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VOL. 4 • NUM 06 www.LaPrensaTEXAS.com 7 de Febrero de 2021
Cada Cabeza Es Un Mundo
2 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 de Febrero de 2021
Let’s Talk About It
Ted Cruz
This grass roots publication is the life
source for a community that is not easily
afforded viable access to diverse and ac-
cessible media. San Antonio and the sur- By Yvette Tello representative of me, I expect him Ain't nothing wrong with being
rounding counties have become accustomed
to relevant news brought to them in both
to continue to push for transpar- cuban, but when you're a hypocrite
Do you think Ted Cruz’s rhetoric ency and more stringent voting
English and Spanish since 1913. and a treasonous douche, that is
contributed to the Capitol riot? requirements. I do not believe what makes you the worst.”
he incited any riots with what he By Leonard Rodriguez
Yvette Tello How do you feel about him repre- said, I don't think he should resign. Gregory Peterson: “He wants to This column highlights inspiring sto-
Interim Publisher That's for us, the voters, to decide ries of Latino leaders. For more than
senting you as a Texan? Do you be one of the boys and will never
y.tello@laprensatexas.com on the next election.”
Ramon Chapa Jr. be. He needs to be charged with 50 years, Latino men and women
Community Publisher think Ted Cruz should resign? murder.” have positively influenced the face
r.chapa@laprensatexas.com Ernest Sanchez: “The Repub-
of United States society. Let us cel-
Roxanne Eguia Let’s talk about it. licans’ problem is their ability
Editor In Chief Sue Hopkins: “Ted stands up for ebrate these outstanding hispanics.
to talk about the truth, it’s the
r.eguia@laprensatexas.com what is right for our country. AOC
Nicodemus Gonzalez
opposing party to figure out how
Frank Burton: “Of course he to reverse their (Republicans) needs to go back to her country.”
Graphic Designer
Dr. Ricardo Romo did and so did everyone who way of thinking. Let’s make one
Contributors promoted the same narrative. He thing clear, the U.S. Capital was Denise Roberts: “I totally agree
info@laprensatexas.com added to the fire because of the
José I. Franco attacked. It’s our leaders respon- with AOC. I’m seeing posts
Editor Español sibility to figure out how to come of brown people saying Pence
Maria Cisneros influence of his position.”
together as one party:The Ameri- stepped up. No he didn’t. He still
Sales Representative can Party!”
Marc Rodriguez has to answer for his crime and
Growth & Development Richard Perez: “The problem participation relating to his 4 years
has been and will always be in- Thomas Mc: “There were plenty in office and his relations to that
terpretation right. People on the of speeches and him talking to
riot at the capitol.”
left "Want" to hear his words as crowds, filling their heads with
Community Sponsor:
inflammatory, while people on bull about a stolen election, about
their votes being marginalized, Greg Settles: “Cruz, McConnell,
the Right "Want" to hear them
about how if democrats take over Ryan and the rest of the Trump
as not. The reality is that ALL
it would doom the country. When cult must be removed, resign, quit,
people interpret what they hear
in their own way. Personally, I you talk to a highly uneducated whatever from office and not al-
haven't heard one thing from any crowd who is already riled up, lowed to hold any public service
one politician saying "Attack the stupidity will follow .” ever again.” Trini Lopez
Capital". Then again, I was never Born 10 years after his par-
looking to hear that. Now should Patrick Trevino: “Ted Cruz had Simone Simone: “Politics have
a lot to do with it just like Trump. ents crossed the Rio Grande
he resign, NO. The PEOPLE of always been dirty, but it’s gone
Texas get to make that choice next Cruz needs to resign.” to whole new levels!” in search of a better life,
election period.” Trinidad Lopez was born in
Victor Saravia:
“They all need to go.”
Susan Wagner: “He is and has Dallas in 1937. Introduced to
La Prensa Texas, Inc., is a Texas non- Patrick Southard: “No. I read been dangerous for our Country.
profit Corporation. We are under new man- what he said and nowhere in there the guitar by his dad, Trini
agement and not affiliated with La Prensa He is for himself only.”
Foundation, Inc.; La Prensa Publications, did say overthrow the govern- Gilbert Dimas Jr. “No, he did Lopez headed for Los An-
ment. He stated that people were not contribute. Yes, I want him
Inc.; La Familia Duran;Duran Duran Inc.;
to represent me. No, he should Thecia Robinson: “Ok let’s re- geles in 1960. Three years
or any of the Tino Duran family companies. disenfranchised and if you want
We are not responsible for, nor will we be people to have faith in the system, not resign.” member everyone can speak their later, Lopez was ready to call
liable for the acts, omissions or debts of La
show them they are wrong by at opinions, the key here is stop al- it quits when Frank Sinatra,
Prensa Foundation, Inc.; La Prensa Publica-
lowing them to continue to divide
tions, Inc.; or any of the Tino Duran family least hearing them and why they
us. We all belong here, just like we
then principal owner of Re-
companies. "think" or feel it was "stolen". Jerry Escobedo: “He is a two
face POS.” visit other countries that I so miss prise Records, heard Lopez’s
La Prensa Texas San Antonio is published once
a week by La Prensa Texas Inc. San Antonio, Steven Espinoza:”No contribu- doing. We can learn a lot from recorded tape and signed him
Texas (210) 686-0600. Subscription price in the
tion to the riots whatsoever. He Mark Alfaro: “Both parties are one another. Some of us have so to an exclusive contract. The
U.S.A. $125 per year (52 issues). The opinions
expressed in the editorials of this publication does well enough to get re-elected, all guilty of inciting reactions to much anger and don’t even know
represent the positions and ideology of this which is always the litmus test for their weak minded followers.” same tape that landed him
why. This whole country is feel-
newspaper; the opinions expressed by writers and
guest columnists are not necessarily the opinions good representation. AOC failed ing unrest right now. Let’s focus his contract evolved into his
of the management staff or ownership of this to unify with her sad retort. She's Tom Shattuck: “I’d vote for him first album, “Trini Lopez
newspaper; the contents of which they are solely on regaining what has been taken
positioned so well to do great again!”
and exclusively responsible for. Letters from our from us. If we research things, at P.J.’s.” His single “If I
readers are welcome and will be published, subject things and chooses to sow more we all will find some common
to space availability so long as they are signed and
division. Oh well! Opportunity Jesus Tello: “Yep he needs to go. had a Hammer” sold over 4
have a proper return address. All letters will be
Spineless as hell.” ground.”
reviewed and edited for offensive language, libel, lost on her end.” million copies, making Lo-
slander, defamation, proper grammar, spelling,
and accuracy, according to our style. La Prensa
Manny Santana Montilla: Wallace Haynes: “He needs to pez an overnight sensation.
Texas Inc. is not responsible for advertisements Lonnie Bradley: “I've watched
that may be deceitful or fraudulent, and does not the videos and read the stories. “Resign. Cuban son of an immi- change his last name. He is do- Lopez continues to perform
guarantee in any way the products or services of-
I personally feel that there were grant and he is against immigra- ing a great disservice to his Latin worldwide and is involved
fered, of which only the advertiser is responsible.
issues with the election, and as a tion, along with the other douche Roots.”
All Rights Reserved. Published and printed in the
United States of America.
in numerous philanthropies.
bag from Florida little Marco.
7 de Febrero de 2021 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3
The Magical Landscapes of
Lionel Sosa’s Portraits of San
Antonio’s Black Community
Jesus “Toro” Martinez
By Ricardo Romo Martinez left Laredo in
Jesus “Toro” Martinez 1986 to attend the Uni-
grew up in Laredo in a versity of Texas at Austin.
By Dr. Ricardo Romo
working class family, the The large campus did not p5
youngest of seven chil- suit his needs and he left
dren. He owes much of UT Austin six months Presa House Presenta La Nueva
Exposición Individual
his early interest in art after his enrollment. His Del Artista Jonathon Paul
Jackson Con Sede En Houston
preference for a smaller
to his older sister, Her-
art program led him to the
linda. When Martinez was
San Antonio Art Institute
a young boy, he would
which at the time was lo-
accompany Herlinda to
cated on the ground of the Cortesía de Presa House Gallery
her art classes with Ama- McNay Art Museum. The p14
do Peña at Martin High Art Institute, which closed
School. Peña, who would its doors permanently in Liftfund Launches New Program
To Help Small Business
emerge as a nationally 1991, offered at the time Owners Take The “Helm” And
Navigate Toward Success
recognized Latino artist in a joint BFA degree with
the late 1980s, taught art Trinity University.
in Crystal City and Laredo Few Latino art students
schools in the early 1970s have the opportunity to
before moving to Austin study abroad early in their
By Lisa Marie
and later Santa Fe in the careers: Martinez was the p15
decades that followed. exception. Trinity Univer-
sity offered an education Cheerleaders y
Martinez enjoyed Pe- patrocinadores
ña’s lessons about mix- abroad study program at ofrecieron fiesta deportiva
the National Academy of Martinez returned to Eu- Mexico--Diego Rivera,
ing colors and especially rope six years later earn- Jose Clemente Orozco,
Art in Helsinki that he
the advice that Peña gave ing a Master of Fine Arts and David Alfaro Siquiros.
found ideal for his stud-
his students on how to degree from the University Martinez is fond of na-
ies. As part of this degree
make a living as an artist. of Ravenhurst in Amster-
program, Martinez en- ture scenes and many
Years later Peña's advice rolled his senior year at the dam in 1999. While stud-
Por Franco
of his recent landscapes p6
resonated for Martinez as National Academy of Art ies in Finland and the works are from Texas hill
he realized that entrepre- Finland in Helsinki. As a Netherlands taught him
Temple Grandin to Discuss
country. The forms that ‘Learning Differently’ in Virtual
neurship, such as seeking study abroad student, Mar- much about Renaissance Presentation Hosted by St.
make up his body of work Philip’s College This Friday
art commissions, working tinez spent the 1991 year and modern European art,
with art collectives, and are, in his words, “indi-
learning new things about his visits to Mexico over
applying for state grants painting and visiting mu- vidual visual statements”
many years also influenced
would help him survive in seums, opportunities that designed to show his “cre-
his style and form. He was
the tough and competitive expanded his appreciation ative soul and impact the
inspired by the works of
art world. and understanding of art. emotional souls of others.” By Alexa Saavedra
the “Tres Grandes” de p8
4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 de Febrero de 2021
Apostles of Change Book Explores Latino Politics Through
Church Occupations in the Barrio, Available This Month
By Cameron M. Ludwick challenged economic in- that understanding the his-
Unraveling the intertwined equality and white suprem- tory of these radical politics
histories of Latino radical- acy, young Latino radicals is essential to understanding
ism and religion in urban began occupying churches the dynamic changes in La-
America, this book examines and disrupting services to tino religious groups from
how Latino activists trans- compel church communities the late 1960s to the early
formed churches into staging to join their protests against 1980s.
grounds for protest against urban renewal, poverty, po- About the Author: Felipe
urban renewal and displace- lice brutality, and racism. Hinojosa is an associate
ment.In the late 1960s, the Apostles of Change tells professor of history at
American city found itself the story of these occupa- Texas A&M University and
in steep decline. tions and establishes their the author of Latino Menno-
An urban crisis fueled by context within the urban nites: Civil Rights, Faith, and
federal policy wreaked de- crisis; relates the tensions Evangelical Culture. His
struction and displacement they created; and articulates work has appeared in Zó-
on poor and working-class the activists’ bold, new calo Public Square, West-
families. The urban drama vision for the church and ern Historical Quarterly,
included religious institu- the world. Through case American Catholic Studies,
tions, themselves undergoing studies from Chicago, Los and Mennonite Quarterly
fundamental change, that Angeles, New York City, Review and in edited collec-
debated whether to stay in and Houston, Felipe Hino- tions on Latinx studies.
the city or move to the sub- josa reveals how Latino free-
urbs. Against the backdrop dom movements frequently 6 x 9 inches, 224 pages
of the Black and Brown crossed boundaries between ISBN 978-1-4773-2198-0
Power movements, which faith and politics and argues $45.00 | hardcover
Airport Strategic Development Plan – Open House
The San Antonio Airport System will conduct a Monday March 23, 2020
public open house on Monday, March 23 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
5:00 to 7:30 p.m. to provide information about
the Strategic Development Plan that is currently NEISD Community Education
underway. 8750 Tesoro Drive
San Antonio TX
The open house will inform you about the
progress of the Strategic Development Plan, VIA bus route #10
including an overview of potential airfield, or #552
terminals, and access (roads, parking, transit) For more information,
and the preliminary preferred 20-year final Go to
alternative. Community members are encouraged www.sanantonio.gov/SATfuture
to share thoughts and provide comments at
the event, and/or complete a survey at www. Email SATfuture@
sanantonio.gov/SATfuture before April 17. sanantonio.gov
The open house will be a come-and-go as you Call 210-207-3403
please format, with a short presentation that will
be repeated at 5:15, 6:00, and 6:45 p.m.
7 de Febrero de 2021 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 5
Lionel Sosa’s Portraits of San Antonio’s Black Community
by the viewing of a nine min- saddled with violence and politi- Today, Lionel and his wife
ute video of Floyd’s senseless cal turmoil following the twilight Kathy, also an accomplished
choking, marched in every city years of the Mexican Revolution. artist and author, spend their
of America, as well as in major Her son Roberto, Lionel’s dad, time in their studio on Lavaca
cities of Western Europe. The helped his mother make ends street in San Antonio’s South-
marchers represented all races meet by taking in laundry for the town. Together they worked on
and ethnicities and many held neighbors. the publication of “The Children
handmade placards calling for In the mid 1930s, the Sosa of the Revolution: How the
racial justice and an end to police family moved to the Westside Mexican Revolution Changed
killings. Demonstrators in some of San Antonio, a place where America” [2012] More recently,
Western cities, such Portland, Cristina Sosa earned extra money Kathy Sosa has published with
Oregon, were largely white, in- as a midwife. Her son Roberto Trinity Press, “Revolutionary
cluding many from the suburbs. continued in the laundry business Women” which she describes as
The marches were not a sur- and opened his business on Com- a celebration of “the women of
prise to many Black writers and merce Street in the heart of the early Texas and Mexico who re-
social critics. The talented and Prospect Hill commercial sector. fused to walk a traditional path.”
astute observer of Black Amer- Lionel Sosa and his brother Rob- The Sosas both love to paint
ica, Ta-Nehisi Coates, noted to ert were born in the back family and write. Their path reminds us
a Princeton audience: “There’s section of the laundry. Lionel is all of Ta-Nehisi Coates' words
a way in which certain people a proud graduate of Lanier High .“Doing what you love will
take too much comfort in prog- School and remains active with lead to change,” adding that in
ress... For instance, we can have the alumni group. He is a gener-
seeking change, “ultimately, the
progress for the rest of American ous donor to their scholarship
answer is within you.”
history and black people could programs.
still be unequal.”
The majority of the demon-
strations were peaceful, although
some turned violent. While the
Constitution gives every Ameri-
can a right to demonstrate and
Robert Melvin II, 10 year-old student at Keystone School. voice
“San Antonian through and through” grievances, that right was de-
By Dr. Ricardo Romo featured on PBS station KRLN nied to peaceful demonstrators
Lionel Sosa has been painting in February 2021 during Black one afternoon in Lafayette Park
almost non-stop since last sum- History Month. His 33 subjects, in Washington D.C. on June
mer when he decided he would whom he has painted in oil-on 1, 2020. Their peaceful protest
join others who wanted to see linen, range in age from 10 to turned violent when a score of
racial justice a reality. A retired 90 and include ordinary Black “federal agents” turned a calm
CEO of a highly successful His- event into one of chaos. Men
citizens, retired military officers,
panic marketing firm, Sosa has and women, young and old, and
been painting portraits, mostly and a Chief of San Antonio’s Fire
Department. They came to his mothers with young children
of ordinary people, cowboys, were chased off the park with
blue-collar workers, entertainers, studio wearing a favorite cap or
hat, a special tie or bow tie, or a pepper spray in order to give
and such, for much of the past
ten years. formal suit or colorful T-shirt. In President Donald Trump his
Sosa assumed a new artistic each portrait, he brilliantly cap- public space across the street for
purpose in June of 2019, when tures a particular look, a mood, a promotion photo op.
he came upon a poster that stated: an emotion, a curiosity, an air of All of Sosa’s “Living in My
“You can’t be anti-racist, unless confidence. Skin” subjects are residents of
you’re acitively anti-racist.” At The need for greater under- San Antonio, many native to the
that moment, Sosa decided to standing of one another in San city, as is Sosa. The Eastside,
paint a representation of Black where the majority of the city’s
Antonio and elsewhere in Amer-
men and boys from the San An- Black population had tradition-
tonio community with the aim ica seemed to resonate with
many, Blacks, Whites, Latinos, ally lived, was also home for
of giving “better understanding a time to Sosa’s immigrant
of each other as a community.” and Asians in the aftermath of
the horrific murder of George grandmother, Cristina Sosa. She
Sosa’s artistic project, “Living Lionel Sosa’s portrait of Harold Williams: “Black
Floyd by a white police officer emigrated from Mexico in the
in My Skin-Black Men in San Men in San Antonio tell their stories.”
in May 2020. Millions, spurred mid-1920s when the country was
Antonio Tell Their Story” will be
6 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 de Febrero de 2021
Cheerleaders y patrocinadores
ofrecieron fiesta deportiva
Por Franco apodado "El Cowboy" y su Angélica y Cristina, con ya que Nava, es primer vez hacerle frente a los tiempos
Todo un inolvidable even- suegro Víctor Silva, propi- anticipación sé organizaron qué sé coronó invictos. Se- adversos. Conviviendo de-
to especial fueron las festivi- etario de "Tacos al Minuto" pará con deliciosa cena fes- guiremos adelante aportando
portivamente. Felicidades
dades en las qué la franqui- y sus respectivas familias. tejar la coronación. Alma, lo necesario para el club",
cia Cachorros de Nava-San Por el súper campeón de sorpresivamente bañó con dijo el chef Silva. y gracias por permitir a La
Antonio qué ganó de forma la popular tercia Alejandro champaña a los directivos y En las fotos aparecen: Prensa Texas la cobertura de
invicto los banderines de Becerra, Benito Martínez y algunos jugadores El Cowboy y su suegro esté inolvidable evento espe-
temporada y playoffs en el Rubén Galindo, el selecto Al mismo tiempo el co-
Víctor Silva. Porristas y cial. En las fotos aparecen: El
circuito Independiente Po- grupo de amigas (Cheerlead- mentarista don Simón Sán-
familiares de Cachorros. Cowboy y su suegro Víctor
tranco Winter League 2020- ers) integrada por familiares chez, estuvo felicitando a
21, fue objeto por parte de de jugadores y fans, enca- todos ellos con mención es- Alma González bañando
Silva. Alma González ba-
su legión de fanáticos entre bezadas por la señora Alma pecial para Cristina Becerra, con champaña a directivos.
ñando a directivos. Porristas
ellos familiares y los patro- González, esposa del timonel quién cumplió 18 primav- (Fotos por Franco).
cinadores Aubrey Harrell Rábano Becerra, sus hijas eras. -Cheerleaders- de Cachorros.
Es así la forma en qué la
De acuerdo a la señora comunidad sé combina pará (Fotos por Franco).
Claudia López (esposa del
valioso jugador Johnny
López), ellas sé combinaron
con diversas aportaciones de
los deliciosos bocadillos pará
la cena digna del campeón.
"Saboreamos delicioso gui-
so, acompañado de frijoles,
arroz, tortillas de harina",
indicó Claudia, quien dio
crédito a la cena aportada por
Víctor Silva, qué fue "tacos
al minuto de camarón a la
diabla".
Harrell mediante su suegro
Víctor, en la temporada sé
convirtió en patrocinador
donando a Nava, 10 cajas de
12 pelotas cada una. "Está
cena a base de camarón a la
diabla, la preparamos espe-
cial pará la gran celebración
7 de Febrero de 2021 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7
Cachorros de Nava campeón invicto
Cuartos de final Semi-Pro Colt 45
Por Sendero Deportivo en la final vs. Sultanes pero carta (tamaño 38x78 pulga- Obregón. Nacho García de Liebre Limón, ganaron 14-3
De gran forma el club Ca- profundo jonrón e impulso das). "Aprovechando éste Rangers pegó perfecto 4-4. a Bobcats. Juan Serrano se
chorros de Nava logró cap- 6 carrerss), sus compañeros gran campeonato nos enor- "Rangers descansan y es- adjudicó la victoria.El Cami-
turar la temporada regular en Danilo Del Olmo, campeón gullecemos en reconocer la peran al ganador de Laredo nante Mercedes dio jonrón
categoría Veteranos invernal bateador con promedió de trayectoria del señor Simón y Atléticos", dijo Martínez. y 2 impulsadas. Antonio
presentada por el artista Eloy .555, René Rodríguez como Sánchez quién es el presi- La victoria fue para el Ramírez (El Morris) plegó
Rocha y el presidente Simón el serpentinero invicto. dente, compilador y narrador abridor Jorge Morales con
4-3 con carrera producida.
Sánchez en su sede del esta- También recibieron trofeos de excelente clase humana", salvamento de Calixto More-
dio Potranco. Nava y los directivos de dijo Ricky. no. Indios de Nava derrotó 7-2
Nava dirigidos por la ter- Sultanes Gabriel Ruiz Sr., La pancarta será inmortal- En liga Independiente a Piratas de Sabinas. Sin em-
cia del mánager Alejan- mánager, Pimpollo García, izada en estadio Potranco. Semi-Pro Colt 45 del ger- bargo Sabinas ganó derecho
dro Becerra (Rábano), los receptor y coach, y Ruperto Por lo cual el señor Sán- ente general Jaime Guerrero, a cuartos de final ( a jugarse
coaches Benito Martínez y Ortega, jugador y coach. chez, no pudo contener sus
en la primera ronda segundo este domingo 7 de febrero).
Rubén Galindo (el Alacrán), El presidente Sánchez, emociones y agradeció el
finalizaron el rol regular con partido. Broncos de Reynosa Piratas se clasificó en cuarto
pidió a beisbolistas y se- inesperado reconocimiento.
marca de 9-0. Y en postem- guidores qué guardaran un En el cuadrangular inver- SA de los esposos Linda y lugar. Y Nava en tercero bajo
porada 4-0). Cachorros en minuto de silencio en me- nal Masters 50 y mayores, Roberto Garza, eliminaron
la batuta de Juan Martínez
playoffs derrotó a Missions y moria de víctimas por la los visitantes Tecos-Tigres a Highsox del Marine, Eddy
(Pachin) y Rudy Barrientez.
Sultanes con pitcheo de René pandemia Covid-19. de Laredo empató la serie Rodríguez quién sé quitó la
Rodríguez, quien tuvo marca Posteriormente los esposos del playoff ante Atléticos con A las 10 a.m. jugarán Bron-
blanqueada de 4-1. Por Bron-
de 7-0 y 4-0. La entrega de Laura y Ricky Hernández en pizarra de 8-1 carreras. cos lanzaron Jorge González cos vs. Indios y a la 1 p.m.
trofeos fue presentada por representación de su equipo Rangers de Benito Mar- (12 ponches), Jason Manzu- Águilas vs. Piratas. En las
Rocha, Sánchez y el am- Missions que comanda Mike tínez ganó boleto s la gran fotos aparecen Cachorros.
eta ( 7 ponches), con derrota
payer José Mendoza, quienes Tobahan, rindieron sorpre- final derrotando 7-5 a los
pará Jacob Hubbard. Sultanes. Homenaje a Simón
felicitaron al campeón jon- sivo reconocimiento al señor Astros del scout Frank Tor-
ronero Víctor Mercedes "El Sánchez, a quién presentaron res y los coaches-jugadores El campeón Águilas de y Rangers.
Caminante" de Nava (quien una colorida y emotiva pan- Pedro Espinoza y Catarino Veracruz de Luis Cerros y la (Fotos por Franco).
8 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 de Febrero de 2021
Temple Grandin to Discuss ‘Learning Differently’ in Virtual
Presentation Hosted by St. Philip’s College This Friday
By Alexa Saavedra to draw out and reinforce Gran- spoke publicly about autism
St. Philip’s College will host din’s communicative abilities. in the 1980s, at the request
Dr. Temple Grandin, a well- Grandin began to speak at of one of the founders of the
known animal behavior scien- the age of 4. Although her Autism Society of America. In
tist and autism self-advocate, parents sought the best pos- addition to autism advocacy,
in a virtual Zoom presentation sible teachers, social interac- Grandin is well known for her
this Friday, February 12, 2021, tions remained difficult in work regarding animal welfare,
from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. middle and high school, where neurology and philosophy. Her
Temple Grandin, who was di- other students teased Gran- books, including Animals in
agnosed with autism as a child, din regularly for her verbal Translation and Animals Make
will share about how her mind tics. Despite these difficulties, Us Human, have garnered criti-
works and discuss the different Grandin achieved consider- cal acclaim.
approaches to learning -such as able academic success. She Grandin's willingness to work
her ability to "think in pictures," earned a degree in psychology with fast-food companies and
which helps her solve problems from Franklin Pierce College other slaughterhouse owners is
that neurotypical brains might in 1970, followed by a master's controversial within the animal
miss. She will also speak on degree in animal science from rights community. In her books,
how the detail oriented minds Arizona State University and Grandin makes the
of the autism spectrum vary by a doctoral degree in animal case that the alleviation of
explaining what she has learned science from the University of anxiety, rather than the maxi-
to be the three different types Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. mum extension of life, should
of specialized thinking: visual She then worked as a consul- be the priority for those keep-
thinking; music and math think- tant to companies with large ing any animals. She notes the
ing and; verbal logic thinking. animal slaughterhouse opera- high degree of anxiety suffered
Temple Grandin was born tions, advising them on ways by domestic animals left for
on August 29, 1947, in Bos- of improving the quality of life long periods of time without
ton, Massachusetts. She has of their cattle. human or animal interaction specific fixations. She is a Temple Grandin’s virtual
become a leading advocate for Grandin became nationally as an example of the ways in champion of “neurodiversity” presentation is free and open
autistic communities and has known after appearing in Oli- which animal welfare is ne- to the public, pre-registration
and has opposed the notion
also written books and provid- ver Sacks's 1995 book, An glected outside of the is highly encouraged.
of a comprehensive cure for
ed consultation on the humane Anthropologist on Mars, the slaughterhouse.
autism. She argues that her con- Registration Link:
treatment of animals. At the age title of which is derived from Grandin has taken strong
of 2, Grandin was diagnosed Grandin's description of how positions on autism and the tributions to the field of animal
https://alamo.zoom.us/meeting/
with autism, considered a form she feels in social settings. By education of autistic children. welfare would not have been
of brain damage at the time. Her that time, she had already made She advocates early interven- possible without the insights register/tJwtcOGprzwiGt0XG-
treatments included extensive a name for herself in autism tion, including the training of and sensitivities that are a con-
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speech therapy, which helped advocacy circles. Grandin first teachers to direct each child’s sequence of her autism.
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Food Resources From Reflection
International Ministries
By Ramon Chapa Jr. 3. SA Hope center. I believe 4. Blessed Angels Commu- 5. We have a food distribu- Weekly Distributions:
1. We have onsite distribu- you can walk up and they nity Center is an emergency tion on the 4th weds of the https://safoodbank.org/
will give them a bag. If they food pantry in San Antonio,
tions daily where clients can month from 3p-5p. We had
sign up for case management cvresponse/getfood/?fbcl
access food. Registration at TX that is fully operated by one this week. I created a FB
services then she could also
Camargo Park and distribu- receive other items like dia-
volunteers. Everyone de- event page with the recurring id=IwAR2NmxZBkQR2t
tion starts at 1:30. – Erika pers once a month and they serves a helping hand to dates. Check Eastside Edu- tj4-3BE9Rb2vfZ52HLR4K-
B., SAFB have people that do deliver guide them through their cation Training Center on FB bdUhtQMdxyFOlLIJX-J6P-
the food for free as well if hardest days, which is why
for info. – Delicia Herrera,
they decide to be a client. we extend ours as much as f3q0
2. I have bread, canned goods, Alamo Colleges
Call first to verify because we can. Learn more about
if you want that…..230 Var- they have been changing a how you can help by con-
gas, and Nevada, off of S. few things because of covid. 6. San Antonio Food Bank 8. Contact Northern Hills
tacting us. Contact person
New Braunfels…..Holy Re- 210-732-3776. – Vanessa off I-90 they provide drive
is Marion. www.blessedan- Ministry Gloria Contreras
deemer Catholic Church Cruz, SAHA, Zuly Serrano, through pick-up service. –
Housing Case Manager, San gelscc.org at 210-645-5465. – Janina
campus….. 210-864-2003 Wednesdays at 9:30 am Aida Mendoza, GI Forum
Antonio Hope Center
– Rosie Abreu, SVDP 7. Link to register for SAFB Lopez, AACOG
(210)640.2895 – Kim Simpson
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Publicidad pagada
cpsenergy.com
El Milagro de CPS Energy –
La inversión de San Antonio
continúa generando beneficios
POR EDWARD KELLEY
H
ace más de 78 años, los líderes de San de hecho, nuestros clientes pagan algunos de Nuestros propietarios (los residentes de San
Antonio tuvieron la previsión de invertir los recibos de servicios públicos más bajos de Antonio) y nuestros clientes deben estar
$34 millones para comprar una empresa cualquier ciudad importante del país. Impulsados extremadamente orgullosos de CPS Energy por
de servicios públicos de electricidad y gas local y por la cuidadosa administración y el arduo trabajo ofrecer exactamente lo que quieren, Asequibilidad
privada para tomar el control del futuro energético de nuestro equipo de liderazgo para mantener los y Fiabilidad de clase mundial. CPS Energy también
de nuestra ciudad. Hoy, esa empresa se conoce presupuestos ajustados y los costos bajo control, ofrece un beneficio increíble que solo unas pocas
como CPS Energy. En lugar de pagar enormes hemos podido lograr un nivel sobresaliente de personas conocen. La compañía comparte sus
dividendos a los inversores privados que pueden retorno de la inversión de la ciudad sin, durante Ingresos Brutos con la Ciudad de San Antonio, y
no estar comprometidos con esta comunidad, los últimos seis años, la necesidad de aumentar las en el último Año Fiscal, esto totalizó más de $345
CPS Energy es una empresa de servicios públicos tarifas establecidas para los clientes, y obteniendo millones, lo que significa que casi $1 millón cada
propiedad de la ciudad con un acuerdo de solo un pequeño aumento del 4.25% en los últimos día se transfiere de CPS Energy a la ciudad. Esta
participación en las ganancias establecido que, 10 años. Sospecho que muy pocas empresas de contribución ayuda a mantener los impuestos a la
hasta la fecha, ha proporcionado más de $8 cualquier tipo pueden igualar este récord. propiedad bajos. Si nuestra comunidad quisiera
mil millones al fondo general de la ciudad. El mantener el presupuesto de la ciudad al mismo nivel
fenomenal éxito de este acuerdo es lo que me gusta También somos líderes ambientales reflexivos y sin la contribución de CPS Energy, San Antonio
llamar “El Milagro de CPS Energy.” objetivos. Hemos invertido en energía renovable necesitaría casi duplicar los impuestos a la propiedad
durante 20 años y estamos orgullosos de ser un o encontrar otra forma de recaudar aproximadamente
Como ex Presidente y actual Directivo de la líder en la industria de las energías renovables. el 30% del fondo general de la ciudad.
Junta Directiva de CPS Energy, soy conocido Somos el #1 en Texas y el #5 en el país en
por mi posición de que la empresa de servicios energía solar y el #2 en Texas en capacidad eólica. CPS Energy ha ayudado a hacer de San Antonio un
públicos siempre debe operar utilizando principios Actualmente, el 22% de nuestra capacidad de lugar atractivo y estable para vivir y hacer negocios,
comerciales probados. Como ocurre con cualquier generación de energía proviene de energías lo que crea empleos e impulsa el crecimiento
negocio exitoso y de buena reputación, debemos renovables y nuestros 1,614 megavatios de económico. La empresa opera en beneficio de
equilibrar lo que quieren nuestros clientes y lo que capacidad renovable se encuentran entre los más sus clientes, empleados, esta comunidad y
es justo para nuestros propietarios. En este caso, altos del país. nuestro futuro.
nuestros clientes y propietarios son lo mismo, y En resumen, somos muy afortunados de que
trabajamos duro para lograr el equilibrio adecuado. A través de la estrategia de Flexible PathSM,
continuamos trabajando hacia una meta de CPS Energy proporcione (1) una excepcional
El equipo de CPS Energy de 3,100 empleados neutralidad neta de carbono para 2050. Esto Asequibilidad; (2) excelente Fiabilidad;
dedicados, liderado por la Presidenta y Directora se alinea con el Plan de Adaptación y Acción y (3) al mismo tiempo el financiamiento de
Ejecutiva Paula Gold-Williams, ha continuado aproximadamente el 30% del fondo general
Climática de la Ciudad de San Antonio (CAAP),
poniendo a la comunidad primero (People First) de la ciudad. Por consiguiente, “El Milagro de
que la Junta Directiva de CPS Energy aprobó en
para servir a nuestra ciudad. Nuestros clientes CPS Energy.”
2019. A algunos les gustaría que avanzáramos más
nos dicen constantemente que la Fiabilidad y la rápido, pero debemos mantener la Fiabilidad y la Edward Kelley representa el cuadrante
Asequibilidad son, por lejos, sus consideraciones Asequibilidad mientras nos movemos tan rápido noroeste del área de servicio de CPS Energy
energéticas más importantes. CPS Energy se como lo permite la tecnología probada, para cumplir en la Junta Directiva de CPS Energy. Kelley
ubica en el 6% superior en Fiabilidad entre con nuestros objetivos de Responsabilidad se desempeñó como Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de USAA
2,000 empresas de la American Public Power Ambiental. Otros han tratado de moverse Real Estate antes de retirarse en 2005 después de 17 años
Association. En cuanto a la Asequibilidad, demasiado rápido y sin una planificación adecuada, de servicio.
nuestros recibos estándar, no promocionales, lo que ha demostrado ser un gran error; el último
se encuentran entre los más bajos del estado; ejemplo es el estado de California.
Fiabilidad | Asequibilidad Para El Cliente | Trabajar Seguro | Seguridad | Responsabilidad Ambiental | Fortaleza
Financieramente Responsable7 de Febrero de 2021 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11
Recall CPS Group Continues Vigilance
Seeking Caregiver/Companionship
to Give Ratepayers Say in Their Public Looking For A Live-In Caregiver
For A 79 Year Old Female
Utility’s Financial Decisions
Must:
By Dee Dee Belmares who want to hold the util- the pandemic. Ending the • Be able to communicate in English
Four months ago, a coali- ity accountable and bring moratorium will add to the • Have a Social Security Number
tion of grassroots groups meaningful reforms to it. economic distress many • Be willing to live in for at least three days at a time
and community organiza- On Nov. 12th, CPS Energy families are facing. • Love the elderly
tions named Recall CPS took legal action to prevent Paula Gold-Williams has Need someone to keep her company, light housework and
launched a petition drive to the petition from moving also stated that a rate hike cooking. Will have own private bedroom and bathroom with
get a charter amendment on forward even though our shower. Must love dogs- two small chihuahuas. Location off
could be on the horizon Eckhert Rd/Huebner Rd Please email for more details and
San Antonio’s May Mu- right to petition is granted for customers this year. let’s see if it’s a GREAT fit for everyone. Please email me or call
nicipal ballot. under state law. Any rate hike that CPS me and tell me a little about yourself and availability.
I look forward to meeting you
This ballot measure, if With this arcane, opaque Energy requests will have
it had been approved by legal maneuver, CPS En- to go before city council nicoleguz@yahoo.com
voters, would have brought ergy made it impossible for for consideration and ap- 210-213-0047
much needed reforms to the thousands of voters who proval. Rate structure and
CPS Energy, including signed the petition to have a any possible rate increase
transparency, accountabil- democratic say in their util- must include robust public
ity, and increased public ity. The people who signed participation and planning
participation. The charter the petition want a fair rate with CPS Energy and city
amendment would have structure and an end to a council. The coalition is
made CPS Energy a city polluting coal plant that is working to achieve exactly
department with the coun- not only exacerbating the those goals—giving the
cil taking the place of the climate crisis but damaging ratepayers a strong say in
board of trustees and would our health. By taking this the utility’s financial deci-
have created a citizen legal action, CPS Energy sions that affect working-
advisory committee that CEO Paul Gold Williams, class families.
would work with the utility her management staff, and Lastly, the city’s reliance
to create a fair rate structure Mayor Ron Nirenberg have
on the Spruce Coal Plant
for customers. Finally, the said to voters that their
charter amendment’s goal voices do not matter and must come to an end. The
was to create a pathway that business as usual will petition drive sought to
for CPS Energy to finally continue at the utility. close the plant by 2030,
close its polluting Spruce Fourteen thousand vot- but CPS Energy insists
Coal Plant, located on the ers signed the Recall CPS on burning dirty coal well
Southside of San Antonio, petition, and the coalition past that time. They know
by 2030. In order for the is continuing to fight for that their coal pollution is
petition to be placed on them. Last year, due to pushing the planet off a
the ballot, the Recall CPS the economic strain of the climate cliff and making
coalition needed to collect pandemic, CPS Energy put people sick. All around
at least 20,000 signatures a moratorium on electricity
the country - and in other
from registered San Anto- disconnections and waived
places in Texas - cities are
nio voters. late fees for customers. Re-
Petitioning during the cently though, Paula Gold- realizing that using coal
ongoing COVID-19 Williams said the morato- no longer makes economic
pandemic proved daunt- rium on electricity shut- sense, and for that reason
ing as coalition members offs will eventually come they are wisely making
endeavoured to safeguard to an end. Even though plans to shut down their
the health and safety COVID-19 vaccinations plants. CPS Energy, the
of volunteers, workers, have started, a long road mayor, and city council
and signers. Petitioners to recovery lies ahead of should want the same for
worked hard and spoke to us. People will continue to our community, and we
thousands of CPS Energy struggle financially as fami- can achieve that goal with
customers and voters lies attempt to recover from12 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 de Febrero de 2021
Veterano Militar De E.U Lanza
Apertura De Carrera Empresarial Una
Pequeña Empresa Esencial En Boerne
Para Ayudar A Los Propietarios De
Viviendas Y Negocios
Por Paige Alonso militar, recibió una amplia PuroClean ha venido
Después de servir en el formación como Oficial para ayudar en las preo-
ejército de los EE. UU.los Químico Biológico y se cupaciones de restaura-
últimos 33 años, UL Arm- centró en materiales peli- ción y remediación de
strong ha respondido al grosos y tóxicos, así como propietarios de viviendas
llamado para servir a su en el liderazgo de pequeños y negocios en los Esta-
comunidad local, convirtié- y grandes equipos de tro- dos Unidos y Canadá
ndose en el "Paramédico de pas. Su amplia experiencia
durante más de 20 años
daños a la propiedad" local militar ahora se traduce en
con su red de franquicias
designado con la apertura su franquicia al permitirle
de su franquicia PuroClean comprender el alcance del de más de 300 oficinas.
en Boerne, Texas. Arm- trabajo y utilizar sus habili- PuroClean proporciona
strong dirigirá un equipo dades para mejorar aún más reparación de daños por
de técnicos altamente las decisiones mediante la agua, eliminación de agua
capacitados para ayudar planificación, organización, de inundación, reparación
a los propietarios de vivi- ejecución y evaluación de de daños por incendio
endas y negocios con la cada situación. y humo, eliminación de
eliminación de agua, fuego, El equipo de PuroClean moho y limpieza de riesgo
moho y riesgo biológico, of Boerne incluirá a Delma biológico para clientes co-
incluidas las limpiezas de Barron como gerente de merciales y residenciales.
COVID-19. oficina, Audra Armstrong Los técnicos de PuroClean
“Es un gran privilegio y como gerente de market-
están cuidadosamente
un honor seguir sirviendo a ing y ventas, Jeannie White
seleccionados, asegurados
mi comunidad retribuyendo como técnico líder y Arm-
a quienes siguen situaciones strong, quien dirigirá las y capacitados para utilizar
de daños a la propiedad”, operaciones diarias, y en lo último en tecnología y
dijo Armstrong. “Como el campo para brindar un procedimientos de mit-
líder de nuestro equipo, incomparable apoyo. igación, mientras operan
tengo la intención de brin- “Estamos encantados de bajo un estricto código
dar un servicio al cliente anunciar la expansión de la ético. Cada oficina de Pu-
incansable a cada uno de red PuroClean en Texas con roClean es de propiedad y
nuestros clientes y cumplir la apertura de PuroClean of operación independientes.
con la conocida filosofía de Boerne, que ayudará a los Para obtener más in-
la Regla de Oro de tratar a
los demás de la manera y
la manera en que desea ser
propietarios de viviendas y
negocios locales durante sus
momentos de necesidad”,
formación sobre Puro-
Clean of Boerne, llame
ELECTRICIAN
tratado, una filosofía que dijo Steve White, presidente al 830-266-9494, envíe
me guió a lo largo de mi y director de operaciones de un correo electrónico a Residential And Commercial
carrera militar ”. PuroClean. "Al hacer crecer ularmstrong@puroclean.
Recientemente retirado
del Ejército, Armstrong
y apoyar a los propietarios
de franquicias, como UL,
com o visite www.Puro- Free Estimate
Clean.com/pb-tx/. Puro-
en toda América del Norte,
ha hecho la transición de
sus habilidades técnicas podemos ayudar a los propi-
Clean of Boerne prestará
servicios a las áreas de
Alejandro Villanueva
y de liderazgo para servir etarios de pequeñas em-
a su comunidad abriendo presas a comenzar su viaje
empresarial y servir a sus
Boerne, Texas, incluidas
Fair Oaks, Universal City
Phone: 210-621-3354
su oficina PuroClean.
A lo largo de su carrera comunidades locales". y Cibolo, entre otras.7 de Febrero de 2021 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13
ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT
Purchasing & Contract Administration
Office: (210) 485-0100 Fax: (210) 486-9022
ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT BID/PROPOSAL INVITATION
The Alamo Colleges District is receiving sealed bids/proposals prior to
2:00 PM (CST), unless otherwise indicated, on the dates shown.
CSP# 21A-004 PURCHASE OF CAMPUS DINING SERVICES
Deadline: March 4, 2021
For questions related to this CSP, contact Sabina Swank at sswank5@
alamo.edu with a copy to dst-purchasing@alamo.edu.
Specifications are available by visiting the Alamo College’s District
website: www.alamo.edu/purchasing. For more information, contact Pur-
chasing and Contract Administration (210) 485-010014 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 de Febrero de 2021
Presa House Presenta La Nueva Exposición Individual
Del Artista Jonathon Paul Jackson Con Sede En Houston
Cortesía de En A Reminder to y fotografías de paisajes y
Presa House Gallery Breathe, Jackson encuen- flores tomadas en el jardín
Presa House se complace tra inspiración en las pin-
en dar la bienvenida a la turas de jardín de Claude de su casa y sus viajes por
exposición individual del Monet de principios del Texas reflejan un momento
artista Jonathon Paul Jack- siglo XX. Utilizando la al fusionar fotos impresas
son, con sede en Houston, naturaleza como su musa,
digitalmente con adornos
A Reminder to Breathe. Monet les dio a los ciu-
La exhibición se abre el dadanos franceses la serie a mano, creando una in-
5 de febrero de 2021 y Water Lily, que propor- terpretación expresionista
permanecerá a la vista con cionó una sensación de
abstracta del paisaje.
cita previa hasta el 27 de paz y calma después de la
febrero de 2021. Primera Guerra Mundial. “Es posible que no po-
Jonathan Paul Jackson es En 1920 Francia construyó damos viajar mucho en
un artista visual y curador el Musée de l'Orangerie
afroamericano de Hous- para las pinturas de ne- estos días, pero me gus-
ton, Texas. En su mayoría núfares a gran escala de taría llevarlos no solo a
autodidacta, Jackson es Monet para los franceses. un viaje visual sino a un
un prolífico pintor, escul- los ciudadanos.
tor e ilustrador. Sus obras viaje en su imaginación.
En su enfoque, Jackson
combinan la marcación Reflexiona sobre las flores
y la experimentación en utiliza sus últimos traba-
color, medio y superficies. y los paisajes, viaja a tus
jos para proporcionar un
Con frecuencia recurrien-
do a artistas como Henri santuario de tranquilidad momentos en la naturaleza
Matisse, Andy Warhol y y reflexión para los ciu- y recuerda los aromas que
Paul Gauguin, Jackson dadanos de Texas durante desprenden las flores y los
vuelve a mirar a los mae-
stros en su última colec- estos tiempos inciertos. árboles y respiran el aire de
ción de 34 obras. La colección de pinturas Texas ".7 de Febrero de 2021 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 15
LiftFund launches new program to help small business
owners take the “HELM” and navigate toward success
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