UHV University Commons Construction Completes Milestone
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Volume 28, Number 7, May 2018 UHV University Commons construction completes milestone Construction on the University the building later in the day along of Houston-Victoria’s new $32 with a small evergreen tree, as is million student center and library tradition during a topping out cer- passed another milestone Wednes- emony. day when a “topping out” ceremo- “We’re happy to arrive at this ny took place, marking the end of point in construction,” said Frank foundation and framing work on Sotelo, senior project manager at the building. BE&K Building Group of Hous- “The UHV University Com- ton. “This building will be a nice mons is going to be one of the addition to an already nice cam- most beautiful buildings on cam- pus.” pus, and we are ready for it to open Groundbreaking on the for our students,” UHV President 80,124-square-foot, three-story Vic Morgan said during the cer- University Commons took place in emony. April 2017, and the building is ex- Representatives from the UH pected to be completed by January System, UHV, BE&K construc- in time for the start of the spring tion, Gensler architecture firm and semester. Although most of the construction workers each signed building will be ready by October, a piece of galvanized steel decking the library needs to move into the that was put in place on the roof of See UHV, pg. 10 This rendering shows what UHV University Commons will look like once it is completed. Contributed art. Celebrating el Cinco de Mayo in Texas IN THIS ISSUE by José Antonio López extended family living in Mexico, Spain......................... pg 3 General Ignacio Zaragoza and volunteered to help them in Happy Cinco de Mayo, Victoria, Seguín, born and raised in nearby their time of need. Texas! This annual Mexican cele- Goliad, led the Mexican army that Indeed, besides General Zarago- Noticias..................... pg 4 bration recalls the Battle of Puebla defeated the French forces of Gen- za, there is much more that unites on May 15, 1862, commemorating eral Charles de Lorencez. More- early Victoria and the adjoining Miss Texas................ pg 5 the Mexican Army’s victory over over, General Zaragoza’s army in- Mexican state of Nuevo Santander the French Army. However, if cluded many Tejanos. Why? (Tamaulipas). Hopefully, the fol- Charlando................. pg 6 Texas was already part of the U.S. That’s because in 1862, Texas lowing history details will help on that date, why do we celebrate had been in the U.S. for only four- Victoria Advocate readers to learn the event here in Texas? Actually, teen years. As a result, Tejanas more of the seamless history of La Cocina................pg 11 Cinco de Mayo. Contributed photo. there’s a logical answer. and Tejanos had immediate and See CINCO, pg. 9 2 — Revista de Victoria, May 2018 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Local newspaper editor exposed ria, Texas. It was close to midnight and she was waiting on a bench for a person who had information for her. While she was waiting, all of a sudden she saw a bird flying from behind the courthouse, but upon closer look she thought it was a plane. It was dark, but there was no question, it looked like Su- perman as it passed by. He was wearing blue with a red cape. We had a few reports dating back several years, but all inves- tigations resulted in dead leads. This time, I launched an investiga- tion into the information we had. This was one too many sightings, and we need to know if there is a Superman among us. I thought I would start in Kan- sas where Clark Kent, alias Super- man, was from, then proceed to the Daily Planet in Metropolis. I know he worked as a newspaper reporter, so I called them to get the Superman art aka Chris Cobler. Contributed photo. run down. Talked to a Mr. Olsen, who had worked there for many a by Jamie Raya want to give me her last name; she year, and knew the scoop. Asked sounded desperate. Her first name him if Mr. Kent still work there, My father, Santiago, is a news- is Clara, said she didn’t want the and he said “No”. According to paper man and I am following in public to know who she is, but had Mr. Olsen, “He quit about 13 years his footsteps. This is my first pub- very sensitive information to give ago, changed his name and want- lished article, and I hope the As- to me if I would use it. Accord- ed a new start. Apparently when sociated Press picks this up. ing to Clara, it was March 23rd, a Lex Luther was locked up for life Got a call from a person that few weeks ago, that she was at the and Clark Kent exposed, things wanted to talk to me but did not DeLeon Plaza in downtown Victo- got a little slow for him. Clark Kent married his girlfriend, Lois and moved somewhere maybe in Texas.” I made several inquires to nu- merous newspapers in Texas to see where it would get me. After calling about every newspaper in Texas, I got nowhere. I thought surely I would get a lead. I would ask if they had anybody working there from Kansas and probably a fan of the Jayhawks, who happen to be blue and red colors just like Superman. I would also ask for a husband and wife team. Finally a big break, I just happen to read and see a picture of some- body with a Superman t-shirt do- ing volunteer work for the United Way in Victoria. Superman also would often do good things for his community. Most important the person is from Kansas, a journalist and upon further investigations his wife had a journalism background. This sounded far too coincidental. Superman is from Kansas, married to Lois Lane, a journalist. See EDITOR, pg. 5 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, May 2018 — 3 VC student selected to study this summer in Spain “Whenever we get to Spain, opportunity,” said VC Foundation we’ll have an introduction, and Executive Director Amy Mundy. they will walk us around the city,” “She has worked hard to qualify Zelaya said. “Then on Monday we for the program, and we are look- will start classes. The classes will ing forward to hearing about her run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.” experiences when she returns.” Zelaya, who was a recipient of “I definitely want to thank the last year’s What’s Your Story? VC Foundation and Pam Neuman Scholarship for her winning es- for helping me out through this en- say, will have the opportunity for tire process,” Zelaya said. Victoria College’s Norma Zelaya was one sightseeing in Segovia, La Alberca The Federal TRIO Programs of 25 students nationwide chosen to par- ticipate in the Keith Sherin Global Leaders and Pena de Francia to learn about are designed to identify and pro- Program in Spain on June 1-30. Spanish history, culture and art. vide services for individuals from Victoria College KEY Center disadvantaged backgrounds. The Director Pam Neuman nominated KEY Center is a TRIO Student Norma Zelaya wasn’t expecting Zelaya for the trip. Zelaya was Support Services program that this upcoming summer to include notified in February that she was promotes participation in postsec- a trip of a lifetime. chosen. ondary education by encouraging The Victoria College student is “We are so proud of Norma, and intellectual growth and social de- one of 25 students nationwide se- I can’t think of anyone who could velopment. lected to participate in the Keith better represent Victoria College, “I’m a first-generation college Nicholas Amaya - General Manager Sherin Global Leaders Program the KEY Center and our TRIO student, so it was a little bit dif- on June 1-30 in Spain. program better than she,” Neu- ficult for me to get started as far Funeral Pre Planning Agent “I wanted to cry because it was man said. “We have seen Norma as the college process goes,” said so amazing,” Zelaya said. “I have work hard to achieve her academic Zelaya, who wants to enter Vic- 361-827-5215 never travelled abroad. 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