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WOMEN LEADERSHIP Sister Jane Ann Women Deserve Latina Leaders Set The Time is NOW: Just a Thought Slater Equal Pay to Break Economic Unlock the Future Women’s Chancellor of the Barriers for Women Leadership in SA Roman Catholic and Girls in Archdiocese Immigration By Diane S. Sanchez Prisons President & CEO San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of By N. Geremy Landin By Kimberly Hayes By Steve Walker By Isa Fernández Commerce 2 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 1 de Diciembre de 2019 Let’s Talk About it... This grass roots publication is the life source for a community that is not easily afforded viable access to diverse and ac- John F. Kennedy cessible media. San Antonio and the sur- rounding counties have become accustomed By Yvette Tello year old to try to understand” to relevant news brought to them in both English and Spanish since 1913. President John F. Ken- Steve A Duran Sr. nedy’s 1963 visited San Anto- Adam Rodriguez: “I remem- CEO/Publisher [email protected] nio to dedicate the Aerospace ber seeing him that day.” Ramon Chapa Jr. Medical Center at Brooks Co-Publisher [email protected] AFB one day before he was Larry Hale: “ I will remem- Yvette Tello assassinated in Dallas. I Executive Vice President ber that day for the rest of [email protected] wasn’t born yet but what a my life. Roxanne Eguia Editor In Chief historical day for San Anto- [email protected] nio. Do you remember this “ I will re- Nicodemus Gonzalez Reyes Alvarado Graphic Designer day? Let’s talk about it… member that day; the whole Steve Walker Dr. Ricardo Romo week because they had the Isa Fernández Sally Ann Larios Herrera: story everyday and night. It Contributors [email protected] “ My girlfriend and I took an was a sad day. Almost every Maria Cisneros Sales Representative hour for lunch so we can see body was crying. The pictures them. I will always remem- of the President; we will never ber” forget.”

Danny Rodriguez: “I was Mellisa Perez “Good walk born on the 22nd of Novem- to remember. Needed the ber 1963 at 3pm same day refresh. 56 years ago. He was same year. I was asked to smart and powerful and he work on a project in Alamo knew how to handle that. He Heights it was for a person I loved his country.” can’t name. He was working for a government agency. His Judy Lenhart: “ I remember father took care of President that day, what I was doing and Kennedy. I was able to listen who I was with, when I heard to some great information the news.” The mission of the Westside Develop- and saw some very private ment Corporation (WDC) is to foster economic development, promote the de- moments with President Ken- Aurora J Alfaro: “I remem- velopment and redevelopment of real estate nedy. I’ll leave it at that.” ber going to see him. I was within its target area, create viable urban in school at St.Michaels and communities, and preserve the character, culture and history of the Westside. Tara Reece LaCourse: “ My it was close to downtown so The vision is a vibrant Westside com- mom and I stood along the we walked there. It was awe- munity where people want to live, work, and visit. street and waved as he passed some. I remember the day.” by... not sure where we were. Leonard Rodriguez President /CEO I was only 5.” [email protected]

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Yolanda González was born into a family whose artistic heritage dates back to 1877. Her world is one of curiosity, demonstrating her love of people and their surroundings. González’s travels in different coun- tries, the bonds forged with individuals in those places, and the resulting trans- formative experiences are reflected in her art and her life. She is known for her strong, bold brush strokes of color and texture, intent on evoking imagination and In 1998, she was an artist France, Spain, Italy, Africa, emotion. in residence in Ginza, Japan Alaska and throughout the González studied at the followed by a similar stint U.S. Pasadena Art Center Col- in Assisi, Italy during 1999. Museum Exhibitions lege of Design after winning Among the many museums The Musee d’Aquitaine | a painting competition that that have shown her work San Diego Contemporary awarded her a scholarship are the Armand Hammer Museum / Armand Ham- to the prestigious school. Museum, The Geffen Con- mer Museum | Temporary This led her to Self-Help temporary at MOCA, the Contemporary Museum Graphics, an involvement Japanese American Na- Japanese American Na- that lasted for years and tional Museum and the tional Museum | Chicago resulted in her being sent to Diego Rivera Museum in Museum | Santa Monica Spain and Scotland as a rep- México City. You can also Museum Laguna Museum resentative for exhibitions see Yolanda’s works of art | Diego Rivera Museum | in those countries. Over the on the Gold line trains as Latino Museum | Corpus years, she has exhibited her well as Buses throughout Christi Museum Museum works in solo and group ex- LA in a collaboration with of Monterey | Snite Museum hibitions across the United AARP of Art States, throughout Europe, Exhibitions (courtesy of http://www. and in South Africa. Russia, Japan, Scotland, yolandagonzalez.com/) 4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 1 de Diciembre de 2019 37th Annual Holiday Saxophones Brings San Antonio Legends Together For Two Concerts By Belinda Menchaca Balli. “Holiday Saxophones years. Bringing a variety decades after its inception. JAZZ BRUNCH MATINEE The Guadalupe Cultural is a cultural treasure and we of Jazz, R&B and popular “We are going to present WHEN: Sunday Dec. 15, Arts Center presents the want to make sure that it not standards, George Prado a special tribute to the late 2019 37th Annual Holiday Saxo- only stays alive but thrives. and the Regency Jazz band great Vernon “Spot” Barnett TIME BRUNCH: Doors phones concert at the his- San Antonio music lovers lead a line-up of legendary recognizing him for a life of open and serving begins at toric Guadalupe Theater. have made this concert a horn players like Al Gomez, musical contributions” 11AM. Concert begins at “Audiences will once again holiday tradition and we are Joe Posada and Frank Rod- A Cultural Treasure 12PM. have two shows to choose excited to reach out to new arte along with some of the Only at Holiday Saxo- TICKETS: $30 – General from with the addition of audiences who have yet to most talented musicians in phones will audiences en- Admission ( Includes Soul our special Jazz Brunch experience this special night the region. The Jazz Brunch joy over a dozen renowned Food Brunch ) Matinee at noon. We’ll of music.” Matinee will also feature a musicians on one stage Tickets can be purchased Online at www.guadalupe- then look forward to see- Thousands of San Anto- soul food menu complete trading licks and solos with culturalarts.org ing our patrons who have nians and visitors have been with Chicken & Waffles a groove that only great jazz By phone or at the Box Of- returned year after year for entertained by the concert’s and all the trimmings for music can deliver. These fice. the evening concert” says instantly recognizable ‘San those who want to start their living legends look forward HOLIDAY SAXOPHONES Executive Director Cristina Antonio Sound’ for over 35 Sunday off swinging. to their annual reunion at EVENING CONCERT Evening Concert Will the Guadalupe Theater and WHEN: Sunday Dec. 15, Feature Tribute to Legend- their genuine comradery and 2019 ary Spot Barnett “We really passion for the music fills TIME: Doors open at 6PM. want to honor some of the the room. Another reason Concert begins at 7PM. great musicians who have people return year after year TIME EVENING CON- helped make this concert is the classic jazz lounge CERT: 7PM ( Evening Con- a real institution. Some ambience that takes you cert ) of them are still playing back in time. The Guada- TICKETS: $15 – $25 | Re- and some of our legends lupe invites guests to don served Seating Only. ( Din- are no longer with us, but their stylish fedoras and ner Sold Separately ) their spirit is with us in the elegant dresses, polish their Tickets Can Only Be Pur- music” says Geroge Prado dancing shoes and enjoy chase by Phone at (210) 271- who continues to organize their favorite cocktail at 3151 or at Box Office Mon. the concert and lead its their Holiday Saxophones – Fri. 10am – 5pm | 723 S. rhythm section nearly four banquet table. Brazos St. San Antonio, TX 78207 1 de Diciembre de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 5 Sister Jane Ann Slater CDP –Chancellor of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas By Isa Fernández American culture in order 1718” among other reli- Born in Pittsburg, Penn- to be able to go into parishes gious treasures. sylvania, Chancellor Sister to serve the community in a The role is uncommon for Jane Ann Slater, CDP has culturally competent way. women. This is a challenge earned the rare distinction She took care of transcripts today for any woman, espe- of being the first woman to and helped those from out- cially in the Church where serve as Chancellor of the side the United States pass “women just aren’t called Archdiocese of the Roman the Test of English as a on or our views isn’t always Catholic Church in San An- Foreign Language (TOFL) sought nor listened to, so, tonio, Texas. Her road there test about functioning in for example, there’s going has spanned two states, English. Some would also to be a (religious) gathering multiple degrees, decades learn English to administer in Rome and there’s not a in academia and over sixty in US. “Can you imagine single woman that’s going years as a Sister of Divine being from Mexico, Hondu- to be there.” “If there’s an Providence. ras or El Salvador, Vietnam opportunity or a teachable When she just one and a or somewhere in Africa and moment, I will seize it,” half years old, her parents writing a scholarly paper in she says. “We all have a were in a tragic car accident English? So, Oblate would place. Not just women, but that led to the untimely let me edit their papers, not minority groups, not just death of her father. The for content, because I didn’t ethnic minority but gen- tragedy led her mother, who know the content, but spell- der minority, economic…I never remarried, to move ing, grammar, punctua- think everyone has experi- back to her hometown of tion.” ences and stories and I think Texarkana, Arkansas where After two years, she was the stories we have really she could be near family asked to be President of Our are powerful and hearing and her young daughter Lady of the Lake University those stories and providing could grow up with cousins. during a “stress situation at opportunities for people to She attended and graduated the time.” She served for come together to articulate Catholic school in there 2 and a half years, helping those stories in a way that roll call. We had to be in 6 years. After, she tells me, before moving to San Anto- to stabilize the situation. helps deep understanding by 7pm. You could go out she “thought to myself, nio, Texas to study Chemis- After, in 2015, Archbishop and openness…I would Friday night and Saturday you know, I’ve been out try at Our Lady of the Lake Gustavo Garcia “found and like to do that.” In addition night,” she remembers. of teaching Chemistry for University (OLLU). After chased me down and told to her role as Chancellor, After graduation, she 12 years. Technology was “a fairly normal time of me, “I want you to be the Sister Slater is active in taught in elementary, junior coming in and I wasn’t dating, parties,” she joined Chancellor,” a role defined doing outreach at prisons high and high school, then about to immerse myself the Convent after one year as the chief record-keeper and jails, local community began graduate school to in that developing field, but at the university at just age of a diocese who keeps initiatives that help increase complete her doctorate in I could teach high school 19 because just she “just the official archives of the social services for the needy Inorganic Chemistry at the Chemistry blindfolded, so loved my first-grade teacher diocese, as a notary certifies and speaks readily about University of Colorado at I did that for another 12 (also a nun) and I wanted to documents, and generally the ills of consumerism. Of Boulder. She then spent years. And then I got elect- be like her. To me, she was manages the administra- her life, she says, “I have eleven years as part of the ed a second time as Supe- just amazing.” Adjusting tive offices (and sometimes had so many opportunities. Chemistry faculty at Our rior of our Congregation.” to life in the Convent was finances and personnel) I have lived a charmed life. Lady of the Lake Univer- She was also asked to go “regimented…kind of like of a diocese. Sister Slater I mean, I’ve lived a very sity. During this time, she to the Assumption Semi- people talk about the army and staff graciously gave happy life.” was elected to Administra- nary for two years, to help and basic training. If you me a tour of temperature- Chancellor of the Arch- tive Council, the leadership individuals taking courses want to be in the army, this controlled rooms that house diocese of San Antonio, Sr. team where she served for at the Mexican American is what you have to do…We historical documents, in- Jane Ann Slater, CDP, 2718 six years until being elected Catholic College (MACC), were enclosed. We were cluding a “Declaration of W. Woodlawn, San Anto- Superior of Congregation where people would study being taught what it is to the founding of San An- nio, Texas 78228. Phone: where she served another Spanish and Mexican be a nun, a sister… We had tonio de Valero on May 1, (210) 734-1976 6 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 1 de Diciembre de 2019 Janie Martinez Gonzalez Offers First Half-Payment Advice for Women Who Lead for the 2019 Property Webhead Founders Mark 25 Years of Taxes is Now Due Business Success in IT Industry By Lisa Anderson west substation locations By R.Eguia “ Your credibility is more than currently sits on the board for Bexar County Tax Asses- will also have a curbside Twenty-five years ago, just a just being cool.” CPS Energy. sor-Collector Albert Uresti drop-off from 2:30 PM until few years after the World Wide Gonzales is proud to be a “first Although she cannot speak on reminds Bexar County prop- 6:30 PM. Web was first introduced to the generation everything,” and running for office again in the erty owners, who choose to The Half-Payment Plan public, the dot.com boom was her experience has given her a near future, she will continue enroll in the County’s Half- remains a popular choice just taking off, and no one had sense of justice and duty. She to advocate for women to sit on Payment Plan for 2019, that with Bexar County business ever heard of Google: Webhead said, “We have to not accept boards of major corporations, the first half of their tax bill owners and residential prop- (www.webheaddigital.com ) things and question decisions banks, technology and energy must be paid by Monday, erty owners who have their was born in San Antonio. that will affect us.” She has run companies in addition to Edu- December 2, 2019. Under homes paid off or who do not “In 1994, we were one of the for public office in the State and cation and Government bodies. the Half-Payment Plan, the have an escrow account with original IT start-ups in the second half of your tax bill is a mortgage company. country,” said Janie Martinez not due until June 30, 2019. “We are expecting nearly Gonzalez, a trailblazer for “Our Half-Payment Plan 80,000 citizens to enroll in women and Latinos in technol- is a way to help our citizens our Half-Payment Plan for ogy who founded the company budget their money and to 2019. The mission of the with Bill H. Gonzalez, Jr. and help make paying their prop- Bexar County Tax Assessor Roger Colunga on the advent of erty taxes easier. It allows Collector’s Office is ‘To the Internet. our citizens to pay their taxes Help keep Families in their Today, the private, minority- in two payments instead of Homes’. The Half-Payment owned-and-operated company one. We are reminding our Plan is one of the tools we is a trusted IT industry leader Owers that Monday, De- use to help with our mis- providing internet technology cember 2nd is the deadline sion,” stated Albert Uresti. and operations coast to coast. to participate in this plan and In addition to the Half- Still led by its original found- to pay the first half of their Payment, Quarter-Payment, ing executives, the company property taxes,” said Albert and Pre-Payment Plans of- has expanded its suite of prod- Uresti, Bexar County Tax fered by the Tax Assessor uct offerings over the last 25 Assessor-Collector. Collector’s Office, under years in response to customers’ “Because the last day of Uresti, Bexar County is the evolving business expectations, November is on a week- first and only county out of industry and cyber-security end, we are able to extend 254 counties in the State demands. the deadline until Monday, of Texas to offer its Senior Janie sat down with me last December 2nd this year. Citizens, Disabled Citizens, week to offer some advice for All Tax Office locations and Disabled Veterans a San Antonio Women who lead. will be open until 6:30 PM “10-Month Property Tax Gonzales said she is very con- this Monday to allow our Payment Plan”. fident in the women leaders of taxpayers additional time to If residents need more in- S.A and the up and coming ones visit our offices. Citizens can formation or want to confirm because being a Latina leader is also use the convenience of the amount due, they may no longer a rarity as it was when paying online or by mail. If visit the Tax Office website she first began. you mail your payment, be at www.bexar.org/tax, or Be Financially Literate sure your payment is post- call the Tax Office at (210) “This is key to anything that marked by December 2nd,” 335-2251. Credit card and you pursue.“ said Albert Uresti. electronic check payments Always Have a Vision The Vista Verde down- may also be made on-line “Know your next move, di- town office of the Tax As- through the Tax Office web- versify your opportunities and sessor-Collector, located at site at www.bexar.org/tax or appreciate that you can’t be ev- 233 N. Pecos La Trinidad, by phone at 1-888-852-3572. erything to everyone. Balance will have two curbside drop- TAC-AU innovation with sustainability.” offs available from 7:30 a.m. 233 N. Pecos, P. O. Box Be True to Your Authentic Self until 6:30 PM on Monday, 839950, San Antonio, TX “Aspirations add value.” Webhead Founders Bill H. Gonzalez, Jr., Janie Martinez Gonzalez December 2nd. The South- 78283-3950 - 210.335.2251 Your Word is Your Word and Roger Colunga. side, Northeast, and North- www.bexar.org/tax 1 de Diciembre de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 Women deserve equal pay Women deserve so much more than equal pay; we deserve equity and justice.

By Diane S. Sancheziane S. dollar a white male makes. As studies focused on the impacts especially considering that Sanchez a majority minority city, San of women-owned businesses women already put in $20B President & CEO San An- Antonio loses when women in Bexar County and women in unpaid labor through their By Leonard Rodriguez tonio Hispanic Chamber of are not paid their fair share, contributing to San Anto- housework, childcare, elder This column highlights inspiring stories of Latino Commerce especially Hispanic women. nio’s economy. In 2018, the care, and cooking,” Prosper leaders. For more than 500 This is a world that is still Overall, women in San Anto- SAHCC commissioned: The continued, “It is going to be years, Latino men and wom- dominantly owned and oper- nio make 82 cents per dollar. Economic Impacts of Women- vital that as a community we en have positively influenced ated by men. Yet women are But if women were paid the Owned Businesses in Bexar come together and acknowl- the face of United States so- the sole or co-breadwinner in same wage as men, $19.0 County and Women in the San edge that it is time for us in San ciety. Let us celebrate these approximately two-thirds of billion would be added to the Antonio Economy conducted Antonio, a city of compassion outstanding hispanics. families in America. So when GDP (Gross Domestic Prod- by Saber Research Institute. and equity to have the discus- women bring home less than uct) of San Antonio. This is The City of San Antonio also sions needed to move forward they have rightfully earned, money that is reinvested back commissioned a study in 2019 with that plan.” it hurts women, their families into our community through The Status of Women in San We need to address this and our economy as a whole. our roads and infrastructure, Antonio to examine the status inequity. The continued and Today, November 20th more money going to our of women in San Antonio to- prolonged disparities hinder marks “Latina Equal Pay neighborhood schools, and day. the economic growth and Day”. It is the day a Latina’s more money providing servic- During Erika Prosper‘s ten- potential of women in our wage and pay catches up to es for those most vulnerable in ure as the Chairwoman of the community. To create change, that of a white male from our community. Board of Directors for the businesses, advocates and the previous year. It takes I am fortunate to lead the Chamber, much work was elected officials need to fully her nearly 23 months to earn San Antonio Hispanic Cham- done to empower women and recognize the problem and the what a white male earns in 12 ber of Commerce (SAHCC) Latinas in San Antonio. “With impact it has to our society and months. Hispanic women fair who not only recognizes these women comprising 47% of economy. As our city contin- worse than any other gender or trends in our society and the the workforce population and ues to grow, we must remain Judith Zaffirini demographic making between impact it makes to our econ- in Texas specifically, 61% of diligent and vigilant ensuring Since 1987, Judith Zaffirini, 56 cents to 61 cents for every omy, but has commissioned mothers bring in anywhere that we create an environment an award- winning communi- between 25% - 100% of their that provides suitable, equita- cations specialist, has served household incomes. It is im- ble and a safe place for women in the Texas Senate. In 1996, she was re-elected to her third perative that we have an open of color, and all women in San landslide victory and accom- discussion about wage equity Antonio to work. plished a feat never before in Texas history, carrying all the counties in the 21st district of South Texas. She is the only senator with a 100 percent attendance and voting record. She has been named Texas Heroine and Outstanding Leg- islator and Friend of Business by the Texas Chamber of Commerce. For her role in promoting trade with Mexico, she received the internation- ally prestigious “Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon Medal of Merit.” The recipient of more than 250 awards and honors for her public service, legis- lative and professional work, Zaffirini is also the first female 8 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 1 de Diciembre de 2019 SAY Si is Keeping it in the Family New Westside Campus Unveiled By R.Eguia ings will grow with the larger Photos by Chealsea Landin new space, including culinary Community members, local arts, journalism and digital music artists and SaySi ALumni gath- composition. ered on the banks of Apache Previous SAY Si board mem- Creek to visit the site of the new ber and San Antonio’s first lady, SaySi Campus. SAY Sí began as Erika Prosper Nirenberg, spoke a program under the umbrella of about the safe space the organi- the King William Neighborhood zation creates for creativity to Association in a space at the thrive and the resounding effects Blue Star Arts Complex. After of saying “yes” to young people 25 years, SAY Sí has steadily and “yes” to healing. Council- grown to include nearly 200 woman Shirley Gonzalez wore a students from over 70 schools 78207 shirt designed by SAY Si in its programs, with studio students and welcomed the new sessions held 6 days a week. location to the neighborhood. Say Si Community Partnerships The campus is slated to open late Director, Nicole Amri, said the next year. More information can organizations programs offer- be found at saysi.org.

Wonderland Enrollment Event Photos by Ramon Chapa Jr 1 de Diciembre de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 9 Los Spurs orgullosos de su base de seguidores Por José I. Franco versal, gracias a sus cinco títulos al final personalmente recibió pesar de su derrota sigue adel- Varsity Choirs. St. Mary’s Hall En cada partido el equipo ganados en la NBA durante las felicitaciones de Popovich y sus ante con marca de 89 victorias Choir. The Admiral David pentacampeón Spurs de San temporadas de 1999, 2003, 2005, ex compañeros. Ello es lo más por 83 de Los Ángeles en su Robinson con fans. Pequeños Antonio, propiedad de la em- 2007, 2014. Todo ello bajo la bonito que distingue a Spurs historia. Los fanáticos locales basquetbolistas en el túnel de presa Spurs Sports & Entertain- administración de Buford y el dentro del mejor baloncesto tuvieron que convivir con se- recepción a jugadores. El fan ment (SS&E), que administra el entrenador en jefe Popovich. mundial. guidores rivales que entraron al enmascarado “Spurs Nation”. ejecutivo RC Buford y dirige el Los miles de seguidores de La academia de Spurs se ha AT&T Center vistiendo playeras Fans posando con The Coyote. excelente estratega Gregg Popo- Spurs, se han hecho presentes en extendido por toda la NBA, alusivas a sus respectivos juga- Fanáticos posando frente al em- vich, continua orgullosamente el principio de campaña, durante donde algunos de los que fueron dores favoritos, destacando la de blema de Spurs. Un seguidor de cumpliendo con su agenda en el los partidos contra sus acérrimos asistentes de entrenador, pasaron James y el célebre Kobe Bryant. Lakers y otro de Spurs. Fanático rol regular de la temporada NBA rivales deportivos Lakers de Los a ser entrenadores de grandes También se le ha dado crédito de Spurs que ganó $375 en cer- 2019-2020. Ángeles, que ahora comanda el franquicias, por igual jugadores, a Spurs porque sigue adelante tificado de compras durante la Spurs en cada uno de sus par- delantero estelar LeBron James y como recientemente sucedió con en su compromiso de apoyar el promoción H-E-B Beach Ball tidos que ha venido celebrando en su alineación traen al guardia el alero estelar Kawhi Leonard talento artístico y cultura de San Mania. La promoción de Rais- en su estadio el AT&T Center, Danny Green, quien fue jugador y Danny Green, que fueron Antonio, lo cual fue establecido ing Canes, denominada “Baby sigue siendo una gran fuente de de San Antonio y ganó la sortija fichados por Raptors de Toronto, por el magnate Peter M. Holt, Races”. LaMarcus Aldridge, empleo, y apoyando programas mundial de 2014. que bajo su trabajo se coronó quien siempre ha vivido agra- que encestó 39 puntos contra el de beneficio en la comunidad Por cierto que la base de se- campeón por primera vez en la decido por los buenos resultados visitante Thunder de Oklahoma bajo su fundación Silver and guidores de Spurs, le dio emo- NBA. de nuestros queridos Spurs de City. Porra Hype Squad celeb- Black Give Back (S&BGB), la tiva bienvenida a Green, quien En el partido contra Lakers, se San Antonio. rando la victoria de San Antonio cual opera sin fines de lucro, y al final del partido que ganaron vio la gran rivalidad entre ambos En las fotos aparecen: los contra OKC. (Fotos por Franco). es una franquicia de respeto uni- con pizarra de 103-96 puntos, clubes, en la que San Antonio a coros Barrington & Wallace 10 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 1 de Diciembre de 2019 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing Women’s Field Finalized

By Brian Taylor ever, Christina Cruz (Hell’s Nev.) won a silver at the ternational debut, and will World Championship ex- Following four qualifying Kitchen, N.Y.), two-time 2015 Junior World Champi- be using the confidence perience, as well as winning tournaments that began in Elite World Championship onships, as well as a bronze from that performance in international performances December 2018, the field of bronze medalist, will bring at the 2019 Pan American Lake Charles. Andrea Me- to be strong contenders to 40 elite female boxers who experience to her third U.S. Games in her first year in dina (San Diego, Calif.) take the title and advance to will compete next month Olympic Team Trials for the elite division. Two- impressed many in Reno, the next stage of the quali- at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Boxing that will be tough time Youth World Cham- defeating numerous World fication to the Olympic Team Trials for Boxing for any boxer that she faces. pionships bronze medalists Championship medalists Games Tokyo 2020. Rav- in Lake Charles, La. is Mariana Gonzalez (Sunny- Isamary Aquino (Universal on her way to the title, ven Brown (San Antonio, final. A total of 117 elite vale, Calif.) stood atop the City, Texas) leads the way while Destiny Jasso (Dal- Texas) recently made her female boxers competed podium at the Western Elite in the medal count and will las, Texas) and Melanie international debut at the throughout the year for the Qualifier, while runner-up look to continue making Costa (Norton, Mass.) sur- 2019 Elite World Cham- 40 available spots. Only Jazzelle Bobadilla (Ewa a name for herself. Lupe vived a tough bracket out of pionships and had a quick ten will advance from the Beach, Hawaii) has in- Gutierrez (Sacramento, the Eastern Elite Qualifier rise to success in her short trials competition to the ternational experience on Calif.) and Iyana Verduzco to advance to these trials. boxing career. Kimberly next stage of the selection her side that can help her (Los Angeles, Calif.) won Lightweight/132 lbs./60 kg Carlson (Chicago, Ill.) and process and the opportunity to upset this division. Jas- gold medals in their World Rashida Ellis (Lynn, Whitney Gomez (Bend, to represent Team USA at mine Hampton (Ann Arbor, Championship debuts, with Mass.) enters the 2020 U.S. Ore.) left the Western and the Olympic Games To- Mich.) was victorious at Gutierrez winning at the Olympic Trials with confi- Last Chance Qualifiers kyo 2020. Here is a closer the Last Chance Qualifier 2015 Junior World Cham- dence on her side, after an golden, while Jennifer Lo- look at the field in the five to punch her ticket to Lake pionships and Verduzco impressive 2019 run that in- pez (Jersey City, N.J.) and weight classes. Charles, with Lina Vez- at the 2018 Youth World cluded bronze medals at the Rebecca Maine (Pittsburg, Flyweight/112 lbs./51 kg zani (Brooklyn, N.Y.) and Championships. Mikiah 2019 Pan American Games Pa.) round out the field fol- 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Stephanie Chavez (Orange, Kreps (Niagara Falls, N.Y.) and World Championships. lowing their silver medal Trials for Boxing champion Calif.) rounding out the won the bronze medal at Amelia Moore (Alexandria, performances in Ohio and Virginia Fuchs (Houston, flyweight division. this October’s Elite World Va.) and Stacia Suttles California. Texas) fell short of ad- Featherweight/125 lbs./57 Championships in her in- (Bronx, N.Y.) both have Welterweight/152 lbs./69 kg vancing to the Rio 2016 kg Olympic Games during the Expected to be the international qualification most competitive but has dominated the fly- weight class in the weight division ever since. women’s field, the Having won eight interna- featherweight division tional medals since those has numerous boxers trials, Fuchs could face her looking to advance to biggest competition from the next stage of the the young talent of Heaven selection process. Five Garcia (El Monte, Calif.). of the eight boxers Garcia, a two-time World have World Champi- Champion in the junior and onship medals, with youth divisions, has been the last three boxers the one to watch for many having impressive years, and these trials could performances at their be her coming out party in qualifiers. Yarisel the elite division. How- Ramirez (Las Vegas, 1 de Diciembre de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing Women’s Field Finalized

Oshae Jones (Toledo, won three World Champi- both weight classes. had an impressive 2019, Championships website Ohio) made history this onships under the Canadian Middleweight/165 lbs./75 taking a bronze in her in- for news, results, selection year with her gold medal flag, won the Eastern Quali- kg ternational debut earlier this procedures and updates of at the 2019 Pan American fier to punch her ticket to Since the departure of year. Alexis Gomez (South the tournament by clicking Games and looks to be the U.S. Olympic Team two-time Olympic Cham- San Francisco, Calif.) and here: http://bit.ly/Boxing- one of the favorites for the Trials for Boxing. Shara- pion Claressa Shields to the Kendra Reeves (Twin Falls, Trials20 welterweight division. The hya Moreu (Albuquerque, professional ranks, Nao- Idaho) picked up titles at the The mission of USA Box- comeback of a few boxers N.M.) may be the youngest mi Graham (Fayetteville, Western and Eastern Quali- ing is to promote and grow and the rise of some up in the division at 20-years- N.C.) has been the leader fiers to punch their tickets Olympic-style amateur and comers will make this old but has a great deal of for Team USA in the mid- to Louisiana and will be boxing in the United States another exiting weight class experience and will use dleweight division, win- looking to have another vic- and to inspire the tireless to watch. Two boxers who that against her elder op- ning multiple international torious tournament, while pursuit of Olympic gold and recently came back to the ponents. Briana Che (Madi- medals including a silver Fallon Farrar (Colorado enable athletes and coach- sport and looking to shake son, Wisc.), Arika Skoog at the 2019 Pan American Springs, Colo.), Melody es to achieve sustained things up are Danyelle Wolf (Boston, Mass.) and Jill Games and a bronze at the Popravak (Brooklyn, N.Y.) competitive excellence. (San Diego, Calif.) and Stafford (La Mesa, Calif.) 2018 World Champion- and Rachael Washington Additionally, USA Box- Mary Spencer (Boulder, all won silver medals in ships. 2017 Youth World (New York, N.Y.) took the ing endeavors to teach all Colo.). Wolf, a three-time their respective qualifying Champion Citlalli Ortiz silver medals at the three participants the character, USA Boxing National competitions and could eas- (Coachella, Calif.) put on qualifying tournaments confidence and focus they Champion and two-time ily surprise many in Lake a dominating performance and will hope to improve need to become resilient Continental Champion Charles, while Liz Flores at the recent Last Chance their performances in Lake and diverse champions, made her return to the ring (Woodland Hills, Calif.) Qualifier, including two Charles. both in and out of the ring. in impressive fashion in grabbed the last spot to wins by RSC, and will be Follow USA Boxing on USA Boxing is one team, Reno this year, while Spen- compete after Morelle Mc- looking to continue her social media, as well as one nation, going for gold! cer, who is a dual-citizen, Cain decided to compete in winning ways into Lake the 2020 U.S. Olympic (photos courtesy of tea- represented Canada at the the middleweight division Charles, while Morelle Team Trials for Boxing and musa.org) 2012 Olympic Games and following her qualifying in McCane (Cleveland, Ohio) 2019 USA Boxing National

Ravven Brown will represent San Antonio 12 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 1 de Diciembre de 2019 Latina Leaders Set to Break Economic Barriers By N. GEREMY LANDIN will be present on this panel of The San Antonio Hispan- dynamic Latina women and ic Chamber of Commerce business trailblazers. Erika (SAHCC) is hosting the 2019 Prosper, 2018 Chair of the Latinas are Leaders luncheon SAHCC Board of Directors, with two powerful panels that spearheaded efforts to bring this include Latina Leaders distin- event to our community. guished in their professions “As the leaders of the future and active community and civic U.S. economy, all data shows participation that have broken that we as Latina women are glass ceilings in their industries set to break economic barriers on December 10, 2019 from in the coming years. From the 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the industry trailblazers who have Westin Riverwalk San Anto- been working to break the glass nio. The following Latinas will ceiling for decades to rising come together for more than stars who are paving the way for a discussion to share valuable future generations, we are ex- insight into the opportunities cited to bring together leading that present themselves for Latinas to share insights from Latinas as well as the hurdles their careers and the struggles that they have overcome: Texas that they have been able to over- Secretary of State, Ruth Hughs; come,” said Diane Sanchez, CNF Technologies CEO, Rox- President and CEO of the San anne Ramirez; A Go Strategy Antonio Hispanic Chamber of CEO, Aurora Geis; Papa Johns Commerce. International Board Director, #Founded in 1929, America’s Sonya Medina Williams; San- first Hispanic Chamber and tana Group CEO, Rosa Santana; San Antonio’s only Five-Star City of San Antonio Chief accredited organization by Communications Officer, Laura the U.S. Chamber of Com- Elizabeth Mayes; CEO & Presi- merce, the San Antonio His- dent, San Antonio Hispanic panic Chamber of Commerce is Chamber of Commerce, Diane San Antonio’s leading resource, Sanchez and HEB Executive advocate, and access point for and San Antonio’s First Lady, Hispanic businesses, Hispanics Erika Prosper Nirenberg. in business, and the Hispanic Secretary of State, Ruth market. and San Antonio’s Hughs, who traveled with largest independent business SAHCC on the recent a trade organization with more than mission to Mexico City this fall 1,300 members. 1 de Diciembre de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13

ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT Purchasing & Contract Administration Office: (210) 485-0100 Fax: (210) 486-9022 THIS DAY IN

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VIA Metropolitan Transit is a proud

supporter and exhibitor of Bexar County’s 2019 SMWVBO Business Conference.

Visit VIA Metropolitan Transit at booth 401 & 403!

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Freeman Expo Hall 3201 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78219

VIA will also have a booth at the Veteran’s Business Center and a Career Opportunities Bus located at the entrance of the Conference.

Ride VIA bus route 24 East Houston to the Conference For bus schedule information call (210) 362-2020 or download the VIA GoMobile app

1 de Diciembre de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 15 Darren Powell DT del SAFC fue dado de baja Cristian Parano incluido en el USL Championship Young Player of the Year

Por Sendero Deportivo cual se esfumó la esperanza El entrenador Powell, co- durante la temporada. Parano, asistencias a gol, añadiendo De acuerdo a boletín de de ir a la postemporada y con menzó su trayecto con SAFC en la votación supero con 29 53 oportunidades de anotar prensa el equipo San Anto- ello marcando que la gerencia desde el 2016, campaña en porciento a los también nomi- goles y espectaculares ju- nio Fútbol Club (SAFC), de general tomara cartas en el la que tuvo éxito, lo cual le nados, Douglas Martínewz gadas, durante un lapso de común acuerdo dio de baja a asunto dándolo de baja. reditúo continuar al frente del equipo Real Monarchs 2,166 minutos de acción en su entrenador en Jefe Darren SAFC finalizó la temporada de la franquicia durante las SLC, y Felipe Hernández del 32 partidos. “Me encuentro Powell, quien durante cuatro con marca de 12 victorias, 9 siguientes temporadas en club Swope Park Rangers. emocionado de recibir dicha temporadas con la franqui- derrotas y 13 empates. Pow- lo que directivos de USL, “Estamos profundamente mención de honor. Doy gra- cia propiedad de la empresa ell, abandonó la franquicia lograron sobresalir ascen- orgullosos de Cristian, quien cias a Dios, por todo lo que Spurs Sports & Antertain- Silver and Black, en cuatro diendo el circuito a Segunda en verdad se mereció dicho me permitió realizar durante ment (SS&E), dejó marca años con récord de 59 triun- División, todo con la decisión reconocimiento, todo porque mi primera temporada en San personal de 59 victorias, 49 fos, 44 derrotas y 39 empates. oficial de la FIFA. se dedicó a entrenar consis- Antonio, donde tuve la ayuda derrotas y 34 empates. Los números fueron en buen “Por lo pronto SAFC se tentemente y su aportación en de entrenadores y compañe- Powell, quien en su última promedio, sin embargo no encuentra en el proceso de los partidos con profesionalis- ros de equipo. Así como de campaña en el circuito de suficientes en su cuarta tem- fichar a un nuevo director téc- mo y humildad. Parano, logró nuestra base de seguidores”, segunda división USL Cham- porada, en la que no logró nico”, indicó SAFC mediante destacar en la liga y no queda apuntó Parano. En las fotos pionship 2019, contó con remontar el vuelo y estar boletín informativo. más que desearle todo lo me- aparecen: El equipo SAFC. el respaldo de su equipo de presente en la postemporada Cabe anotar que SAFC en jor y que siga adelante en su Cristian Parano (19), en ac- colaboradores; Alen Mar- tras haber empatado contra su pretemporada 2019, le estilo de juego en la siguiente ción, nombrado USL Cham- cina (asistente de entrenador). Switchbacks FC que finalizó cumplió a base de seguidores, temporada. Todo ante nuestra pionship Young Player of the Ryan Roushadel (asistente en el décimo octavo escaño invitando al legendario equi- base de seguidores”, indico el Year (2019).Darren Powell, de entrenador y jugador ac- del oeste. po Cardiff City FC “Blue ejecutivo Holt. entrenador del SAFC en su tivo). Nick Evans (Asistente “SAFC se siente complac- Birds/Pájaros Azules” de Parano, en la temporada último partido. (Fotos por de entrenador y SAFC Pro ido con el trabajo de Darren Gales (Reino Unido), que anotó siete goles, con seis Franco). Academy Director). Juan Powell, él siempre fue duro en bajo la dirección del con- Lamadrid (Asistente de entre- su sistema de entrenamiento trovertido director técnico y nador-Director de Porteros), y plan de juego durante sus comentarista de televisión tuvo grandes oportunidades cuatro temporadas con San Neil Warnock, acepto invit- de clasificar al SAFC en los Antonio. Su pasión y clase ación para visitar el Toyota playoffs de la conferencia del de servicio en el club y la Field, donde salieron airosos oeste, lo cual no se logró tras comunidad de San Antonio con victoria por la mínima haber finalizado la temporada la apreciamos y reconoc- diferencia de 1-0 con gol de USL Championship 2019 emos. Ahora lo que espe- penalti cobrado por su medio- (Segunda División), el oncea- ramos es encontrar un nuevo campista Josh Murphy, quien vo escaño, tras su empate con- entrenador de gran calibre, venció al arquero canadiense tra el colero Colorado Springs que guie la franquicia en la suplente Jonathan Visconci, Switchbacks FC que en el úl- siguiente fase en el desarrollo ganando el partido 1-0 ante timo partido de la temporada del SAFC y los programas 7,723 aficionados (de ambos celebrado en casa el estadio del balompié académico ya equipos). Toyota Field, tras ir ganando establecidos”, dijo Tim Holt, SAFC para cerrar con 2-0 finalizó empatado 2-2, lo director de administración. broche de oro, su cuarta tem- porada en la liga USL Cham- pionship 2019, celebro en grande la nominación de su mediocampista novato Cris- tian Parano ((USL Champi- onship Young Player of the Year/ Jugador más joven del Año 2019), de 20 años de edad, nativo de Aguilares, Argentina, quien en su debut con San Antonio, enseñó su habilidad en el manejo del balón, y cumplimiento con el plan de juego del equipo 16 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 1 de Diciembre de 2019

Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

AVISO DE RECIBOEXAMPLE DE LA ASOLICITUD Y EL INTENTO DE OBTENER PERMISO PARA LA CALIDAD DEL AGUA RENOVACION PERMISO NO. WQ0004994000 NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION FOR AN AIR QUALITY PERMIT SOLICITUD. Reagent Chemical & Research, Inc., 115 US Highway 202, Ringoes, New Jersey 08551, que posee una instalación que distribuye solu- PROPOSED PERMIT NUMBER: 155691 ción de ácido clorhídrico, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ) para renovar el Sistema de Eliminación de Descargas de ContaminantesAPPLICATION de Texas AND (TPDES) PRELIMINARY ) Permiso No. DECISIONWQ0004994000. Ameresco, (EPA ID No. Inc TX0133647)., 101 Constitution para autorizar Avenue la descarga Northwest de aguas Suite residuales 525, tratadas y aguasWashington, pluviales a una District velocidad of variable Columbia intermitente 20001-2133 y de flujo., has La applied instalación to the está Texas ubicada Commission en 1091 Stephenson on Environmental Road, Cotulla, enQuality el condado (TCEQ) de La for Salle, Texasissuance 78104. La ofruta Proposed de descarga Air es Quality desde el Permit sitio de laNumber planta hasta 155691 una ,zanja which sin would nombre; authorize desde allí installation a Slaughter Creek;of two desde natural allí- agas Cibolo-powered Creek; desde engine-generators located in Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland approximately 1,000 feet southeast of the intersection of allí al río Frio sobre el embalse Choke Canyon. TCEQ recibió esta solicitud el 1 de octubre de 2019. La solicitud de permiso está disponible para ver y Springvale Drive and Valley Hi Drive, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas 78236. This application was submitted to the copiarTCEQ en la Biblioteca on February Alexander 19, 2019 Memorial,. The 201 proposed South Center facility Street, will emitCotulla, the Texas. following Este enlacecontaminants: a un mapa electrónicocarbon monoxide, del sitio o hazardousla ubicación generalair de la instalaciónpollutants, se nitrogen proporciona oxides, como organic cortesía compounds, pública y no forma particulate parte de matter la solicitud including o notificación. particulate Para m laatter ubicación with diametersexacta, consulte of 10 la aplicación. https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afbc468bbddd360f8168250f&marker=-microns or less and 2.5 microns or less and sulfur dioxide.

99.228055%2C28.534444&level=12 The executive director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit which, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The executive director has made a AVISOpreliminary ADICIONAL decision. El Director to issue Ejecutivo the permit de la becauseTCEQ ha determinadoit meets all querules la solicitudand regulations. es administrativamente The permit applicationcompleta y conducirá, executive una revisión técnicadirector de la solicitud.’s preliminary Después decision, de completar and la draft revisión permit técnica, will beel Director available Ejecutivo for viewing puede andpreparar copying un borrador at the TCEQdel permiso central y emitirá office una and Decisión at the TCEQ San Antonio regional office, 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas, beginning the first day of publication of Preliminar sobre la solicitud. El aviso de la solicitud y la decisión preliminar serán publicados y enviado a los que están en la lista de this notice. The facility’s compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review at the TCEQ San Antonio Regional correoOffice de las. personas a lo largo del condado que desean recibir los avisos y los que están en la lista de correo que desean recibir avisos de esta solicitud. El aviso dará la fecha límite para someter comentarios públicos. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comment or to ask questions about COMENTARIO PUBLICO / REUNION PUBLICA. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos o pedir una reunión pública sobre the application. The TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the executive director determines that there is a significant degree esta solicitud.of public interest El propósito in th dee applicationuna reunión públicaor if requested es dar la oportunidad by a local legislator.de presentar A comentarios public meeting o hacer is preguntas not a contested acerca de casela solicitud. hearing. La TCEQ realizaYou una may reunión submit pública additional si el Director written Ejecutivo public determina comments que hay within un grado 30 de days interés of público the date suficiente of newspaper en la solicitud publication o si un legislador of this local lo pide. noticeUna reunión in the pública manner no es set una forth audiencia in the administrativa AGENCY CONTACTSde lo contencioso. AND INFORMATION paragraph below.

RESPONSE TO COMMENTS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. After the deadline for public comments, the OPORTUNIDADexecutive director DE UNA will AUDIENCIA consider the ADMINISTRATIVA comments and prepare DE LO a CONTENCIOSO.response to all relevant Después anddel plazo material para presentaror significant comentarios public públicos, el Directorcomments. Ejecutivo Because considerará no todos timely los hearing comentarios requests apropiados have y beenpreparará received, una respuesta after preparing a todo los comentariosthe response públicos to comments, esenciales, thepertinentes, o significativos.executive A menosdirector que may la then solicitud issue haya final sidoapproval referida of the directamente application. a Theuna audienciaresponse administrativato comments, dealong lo contencioso, with the la respu- esta aexecutive los comentarios director’s y la decisióndecision del on Director the application Ejecutivo will sobre be mailedla solicitud to everyone serán enviados who submitted por correo public a todos comments los que presentaron or is on a mailing list for this application, and will be posted electronically to the Commissioners’ Integrated Database un comentario(CID). público y a las personas que están en la lista para recibir avisos sobre esta solicitud. Si se reciben comentarios, el aviso también proveerá instrucciones para pedir una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo y para pedir una au- dienciaINFORMATION administrativa AVAILABLE de lo contencioso. ONLINE Una. When audiencia they administrativa become available, de lo contencioso the executive es un procedimiento director’s response legal similar to comments a un procedimiento and legal civilthe finalen un decision tribunal deon distrito this application del estado. will be accessible through the Commission’s Web site at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Once you have access to the CID using the above link, enter the permit number for this application which is provided at the top of this notice. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=29.380833&lng=-98.633333&zoom=13&type=r.

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PARA SOLICITAR UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO, USTED DEBE INCLUIR EN SU SOLICITUD LOS SIGUIENTES DA- TOS: su nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono; el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; la ubicación y distancia de su propiedad/actividad con respecto a la instalación; una descripción específica de la forma cómo usted sería afectado adversamente por el sitio de una manera no común al público en general; una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de comentarios; y la declaración “[Yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de caso impugnado”. Si presenta la petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado de parte de un grupo o asociación, debe identificar una persona que representa al grupo para recibir correspondencia en el futuro; identificar el nombre y la dirección de un miembro del grupo que sería afectado adversamente por la planta o la actividad propuesta; proveer la información indicada anteriormente con respecto a la ubicación del miembro afectado y su distancia de la planta o actividad propuesta; explicar cómo y porqué el miembro sería afectado; y explicar cómo los intereses que el grupo desea proteger son pertinentes al propósito del grupo.

Después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentarios y de petición que aplican, el Director Ejecutivo enviará la solicitud y cu- alquier petición para reconsideración o para una audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consider- ación durante una reunión programada de la Comisión. La Comisión sólo puede conceder una solicitud de una audiencia de caso impugnado sobre los temas que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron retirados posterior- mente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relacionadas a intereses pertinentes y materiales de calidad del agua que se hayan presentado durante el período de comentarios. Si ciertos criterios se cumplen, la TCEQ puede actuar sobre una solicitud para renovar un permiso sin proveer una oportunidad de una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso.

LISTA DE CORREO. Si somete comentarios públicos, un pedido para una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso o una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo, la Oficina del Secretario Principal enviará por correo los avisos públicos en relación con la solicitud. Ademas, puede pedir que la TCEQ ponga su nombre en una or mas de las listas correos siguientes (1) la lista de correo permanente para recibir los avisos de el solici- tante indicado por nombre y número del permiso específico y/o (2) la lista de correo de todas las solicitudes en un condado especifico. Si desea que se agrega su nombre en una de las listas designe cual lista(s) y envia por correo su pedido a la Oficina del Secretario Principal de la TCEQ.

CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN A LA AGENCIA. Todos los comentarios públicos y solicitudes deben ser presentadas electróni- camente vía http://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ o por escrito dirigidos a la Comisión de Texas de Calidad Ambiental, Oficial de la Secretaría (Office of Chief Clerk), MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier información personal que usted proporcione, incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y dirección física pasarán a formar parte del registro público de la Agencia. Para obtener más información acerca de esta solicitud de permiso o el proceso de permisos, llame al programa de educación pública de la TCEQ, gratis, al 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

También se puede obtener información adicional del Reagent Chemical & Research, Inc. a la dirección indicada arriba o llamando a Robert Dritschel,

Director of Regulatory Affairs, a 908-284-2800.

Fecha de emisión 1 de noviembre de 2019 18 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 1 de Diciembre de 2019 NON- PROFIT HIGHLIGHT The Time is NOW: Unlock the Future for Women and Girls in Immigration Prisons By Kimberly Hayes medications. Hundreds gathered at 7. The right to control their the Hobby Family Pavilion own bodies and autonomy at The Water Works in Hous- over their reproductive ton on Sunday, Nov. 17th , to health decisions, including demand humane treatment for birth control and abortion. the women and girls held in 8. The right to consistent immoral immigration prisons. and free of charge access The “Unlock the Future” Rally to quality personal hygiene was organized by the Nation- necessities, including men- al Organization for Women strual products. (NOW) in collaboration with 9. The right to prompt re- coalition partners. The group lease for pregnant migrants issued a Bill of Rights that will and migrants with breast- be delivered to top level gov- feeding infants, and appro- ernment officials and launching priate prenatal and infant an #UnlockTheFuture social care while in custody. The National Organization for Women (NOW) is an American media campaign. 10. The right to mental feminist organization founded in 1966. The organization consists of 550 chapters in all 50 U.S. states and in Washington, D.C. The Bill of Rights reads, “1. health services informed NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the The right to freedom from by awareness of the gender- workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of sexual and physical assault, based violence and associat- society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive justice for abuse and harassment while in ed trauma experienced by all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate custody, and to see the federal detained immigrants.” racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice law enforced that allows any Immigrant families are in our society. detained person fleeing from being inhumanely locked such crimes or violence of any away in horrific and im- Christian F. Nunes were: U.S. As a grassroots organization driven by membership: Because of kind be permitted to immedi- moral detention facilities in Congresswoman Sheila Jack- recent activity in the Texas Legislature, for example, the main ately seek asylum. Texas and around the nation and son Lee, Representative for focuses of NOW TX right now are reproductive rights and voter 2. The right to respect for fam- women and girls are suffering the 18th District of Texas; U.S. registration. The group regularly holds voter registration events ilies by ending the cruel policy the most. Those fleeing to the Congressman Al Green, Repre- to get members certified as Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars; they go to the Capitol to attend hearings on legislation women are of family separations and by U.S. are often seeking refuge sentative for the 9th District of Texas ; U.S. Congresswoman passionate about; the group has begun an enormous initiative with ensuring that any detention from sexual violence, assault the long-term goal of protesting every single Crisis Pregnancy Sylvia Garcia, Representative stays be of a short duration. and poverty and they deserve Center in Texas! 3. The right to a legal system a fair and humane immigration for the 29th District of Texas; that is accessible, humane and process. If they are to be held Kendrick Sampson, Activ- These days, more than ever, it is SO important to do more than just respectful of trauma survivors, in these prisons, at a minimum, ist and Actor From HBO’s sit around and complain about the state of things–the organization delivered in migrants’ native we have an obligation to give Insecure; Ruby Powers, Im- is all about getting to work NOW! Join the fight for justice & languages. them access to vital human migration Lawyer and Human equality in Texas. 4. The right to safety, respect needs such as reproductive Rights Activist; Tia Oso, Inter- and medical care for LG- health care, feminine hygiene national Activist and Strategist 1426 Clower St, San Antonio, TX 78201 BTQIA+ individuals and indi- products and mental health for BLD PWR Initiative; Amy (210) 802-9068 viduals with disabilities. care, among other provisions. Hinojosa, President and CEO, www.nowtexas.com https://maestrocenter.org/ 5. The right to safe, comfort- They must also be free from MANA, A National Latina able living conditions, healthy physical and sexual abuse, strip Organization; Frances “Poppy” food and fresh drinking water. searches by guards, invasive Northcutt, Texas NOW Presi- 6. The right to reliable, prompt, personal and intimate question- den, First Female Engineer continual and quality medical ing and tracking of their periods to Work in NASA’s Mission care, including whole women’s by U.S. government officials. Control and Andrea Fernandez, health issues, and all necessary Joining NOW Vice President NOW-Austin Chair. 1 de Diciembre de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 19 Just a Thought The Department Women’s Leadership in SA of Arts & Culture pion children. Women also ing her father, who started will hold three lead in male-dominated fields R.L. Worth & Associates in like aviation, financial man- 1984. She quickly advanced community agement, insurance and tech- to vice president of asset nology. management and served in engagement The San Antonio Business that position until 2018, when Journal justified their choices she and her brother took the mural workshops because the local women helm of the company as co- were perfect examples of presidents. throughout their leadership and their Arriaga is active in several By Steve Walker efforts in making their busi- community charitable orga- December Steve Walker is a Vietnam Veteran, nesses, their industries and nizations benefitting youth, former Justice of the Peace and their communities better. education, medical advance- Journalist The Lifetime Achievement ment and the arts, including Recently San Antonio hon- winner this year is Diane the Alamo Heights Founda- ored 21 deserving and ex- Dorsett, Methodist Health- tion, the Witte Museum, The ceptional women for their care Ministries of South DoSeum, MD Anderson, the leadership in various careers Texas’ first employee helped American Cancer Society supporting those in need, build a nonprofit — and a and Habitat for Humanity. leading San Antonio to be legacy — from the ground Oprah Winfrey is a source of the best it can be. They were up. inspiration for Cynthia Bar- recognized for their commit- The Woman of the Year rera, not only for the way she ment with their stories that is Ericka Prosper Niren- overcame adversity, but also motivate us and provide ex- berg. (Wife of the Mayor) how Oprah uses her platform ample after example of who The other 2019 Women’s and influence as a force of we strive every day to be. Leadership Awards hon- change for the good of the One woman of those women orees include: Jordan Ar- society. is capping off a very success- riaga, Cynthia Barrera, Smita Marina Gonzales is now ful decades long career sup- Bhakta, Magaly Chocano, president and CEO of Child porting those most in need Cris Daskevich, Jane Fei- Advocates San Antonio, in our community. Another genbaum, Mary Beth Fisk, a nonprofit that trains, su- completed service with the Marina Gonzales, Beth Hair, pervises and empowers Hispanic Chamber of Com- Amy Hardberger,(daughter volunteer court-appointed merce and public life. Many of former Judge and Mayor advocates to serve the best worked hard, leading San Phil Hardberger) Angela interests of abused and ne- Antonio to be the best it can Holliday, Aurelina Prado, glected children in the wel- be. Diane Rath, Carolyn Shell- fare system. She is the first It is their stories that moti- man, Jennifer Shemwell, Latina president and CEO in The Department of Arts & would be located on the vate us and provide example Jana Schmidt, Niki Salter, the 35-year history of CASA, Culture’s Public Art Divi- eastern façade of the Paul after example of who we Mary Brennan Stich, and where she leads more than sion will hold three com- Elizondo Clinic located at strive every day to be.They Fran Yanity. 40 employees and more than munity engagement mural 928 W. Commerce facing are presidents and CEOs Singling out recipient Jor- 600 volunteer advocates workshops throughout De- Frio Street. The meetings of contracting companies, dan Arriaga, President of Since space is limited for this cember to gather commu- will be hosted at the UTSA marketing agencies and law Worth & Associates has article, be assured all the oth- nity input regarding a po- Downtown Community firms. They bring the com- always had the goal to play er 2019 recipients of Wom- tential gateway mural be- Resource Center located munity together, lead our a major role in her family’s an’s Leadership Awards are ing developed by San Anto at 1310 Guadalupe, on San spiritual growth and cham- business as a way of honor- deserving of the honor. Cultural Arts. The mural Antonio’s Westside. 20 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 1 de Diciembre de 2019