Volume 31, Number 6, April 2021 Museum’s new experience educator has passion for telling history’s stories Greg Garrett can trace his fas- everything Texas.” cination with history to the times Garrett, who grew up in Lock- when he would accompany his fa- hart, headed up the highway to ther on metal-detecting trips. Austin after graduating from high “I’d hear some of the stories of school and began a career running other metal detectorists’ finds,” kitchens in area restaurants. Garrett said. “That really rubbed “It’s hard work. You have to trust off on me and, eventually, it turned and have each other’s backs,” Gar- into a career.” rett said of the restaurant industry. After 17 years of working in the “I loved every minute of it, and I restaurant industry, Garrett ob- thought it was going be my career. tained a bachelor’s degree in his- Then my dad passed away in 2004, tory from The University of Texas and I slowly began to realize that I at San Antonio. He soon went to kind of needed to solidify things a work at the Institute of Texan Cul- little bit.” tures in San Antonio while acquir- Garrett had taken classes at Aus- ing his master’s degree at UTSA. tin Community College off and on. In January, Garrett joined Victoria He earned his bachelor’s degree in College’s Museum of the Coastal 2010 and began working at the Bend as its museum experience ITC as a volunteer. Lupita Barrera, educator. the ITC’s director of research and “The great thing about work- education, noticed Garrett’s enthu- ing at the Museum of the Coastal siasm for Texas history and offered Bend is that I get to focus on one him a part-time, paid position. region,” Garrett said. “At the ITC, “She saw me talking to people Greg Garrett was hired in January as the museum experience educator at Victoria College’s Museum of the Coastal Bend. Contributed See MUSEUM, pg. 9 we had to know a little bit about photo. Distracted driving continues to plague roadways IN THIS ISSUE Cell phone use, other distrac- TxDOT is reminding all Texans tions cause 1 in 5 traffic crashes to put their phones down and give Deputy Wells...... pg 3 Sadly, distracted driving is still driving their full attention when- near the top of the list when it ever they are behind the wheel. Noticias...... pg 4 comes to crashes on Texas road- “A serious or fatal crash can ways, coming in at No. 2 for traf- happen in an instant,” said TxDOT Charlando...... pg 6 fic crash causes. Last year Texas Executive Director James Bass. roadways saw nearly 1 in 5 crash- “If you are distracted by your es caused by a distracted driver in phone or doing anything else that Very tacky...... pg 10 which 364 people died and 2,200 takes your focus away from driv- were seriously injured. ing, you are putting yourself, your La Cocina...... pg 11 April is National Distracted passengers and everyone else on Distracted driving. Contributed photo. Driving Awareness Month, and See DRIVING, pg. 10 2 — Revista de Victoria, April 2021 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Spring is Farmers’ Market’s busiest season by Meridth Byrd, manager of Farmers’ sight – trees with buds, wildflow- local farmers who had to protect en, turkey and Market ers popping up and adding a rain- their animals as well as crops from lamb all raised bow of color to the landscape. the extreme cold temperatures. on farms lo- Signs of spring are a welcome February’s freeze was hard on As a direct result of the freeze, cated in Victo- the farmers’ market did not have ria and DeWitt much produce to speak of during counties. March and into April, especially Pastured compared to previous years. eggs and meats Spring vegetables are being har- have a higher vested nutrient con- Never fear, things are looking tent, particu- up! Our farmers havereplanted larly vitamin E their gardens and the first harvests and omega-3 are starting to come in: zucchini, fatty acids, than Spring vegetables are back. Contributed art. yellow squash, radishes, and ev- meat from ani- eryone’s favorite – homegrown to- mals raised on businesses set up booths at the matoes. As the weather warms up, factory farms. Vitamin E is essen- farmers’ market. We have tables our weekly offerings will include tial for good vision and a healthy full of the homemade foodsyou peppers, sweet corn, okra, and wa- immune and central nervous sys- would expect to see – pickles, termelons. tem. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce A TODAS LAS PERSONAS Y ENTIDADES INTERESADAS: salsa, jellies, breads, and pastries Growing a garden is extremely the risk of heart disease and blood – as well as an array of foods that rewarding and so good for the clots, inhibit plaque buildup in the Zinc Resources LLC, se ha registrado con la Comisión de Calidad might take you by surprise such soul. We know that many of our arteries, and slows the rate of tri- Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ o Texas Commission on Environmen- assauerkraut, barbecue sauce, customers enjoy planting their glyceride formation in the liver. tal Quality) para el Permiso por Reglamento de Calidad de Aire mustards, marinara sauces, brittle, own gardens, so the farmers bring Local honey Núm. 164399, el cual autorizará la construcción de una instalación candies,wines, coffee, and season- all sorts of garden starter plants Raw, unprocessed honey is one de reciclaje de polvo de horno de arco eléctrico ubicada en 1750 ings. All foods at the market are – tomatoes, squash, peppers, and of the most sought-after foods at Farm-to-Market 1432, Victoria, Condado de Victoria, Texas. Esta homemade by the farmers, bakers, a large assortment of herbs. Not the farmers’ market. The color and solicito se está procesando de manera expedita, según lo permitido and vendors themselves and they only can you fill your garden with flavor of honey varies from season por las reglas de la comisión en Título 30 Código Administrativo take great pride in offering cus- healthy vegetables, you can get to season, location to location, and de Texas, Capitulo 101, Subcapítulo J. Información adicional con- tomers high quality foods at fair gardening advice straight from the even from hive to hive. In addition cerniente a esta solicitud puede encontrarse en la sección de anun- prices. Come out and see for your- experts who make it their way of to its use as a sweetener, both the cios públicos de este periódico. self every Saturday in the parking life. American Academy of Pediatrics lot of the Pattie Dodson Center on Heart healthy meats and eggs and the World Health Organiza- Navarro. Fruits and vegetables are typi- tion recommend honey as a natural Meridith Byrd manages the Vic- cally the images that pop into remedy for coughs. toria Farmers’ Market held every mind when you think of a farmers’ Support small farms and local Saturday at the Pattie Dodson market, but do not forget about our businesses Public Health Center. Contact her farm fresh eggs and meats. Each Each Saturday, anywhere from at 361-218-9246 or mbyrd@food- week we have pork, beef, chick- 12 to 15 local farms and small bankgc.org. www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, April 2021 — 3 Deputy sheriff files for school board trustee, District 2

Kenneth Wells. Contributed photo.

It is with great pride that I an- your tax dollars are being spent. nounce I am running for VISD I am asking for your support School Board Trustee District 2. in the upcoming election May 1, I am a lifelong resident of Vic- 2021. toria, a father of an East freshmen, and 23 years law enforcement of- ficer. I was fortunate to spend 15 years in the classroom teaching the D.A.R.E and G.R.E.A.T programs to our elementary and middle school students. It was there that I would see many of our teacher’s passion to educate students. It is my goal to bring that type of passion to the school board. If elected, I would work with the other trustees to get our students out of the bottom 12 percent in Texas with STAAR testing. I would also look for other ways to get our teachers out of the bot- tom 27 percent pay-wise in Texas. I am against the bond that is on the ballot on May 1, 2021. I believe many households are still having financial problems related to COVID-19 and raising taxes is not a way to ease the burden of hard-working families. I will work together with the other trustees with the current bud- get on being accountable, respon- sible, and accessible with where 4 — Revista de Victoria, April 2021 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com

La Casa Blanca – Fauci prevé El principal experto de enfer- contra el coronavirus: sus benefi- que la vacunación con Johnson medades infecciosas del Gobierno cios siguen siendo mayores a sus & Johnson contra el COVID-19 afirmó también que duda “muy se- riesgos. se reanude esta semana, posible- riamente” que se decida paralizar El principal experto en enferme- mente con alguna limitación del todo el uso de la vacuna de J&J dades infecciosas del Gobierno,

Dr. Anthony Fauci. Contributed photo.

Anthony Fauci, dijo este domingo recibirán un pago de estímulo que estaría “muy sorprendido” si complementario esta semana los reguladores de Estados Unidos mientras el Servicio de Rentas no anunciaran medidas para reanu- Internas (IRS, por sus siglas en dar el uso de la vacuna contra el inglés) continúa procesando las COVID-19 de Johnson & Johnson declaraciones de impuestos corre- la próxima semana. spondientes a 2020, dijo la agencia En su opinión, es posible que se este miércoles. adopten restricciones o adverten- Estos pagos, a los que el IRS cias más amplias después de que se refiere como ‘plus-up’ o adi- hubo informes de un número muy cionales, serán enviados a los reducido y extremadamente raro contribuyentes que recibieron un de casos de coágulos de sangre in- tercer cheque de estímulo basado usuales en personas que recibieron en sus ingresos de 2019, pero cali- la vacuna. fican para más dinero en función Fauci habló en una serie de ent- de sus declaraciones de 2020. revistas en programas de noticias. La agencia estima que enviará Estados Unidos – El IRS envi- más de 1,200 millones de dólares ará pagos de estímulo adicionales en pagos complementarios, a quienes ya declararon impuestos muchos de los cuales deberían y califican para un cheque mayor. haber llegado a las cuentas bancar- Más de 700,000 estadounidenses ias para el 14 de abril. www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, April 2021 — 5 It’s time the quality of edu- tells us who we are becoming. It is cation, improve our now time for you to tell us who we financial standing, are becoming in this community. and increase com- It is no secret we are in the munity involve- midst of a bond campaign. The ment. These have bond is simply a question our been our guide- community is asking of itself. This posts for the work, bond vote is a chance for feed- and again, our suc- forward not just for the education cess is yours to of our students, but for the future own. of our community. It is a chance At a recent board to weigh in on who we are becom- meeting, the Trust- ing. Every person over the age ees and I were lov- of 18 has an opportunity to make ingly called “feed- their voice heard. We have come back beggars.” I so far together, and you have made do not think a nicer your voice heard at so many points thing has ever been along the way. I sincerely hope Dr. Quintin Shepherd. Contributed photo. said to me! It is you will make the extra effort to true, we do beg for ensure your voice is heard on this feedback; it is the especially important decision. Ear- by Dr. Quintin Shepherd, VISD Super- only way we know ly voting starts April 19 and the fi- intendent if we are moving in the right direc- nal day to vote is May 1. tion. While we ask for feedback a It has been my humble honor to For three years, I have been ask- lot, we also ask for feed-forward. serve as your superintendent these ing for your feedback on countless I hope someday someone comes past three years, and I am grateful questions and ideas. You have re- to a Board meeting and calls us for the opportunity to bring this sponded every time and for that I “feed-forward beggars.” Feedback question to you. am eternally grateful. I have writ- tells us who we are. Feed-forward ten before that schools work best when we keep the public at the forefront of Public Education. I am dedicated to this type of leader- ship and hope my actions over the past three years have evidenced my commitment. I have asked for your voice in many ways, and the past three years are proof that to- gether there is nothing we cannot do. We have secured nearly $10 mil- lion in grant funding to build new learning pathways, we have forged a partnership to open a revolution- ary Early Childhood Center, we have more than doubled the num- ber of students identified as gifted, we have more students than ever in dual-credit, dual-enrollment, and Advanced Placement courses and all those students are perform- ing better. But I do not think for a second that this is something I have done. This is something WE have done. It was your voice that pointed us in this direction. It was your voice that “steered the ship.” When there were impossibly tough decisions to make as a community, it was you who stepped up to make your voices heard by serving on a task force or sharing your thoughts in person or online. When I joined this community three years ago, you gave me a charge to improve 6 — Revista de Victoria, April 2021 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com

por Santos Raya y contribuidores

Gabriel Luna pasa de ‘Termina- compartirá escenas con el también y Bella Ramsey y estoy orgulloso tor’ a ‘The last of us’ hispano Pedro Pascal y con la jo- de meterme en esta aventura con El actor latino se une a la adap- ven Bella Ramsey, que en febrero ellos como Tommy,” añadió este tación televisiva del videojuego fueron anunciados como protago- actor que también ha aparecido en que está preparando HBO. Luna nistas. En un mensaje publicado en la serie Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. o la película Transpecos (2016). Johnny Depp: “Creo que los fotógrafos se dejan parte del alma en cada foto.” Interpreta a Eugene Smith, uno de los foto- periodistas más venerados de la segunda guerra mundial. El ac- tor estadounidense Johnny Depp, que ha presentado este viernes en Barcelona su última película, El fotógrafo de Minamata, cree que, como el personaje real que inter- preta, Eugene Smith, “los fotógra- fos también se dejan parte de su alma en cada foto que hacen, en Gabriel Luna. Contributed photo. cada clic.” La cinta, que se proyecta en el Twitter, Luna se mostró “orgullo- de HBO. “Me gusta muchísimo el so” de incorporarse a este proyecto trabajo que han hecho Pedro Pascal See CHARLANDO, pg. 7 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, April 2021 — 7

Johnny Depp. Contributed photo.

periodistas más venerados de la , from pg. 6 CHARLANDO Segunda Guerra Mundial, Eugene BCN Film Fest, el festival interna- Smith, atraviesa un momento de cional de cine de Barcelona-Saint crisis y se siente desconectado de Jordi, arranca en el Nueva York la sociedad y de su carrera después de 1971, donde uno de los foto- de los días de la contienda. 8 — Revista de Victoria, April 2021 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com School board races – Why does it always get tacky? ple running for school board works as a substitute teacher at VISD and I think that it is a questionable policy to have an employee run for the school board and gives them an unfair advantage. Is it possible that person would hand out her card or literature at school? If I were a teacher in her position, I would, it makes sense. (I have no idea if she has or not!) Barbara Breazealle. Contributed photo. But using the Trustees criteria this by Barbara Breazealle would be unethical. Is it unethical that VISD paid for I am so tired of ugly politics. expensive mailers and campaign The School Board Trustees filed literature supporting the bond us- an ethics charge against Dale Zuck ing taxpayer dollars? You be the and Kenneth Wells! Why? judge; I know how I feel about it. Several months ago, a person The Advocate is pro bond, anti put some flyers about Dale and Dale, and Kenneth. How tacky to Kenneth, who are running for put this article about ethics charge school board, in some teacher’s front page, close to the headline. mailboxes. Dale and Kenneth This is ugly politics and makes did not ask him to do this, did not me suspect about a lot of things. make the copies, and did not know People are realizing that this he did this. election is about the problems in “Unethical” means not morally VISD, not just buildings but low- correct. Is it morally wrong for test scores, low teacher pay, low people to hang flyers on people’s graduation rates, etc. Does this doors, is it morally wrong to hand ethics charge a smoke screen to campaign information to a friend take the microscope off these is- or coworker? It is immoral for me sues? to write this column and send this Dale Zuck and Kenneth Wells to you when it is unsolicited? (If have taken the high road and I you are one of my many sarcastic hope they keep it up. friends, do not bother answering Shame on the VISD Board of that.) Trustees. Sorry, but one of four great peo- www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, April 2021 — 9 “I’ve always thought that it’s museum’s outreach programming, on-the-Go activities, and the en- open Tuesday through Saturday, , from pg. 1 MUSEUM tough to not like someone when and establishing the museum as thusiasm to implement engaging 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission to the smiling, being really passionate you’ve heard their story,” Garrett the premiere destination for edu- lessons that bring history to life,” museum is pay-what-you-want. about what I was doing,” Garrett said. “I feel we often don’t take cational and interactive field trips Prudhomme said. “With Greg on Due to Centers for Disease Con- said. “And she brought me on fi- time to listen to a person’s story. in the Coastal Bend region. board, we’re looking forward to trol and Prevention recommenda- nally for 19 hours a week, and I I don’t care which side of the aisle “I feel strongly about the re- growing audiences and support for tions, guests to all Victoria Col- jumped on that.” you’re on politically, religiously, sponsibility that we in the public the Museum of the Coastal Bend.” lege facilities are required to wear Garrett eventually gained a full- socially – you have a story. I have history sector have as a platform The Museum of the Coastal a facial covering, have their tem- time role at the ITC after obtain- tried to draw on that principle dur- for all the voices and stories in our Bend is located on Victoria Col- peratures taken and pass a health ing his master’s degree. He led the ing my professional career.” community,” Garrett said. “The lege’s Main Campus at 2200 E. screening. Social distancing is also outreach and oral history programs Now Garrett, whose ancestor, only way that these stories are re- Red River Street. The museum is required. for the ITC’s Back 40, which was David Cummings, was one of the vealed is by building relationships a section of the museum devoted “Gonzales 32” to fight at the Ala- in the community. It is my goal to to educating visitors on life in the mo, is excited to tell the stories of help the Coastal Bend region and Texas frontier. the Coastal Bend. its people tell their stories through Garrett also enjoys telling “I want to create an interactive the medium we provide as public peoples’ stories in print. He co- classroom with hands-on objects historians.” authored three books in a series and immersive learning opportuni- Sue Prudhomme, VC’s execu- chronicling the history of Mexi- ties,” Garrett said. “We want chil- tive director of cultural affairs, can American baseball in Texas. dren to step into the classroom and said Garrett brings an ability to Garrett was also one of the main realize that it is an area of explora- connect with audiences of all ages. researchers for a Negro League tion and discovery.” “Greg has the knowledge to cre- Baseball exhibit at the San Anto- Garrett is actively recruiting ate innovative programs, such as nio International Airport. volunteer staff, re-establishing the our recent Spring Break History- Public Information Office. I would president. Instead, she fulfills the like to request two corrections for duties of mayor without holding your story about Josephine Soliz. the title). First, her name was misspelled in the story; it should be Soliz with a Z. Also, you stated that she is the first female and the first Hispanic to serve as mayor; this is incorrect because she is serving as acting mayor, not mayor. (The distinction is important because a mayor pro Josie Soliz, Mayor Pro Tem. Contributed tem does not become mayor upon photo. the mayor’s death in the same Correction by City of Victoria way that a vice president becomes 10 — Revista de Victoria, April 2021 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com

COMISIÓN DE CALIDAD AMBIENTAL DE TEXAS DRIVING, from pg. 1 the road at risk. Distracted driving crashes are 100 percent prevent- able. Driving should be your num- ber one priority behind the wheel – everything else can wait.” TxDOT is re-launching its web- AVISO DE SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR PARA UN PERMISO DE CALIDAD DE AIRE based augmented reality game “Dart Those Distractions” to rein- PERMISO DE CALIDAD DE AIRE NÚM. 164399 force the importance of paying at- tention behind the wheel. Designed SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR. Zinc Resources LLC, 109 North Post Oak Lane, Suite 415, Houston, Texas 77024-7847, ha to be played on a smart phone or solicitado de la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ por sus siglas en ingles) el Permiso de Calidad de Aire Número 164399 tablet (but not while driving), the para autorizar la construcción de una instalación de reciclaje de polvo de horno de arco eléctrico ubicada en 1750 Farm-to-Market 1432, game increases awareness about Victoria, Condado de Victoria, Texas. Esta solicito se está procesando de manera expedita, según lo permitido por las reglas de la comisión the dangers of distracted driving en Título 30 Código Administrativo de Texas, Capitulo 101, Subcapítulo J. La instalación propuesta va a emitir los siguientes contami- in an interactive, engaging way. nantes atmosféricos: monóxido de carbono, contaminantes peligrosos del aire, compuestos orgánicos, óxidos de nitrógeno, partículas que The game challenges players to incluyen partículas con diámetros de 10 micras o menos y 2.5 micras o menos, plomo y óxidos de azufre. throw darts at balloons that sym- bolize driving distractions, such as eating, grooming, programming El director ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha concluido la revisión técnica de la solicitud y ha preparado un permiso preliminar, el cual, si es apro- music or checking a navigation bado, establecerá las condiciones debajo de las cuales el sitio deberá operar. El director ejecutivo ha hecho la decisión preliminar de otor- system. gar este permiso. La solicitud del permiso, la decisión preliminar del director ejecutivo, y el permiso preliminar estarán disponibles para Dangerous distractions include ser revisados y copiados en la Oficina de la TCEQ, la oficina regional de la TCEQ en Corpus Christi y la Biblioteca Pública de Victoria, any activity that diverts the driv- 302 North Main Street, Victoria, Condado de Victoria, Texas, comenzando el primer día de la publicación de este aviso. Los archivos del er’s attention away from safely op- cumplimiento de las leyes de la facilidad, si existen, están disponibles para la revisión del público en la Oficina Regional de Corpus Christi erating a vehicle. Research shows de la TCEQ. that regardless of whether a driver uses a voice-to-text program, COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS/REUNION PÚBLICA. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos o solicitar una reunión pública sobre hands-free device or a handheld esta solicitud. El propósito de la reunión pública es el proveer la oportunidad de someter comentarios o hacer preguntas sobre esta solicitud. one, the distraction will affect the La TCEQ tendrá una reunión pública si el director ejecutivo determina que hay suficiente interés de parte del público en esta solicitud o si driver’s ability to drive safely. es solicitada por un legislador local. Una reunión pública no es una audiencia de caso impugnado. Puede enviar comentarios públicos por Since September 1, 2017, it has escrito adicionales dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la fecha de publicación en el periódico de este aviso de la manera establecida been illegal to read, write or send a en el párrafo CONTACTOS DE LA AGENCIA E INFORMACIÓN a continuación. text while driving in Texas. Viola- tors can face a fine up to $200. RESPUESTA A LOS COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS Y ACCIÓN DEL DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO. Después del plazo final para som- TxDOT offers these tips to pre- eter comentarios públicos posteriores el director ejecutivo considerará los comentarios y preparará una respuesta a todos los comentarios vent distracted driving that can públicos relevantes y materiales o significativos. Porque no se han recibido peticiones para una audiencia de caso impugnado, el director lead to a ticket, or worse, a crash: ejecutivo aprobará la solicitud para este permiso. La respuesta a los comentarios, junto con la decisión del director ejecutivo sobre • Always give driving your full attention. la solicitud, será entonces enviada por correo a todos aquellos que hayan sometido comentarios públicos o que están en la lista de • Pull off the road entirely and correo de esta solicitud, y será puesta electrónicamente en la Base Integrada de Datos de los Comisionados (CID por sus siglas en come to a complete stop before ingles). you talk or text. • Put your phone away, turn it DISPONIBILIDAD ELECTRÓNICA DE INFORMACIÓN. Por medio del sitio web de la Comisión, en la página www.tceq.state.tex- off, or use an app or your phone as/goto/cid, se pueden obtener los siguientes documentos cuando estén disponibles: la respuesta del director ejecutivo a los comentarios y la settings to block texts and calls decisión final sobre esta solicitud. Una vez que usted haya obtenido acceso a la CID usando el enlace de arriba, favor de poner el número de while driving. permiso de esta solicitud, el cual se encuentra en la parte superior de este aviso. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general • Tell friends, family, and co- 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 workers you will not respond to la solicitud. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=28.693333&lng=-96.963055&zoom=13&type=r. texts or calls while driving. • Remember that all distractions LISTA PARA ENVÍO DE CORREO. Usted puede solicitar ser incluido en una lista de correo para recibir información adicional con are dangerous, so pay full atten- respecto a esta solicitud. Para ser incluido en una lista de correo, envíe su petición a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial a la dirección que se tion when behind the wheel. encuentra a continuación en el párrafo a continuación. TxDOT’s distracted driving awareness campaign is a key com- CONTACTOS DE LA AGENCIA E INFORMACIÓN. Los comentarios públicos se deben presentar a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial, ponent of #EndTheStreakTX, a MC-105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, o por el Internet al www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/. Ten en cuenta broader social media and word-of- que cualquier información de contacto que proporcione, incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y mouth effort that encourages driv- dirección física, se agregará al registro público de la agencia. Para más información sobre esta solicitud para permiso o el proceso para ers to make safer choices while permisos, por favor llame a la TCEQ sin cobro al Programa de Educación Pública de la TCEQ, al 1 800 687-4040. behind the wheel such as wearing a seat belt, driving the speed lim- it, never texting and driving and Más información puede ser obtenida de Zinc Resources LLC en la dirección en el primer párrafo o llamando a Sr. Tom Knepper, Vicepresi- never driving under the influence dente Ejecutivo y Gerente de Proyectos al (724) 650-3618. of alcohol or other drugs. Nov. 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on Fecha de Expedición: 12 de abril de 2021 Texas roadways. www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, April 2021 — 11

toes. In shallow dish large enough over bunny to about 1-inch from sired. After serving, store any left- to hold potatoes in a single layer, the edges. Sprinkle with coconut. over cookie, covered, at room tem- toss potatoes with butter; season 5. Use candies to decorate as de- perature. Makes 16 to 20 servings. with salt and pepper. Spread in single layer. Roast potatoes, un- covered, for 45 minutes, stirring once or twice during roasting. 2. Meanwhile, in small dish, stir together vinegar, maple syrup, and sliced garlic. Drizzle pota- toes with vinegar mixture, gently tossing with a spoon or spatula to coat. Continue to roast about 10 to 20 minutes more, until potatoes are fork-tender and glazed, stirring Peppercorn-roasted ham. Contributed photo. once or twice. 3. To serve, sprinkle potatoes with PEPPERCORN-ROASTED HAM oven; remove foil. Let stand at green onion, thyme, an lemon 1 (6-to-8-lb.) cooked, bone-in- least 15 minutes. peel. Makes 6 servings. spiral-sliced ham 3. Meanwhile, for sauce, in small 1 (12 oz.) jar apricot preserves saucepan combine reserve apri- YUMMY BUNNY COOKIE ¾ cup Dijon-style mustard cot mixture and snipped apricots. 1 (18-ounce) roll refrigerator 1 to 2 tablespoons whole pink or If using; heat through. Slice ham, sugar cookie dough mixed peppercorns serve warm or at room tempera- 2/3 cup canned strawberry or ½ cup snipped dried apricots ture with sauce. Garnish with apri- cherry frosting Dried Apricots (optional) cots and lettuce. Makes 16 to 20 2/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut Boston lettuce leaves (optional) servings. Assorted candies

1. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Place MAPLE-GLAZED NEW POTATOES 1. Cut the cookie roll crosswise ham on rack in shallow roast- 3 lbs. tiny new potatoes into thirds. On the bottom half of ing pan. Ten with foil; crimp foil ¼ cup butter, melted a large baking sheet pat 1 portion to pan edges. Roast for 1 to 1¾ Salt and cracked black pepper into a 6-inch circle to form the hours, until internal temperature is 3 tablespoons white balsamic bunny’s head. 130ºF. vinegar 2. Position the remaining 2 por- 2. Remove foil from ham. In me- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup tions of dough atop head, and pat dium bowl stir together preserves 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced into 8-inch long bunny ears. and mustard; set aside ¾ cup. ¼ cup chopped green onions 3. Bake in a 350ºF (175ºC) oven Brush remaining on top and sides 2 tablespoons chopped thyme for 13 to 15 minutes or until done. of ham. Sprinkle with pepper- 1 tablespoon finely shredded Cool for 2 minutes on baking corns. Cover cut side of ham with lemon peel sheet. foil to prevent drying. Roast 20 to 4. Transfer to a serving plate or 30 minutes or until internal tem- 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees wire rack. Cool about 30 minute perature is 140ºF. Remove from F. Halve or quarter any large pota- before decorating. Spread frosting

VICTORIA COUNTY TAX SALE

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Sale of the Victoria County tax deed property online at https://victoria.texas.sheriffsaleauctions.com

For Tax Sale Information contact LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP at: 1-(855) 650-5848 (toll free) or www.LGBS.COM 12 — Revista de Victoria, April 2021 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com