and leadership skills. Jordan Brown Thurgood Marshall HS Since 1996, the TDECU Schol- Angelica Hernandez Caleb Pate arship program has awarded an- Brianna Munoz nual endowments to student mem- Haden Roye Victoria East HS bers entering college for the first Jonathan Dietzel time. The scholarship goes toward Brazosport HS Nathan Martinez costs associated with attending Karla Martinez college, university or trade school. Michael D Martinez II About TDECU For 2014, TDECU has increased Daisha Watson Founded in 1955, TDECU is a the scholarship monies being Karinee Robertson not-for-profit financial cooperative awarded to $1,500, and added a Brittany Carleton with more than 186,000 members new $3,000 citizenship scholar- Bailey Fairchild and greater than $2 billion in as- ship to honor Marcus Stephenson, Bailey Kalka sets. TDECU currently has 40 its long-time board member and Courtney Key service locations, including 33 former board chairman. Taylor Knapp branches, and offers a complete The first recipient of The Marcus selection of convenient, innova- Stephenson Citizenship scholar- Columbia HS tive, and competitive products and ship, which will be awarded annu- Kennadi Hyland services, including a full suite of ally to a Brazosport High School Chance Matcheski deposit products as well as mort- Senior, is Vellanira Macedo, a stu- gage, auto and personal loan prod- dent at Brazosport High School of Cuero HS ucts, online and mobile banking. which Mr. Stephenson is a proud Caytlyn Phillips TDECU also offers, through its alumnus. subsidiaries, retirement planning “I am honored and grateful to Danbury HS and wealth management, personal TDECU for the creation of this Allison Matheson and business insurance products, scholarship, in my name,” said and full title and realty services. Stephenson. “It is uplifting to think Hallettsville HS Members can also access a na- how it will help a young member Morgan Mitchon tionwide network of over 55,000 of our community to pursue their surcharge-free ATMs. For more college dreams.” Ridge Point HS information visit TDECU.org or Vellanira has set her sights on Laura Wolff call 800.839.1154. www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, June 2014 — 7 ogy in Education.” methodologies.” , from pg. 3 UHV Sherry Vafa, who has taught at Vafa’s other role will be to help with instructional strategies. Many UHV as an adjunct instructor, has shape the educational technol- larger school districts have a su- been hired as an assistant profes- ogy master’s degree the school pervisor of technology, although sor. She will teach the new cours- hopes to offer in the future. Litton that position usually requires a es. said the school plans on develop- master’s degree. Vafa earned a doctorate in cur- ing four or five more courses. He “For those people working in riculum and instruction education- would like the future courses to be educational technology with a al technology from UH. She has useful for students in other degrees bachelor’s degree or who are self- spent the last five years working as or programs UHV offers and with- taught, this concentration gives the assistant director of the Educa- in the School of Education & Hu- them legitimacy and an advanced tion Resource Center at the Bay- man Development, such as those degree,” Litton said. lor College of Medicine. She also studying to become principals or With the help of a consultant has served as a lead instructional teachers of special needs students. from College Station, five new designer and Blackboard system This is the fifth available con- courses were developed for the administrator in her role at Baylor. centration for graduate students concentration. The courses are Besides teaching and advising, pursuing a curriculum and instruc- “Integration of Curriculum and Vafa will help recruit students for tion degree. The other concentra- Technology in Education,” “So- the concentration and work with tion categories are elementary cial Networks and Media-Infused faculty on technology integration. education, elementary math edu- Learning,” “Digital Learning En- “We’re excited to welcome Dr. cation, secondary education and vironments,” “Creating Advanced Vafa to lead our educational tech- literacy/reading. Technology Learning Environ- nology efforts,” Litton said. “She’s For more information, call 361- ments” and “Internship in the Inte- extremely knowledgeable in the 570-4252 or visit www.uhv.edu/ gration of Curriculum & Technol- subject matter and instructional edu.

high-touch approach to medical centers are sweeping the country , from pg. 2 HEALTH care, with digital x-rays, labora- as the nation’s largest urgent care high LDL cholesterol, and smok- tories and medication dispensing franchise. AFC/Doctors Express ing are key risk factors for heart available on-site. AFC also offers provides state-of-the-art treatment disease. About half of Americans a Specialty Clinic (general sur- for acute illness, trauma (including (49 percent) have at least one of gery), WeighToLive, and U-Save minor surgical procedures) and has these three risk factors. Pharmacy at many of its clinics. on-site laboratory and digital x-ray • Immunizations: Men should In 2013, AFC acquired Doctors service as well as medication dis- get a flu shot every year. Other Express, the largest national ur- pensing. Pre-employment physi- vaccinations may be needed if you gent care franchise. By the end of cals, drug screening and treatment have other medical conditions 2014, AFC will operate more than of work related injuries are also • Osteoporosis: Men ages 50-70 160 facilities in 26 states, provid- available to local employers. In who smoke, drink alcohol or are ing care to more than a million pa- 2013, American Family Care ac- sedentary, should be screened for tients. For more information, visit quired Doctors Express, further osteoporosis. www.americanfamilycare.com. expanding its reach and available • Prostate cancer: Men over services. By the end of 2014, AFC/ 50 should get a prostate cancer About AFC/Doctors Express Ur- Doctors Express will operate more screening annually. Those with gent Care: than 160 facilities in 26 states, pro- a history of prostate cancer and Founded by an emergency room viding care to more than a million black men should start screening physician seeking a more efficient, patients. For more information at 45. affordable and personable system visit http://www.doctorsexpress. Sources: American Academy of for urgent care patients, AFC/ com or http://www.americanfami- Family Physicians, American Os- Doctors Express walk-in medical lycare.com. teopathic Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Mayo Clinic, Men’s Health Network and National Institutes of Health

About American Family Care: American Family Care is the second largest privately owned urgent care operator in the country. D. Bruce Irwin, M.D. founded the company in 1982 in Hoover, Ala., with a business model of “putting the patient first.” The clinics are designed, equipped and staffed to provide accessible primary care, urgent care, minor emergency treatment and occupational medicine. AFC clinics use a high-tech, 8 — Revista de Victoria, June 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com

por Gloria Rivera

Después de 21 años de muchos a el sobrino sucesor de 39 pellicas Rulli andan juntos, ninguno ni el Alejandra, se caso con el pianista, pleitos contra el sobrino de Mario de Cantinflas. otro decían nada. ¿Quizá se verán José Luis Altamirano hace dos se- Moreno “Cantinflas” y el hijo de El hijo de Cantinflas Mario Ar- juntos en publico muy pronto, no manas. Ellos tenían dos años de Cantinflas en las cortes, gano el turo Moreno Ivanova perdió la creen? Y si es así, entonces la ex novios. Vicente fue testigo en la sobrino Eduardo Moreno Lapi- causa. de Sebastián, Aracely Arambula, boda de Alejandra. Los novios se dare, la Suprema Corte de Justicia Anqué todos quieren saber si sabia que tenia que dejarlo. van a la luna de miel a Europa. de la Nación en México, confirma Angelique Boyer y Sebastian La hija de Vicente Fernández, Cerca de este fin del mes Ju- nio, entra la nueva telenovela, “La Gata.” Maite Perroni va hacer la protagonista y Erika Buenfil tiene el papel de la mama de ella. ¡Gloria Estefan esta lista para Broadway! Ella va salir en “ON YOUR FEET!” en el otoño de 2015 en New York. Kate Del Castillo tiene un nuevo novio. El es Kuno Becker. Ella es hija de Eric Del Castillo como casi todos ya lo saben. El tenía una Eduardo Yáñez. Contributed photo. abuela tía quien era ¡María Félix! Kate y Kuno se conocen desde 20 millón y más de dólares en caros. años. El actor esta haciendo mucho dine- Giselle Blondet salía con Fer- ro con las telenovelas y películas nando Allende en 1981. Tuvieron que va hacer en Hollywood que ya un romance y después cada uno se lo busca. Recientemente le com- fue cada quien a su lado. Pero Fer- pro una casa hermosa a su mama nando confeso recientemente que Beverly Levy. ¡Que lindo hijo! “A Giselle Blondet siempre la voy Y por si fuera poca Elizabeth a querer.” Gutiérrez dijo que William Levy Ahora que es muy rico, a Wil- liam Levy le gustan mucho los caros muy caros. Tiene más de un

Gloria Estefan. Contributed photo.

es “un padre excepcional. La pareja tienen un hijo y una hija. Eduardo Yáñez confiesa porque todavía esta soltero. Dice, “He tenido la oportunidad de estar con parejas maravillosas pero, el prob- lema esta en mi.” El galán confeso esto en el TV programa “Hoy.” Jaime Camil va a Hollywood para ser un programa en una TV serie. Esta muy feliz al entrar en See CHARLANDO, pg. 9 www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, June 2014 — 9

Cantinflas. Contributed photo.

cia. Pronto se vera en los Estados Unidos con el titulo “Cantinflas.” Salma Hayek hace su debut como productora en la nueva película llamada “The Prophet.” Esta feliz de su nuevo proyecto. Jennifer López tiene una nueva canción llamada “AKA”. Este es su álbum musical numero 10. Sofía Vergara se separa de su Sebastian Rulli y Angelique Boyer. Contributed photo. novio Nick Loeb después de hac- erse novios en 2010 y en 2012 an- Hay una película nueva basada unciaron que e va ver matrimonio , from pg. 8 CHARLANDO en la vida de Cantinflas. El ac- pero no fue así. el TV de los Estados Unidos. tor que hace el papel de este co- Hasta pronto, amigos. Que ten- Daddy Yankee tiene un nuevo mediante es Oscar Janeada. La gan un feliz summer en el beach y video, “Ora Por Mi.” película ya se vio en Cannes, Fran- dondequiera que vayan. 10 — Revista de Victoria, June 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com Incorporated as a general-law giving Port Lavaca an inland wa- , from pg. 1 HERNANDEZ city in 1909, Port Lavaca almost ter link with that major port. In their family would soon become immediately established an inde- 1920 a seawall, designed to pro- a part of the new migration of im- pendent school district, voting in tect Port Lavaca from high water migrants from Mexico and Europe sufficient taxes to keep the school and erosion, was completed. With who would settle in Port Lavaca. open for the full term. By 1910 the the export of shrimp becoming a With the expansion of railroads town had two banks and two cot- major industry during the 1920s, in Texas during the 1880s, the ton gins, in addition to a broom Port Lavaca lead the nation in the shipping of seafood became an factory, an oyster-knife factory, an amount of seafood shipped. important part of Port Lavaca’s ice factory, an electric plant and a It was at this point in history economy. Tourism also became local telephone company. that the Hernandez family settled important, with the train bringing In 1910 the federal government permanently in Port Lavaca. Jesus weekend visitors to Port Lavaca’s dredged a channel from Pass Ca- Garza Hernandez, son of Alejan- pavilions and oyster roasts from vallo to Port Lavaca; with only dro and Jesusita, had been born places like Houston, San Antonio three years later completing the in the city of his father, General and Victoria. Sportsmen also trav- section of the Gulf Intracoastal Teran. Having been born during eled for fishing and hunting. Waterway below Galveston, thus his family’s yearly travels to Texas for the growing season, he was fa- The Hernandez family moved to Texas in the late 1800s. Contributed photo. miliar with living part of his life in his parent’s home in Mexico and over the years: Mary Lupita Her- Company of America (Alcoa) was the other in South Texas. Once the nandez Reyes, Elvira Hernandez established near Port Lavaca and family was settled in Port Lavaca, Bowie, Alejandro Rafael Hernan- the city began to grow. Provid- Jesus would attend the American- dez, and Carmen Hernandez Agui- ing jobs for hundreds of Calhoun ization School for assimilation lar. (Note: Last names of Jesus and County residents, Jesus Hernandez into the country of his birth. Carmen’s daughters reflect their would obtain employment with The Immigration Act of 1924 now married status) Jesus worked Alcoa as a janitor. Always a very severely restricted immigration at at Melcher’s Hardware in Port hard worker, Jesus worked the the time. Congress believed the Lavaca and managed to establish late shift in order to continue on at changing ethnic mix was altering a small appliance repair business. Melcher’s during the days; allow- the country’s culture. Many immi- He maintained working both jobs ing time on weekends for him to grants were faced with having to while raising his growing family. run his appliance repair business. take an IQ test and were unfamiliar During the early 1930s access He would hold the Alcoa job for with the type of questions on the to Port Lavaca was improved the next twenty years. There can test. These tests associated ques- by the surfacing of roads in the be no doubt that both Jesus and tions with common Western ideals county and with the completion of his father, Alejandro, were always that many immigrants would not a causeway from Port Lavaca to striving to provide the best for be familiar with and the Ameri- Point Comfort. In 1935, passenger their families. canization School was intended train service was discontinued and Jesus Garza Hernandez wanted as an assimilation school where State Highway 35 remained the his children to receive a good edu- Spanish-speaking residents would only paved highway in the county; cation. He knew a good education be taught English and civics. but in 1936 the city harbor was would give his children the tools Upon attaining his majority, dredged and the channel through they would need for their success Jesus married Maria del Carmen. the sandbars was reopened. and happiness in the world. Jesus They would have four children In the late 1940s the Aluminum See HERNANDEZ, pg. 13 www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, June 2014 — 11 Mas o Menos “The future of Healthcare in America” by Santos Reyes sports team, practically anything. It’s all a question of balancing out Healthcare has become a hot risk so a reasonable rate can be button political topic in this coun- charged to cover required payouts. try. As of late, the argument is Physician Extenders with Pre- over whether or not the Affordable scription Power – The vast major- Care Act, more commonly known ity of visits to the doctor are just as Obama Care, is superior to the to get a prescription for medica- previous system. Doubtlessly the tion like pain killers, antibiotics or argument is raging as I write these antivirals. Doctors have to charge words and as you read them. In- more than nurse practitioners and stead of advocating for one side or physician’s assistants because of another, I’d instead like to broaden the vast overhead they have in ed- the discussion. Often, arguments Contributed art. ucation and staff. But what if you ensue when there is perceived to could go to a clinic, pay a flat rate be only two positions to an issue. including people and paperwork, to see a nurse practitioner and get Dark versus light, us versus them, to get reimbursed by insurance or a prescription, then go about your right versus wrong. When three or the government. One disadvantage way. If more in-depth care is re- more options become available, to this system comes when a spe- quired, the attending professional discussion tends to be much wider cialist is needed, but some sort of could refer you to a doctor. And all and solutions more prevalent. strategic business alliance could records of such a practice would While I am neither a doctor nor be possible. be reviewed regularly by a physi- a politician, I am an observer of Insurance Cooperatives – Em- cian. In fact, this model is already the world around me. So, in this ployer provided insurance is sim- quietly being used in cities around short essay, I’d like to point out a ply a shared pool of risk. Think the country. few alternative models for health- of insurance like an investment The idea I want you to keep in care which you may not have had portfolio. Your broker or mutual mind is that healthcare in this coun- presented for you to opine upon. fund manager tries to balance high try isn’t an all or nothing proposi- Boutique Practices – In this risk/high reward stocks with more tion like far too many pundits have type of system, a set pool of people stable, lower risk stocks. Insurance tried to convince us. Menus worth pay a doctor a flat fee every month works the same way. You have of options exist all around us and and can visit as often as they need. young, healthy people who likely in the entrepreneurial minds that If you feel sick, you can go see the won’t use their coverage often. have made this country the eco- doctor. If you want to lose weight, You use them to counterbalance nomic engine of the world. As I go see your doctor. For the patient, the higher risk people who will stated when I opened this column, this makes preventative medicine use their insurance benefits more my goal isn’t to argue for the cur- much more affordable. For the often. But what if the criteria for rent state of affairs or what came doctor, he can accurately forecast joining a policy pool was by as- before it. My goal is simply to let his revenue and his operating costs sociations other than employer. you know that you have more op- well into the future, which helps Already, chambers of commerce tions than you likely know. With keep prices low and stable. Prices in Texas are exploring a similar more options comes more chances are also kept low by the reduced method of forming a risk pool. to discuss rationally, and more expense the doctor enjoys by not A risk pool could be created by chances to solve the problem in having to employ the resources, where you live, by your favorite the best way for all of us. 12 — Revista de Victoria, June 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com

PUBLIC NOTICE Project Descriptions Funding Sources Projected Projected Projected Projected Descripciones de los proyectos Las fuentes de financiación Funds 2015 Funds 2016 Funds 2017 Funds 2018 AVISO PÚBLICO 2015 fondos 2016 fondos 2017 fondos 2018 fondos proyectados proyectados proyectados proyectados The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission is reap- Operating Assistance Federal Transit Administration $870.095 $870,095 $892,384 $925,537 plying for funds through the Federal Transit Administration and For Fixed Route and Paratransit Texas Department of $188,861 $194,145 $199,943 $205,437 Services Transportation $681,234 $681,234 $696,255 $720,080 the Texas Department of Transportation for the provision of Local Revenues/ Match Asistencia operative Para ruta Small-Urban Public Transportation Services under Section 5307 Administración Federal de fija y los servicios de to serve the city of Victoria for fiscal year 2015 through 2018. tránsito Departamento de paratránsito The goal of the Small Urban Public Transportation (Section transporte de Texas Los ingresos 5307 Governor’s Apportionment) Grant Program is to enhance local/partido the mobility of people in urbanized areas. The Golden Crescent Capital Bus Replacements Federal Transit Administration $164,000 $164,000 $164,000 $164,000 Autobús capital reemplazos Texas Department of $32,800 $32,800 $32,800 $32,800 Regional Planning Commission is one of 30 urban transit dis- Transportation $0 $0 $0 $0 Local Revenues/Match tricts providing transportation in areas with populations between Administración Federal de ránsito 50,000 to 200,000 people. Departamento de transporte de Texas Los ingresos local/partido El Golden Crescent Regional de urbanismo es volver a aplicar para Other Capital Items/Non-Fixed Federal Transit Administration $123,448 $127,152 $130,966 $134,895 Route ADA Paratransit Service Texas Department of $15,862 $16,000 $16,000 $16,000 los fondos a través de la Administración Federal de tránsito y el De- (allowable 10%) Transportation $15,000 $ 16,238 $16,742 $17,724 partamento de transporte de Texas para la prestación de los servicios Otros Capital artículos/no fija Local Revenues/Match Administración Federal de públicos de transporte urbano pequeño bajo sección 5307 para servir ruta Servicio de paratránsito ADA (permisible10%) tránsito Departamento de a la ciudad de Victoria para el año fiscal 2015 hasta el 2018. El obje- transporte de Texas Los ingresos tivo del programa de transporte público urbano pequeño (sección 5307 local/partido gobernador prorrateo) Programa de becas es mejorar la movilidad de Bus Stations/Stops/Terminals: Federal Transit Administration $25,600 $25,600 $25,600 $25,600 Acquire Route Signage and Texas Department of $0 $0 $0 $0 las personas en las áreas urbanizadas. El Golden Crescent Regional Passenger Shelters Transportation $6,400 $6,400 $6,400 $6,400 de urbanismo es uno de los 30 distritos de tránsito urbano proporciona Las estaciones/paradas/ Local Revenues/Match transporte en áreas con poblaciones de entre 50,000 a 200,000 per- terminales de autobuses: Administración Federal de sonas. Adquirir señalización ruta y tránsito Departamento de refugios de pasajeros transporte de Texas Los ingresos local/partido Urban transit systems in Texas receive funding from a variety Bus Stations/Stops/Terminals: Federal Transit Administration $19,495 $20,470 $20,470 $21,902 of sources, including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acquire (Lease) Transfer Texas Department of $4,874 $5,117 $5,117 $5,476 Transportation $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 5307 and 5339 grants, state grants, fare box, and local Station/Operations Center and Local Revenues/Match revenues such as contracts, and funding from the City of Vic- Vehicle Storage Administración Federal de toria. Program funds will be used for Capital, and Operating Las estaciones/paradas/ tránsito Departamento de terminales de transporte de Texas Los ingresos Expenses. autobuses:Adquirir (Lease) local/partido centro de operaciones/ estación Sistemas de transporte urbano en Texas reciben fondos de una varie- de transferencia y dad de fuentes, incluyendo sección Administración Federal de tránsito almacenamiento de vehículos (FTA por sus siglas en inglés) 5307 y 5339 becas, subvenciones del Safety and Security Federal Transit Administration $12,345 $12,715 $12,715 $13,490 Expenditures Texas Department of $0 $0 $0 $0 estado, caja de tarifa y los ingresos locales tales como contratos y Transportation $3,086 $3,179 $3,179 $3,373 fondos de la ciudad de Victoria. Programa fondos serán utilizados por Gastos de seguridad y Local Revenues/Match seguridad Administración Federal de el capital y los gastos operacionales. tránsito Departamento de transporte de Texas Los ingresos Please contact Lisa Cortinas, Director of Transportation Servic- local/partido es at 361-578-1587 with any questions regarding the proposed Fleet Preventive Maintenance Federal Transit Administration $183,499 $215,484 $227,526 $227,526 Flota mantenimiento preventivo Texas Department of $73,628 $73,628 $73,628 $73,628 projects or to request a public hearing. Written requests for a Transportation $84,895 $84,895 $84,895 $84,895 Local Revenues/Match public hearing must be received by 5:00 pm on June 16, 2014 Administración Federal de to the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission 120 S. tránsito Departamento de Main, Suite 210, Victoria, Texas 77901 transporte de Texas Los ingresos local/partido Por favor, póngase en contacto con Lisa Cortinas, Director de servicios TOTALS Federal Transit Administration $1,398,482 $1,435,516 $1,473,661 $1,512,950 TOTALES Texas Department of $283,225 $288,890 $294,688 $300,561 de transporte en 361-578-1587 con cualquier pregunta con respecto a Transportation $790,615 $791,946 $807,471 $832,472 los proyectos propuestos o para solicitar una audiencia pública. Peti- Local Revenues/Match Administración Federal de ciones por escrito para una audiencia pública deben ser recibidas por tránsito Departamento de 5:00 de la tarde el 16 de junio de 2014 a la Golden Crescent Regional transporte de Texas Los ingresos Planning Commission, 120 S. Main, Suite 210, Victoria, Texas 77901. local/partido www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, June 2014 — 13 Saudi Arabia. His father, Jesus and to serve as Judge for Calhoun , from pg. 10 HERNANDEZ grandfather, Alejandro, were very County Court at Law No. 1. and Carmen would raise their chil- proud of Alex’s accomplishments. In 1994, the Judge’s son, Alex dren with love and wisdom; to un- From these extraordinary men Jr., had attended the University derstand how important it was to Alex had been raised with a strong of Texas and received a degree in set their sights high and instilled in work ethic, love of family, drive Economics. Understanding but not them a love of education, family and determination. Their gifts and fluent in Spanish, the young gradu- and for their community. love had served him well. ate traveled to Monterrey; back to Jesus and Carmen’s son, Alejan- From their early years in Mex- where the Hernandez family had dro (Alex), was born in Monter- ico to the present, the Hernandez originated from and lived there for rey, Mexico and attended school family has remained very close. six months. Alejandro Rafael Her- at Calhoun County High School Even though Alex and his family nandez, Jr., would learn to speak (which was established in 1948). lived far from their family in Port fluent Spanish in the country of Alex, a popular student, played Lavaca they would return often his forefathers. Working for an football for Calhoun County High for family visits. Alex Hernan- investment firm from 1995-1998, and graduated in 1970. Upon grad- dez’s son, Alex, Jr., was growing he made the decision to return to uation he began his studies at Vic- and would soon be entering high school and received his law degree toria College and while attending school. Alex and Andrea knew in 2001 from St. Mary’s Univer- college would meet and marry his that a return to Port Lavaca would sity School of Law in San Antonio. wife, Andrea. Soon they would be be the right move for their family Alex Hernandez, Jr., continues the proud parents of a son, Alejan- and they returned home in 1983. to honor the spirit of these three dro Rafael Hernandez (Alex Jr.), At the time Alex and Andrea prior generations of the Hernandez born in 1972; daughter Rachel, Hernandez returned to Port Lavaca family in all aspects of his life. He born in 1973 and son, Evan born with their family, the city’s popu- practices the law with the spirit of in 1991. lation was around 10,886. A cele- his grandmother, Carmen, to help With the demands of a young bration marked the 300th anniver- people as she taught him and to family, Alex Hernandez worked sary of La Salle’s landing, and in treat everyone with kindness and at a meat packing plant while con- 1990 Port Lavaca observed its ses- respect. Like his father before tinuing to attend college. Mov- quicentennial. In 1986 Alejandro him, Alex R. Hernandez, Jr., has ing his young family to Houston Rafael Hernandez made history by achieved so much in a short period while he studied at the University becoming the first Hispanic Judge of time. With law offices in Port of Houston, he would receive his in Calhoun County. He would Lavaca, Corpus Christi, San Anto- Bachelor’s Degree when son Alex serve as County Judge until 1991. nio, and Victoria, he is able to offer Jr., was five years old. In 1989, Judge Hernandez’s old- his expertise in law representation Alex Hernandez and his fam- est son, Alejandro Rafael Hernan- nationwide for personal injury, ad- ily would soon make a move to dez, Jr., graduated from Calhoun miralty and maritime, mass torts Chicago, where he would study High School and was on his way and catastrophic injuries, as well at the prestigious Northwestern to college. Three short years later as class actions, serious injury, University School of Law. While the young judge would return to probate, family and criminal cases. in law school, young son Alex, private practice in 1991. He would From the town of General Teran, Jr., would begin attending school. return to public office late in 1998, Mexico to Port Lavaca, Texas, the The young law student and his son after winning the vote for County Hernandez family has produced would sit at the same desk each Court at Law Judge and the Hon- a judge, three (3) attorneys and a evening to finish their homework. orable Alex Hernandez continues true Texas family legacy. The Honorable Alejandro Rafael Hernandez would receive his law degree in 1978. Returning to Tex- as, the young attorney and his fam- VICTORIA COUNTY ily moved once again to Houston, TAX SALE where Alex practiced Business Law for the Zapata Corporation; an oil and gas company founded by the senior George Bush. July 1, 2014 @ 10:00 A.M. Alex Hernandez’s career was on the rise and the young barrister was soon practicing commercial At the Front Door of the Victoria County Courthouse contract law for ARAMCO. AR- AMCO is a United States based subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, a fully integrated, global petroleum and chemicals enterprise. The company’s geographical area of For Tax Sale Information contact responsibility extends throughout LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP at: North America, with operations (855) 650-5848 or in the U.S., Canada and selected activities in South America. The www.lgbs.com young family would relocate half- way around the world to live in 14 — Revista de Victoria, June 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com

AVISO DE SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR PARA LOS PERMISOS PROPUESTOS DE CALIDAD DE AIRE

NÚMEROS DE PERMISOS DE CALIDAD DE AIRE 19166 Y PSDTX760M9 107518 y PSDTX1383 107520 y PSDTX1384

SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR. Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, PO Box 700, Point Comfort, Texas 77979-0700, ha solicitado a la Comisión para la Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ por sus siglas en inglés) la enmienda del Permiso de Calidad de Aire Número 19166 y la modificación del Permiso Para La Prevención del Deterioro Significativo (PSD) de Calidad de Aire Número PSDTX760M9. También se propone la expedición de los Permisos de Calidad de Aire Números 107518 / PSDTX1383 y 107520 / PSDTX1384. Estos permisos autorizaran la construcción y modificación de equipos nuevos y existentes para la expansión de la Olefinas Planta en 201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, Condado de Calhoun, Texas 77978. Estas solicitudes fueron remitidas a la TCEQ el 21 de Diciembre del 2012.

Las instalaciones existentes y propuestas emitirán los siguientes contaminantes atmosféricos en una cantidad significativa: compuestos orgánicos, óxidos de nitrógeno, monóxido de carbono, materia en partículas incluyendo la material en partículas con diámetros de 10 micrones o menos y 2.5 micrones o menos. Adicionalmente, la instalación emitirá los siguientes contaminantes atmosféricos: dióxido de azufre, ácido sulfúrico, amoníaco, contaminantes peligrosos del aire y compuestos inorgánicos.

El grado de aumento de PSD que se pronostica que va a ser consumido por la facilidad propuesta y por otras fuentes que consuman incremento en el area es el siguiente: PM2.5 Maximo Tiempo Promedio Incremento Maximo Consumido (μg/m3) Incremento Permitido (μg/m3)

24-horas 2.6 9

El director ejecutivo de la TCEQ a determinado que la emisión de contaminantes atmosféricos de la facilidad propuesta que son sujetos a evaluación de PSD no violarán ninguna ley federal o estatal de la de Calidad de Aire y no tendrá ningun impacto adverso significativo sobre el suelo, la vegetacion o la visibilidad. Todos los contaminantes han sido evaluados y la “mejor tecnologia de control disponible” será usada para el control de estos contaminates.

El director ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha concluido la revisión técnica de las solicitudes y ha preparado los permisos preliminares los cuales, si son aprovados, estableceran las condiciones debajo de las cuales el sitio debera operar. Las solicitudes de los permisos, la decisión preliminar del director ejecutivo, permisos preliminares, y los resúmenes de la determinación preliminar del director ejecutivo y el análisis de la calidad del aire estarán disponibles para ser revisados y copiados en la Oficina Central de la TCEQ, en la Oficina Regional de la TCEQ en Corpus Christi, en la Biblioteca del Condado de Calhoun, 1 Lamar Street, Point Comfort, Condado de Calhoun, Texas y en el Ayuntamiento de Point Comfort, 102 Jones Street, Point Comfort, Condado de Calhoun, Texas empezando el primer día de la publicación de este aviso. Los archivos del cumplimiento de las leyes de la facilidad, si existen, están disponibles para la revisión del público en la Oficina Regional de Corpus Christi, NRC BldgSte 1200, 6300 Ocean Dr., Unit 5839, Corpus Christi, Texas.

DISPONIBILIDAD ELECTRÓNICA DE INFORMACIÓN. Por medio del sitio web de la Comisión, en la página www.tceq.state.tx.us/goto/cid, se pueden obtener los siguientes documentos: la decisión preliminar del director ejecutivo la cual incluye el permiso preliminar, el resumen de la determinación preliminar del director ejecutivo, el análisis de calidad de aire, y cuando sean disponible, la respuesta del director ejecutivo a los comentarios y la decisión final sobre esta solicitud. Una vez que usted haya obtenido acceso a la Base de Datos Integrada de los Comisionados (en inglés. Commissioners’ Integrated Database, o CID) usando el enlace de arriba, favor de poner el número de permiso de esta solicitud. El lugar público mencionado arriba (Biblioteca del Condado de Calhoun, 1 Lamar Street, Point Comfort, Condado de Calhoun, Texas) proporciona acceso público al Internet. 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, consulte la solicitud.

http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=28.6888&lng=-96.5472&zoom=13&type=r.

COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS/JUNTA PÚBLICA. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos o solicitar una junta pública sobre esta solicitud. El proposito de la junta pública es el proveer la oportunidad de someter comentarios o hacer preguntas sobre esta solicitud. La TCEQ tendra una junta pública si el director ejecutivo determina que hay suficiente interes de parte del público en esta solicitud, si es solicitada por una persona interesada, o si es solicitada por un legislador local. Una junta pública no es una audencia en controversia. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos adicionales por escrito dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la fecha de publicación del periódico de esta notificación en la forma establecida en el párrafo de CONTACTOS DE LA AGENCIA E INFORMACIÓN a continuación.

Después del plazo para someter comentarios públicos, el director ejecutivo considerará los comentarios y preparará una respuesta para todos los comentarios públicos. La respuesta a los comentarios, junto con la de- cisión del director ejecutivo sobre la solicitud, serán entonces enviados por correo a todos aquellos que hallan sometido comentarios públicos o que hallan peticionado estar en la lista de correo de esta solicitud.

OPORTUNIDAD PARA UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO. Una audiencia de caso impugnado es un proceso legal semejante a un juicio civil en una corte de distrito estatal. Una persona que pueda ser afectada por las emisiones de contaminantes atmosféricas de la instalación tiene el derecho de solicitar una audiencia. Para solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado, usted deberá presentar lo siguiente: (1) su nombre (o, para un grupo o asociación, un representante oficial), dirección postal, número de teléfono durante el día, y número de fax, si hay; (2) el nombre del solicitante y el número de permiso; (3) la oración en inglés “I/we request a contested case hearing;” (4) una descripción específica de cómo le perjudicaría la solicitud y las emisiones atmosféricas de una manera que no es común con los miembros del público en general; (5) la localización y distancia de su propiedad en relación a la instalación; y (6) una descripción de cómo usted usa la propiedad que pudiera ser afectada por la instalación. Si la petición es hecha por un grupo o asociación, el o la miembro o miembros que tienen derecho a pedir una audiencia de caso impugnado y los intereses que el grupo o asociación quieran protéger deberán también ser identificados. Usted también puede enviar sus propuestas de cambios a la solicitud/permiso que satisfaga sus inquiétudes. Peticiones para una audiencia en controversia deberán someterse por escrito dentro de 30 días después de la publicación de este aviso a la Oficina del Chief Clerk, en la dirección que se encuentra en la sección de información a continuación.

Una audiencia de caso impugnado sólo se concédera en las cuestiones en disputa del caso que son pertinentes y esenciales para las decisiones de la Comisión sobre la aplicación. Además, la Comisión solo otorgará una audiencia sobre las cuestiones planteadas por usted u otras personas durante el período de comentarios públicos que no hayan sido retiradas. Las cuestiones que no se plantean en los comentarios públicos no podrán ser considerados en una audiencia.

ACCIÓN DEL DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO. Si la solicitud para una audiencia de caso impugnado no se recibe a tiempo o si se retiran todas las solicitudes de audiencia de caso impugnado recibidas puntualmente, el director ejecutivo podrá emitir la aprobación final de la solicitud. La respuesta a los comentarios, junto con la decisión del director ejecutivo sobre la solicitud sera enviada por correo a todos los que presentaron un comen- tario público o se encuentran en una lista de correo para esta aplicación, y se publicará electrónicamente en el CID. Si se reciben las solicitudes de audiencia a tiempo y no son retiradas, el director ejecutivo no emitirá la aprobación final del permiso y enviará la solicitud y las peticiones a los Comisionados para su consideración en una reunión programada de la comisión.

LISTA PARA ENVÍO DE CORREO. Usted puede solicitar ser incluido en una lista de correo para recibir información adicional con respecto a esta solicitud. Para ser incluido en una lista de correo, envíe su petición a la Oficina del Chief Clerk a la siguiente dirección.

CONTACTOS DE LA AGENCIA E INFORMACIÓN. Comentarios públicos y peticiones deberán presentarse por vía electrónica a www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html, o por escrito a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas, Oficina del Chief Clerk, 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 física, pasará a formar parte del registro público de la agencia. Para mayor información acerca de esta solicitud para permiso o el proceso para permisos, por favor llame a la línea gratuita del Programa de Educación Pública al 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

Se puede obtener información adicional de Formosa Plastics Corporation Texas en la dirección indicada mas arriba o al llamar a la Sra. Tammy Lasater, EHS Departamento Estafé al (302) 836–2241.

Fecha de Expedición: 30 de Mayo del 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, June 2014 — 15

optional ¼ cup Crisco Oil 2 tablespoons minced parsley 1. Bring large pot 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic of salted water to (or 2 large garlic cloves, peeled a boil. Add pasta and minced) and 2 tablespoons ½ teaspoon salt Crisco Oil. Cook ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pasta according to pepper package directions until al dente. Drain 1. Heat oven to 400ºF. Cove bak- pasta. Keep warm. ing sheet with heavy-duty alumi- 2. While pasta is num foil. Simple garlic bread. Contributed photo. boiling, heat re- 2. Slice bread in half lengthwise. maining 2 table- Combine Crisco oil, parsley, gar- spoons Crisco Oil lic, salt and pepper in small bowl. Pasta With Tuna in large skillet on medium-high Spread mixture onto both bread 1 pound uncooked pasta, such as heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté halves. spaghetti or penne 3 minutes, or until onion is translu- 3. Place bread halves on baking ¼ cup Crisco Oil, divided cent. Add Italian seasoning, pep- sheet. Bake at 400ºF for 5 to 7 1 medium red onion, peeled and per flakes and slat. Cook 1 min- minutes, or until heated through diced ute. Add tomato sauce. Bring to a and lightly brown, slice and serve. 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer (or l large garlic clove, peeled and 5 minutes. Fruit Salad minced) 3. Add tuna, parsley and olives (if 24 ounces cottage cheese 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning used) to sauce. Simmer 2 minutes. 1 (12 ounce) container frozen ½ to 1 teaspoon dried red pepper Toss sauce with cooked pasta and whipped topping, thawed flakes, depending on taste Parmesan cheese, if used. Serve 1 (6 ounce) package orange fla- ½ teaspoon salt immediately. Makes 4 servings vored gelatin mix 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato 4. Serve with Simple Garlic Bread, 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin or- sauce Tossed Salad and Fruit Salad. anges, drained 2 cans (6 ounces each) white Note: The sauce can be prepared 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tuna packed in water, drained and one day in advance and refriger- chunks, drained broken into chunks ated, tightly covered. Reheat in 3 tablespoons chopped fresh pan used to cook pasta while pasta 1. In a large bowl, combine the parsley drains. cottage cheese, whipped topping ¼ cup sliced black or green olives and gelatin mix. Stir in the orang- (optional) Simple Garlic Bread es and pineapple. Chill in refrig- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 loaf Italian or French bread erator. Makes 6 servings. 16 — Revista de Victoria, June 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com

COUNTY, from pg. 1 entryway for the camels the U.S. Cavalry brought to Texas to see if they could replace horses. They didn’t. The Lost Missions wine is made from grapes from vines brought to Brownsville by four nuns when they established the first convent in North America in 1853. The vines were used to make sacra- mental wine for almost 150 years. Rescued when the convent was torn down, Jackson Bluffs is now the only winery that makes wine from them. Doug and Beth Reed serve wine from their vineyard grown on the Lavaca River bluffs. And since the owners have a Contributed photo. sense of history, they still make wine out of those frustrating mus- have a fine local flavor, Reed said. from home. tang grapes they couldn’t kill off The wine is available at the winery Reed said he loves the local fla- so many years ago. and at a few stores around Jackson vor of his wine, and wants to make Both Beth and Doug have back- County. The couple has no plans sure nothing ever takes that sweet grounds in education and a love of of getting much bigger. The win- taste away. history. Doug makes the wine, and ery will ship about 1500 cases of For more information and a list Beth writes the stories and designs wine this year, their third in busi- of places to buy the wines, visit the labels. ness. Reed said he never wants Lavacabluffs.com or call 361-874- Most of the wines sell for $18.95 to distribute more than 100 miles 4663. a bottle and are lovingly crafted to