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This grassroots publication is the life Let’s talk about it… Mexican Crabs source for a community that is not easily afforded viable access to diverse and ac- in our city. Unfortunately, peating that information nor Carmen Madariaga “Let he cessible media. San Antonio and the sur- the emphasis was not on am I interested in finding out who is without sin cast the rounding counties have become accustomed to relevant news brought to them in both his accomplishments but on if there is any truth to it. Are first stone!” English and Spanish since 1913. what a bad person he was and you a crab and don’t realize it all the bad things he did and or do you know a crab? How Yolanda Rodriguez Torres Steve A Duran Sr CEO/Publisher how dumb for voters to have do we put a stop to this? Let’s “Sounds like Nick LaHood put him in office because if talk about it... life, hes done so much but Ramon Chapa Jr they only knew what he did people still judge him for his Co-Publisher in his past. It reminded me April Medina “No one past. Smdh” Yvette Tello of this story; a fisherman re- is perfect we all have done Executive Vice President turns to the dock, his bucket dumb things in our past.” Noel Tello “Wow. Well filled nearly to the brim with said” Roxanne Eguia Editor In Chief crabs. He puts the bucket down momentarily and an- Melissa Bryant other fisherman warns him Managing Editor to put a lid on it, lest some Roberto Perez of the crabs escape. “Oh, Photographer With my new position here don’t worry,” the fisherman replies. “They’re Mexican Steve Walker at La PrWith my new posi- Ricardo Romo tion here at La Prensa Texas, crabs. As soon as one starts Jessica Duran I get to hear about the history to climb up, the others will Contributors of the mover and shakers of pull him back down.” I re- our city. Then, there are days ally like the person that I like today. I heard a story was talking to, I am not sure about someone who made why she found it necessary some mistakes in their teen- to tell me about this person’s age years. He has now made past; I believe in building our an extraordinary difference people up so I will not be re- This weekly column is dedicatedto topics The mission of the Westside Development that are not the most Corporation (WDC) is to foster economic development, promote the development and comfortable to talk redevelopment of real estate within its target area, create viable urban communities, and about, but it is time preserve the character, culture and history we stop acting like of the Westside. The vision is a vibrant Westside com- they did not happen. munity where people want to live, work, and visit. We encourage our readers to give us Leonard Rodriguez your feedback.There President /CEO is no wrong or right La Prensa Texas San Antonio is published once a week by La Familia Duran Inc. 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La Prensa Texas San Antonio is not responsible for advertisements that may be deceitful or fraudulent, and please contact does not guarantee in any way the products or services offered, of which only the advertiser is responsible. All Rights Reserved. Published and printed in the United Yvette at y.tello@ States of America. La Prensa Texas 210-686-0600 laprensatexas.com 23 de Septiembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3 About the Cover Artist: Joe R. Villareal One of his paintings ton. He has been working on This is a must see. This piece created some amazing pieces was converted into a this for seven years. This in- is breathtaking. It captures but by far, this has to be his cartoon image which credible masterpiece will be the heart of San Antonio’s best work. was used on “King of unveiled by the end of 2018. culture. Mr. Villarreal has the Hill,” a national tv show. Some of Mr. Vil- larreal’s work includes a painting that is 6′ x 15′ feet and was created for the halls of the new Texas A&M Univer- sity in San Antonio. Joe R. Villarreal — Born He was asked to paint and still living in San An- a portrait of Mayor Ed Garza tonio, he has been creating which has been added to the art since the age of three. “Hall of Mayors” at City He has created and has been Hall in San Antonio. His lat- recognized for many of the est creation is a cultural type cultural pieces he has painted statue of “El Icecrinero” (the .Some of his paintings were ice cream man). The statue is part of the PBS special, made of Steel, concrete and “The Mexican Americans” ceramic tile. It stands over that aired in August 2000. 13 feet tall and weighs over a 4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 23 de Septiembre de 2018 UTSA receives a sizable donation By Steve Walker The University of Texas at San Antonio is 15 mil- lion dollars richer, now that San Antonio Businessman and philanthropist Graham Weston donated the money to support the university’s proposed School of Data Science. Graham Weston During a press conference spoke to the excited this past Tuesday at the crowd and is quoted downtown campus Durango as saying UTSA “is building drawing over 100 building the best data San Antonians from a cross science program in section of city leaders, UTSA the world. It will train faculty members and other the smartest students supporters who were on hand and make them the to hear the good news. hottest commodities technology in addition to The donation is a com- in the workforce.” UTSA’s drive to become mitment to advance the first State Senator Jose Menen- a nationally recognized re- phase of the University’s dez was in the crowd and search university.” 10-year vision for the Down- noted “UTSA Downtown City Manager Sheryl Scul- town Campus. Weston’s gift was always envisioned to ley also spoke and said, “This to UTSA will help propel the be a bridge of opportuni- partnership will culminate in university’s interdisciplinary ty for our community and an injection of youthful en- Leaving Your Employer? approach to cybersecurity, Understand Your 401(k) Options. now under the leadership of ergy to our downtown that is big data, cloud computing, Dr.Taylor Eigmy, we will necessary.” At Edward Jones, we can explain options for machine learning, and artifi- your 401(k), including leaving the money in see not only its expansion but Also present at the press your former employer’s plan, moving it to cial intelligence-the engines see it becoming an even more conference Council members your new employer’s plan, rolling it over to that power the internet. an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or important piece to UTSA’s John Courage, Shirley Gon- cashing out the account subject to tax By locating the school in consequences. efforts to become a great zales and Roberto Trevino. the heart of San Antonio’s To learn more, call or visit your financial research university.” County Judge Nelson Wolff advisor today. high-tech corridor UTSA Mayor Ron Nirenberg also also gave a short address will provide ready access to Ernest J Martinez addressed the crowd and is congratulating UTSA for its Financial Advisor www.edwardjones.com faculty experts, cutting edge . 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found effect on our growing IRT-1948G-A 23 de Septiembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 5 Epidemia de alfabetización de adultos Coalición ciudadana pre- local que se unió a los esfuer- noviembre “. ocupada por proteger las zos de otras organizaciones Ella insta a los Comisiona- máquinas de votación de los nacionales que abogan por dos del Condado de Bexar a piratas informáticos boletas de papel, registracio- tomar las siguientes medidas: Los ataques al proceso de nes y auditorías más seguras El Departamento de Elec- votación en los EE. UU. Son por los departamentos de ciones del Condado de Bexar reales. Dan Coats, el Direc- elecciones a nivel nacional. debería cambiar a boletas tor de Inteligencia Nacional, En una carta oficial envia- de papel, asignando fondos declaró recientemente que da por Korbel al Tribunal de suficientes para imprimir “... las señales de adverten- Comisionados del Condado, boletas, comprar escaners cia están ahí. El sistema está que incluía a Jacquelyn Cal- ópticos y soporte técnico parpadeando. Es por eso que lanen, Administradora de para leer boletas de papel y estamos en un punto crítico Elecciones del Condado de educar al electorado. hoy. La infraestructura digi- Bexar, Korbel afirmó: “Pro- Asegure el financiamiento tal que sirve a este país está teger el proceso de votación de la Ley de Ayuda a Vo- literalmente bajo ataque “. es responsabilidad de cada tar de America del Estado El equipo de noticias de condado, por lo que bus- de Texas (HAVA) y otras KROVFM.com habló con camos información que nos fuentes para reembolsar los Susan Korbel de la Coalición asegure que se están dando costos de la transición. de Protección Electoral del todos los pasos. tomado para Escrito por Alexandra Condado de Bexar, el grupo proteger las elecciones de Lang el 7 de agosto de 2018
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Uniform 300 Budgeting 101 The Journey of a Successful Author - Dinner and Discussion Presented by City of San Antonio Presenter: David Plemons & Rita Public Library at Central Library McDaniels, David Plemons CPA Presented by Build Your Brand With Your Nonfiction Book Uniform 300 is a photographic Launch SA Central Library Enjoy a buffet dinner and panel project coinciding with San 600 Soledad St, San Antonio, discussion featuring beloved San Antonio’s Tricentennial Celebration. TX 78205 Antonio advertising icon Lionel In Uniform 300, photographer Sosa, author of “Think and Grow Rahm Carrington and curator/ Event date: 9/25/2018 Rich - A Latino Choice,” “The producer Alice Carrington Foultz Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Americano Dream,” and “Children collaborated to depict the diversity of the Revolución;” and chef and of San Antonians following the restauranteur Diana Barrios Trevino, six pillars of the Tricentennial: author of “Los Barrios Family Religion, Military, History & Cookbook.” Education, Arts & Culture, World Diane Huth, author of “Brand You! Heritage and Community Service. To Land Your Dream Job” and The project features portraits of San “Reinvent Your Career - Beat Age Antonio citizens representing all Discrimination to Land Your Dream neighborhoods, passions, jobs, and Job,” will moderate the discussion. walks of life. Representatives of The Twig Book Shop will sell the authors’ books, Launch SA Central Library which can be autographed by the 600 Soledad St, San Antonio, authors. TX 78205 SMOKE BBQ + BEER + VENUE Other locations and dates available at mysapl.org 1170 E. Commerce Street San Antonio, TX 78205 Event Dates: 9/19/2018 - 9/25/2018 Event date: 9/26/2018 Phone: 210-601-7852
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Event date: 9/29/2018 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 12 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 23 de Septiembre de 2018 SPORTS Canelo Defeats GGG In Unanimous Decision By Jessica Duran the last half of the match swayed half of the fight, he didn’t really Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeated many boxing fans watching at land any. Canelo landed in total Gennady “GGG” Golovkin in a home and at the MGM Grand that punches 32% to GGG’s 27% but unanimous decision with a score GGG was the more controlling the bigger statistic was that Canelo of 115-113. The fight, like many fighter in the match. landed 39% power punches to recent high profiled fights in box- This wasn’t actually the case. GGG’s 35%. ing, ended in controversy. Many Although GGG appeared to land Canelo had a more strategic believed the resurgence of GGG in a flurry of punches in the last fight, allowing him to pick his punches and allowed GGG to just throw punches without landing them and letting them hurt him. Canelo lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr. a few years ago. What Canelo did to Mayweather is what GGG did to Canelo Saturday night. Canelo tried to our punch May- weather but going against May- the decision according to many some of the most highly respected weather’s speed is no easy task. fans on social media, would be in the sport, and they scored how Mayweather in that fight utilized highly inaccurate. GGG fought the felt and according to the rules. his speed and picked his punches a good fight and finished strong, Another rematch is supposedly in to sway judges to give him the the last round of the fight could’ve the works and will be a hot ticket unanimous decision. gone either way but it went to in deciding who reigns supreme. To say GGG was ‘robbed’ with Canelo. All three judges were NFL Week 2, Ties and Bad Kicks By Jessica Duran Dan Bailey. One of the most give them a boost as they play the of the game, Saints quarterback ville looks like an AFC favorite Week 2 in the NFL proved to dominant kickers in NFL history San Francisco 49er’s. Drew Brees and star running back defeating the Patriots 31-20. The be another wild week. Green Bay enters one of the most cursed jobs The Browns came close again Alvin Kamara marched them back Los Angeles Rams dominated and Minnesota’s game ended in in recent NFL history, being the to a win over the Saints. Having into game. Behind the Saints late in the Cardinals in a shutout 34-0, a tie 29-29 in overtime leaving Vikings kicker. a great game defensively, the the 4th quarter 21-18, the Browns proving to be the next Super Bowl many fans frustrated because The Steelers have continued Browns, led by veteran quarter- had a chance to tie the game and favorites. Bears linebacker Khalil there was no winner. The game frustrations as Ben Roethlisberger back Tyrod Taylor, just needed send it into overtime. With 21 Mack proved his worth Monday could’ve ended in regular time but continues to not look like himself to keep his offense productive seconds left, kicker Zane Gonzalez night against the Seahawks 24-17, due to a questionable roughing the and Steelers wide receiver Antonio and scoring as much as the could missed from 52 yards sealing the proving how much of a mistake passer penalty on Clay Matthews, Brown was visibly upset during against a deceiving not so good Browns fate. Saints kicker Will Oakland made not to pay the man it took away the interception and and after the game against the defense that belongs to the Saints. Lutz, consoled Gonzalez after the as they could’ve used them in their would’ve ended the game. Mat- Chiefs, beating the Stealers 42-37. Although the Browns led for most game as he was sitting on the bench loss to Denver. It may be time for thews was visibly frustrated when Kansas City quarterback Patrick clearly upset and Eli Manning to hang it up as he talking to the media after the game. Mahomes looks like a force to be in disbelief. Lutz puts up another poor performance Coach Mike McCarthy simply reckon with. Brown, when asked stated “football against the young Cowboys de- stated, “Clay did what he’s always about the game and the Steelers’ is more than a fense, giving Cowboys a win been taught.” lackluster two weeks of the season game”. A good 20-13. The Vikings kicker, rookie so far, said “trade me”. You can’t show of sports- Week three may be a slow week Daniel Carlson, missed two field blame Brown as it’s evident that manship by Lutz as most of the top 15 teams don’t goals and one that would’ve ended Roethlisberger’s play hasn’t been which you don’t play each other but play against the game giving the Vikings vic- what it used to be, and adding to see a lot of be- some of the weaker teams in the tory over Green Bay. Minnesota this is the distraction of running tween kickers. league. But after these past two responded to that performance by back La’Veon Bell’s contract In other high- weeks, anything can happen. signing former Cowboys kicker holdout. Their next game might lights, Jackson- 23 de Septiembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 EVENTOS ESPECIALES SABLA
Mistress of Ceremonies & judicial candidate Stephanie Boyd, San Antonio Black Lawyers Association President (SABLA) & judicial candidate Yolanda Huff, Judge Genie Wright with two friends, Walker Report Editor & former Judge Steve Walker with Judge Jason Garrahan, Judge Rosie Alvarado with friend, Judge Jefferson Moore with Aida Rojas, Judge Melissa Skinner, retired Judge Ray Angelini & Virginia Mauer, Judge Phil Kazen & wife, Susan, Judge Genie Wright& Susan Kazen, Judge Lori Valenzuela, Walker Report Editor & former Judge Steve Walker & Judge Celeste Brown, Guest Speaker St.Rep.Barbara Gervin Hawkins, former St.Rep. Joe Gamez, Nettie Hinton, judicial candidatesGrace Uzomba, Alfredo Ximenez, Mary Lou Alverez & Rosie Gonzales (glasses) with friend, Law students Scholarship recipients Aisha Denis &Joseph Saahene, High School Scholarship recipients, Manuel Gallegos Deziree Guera, & La Tia Jones, MC Stephanie Boyd with Oliver Hill, recipient of the Clarence McGowan Award, “Legend” award recipient Judge Linda Haynes Harrison, door to the Gala room 14 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 23 de Septiembre de 2018 Art at Uvalde Library for Hispanic Heritage cious building on West Main Armendariz, a native of El he has also dedicated entire Kathy Vargas selected for Street in 2003. Paso, acknowledges that as works to animals common El Progreso Library show The official opening date a young man, his creativ- to the west: rabbits, coyotes her vast range of creativity for the library Hispanic Heri- ity as well as his romanti- and buffalo. and skilled use of camera tage Month art exhibition cism was influenced by the He is best known for carv- lens and film development. is this Saturday, September U.S.-Mexico border. His ing on birch wood, a complex Her works are the product of 22, from three to five in the travels to New Mexico and process that often produces much patience and process- afternoon. The art exhibi- Colorado after graduating both an art piece and a wood ing. She is unique in that she tion consists of twenty-five from college took on greater block for creating prints. shoots with film and works in original oil and watercolor meaning for him as he gained Kathy Vargas is a nation- a darkroom to process it. It Dr. Ricardo Romo pieces and photographs by a deeper appreciation of his ally acclaimed photographer is in the darkroom where her Art at Uvalde Library for twelve different artists, the natural surroundings. whose work has been ac- photos take on a unique— Hispanic Heritage Month majority from San Antonio, Armendariz’ work is in- quired by the Smithsonian some say, a magical qual- To better understand the Texas. fluenced by the cultures of and other major museums. ity. She is known for double world we live in, we rely The paintings have been Mexican Juarez, Mexican She was born and raised in exposing her shot as she cre- on literature and art. This loaned to the library for its American El Paso and In- the Eastside of San Antonio ates collages and montages. week, El Progreso Library six week showing and are digenous New Mexico. In and has lived in the same The art critic Lucy Lippard of Uvalde features both as part of the collection of most of his pieces, he has house her entire life. She wrote that “Her hand-tinted it opens Hispanic Heritage Latino art owned by me and carved on wood or painted became interested in pho- photographic montages and Month Celebration with His- my wife Harriett Romo. We on canvases, but he also tography at an early age and still lifes are nearly mono- panic art adjacent to rows have donated nearly 1,000 makes limited edition prints. credits artists Mel Casas and chromatic, subtly evoking and rows of books. pieces of art to libraries and Alberto Mijangos for guid- color in a manner that is as El Progreso Library has museums in Austin, San ing her early art instruction. pan-sensuous as it is visual.” been a favorite among local Antonio and Los Angeles, Learning about photogra- Other pieces in the show readers and book lovers for as well as to the Smithsonian phy was a true passion for will also increase your inter- over a century. The library Museum in Washington, DC. Vargas, and consequently, est in Mexican American art. has an interesting history. For a future show in Uvalde, she enrolled in classes at A Parisian woman painted While most public libraries we have recently donated to several San Antonio colleges next to the Eiffel Tower in South Texas have their El Progreso Library 52 origi- and art programs, including welcomes the visitors. As origins under the auspices of nal watercolor paintings by The Art Institute, Mexican our eyes travel across the local government, such was San Antonio artist Armando Cultural Institute, Southwest room it is almost all Texas not the case for the founding Sanchez. School of Arts, St. Philip’s images. However, as we of El Progreso Library in The following artists are College, and San Antonio exit to the right, a portrait of Uvalde, Texas. included in the show: Franco College. She also earned Mexican film star, Dolores This library traces its ori- Mondini-Ruiz, Olivia Vil- two arts degrees from the Del Rio from the 1940-1960 gins to 1903 when a group of lanueva, Luis Lopez, Ricky The message on the Arm- University of Texas San era reminds one of a time civic minded women formed Armendariz, Kathy Vargas, endariz canvass exhibited Antonio. when Mexican film stars El Progreso Civic Club. Armando Sanchez, Gilbert in this show reads: “I have Upon graduation from engaged our parents and One of their goals was the Duran, Jesse Trevino, Henry a permanent reminder of a UTSA in the mid-1970s, grandparents. The walls are founding of a public li- Cardenas, Al Rendon, Omar temporary feeling”. The she worked five years as a filled with different genre of brary. The original location Rodriguez and Cecilia Paz. painting merges beautiful regional rock and roll band art and no doubt each piece of the library was in one of Two of the artists, Kathy clouds, a yellow sky and a photographer for an East will have different meaning the founder’s home. They Vargas and Ricky Arm- rising sun behind a moun- Coast company. By 1980 she to different eyes. I believe it named the library after their endariz, are long time pro- tain range. In this work and was engaged in photography is a show to see. club and their efforts con- fessors of art—Vargas at others, Armendariz dem- full time and had shows in El Progreso Library will tributed to the education of University of Incarnate onstrates his love for the Italy, Germany and Mexico. have the Hispanic show on the young and old. After a Word and Armendariz at landscapes of the West, espe- From 1985 to 2000, she display for six weeks. Li- robust and successful cam- the University of Texas San cially those of New Mexico served as the artistic director brary director Mendell Mor- paign that raised over five Antonio. Through their art, and Texas. of the Guadalupe Cultural gan and archivist Virginia million dollars in the late both of these talented indi- Armendariz likes to in- Center, where she also taught Davis showed great enthu- 1990s, El Progreso Library viduals have contributed to clude sunsets and lonely and mentored many students siasm in the opportunity to moved from its many previ- our greater understanding of stretches of highways in his in photography. provide a new visual experi- ous locations into a new spa- Latino art and culture. paintings, but in recent years, The four photographs by ence to Uvalde County. 23 de Septiembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 15 Just a Thought: Hispanic Heritage Month tage Week under President America” by Time Magazine clude Hispanic “Dreamers” and say good bye. I also at- Lyndon Johnson and was in July 2005 and is a member that the President wants to tended former La Prensa Edi- expanded by President Ron- of the Texas Business Hall deport. tor Joe Sandoval’s funeral ald Reagan in 1988 to cover of Fame. He was awarded I am privileged to have in 2015. We worked in the a 30-day period starting on same media over the years September 15 and ending on but never at the same time October 15. It was enacted until La Prensa which is now into law on August 17, 1988, renamed La Prensa Texas. on the approval of Public Harlandale High School Law 100-402. graduate and actor Jesse When Pope Francis vis- Borrego, National Selec- ited Washington, New York tive Service Director Larry City and Philadelphia on a Romo, and International goodwill trip in 2015, he ad- singer Patsy Torres Ph.D. Steve Walker is a Vietnam Veteran, former Justice of the dressed immigration issues have all been covered in my Peace and Journalist confronting our country. column as well as former Sound familiar? He spoke President of Mexico Vicente By Steve Walker limited English but spoke Fox! San Antonio Hispanics, at length in Spanish to the But who could forget along with Hispanics all masses of Hispanic Catholics Archbishop Patrick Flores over the county are cur- celebrating his message and whose story I have shared rently celebrating National physical presence. He was as well, whose life made a Hispanic Heritage Month warmly received by the His- significant difference in our which started September 15 panic community as well as community. and ends October 15. the community at large. In the late nineties as a Home to the Alamo and That same year I wrote public speaking teacher at the Missions, San Antonio as about local Hispanic icon McCollum HS, I hosted then a community celebrates the Lionel Sosa kicking off the Archbishop Patrick Flores, rich heritage and Hispanic celebration with his art ex- the first Mexican American culture that is so dominates hibit entitled “Windows to Archbishop in the United our city. During this time, the Soul,” at St. Philip’s Col- States. we recognize the important lege, September 17th when I I remember writing about presence of Hispanic and was on campus as an adjunct the Lifetime Achievement shared numerous personal his growing up as a migrant Latino Americans who have instructor. Award from the National experiences with local His- worker. From migrant work- made major contributions to I would point out that Sosa Association of Hispanic panics who continue to make er to 1st Mexican American America’s way of life. was named “One of the 25 Journalists again in 2015. the Alamo City a better Archbishop in the United The observation started Most Influential Hispanics in According to most ac- place. For the last six and States is not a shabby ac- in 1968 as Hispanic Heri- counts well a half years I have been complishment! over 58 mil- writing “Just a Thought,” I With only 22 days left to lion people or have written about such lu- celebrate National Hispanic nearly 19 & minaries as former Council- Heritage Month, San Anto- of the popu- woman Maria Berriozabal, nio can be proud of the major lation are of former Mayor and HUD contributions of its Hispanic Hispanic or Secretary Henry Cisneros, community to the country. I Latino origin. and activist Jaime Martinez have great faith that the con- The Hispanic who marched with National tributions will continue long community is hero Cesar Chavez who I after the official celebration increasing in interviewed as a reporter is over. numbers and at KENS 5. I marched with Anyway, as always, what contributing Jaime many times over the I write is “Just a Thought.” to the overall years to include picket lines. Steve Walker is a Vietnam success of our Jaime has passed but I was Veteran, former Judge and country to in- fortunate to attend his funeral Journalist. 16 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 23 de Septiembre de 2018