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VOL. 2 • NUM 1 www.LaPrensaTEXAS.com 6 de Enero de 2019
Tribute to Paul Elizondo
Let’s Talk About the Cover Paul Elizondo: Manguera
Title Three Kings
About it... Artist: Still Swinging Memory: Day Celebration
Government Dionicio Rodriguez Hard Charro Days Tradition
Shutdown
By Rosie
By Yvette Tello By Dr. Ricardo Romo Speedlin-Gonzalez
2 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 6 de Enero de 2019
This grass roots publication is the life
Let’s Talk About it...
Government Shutdown
source for a community that is not easily
afforded viable access to diverse and ac-
cessible media. San Antonio and the sur-
rounding counties have become accustomed By Yvette Tello for illegal immigrants that are for two years and even they Josie E. Maria:
to relevant news brought to them in both
English and Spanish since 1913. The government shutdown is adding to our country. I’d also disagreed with his proposal for “I think that the president
affecting federal employees all like to see an end to benefits for the wall. Majority of taxpayers can’t get what he wants so has
Steve A Duran Sr. over the US. My son is one of people here illegally. One of the also do not want to pay for his to throw a fit . Without him
CEO/Publisher
s.duran@laprensatexas.com those affected. I understand it hallmarks of becoming a citizen wall. Maybe you should donate thinking straight he’s not see-
Ramon Chapa Jr. is because the President would has always been an ability to to GoFundMe and pay for it ing the effect on the people
Co-Publisher like his wall built and needs work and provide for yourself. yourself.” who work for the government.
r.chapa@laprensatexas.com his budget approved. Have you There need to be penalties for But he’s ok with it he comes
Yvette Tello or someone you know been af- people hiring illegal workers.” Barbara Mendoza Mead: from money but what about the
Executive Vice President
y.tello@laprensatexas.com fected by the shutdown? What “We taxpayers have spent bil- people that have to work for the
Roxanne Eguia do you think about the wall be- Ramiro Mendez: lions upon billions for illegals. government? What about then
Editor In Chief ing built? Let’s talk about it… “Well one of my son’s works It’s time to do it right. Both that depend on that pay check
r.eguia@laprensatexas.com for the government agency. Clinton and Obama preached their bills . Really this is the
Victoria Ward Mary Svetlik Watkins: This is affecting everybody in on the same darn thing but nei- president we voted for for ! I see
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v.ward@laprensatexas.com “Border security is important. some way. The wall may pre- ther had the guts to do anything. he’s setting us up for failure.”
An insecure border is bad for vent some from coming over, It’s time. Trump has more of a
Steve Walker national security. Mexico has but whoever wants to come, challenge since the others let it Mike Miller:
Ricardo Romo a wall. Other countries enforce they will find a way; under or get out of hand and Soros has “All these politicians were
Jessica Duran
Contributors their immigration policies - yet around the USA so be prepared his hand in wanting to obstruct against trump until they finally
info@laprensatexas.com we are the bad guy for wanting for that.” everything good that is done or figured out that most of the
to enforce ours. The Senate any attempt to do good... It’s a country wants these changes.
should have never recessed un- Belinda Rodriguez: shame but all we can do is pray They now fear for their power
til they reached a compromise “I have family members that our country stays strong and have decided to take his
and they should not be paid as that are being affected by this and our leaders do what’s right side. One must remember our
long as the government is shut shutdown of the government for the people and not them- politicians have been bought
down. The Senate lacked the as well. I know he is a business selves. I love my president with by big business, our President
required 60 % votes to pass the man more than our President all his flaws. He’s done a lot for was bought by the people. This
legislation. The House worked but that money can be more this country in spite of all the USA has a very corrupt govern-
out a compromise. The Sen- useful for our people here in obstruction.” ment. This is why they fear the
ate Majority refused to invoke the USA, we as taxpayers. President. He has done a lot
The mission of the Westside Develop- the nuclear option that would Our monies can been used for Amanda Cena: and name one politician who
ment Corporation (WDC) is to foster allow for only a simple major- housing, Veterans Benefits, and “That wall isn’t going to stop has ever asked forgiveness for
economic development, promote the de- ity. The President can’t sign Medical.” anyone from coming in to this his sins against man? Trump
velopment and redevelopment of real estate
within its target area, create viable urban legislation not passed by both country. The same way they did, on live television no less.
communities, and preserve the character, houses. Stepping away from Anita Repya: didnt stop 9/11 no one was this Immigration is good....... legal
culture and history of the Westside. mainstream media that spews “Perhaps if that 5 billion were concerned about a wall until this immigration. Heaven has walls
The vision is a vibrant Westside com-
munity where people want to live, work, liberal rhetoric - looking at the all that’s needed but reportedly horrible man started running that and they are guarded! Name an-
and visit. people who are donating to the it will actually cost between 25 hole in his face. If we are going other world power besides the
Leonard Rodriguez wall; this is something people and 75 billion plus the cost of to have a wall, the entire country USA that doesn’t have walls.”
President /CEO want - at least more than the maintenance. If we give this, should have a border wall. Every
leonard@westsidedevcorp.com
media admits. Personally, I’d he’s gonna come back and ask single foot of it. Not just border
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About the Cover Artist:
Dionicio Rodriguez
By Dr. Ricardo Romo panding utilization and inno- had fled Mexico only 10 years
Throughout my life I have vation of cement products. He earlier, engaged Rodriguez
enjoyed two passions: art and loved working with cement, in numerous artistic projects,
running. At an early age when and the city, with its famed many of them in his famed
I started going to Bracken- Alamo Cement Company, had fifteen acre Miraflores garden
ridge Park it never occured to ample supplies of raw mate- at 800 Hilderbrand street.
me that the park offered me rial. News of his exceptional Rodriguez also completed
the opportunity to enjoy both work as a master craftsman works throughout the city of
running and art at the same and artisan spread and in San Antonio, including Saint
time. Later in my adult years those three decades of living Anthony of Padua, the Span-
I realized that I had jogged or in San Antonio Rodriguez also ish Governor’s Palace and the
walked many times past the worked on art projects in over Alamo Heights Trolley Stop.
amazing naturalistic art of twenty American cities. Perhaps he is best known for
Dionicio Rodriguez without Rodriguez learned the art his work at Brackenridge
fully appreciating it. of making cement look like Park and his ten works at
As a teenager I was a fre- wood from master artisans Miraflores. His most intricate
quent visitor to Brackenridge in Mexico City. In his mid- work remains the Urrutia tack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, and after World War II might
Park. Throughout my high thirties, he moved to Texas Gate which once graced the San Antonio city officials have been lost were it not for
school years I did weekly and soon found work with Dr. entrance to Miraflores Garden evicted the Japanese Ameri- the actions of Mayor Henry
long- distance training in the Aureliano Urrutia, a promi- and now serves can family living and working Cisneros in 1984. Mayor
park. Years later I returned nent surgeon who had a home as the entryway to the Rock- in the garden and renamed the Cisneros recalled that in his
to the park for long relaxing and garden adjacent to Brack- efeller Latin American Col- area the Chinese Tea Garden. efforts to lure Japanese busi-
walks. Along those pathways enridge Park. Dr. Urrutia, who lection at the San Antonio It seems likely that Rodri- nesses to the city in the early
there are artistic wonders Museum of Art. guez was asked to carve the 1980s, he frequently heard
known as rustic works or faux Rodriguez worked words “Chinese Tea Garden” about the family’s eviction
bois (imitation wood). on challenging proj- in the aftermath of the evic- and “the oddly-named Chi-
We can thank Patsy Pitt- ects across America, tion and the renaming of the nese Tea Garden.” Cisneros
man Light for her engaging but historically none garden. The family who had decided that after 42 years,
book, Capturing Nature: The are more interesting taken care of the garden for the garden should again be
Cement Sculpture of Dionicio than his San Antonio over twenty years eventually known by its original name.
Rodriguez that illustrates his “Chinese Tea Gar- moved to California and a He commented: “It seemed
work. Light spent a decade re- den” gate in Bracken- Chinese American family was like the logical thing to do:
searching the art work with the ridge Park. given the contract for running to rename it for the original
assistance of Maria Pheiffer. City historical ac- a small restaurant and taking people who had the idea, did
At various locations in the counts mention Ro- care of the grounds. the work and should get credit
park there are examples of driguez as the creator According to the Densho for it.” Thus, although the en-
the creative art of Dionicio of an exquisite gated Encyclopedia, which docu- graved gate still says “Chinese
Rodriguez. Over a thirty year entrance to the Japa- ments the experience of Japa- Tea Garden,” it is officially
period from 1924-1955, nese Gardens. After nese Americans during World known and recognized now
Rodriguez lived and worked America went to war War II, the full story of the as the San Antonio “Japanese
in San Antonio in an era of ex- following Japan’s at- Japanese Tea Garden during Tea Garden.”
4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 6 de Enero de 2019
Tribute to Paul Elizondo
Paul Elizondo: Still Swinging Hard
This article was published pioneers who continues 1979- 1982). He was elect-
October 21, 2001 in La to perform. Couple that ed Bexar County Commis-
Prensa when Paul Elizondo with his record as a public sioner for Precinct Two, a
was still performing in jazz servant and he stands out position to which he has
festivals and as part of the above many of his musical been continuously re-elect
San Antonio Jazz Orches- peers. You see, the silver ed since 1982.
tra. Rest in Peace Commis- haired musician wears two As a result, most people
sioner. hats. are more familiar with his
Paul Elizondo belongs During the week, he is public record as an elected
to a very special breed of a pillar of strength, unre- official than his vinyl re-
musicians. lenting, firm and fierce in cords. Therefore, this article
“Our goal has always executing his administra will touch on Elizondo’s
been to have a very special tive and executive respon- musical career. which spans
and diverse group. One that sibilities as a county com- to over half a century. It is
can play anything and fit missioner. But come Fri- also a fact that the musi-
anywhere because Hispan day evening, he slips out cians in his family date back veloped my taste, primarily system and became one of
ics are not a one-dimen- the side door of the Bexar much before that. for American and Mexican the first deejays for parties.
sional peop le,” Elizondo County Courthouse and “My grandfather, Paz big band music while my He was not a professional
said during an exc lusive becomes a mild mannered Elizondo, played accordion cousins played conjunto musician, but he performed
interview at his office. musician who plays flute, and other relatives played music.” a valuable musical ser
“Our motto is ‘music at clarinet, alto, tenor and violin and guitar where they “However, my father did vice both by the music he
it’s best.’ We Texicans baritone saxophones. lived as sharecroppers with admire good accordion selected and for his unique
have many kinds of music As one of the few remain- Germans and Bohemians en players. This was before announcing style,” the
in our roots so it’s very im ing musical pioneers, he un rancho in Dryer, Texas,” drums and later the electric commissioner recalled.
portant that we sustain and toots his many horns as the he said. bass were incorporated into These were the earliest
nurture all of our musical Alamo City’s “Pied Piper of It was here that Paz, who conjunto music. As a result, influence s and musical
heritage.” the Big Band Sound.” spoke what little English I learned to appreciate all seeds planted in Paul Eli-
Most importantly, Eli- As a public servant, the he knew with a German types of music.’’ Elizondo zondo Jr.’s heart as a child.
zondo is one of the few San Antonio native served accent, picked up the ac continued. However. they did not be-
in the United States Marine cordion and learned to play “When he came to San gin to sprout until 1950,
Corps ( 1957 - 1959) and polkas, redovas, Shottises, Antonio, my father made when the then 15-year-old
as a teacher/administra- corridos and valses for fam- his living as a barber. As enrolled in band at Central
tor(1960-1978). He spent ily gatherings. It was also a hobby, my father studied Catholic High School. He
14 of those years in the here where Paul Elizondo electronics during and after wanted to play the trom-
Edgewood School District Sr. was born and reared World War II. After a long bone, but he was 4-feet-
and the remainder as a before moving to San An- hospitalization for tuber- 8-inches tall and his arm
band director and artist-in- tonio. culosis, he went to work al could not stretch the slide
residence with the San An- “Unlike my uncles, my fa- Kelly Field. out far enough, so he wound
tonio Independent School ther who was 6-feet-2-inch- “At home, he built his up learning to play alto
District. es tall, played saxophone own homemade amplifiers saxophone, later followed
After serving two terms and clarinet and It was from and speaker cabinets. Next, by the larger tenor and bari-
as a Texas State Represen- his love for jazz, blues and he connected a record play- tone saxophones.
tative for District 57-1 ( the big band sound that I de er and microphone to this By December, he had
6 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 5 learned to play well enough arrangements, which led was offered several aca- driguez, Gilbert Fierros one of the musicians. to participate in a Christmas them to quickly become a demic scholarships. Among and Cruz Arizmendi all There were lots of bands concert. His grandfather, mainstay of the Las Vegas those was the first LULAC had college degrees and it and therefore lots of oppor- who had now retired and lounge circuit. scholarship to major in was these top notch, well- tunities to perform. That’s moved to San Antonio, was “San Antonio became law. My parents were very educated musicians, who the advantage of knowing very proud of the grandson a musical magnet,” the disappointed when I turn inspired Elizondo’s gen- how to read music. That’s he would often tell, ‘’I’m county commissioner said. down those scholarships. eration to enter the Public also one of the reasons my not going to teach you to “In fact, all of those musi- She wanted me to be a law- School teaching profession. grandfather wanted me to play accordion porque mijo cians moved here because yer. He wanted me to be It was during this time learn how to read notes. I’m no va hacer músico lírico, the demand was not so an engineer. Instead, I join that then close- shaved and glad my father got to see me el va a saber tocar por nota. much for ethnic music, be- the professional musicians clean cut, baby-faced col- play with the symphony and My grandson is not going to fore music of the era. Thus, union and accepted a music lege student sported horn- conduct my own band. play by ear, he is going to San Antonio developed a scholarship to St Mary’s rimmed glasses . “They However that didn’t mean learn to play by note.” highly skilled caliber of University. were cool and they were big bucks. I found that out During the early ‘50s, musicians.” in style, besides during gigs in Albuquerque, first Ramiro Cervera, and Because of the I had a slight New Mexico when a 14- later Johnny Sarro, both insecurity that astigmatism of piece band alternated with who graduated from Lanier comes with the the eye because Paulino Bernal. His 4-Piece High School had already life of a musi- I was doing a lot conjunto made more money formed their own orches- cian, some of of reading and a than we did. He got paid tras, as had Central alumnus these talented lot of studying,” $8,000 while our band went Richard Cortez. It was an musical mas- he explained. for about $1,500. Hell, we era when most high schools ters chose to Turning the in- were reading music but the sported student generated get full-time job terview back to guys playing by ear were dance bands formed by to support and the bands, Eli- the ones making the money. enterprising young band provide for their zondo said, “ I So I wonder where I would members, and Elizondo families. One of was hired by all be and what I would be joined Central’s Melodeers these gentlemen of them because making if I had learned to plus Sarro and Cortez’s was Gilberto I was a utility play the accordion.” bands. Murillo, a ma- sax player. That “While I was raised more “It wasn’t hard getting chinist at Kelly means I could into the sounds of Coleman gigs because kids usually Air Force Base play all the saxo- Hawkins,Tommy Dorsey, made $4.50 per night,” he and one of the phones and fill Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, said with a laugh, “Besides, senior Elizon- any chair in the Duke Ellington, who is orchestras here were also do’s colleagues. second section of Jordan, Count Basie and well received by the Anglo In respect to his these bands. Few others of the legendary era. community because of our friendship with people owned I also find out how popular military bases. We had to be Elizondo Sr, the Mexican Between 1952 and 1954, televisions sets so the best our own homegrown tejano sharp to successfully com- music maestro agreed to Elizondo played all the entertainment was to go out orchestras were outside of pete with Hispanic, Anglo give Paul Jr saxophone saxophones, clarinet and and dance boleros, swing, Texas. and service bands.’’ lessons. flute with Jesse Gonzalez, polkas and Latin rhythms “I found out how big Beto It was also around this “Quietly demanding, he Emilio Caceres, Eduardo like the suby, porro, dan- Villa was when I was saw time frame that Master mu- was an inspiration and I Martinez and Gilbert Fi- zon, rhumba, mambo and his portrait alongside all my sicians, who had studied in learned enough music the- erros orchestras. He also cha cha cha. musical heroes as one of Mexico’s conservatorio de ory and harmony from him played with Fatz Gonza- “I was ambitious and part the band leaders who had musica came to this coun- to get a music scholarship lez and The Harmoneers. of the young and the rest- filled up his Montana State try. Among these were Juan and to keep from having to “But the top man was Jesse less. I wouldn’t think twice Dancehall.” Garcia Esquivel and Mateo crack a book in college for Gonzalez because of his about carrying all these There’s a Mexican saying Camargo. Esquivel went a couple of years up until I personal, sophisticated and saxes, plus a clarinet and that says ‘El musico se hace on to achieve international had to study counterpoint,” hip arrangements and the flute on the bus from my en el teatro’ (the musician fame just as “Esquivel” for Elizondo recalled. band’s musicianship,” Eli- home on 402 E. Lubbock is created in the theater). being the first to use voices When Elizondo gradu- zondo added. Street on the south side Taking this into account, long before Ray Conniff, ated from Central Catholic Johnny Esquivel, Jes- to any gig. Afterwards, I Elizondo became part of the and for his eclectic musical High School in 1953, he se Gonzalez, Johnny Ro- would get a ride home with theater orchestras at the Al-
6 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 6 de Enero de 2019
ameda, Nacional and Em- meanwhile the Saint Mary Depot Band in San Di- was the best musician; he
pire Theatres. With them University Music major ego California and the 1st was a genius. He would
he backed up Agustín Lara, also freelanced with Tex Marine Air Wing Band often improvise strike a
Libertad Lamarque, Toña Beneke, Al Sturchio, Bobby in Iwakuni, Japan. This certain chord he liked and
La Negra, Pedro Vargas, Brown, Lee Castle, Pete meant touring Hong Kong start to compose on the spot
Cecilia Cruz Manolo, Ale- Brewer, John Launer, Rudy Taiwan, Burma and the rest . Often while the band and
jandro Alvarado, Los Her- Carr and the Bobby Galvan of the Far East. Returning the public were waiting for
By Leonard Rodriguez
manas Navarro and many orchestras because as he to San Antonio on October the next tune to begin. This column highlights inspiring
other stars. stated he was a ‘utility mu- 31st 1959, Elizondo sat in By 1963, Galvan had stories of Latino leaders. For
Later his own band should with Bobby Galvan orches- gone into the music store more than 500 years, Latino men
have stayed with Pablo Bel- tra that same night. business in Corpus and and women have positively influ-
enced the face of United States
tran Ruiz, Paris Prado La “I went on to play with hung up his baton. Solis was society. Let us celebrate these
Sonora Santanera, Tito Pu- Arturo Lopez, John Es- long established and many outstanding hispanics.
ente, El Gran Combo, Mike quivel, Roberto Chavez, sidemen urged Elizondo to
Laure, the Tommy Dorsey Arnulfo Garcia and Eu- form his own orchestra. The
Orchestra, the Airmen of genio J Nolasco orchestras. feasibility became more
Note, Mariano Merceron, Felix Solis plus Ramiro’s apparent after a super suc-
Vicente Fernandez and Juan Cervera also had top bands cessful gig he put together
Gabriel, when he was a rock at the time,” Elizondo said. at the last minute with a
and roller. Thanks to Manuel Leal makeshift handful of San
On top of playing with who worked at KUKA, Antonio musicians from
so many bands, Elizondo in 1961 Elizondo,Jacinto other bands.
also made extra money as Guzman, Julio Dominguez “In 1967, we hit the mark
a studio musician for James and other local musicians when we learned to play
Wolf’s Riol and Tom Tan- joined the Luis Arcaraz for the people instead of
ner’s TNT record labels. Orchestra and off they went playing for ourselves,” the
Therefore Elizondo’s sig- on a stateside tour. Louis commissioner said. Some
nature saxophone sound and Victor Reyes and Cor- of the Social Clubs were not
can be heard on countless sician’ and available.’ pus Christi trombonist Joe too pleased with our new Vincent Lopez
Tejano music records. In Elizondo also toured with Gallardo and other Texas repertoire but slowly I learn Born in 1895 in Brooklyn,
New York, to parents of Por-
addition, he also composed Russ Gary, Chuck Cabot, musicians formed part of a to read people and play for
tuguese descent, Vincent Lo-
and recorded many of his Henry King, Buddy Brock later edition of this famous their taste.
pez spent several hours a day
own Tunes as 45 RPM and Ed Gerlach orchestra’s. International band. My band became a reflec-
learning to play the piano as
singles. This means his experience Later, these musicians tion of the city amalgama- a child. While performing at
“Chili bean,” “Surf- range from proms, wed- subbed and doubled up with tion of cultural styles and a Brooklyn saloon, he got his
side” and “Monkey Time” ding, rodeos, circuses, ice Beto Villa, who opened for social mores,” Elizondo break when he substituted for
(Domar Records) are three capades, night clubs and Arcaraz. explained. a bandleader and soon was
of these compositions. Then dinner clubs to fancy coun- “I remember we would When asked what is your headline as a youngest or-
there were his recordings try clubs and concert stages sit in with Beto Villa then secret, “I can summarize chestra leader in New York.
of “Chivarico”, “Jugo de from the Mexican border to we would run backstage, that in one word- Quality!” After landing a position as
Pina,” “Tu Boquita de the Canadian border and to change coats and come Elizondo said with great a band leader for the hotel
Flor,” and “Me Cai De La the Far East. back out as Luis Alcaraz’s pride. “You’re going to Pennsylvania, Lopez’s career
Nube” for UAR Records. Immediately upon gradu- band. Little did the people hear good musicians play skyrocketed. He played at
As a sideman, Elizondo ating from St Mary’s Uni- realize we were the same good music. We concen- President Coolidge’s inau-
backed up for different vo- versity in 1957. Elizon- musicians! It was very chal- trate on having a full Dance guration, began making radio
calist like Ramiro Cervera- do joined the U.S. Army lenging to say the least.” Floor. Therefore, we gauge appearances and toured the
Javier Chapa, Val Martinez Corps, got rid of the glasses, Asked to compare these ourselves by the number of United States. Lopez who
and Adaline Salas-Cuesta. grew a matinee Idol type famous Pioneers, Elizondo dancers and the applause. passed away in 1975, is cred-
He also backed up Salva- mustache, went through all said, “ Beto Villa had lots We play to people from all ited for introducing jazz in
dor Rubio on “Mi Ultimo the infantry training and of persona. Arcaraz more walks of life. We like to London where he opened his
Refugio” as a part of Lalo emerged as a mature look- profound, more refined. brag that we will play and own nightclub, and for devel-
Ruiz’s Orchestra. ing young man. Eduardo Martinez didn’t please both your grand- oping big-name talents such
Ruiz and Martinez both He was ultimately as- play but he was very charm- mother and your grand- as Glenn Miller and Artie
moved to Los Angeles signed to the Marine Corps ing, and Emilio Caceres daughter.” Shaw during TVs early days.
6 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7
OBITUARY
Paul Elizondo
Paul Elizondo, Jr., passed away on Thursday, December 27,
2018, at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Pablo and Petra Elizondo. Paul is survived by his wife of
54 years, Irene Elizondo; his sons, David Elizondo, Richard
Elizondo and John Elizondo; his granddaughters, Adelina,
Marissa, and Sofia; and the mother of the grandchildren,
Lucinda Elizondo.
Commissioner Elizondo will lie in state at San Fernando
Cathedral beginning at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
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San Antonio All-Stars barrió en su Gira
Navideña Internacional
Por José I. Franco ambos equipos obsequiaron En el primer partido (es- as, fueron Antonio Ramírez Mejores bateadores por San
El equipo de béisbol San juguetes entre los pequeños tadio Las Cuadras), se le 4-3, Johnny López 3-2. Antonio; Jaime Cárdenas
Antonio All-Stars, dirigido asistentes. Cumpliendo así rindió homenaje a don Mag- Jorge Luis Nájera “Súper 3-2, Morris Ramírez 3-2 y
por Rodrigo (Lolo) Rodrí- compromiso deportivo y daleno Ramírez (el orgullo Ratón” 4-2. Por Palaú so- Johnny López 2-1. Por la
guez con patrocinio de los amistoso. de Los Milas). De acuerdo a bresalieron Ernesto Cibrián escuadra anfitriona pegaron
jugadores Johnny López Posteriormente San Anto- Johnny López, “Estrellas de 3-2, Juan García 2-1 con bien Gilberto Jiménez 2-2 y
y Antonio (El Morris) nio visitó la región carbon- San Antonio” logró traerse triple, y Adrián Jiménez Jonathan Esquivel 3-2.
Ramírez, durante su gira ífera en la ciudad de Palaú, ambas victorias que fueron 2-1. En las fotos (cortesía de J.
navideña internacional, bar- Coahuila, donde enfren- con pizarra de 5-3 (ambos En la segunda contienda López), aparecen los patro-
rieron con sus rivales Selec- taron en doble jornada al partidos finalizaron con el jugada a extra innings (8 en- cinadores Johnny López y
ción de Piedras Negras que trabuco anfitrión Selección mismo marcador). tradas), el pitcher ganador en Antonio Ramírez, jugadores
dirigió el lanzador Adrián de Palaú que fue dirigida Leo Montalvo fue el lan- relevo fue Adrián Ramírez, All-Stars donando juguetes.
Ramírez. San Antonio se por Roberto Villarreal (La zador ganador, el rival der- con salvamento de Efraín Lolo Rodríguez con SA All-
impuso con pizarra de 9 a 2 Yerba), y Artemio (Temo) rotado fue Carlos Sánchez. Gloria. El lanzador local Er- Stars y los visitantes con
carreras. Al final del partido Briones. Mejores bateadores de Tex- nesto Favila fue el perdedor. fans de Palaú.
6 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 9
GROWING UP LATINO
MANGUERA MEMORY:
Charro Days
Matamoros, Tamaulipas, of 1st graders and younger mouth with black eyeliner. minutes, although it seemed
Mexico. The grito—a joyous students, danced the LA From the looks of the faded like an eternity on that day . .
Mexican shout—opens the RASPA or the Mexican black and white photos of the . ta-dant—ta-dant—ta-dant .
festivities every year. This Hat Dance. I remember the day we performed it looks . . ta-da-da-da-dah ta-dant . . .
festival is a shared heritage school had more girl dancers like I was probably one of To this day, every time I hear
celebration between the two than boy dancers so some of the cuter charros dancing. that song, I get transported
border cities of Brownsville, the girls were asked to dance Diana Villarreal, Louise & swiftly back to that cool,
Texas and Matamoros, Tam- the boys’ part. And lo and Louis Ara, Joe Martinez may crisp February morning, to
aulipas. The Charro Days behold, I was one of the girls all disagree. On the morning the Pavilion across from the
festivals usually have about Resaca. To this day, every
50,000 attendants each year. time I see the photo of me in
This celebration includes the that black charro suit, I smile
Sombrero Festival as well at the memory afforded me
as a parade that goes down by this great early childhood
Elizabeth St. through Histor- experience. To this day, not
ic Downtown Brownsville, a Charro Days passes that I
Rosa Maria Gonzalez, B.A., J.D., Texas. The festival was first do not feel the strong draw
C.W.L.S.
Board Certified- Child Welfare Law organized and celebrated to return to my hometown
Specialist, National Association of 1937 by the Brownsville to watch the parades filled
Counsel For Children, as authorized Chamber of Commerce to with children and marching
by the American Bar Association and
the Texas Board of Legal Specializa-
recognize Mexican culture bands, charros and clowns,
tion. and honor the charros, or the floats and vanguards. The
Born and bred in Brownsville, Texas, “dashing Mexican gentle- warmth of my people, the
Gonzalez has lived in San Antonio for men cowboys.” love of my friends, the food,
over 30 years. She attended St. Mary’s
University where she earned her Bach- Today, it really feels like a the music, the festivals all
elor of Arts in Political Science and lot more than 50,000 people have a permanent place in
later her law degree. attend and participate in the my heart that no other chil-
Gonzalez has a family law practice
and is a graduate of the Women’s
now, almost month-long dren or adults have unless
Campaign School at Yale University. schedule of local activities. who danced the boys’ part. of the Children’s Parade, they too know what it is to
She has a long established history of My first Charro Days event Go figure! Preparing for my Tiny Tot dancers were sum- experience Charro Days. To
coordinating campaigns and consult-
ing for women candidates.
took place while attend- part included shopping for a moned to The Pavilion at this day, whenever I am af-
ing Tiny Tot Daycare and charro outfit and charro hat. Ringgold Park to perform forded the luxury of taking
By Rosie Speedlin-Gonzalez Kindergarten School as a My Mom and Dad looked (we were deemed too young a day off to make the trek
For just about every single dancer in the school’s group high and low for a charro to march the length of the home I grasp at it . . . you
Brownsville native, “Charro of dancing children. To this outfit my size and finally parade . . . and God forbid see I am weak to palm trees,
Days” is part of our an- day, schools recruit children found the perfect one to fit we become too tired). Once I am weak to the scent of
nual February vernacular. to learn Mexican dances, my big derriere and thick at The Pavilion, the place jasmine bushes, I am weak
According to Wikipedia, then perform the dances thighs. On the day of the per- was overflowing with par- to the food, the music, the
“Charro Days, also known as as part of parade entries formance, make-up was in ents, relatives, children . . . people of my hometown,
Charro Days Fiesta or Charro during parades that come order, but it wasn’t eye shad- buzzing with the sounds of Brownsville . . . Browns-
Days Festival, is a two-nation down Elizabeth Street from ow, colorete and lippy sticky teachers redirecting us and ville, the place that gave me
fiesta and an annual four-day Sams Memorial Stadium for this charra, it was patil- loud Mexican music play- everything in me today that
pre-Lenten celebration held to International Bridge. In las y bigotes for me, drawn ing. We all took our places has brought me to where I
in Brownsville, Texas, Unit- the Spring of 1971, Tiny up with flair on the sides of and danced our little hearts stand today.
ed States in cooperation with Tot dancers, all comprised my cheeks and around my out for the next all of two
10 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 6 de Enero de 2019
TipTop
Celebrates 81 Years
our golden of a franchise with shops blue and red who selflessly combined with daily specials
onion rings and in Texas and neighboring serve our community. Visit or other offers. Dine-In
the Texas-sized Arkansas.When he moved to 100clubsa.org for ticket info ONLY. Tip Top Café also
chicken fried San Antonio in ’93 is when for their Jan. 25, 2019, Boots takes orders year-round for
steaks,” explains he met his wife, Cinthya, & Badges Casino Bash at their whole pies. Call 210-
Ojeda. who originally hails from the Witte Museum, 3801 732-0191 to place your order
By Arthur Cavazos
He became general manager Nicaragua. They married Broadway (78209). 48 hours in advance of when
The landmark Tip Top
of the Tip Top Café in 2013, and have two boys ages 13 Now thru 2/28/19 patrons you need to pick them up.
Cafe is celebrating its 81st
when the granddaughter of and 10. Through the years, who dine in will receive 20 The landmark diner is at
year of setting the table for
Tip Top Café founder Pappy Ojeda worked at several local percent off their entire meal 2814 Fredericksburg Road
everyone from mechanics
DeWese, Linda, sold the eateries with recognizable ticket just by mentioning (78201) and open 7 days a
to mayors.
storied diner and retired from names such as Sombrero they read about the Tip Top week 11-9 (11-8 Sundays).
Cecilio Ojeda Tip Top Café
the family business. Rosa on Wurzbach, Pizza Café in La Prensa Texas or Like them on Facebook.
General Manager for six
Ojeda immigrated to the Inn, Taco Cabana, Chick- online. This offer cannot be
years says consistently good
United States from Yucatan fil-A and CiCis Pizza.
food brings people back or to
arriving in Queens, NYC The diner’s 81st
try out the legendary diner on
at age 17 and still learning anniversary in 2019 includes
Fredericksburg Road.
English. One of his first a limited-edition Fiesta medal
“Our friendly staff
food service jobs was at a on sale now for $10 each;
provides a true destination
Dunkin’ Donuts. When because Fiesta is just around
dining experience,” says
English became a second the corner if you ask a bona
Ojeda, who has been in the
language, he was made fide Fiesta medal maniac.
restaurant business 30 years.
a manager, and was then Emblazoned on back of the
“The recipes are the original
afforded the opportunity to medal is the 100 Club of SA
recipes from the ‘30s. Our
manage a Dunkin’ Donuts in logo signifying the diner’s
pies are made-fresh-daily
Killeen. The store was part tradition of backing the
and are just as famous as6 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11
EVENTOS ESPECIALES
La porra Silver Dancers
Pasaron a la Historia de los Spurs
La dinámica porra Spurs Silver Dancers tras 26 años de entretener a la noble afición, y de realizar excelente trabajo comunitario dentro de los programas de la
empresa Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), tras concluir la campaña NBA 2017-18, fue dada de baja. Al principio de haberse dado la noticia sobre su disolu-
ción, hubo descontento entre las chicas integrantes de esa maravillosa organización. Sin embargo con el paso del tiempo, ellas lograron sobreponerse y aceptar la
decisión ejecutada por la gerencia general de SS&E.
Oficialmente de acuerdo a vocero de SS&E, Silver Dancers fue reemplazada por un grupo mixto con el nombre “Spurs Hype Squad”, que ha venido cumpliendo
con su respectiva agenda, tanto en la animación de los partidos en el majestuoso estadio AT&T Center, y actividades de beneficio comunitario. Silver Dancers, fue
integrada por chicas con gran nivel académico, ellas aparte de cumplir con sus respectivas obligaciones personales, dedicaron parte de su tiempo en actividades de
beneficio comunitario y presentaciones especiales promovidas por SS&E. Por lo que Silver Dancers al ser dadas de baja lograron pasar a la historia de los Spurs
que en su vitrina en ese lapso de tiempo, logró incluir cinco trofeos Larry O’Brien otorgados por la NBA en calidad de campeones. Todas ellas de seguro siempre
tendrán gratos recuerdos de haber sido parte del entretenimiento durante las temporadas en las que Spurs le dieron a San Antonio los campeonatos en los años de
1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 y 2014.
Fotos por Franco
Investiture for Judge Rosie Gonzalez for
County Court #13 Photos by Steve Walker12 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 6 de Enero de 2019
Three Kings Day Celebration Tradition
Puerto Rican Heritage Society Honors San Antonio’s
Children with 25th Year Celebration
The Puerto Rican Heritage The PRHS 25th annual both children and adults. (In
Society will host the Three celebration of the Three English: “From Boriquén to
Kings Day Celebration to- Kings, also known as the Bethlehem: A Coquí and the
day, January 6, 2019 from Three Wise Men in the Three Wise Men”) Once the
1:00 to 5:00 pm at the San Epiphany, will introduce Three Kings find and honor
Fernando Hall (San Fer- this year a magical “Coqui” baby Jesus the quest has
nando Cathedral) located at --a miniature tree frog native been accomplished and hope
231 West Commerce Street to Puerto Rico, who trav- and joy will prevail.
Downtown. elled with the Three Kings Mari Goyco, PRHS orga-
Entry is free and parking to find and honor the baby nizing committee chair, said,
is available on the streets Jesus. “We remember our ances-
surrounding the area. Free Based on “Un Coqui de tors through the traditions
snacks will be available for Boriquén con Los Reyes a brought to Puerto Rico from
the children while traditional Belen” authored by Puerto Spain.”
Puerto Rican food plates Rican storyteller Lara Mer- “Traditions bring beauti-
will be sold on site. cado, this story will delight ful memories of our past Others will be dressed as jewels.
which we enjoy angels, Joseph and Mary. For additional Informa-
even today. Tradi- Traditional music with tion, visit www.CoquiSA.
tions always bring aguinaldos and villanci- org and @CoquiSA210.
a smile and maybe cos—will be played and Contact PRHS Communica-
an emotional tear sung, typical food of the tion Committee Chair, Olga
as we remember season will be available for Mayoral Wilson at 787-306-
our childhood,” sale, and dancing music will 0448 / olgamwilson@gmail.
said Goyco. delight all present. com and Co-Chair, Amy
Children par- The children will be busy Alemany at 787-579-6670 /
ticipate dressed with arts & crafts and deco- myn_15@hotmail.com.
as shepherds, and rating their crowns with
baby barn animals.6 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13
NOTICIA PUBLICA
Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del
Estado de Texas
AVISO UNIFICADO DE RECIBO DE SOLICITUD E INTENCIÓN DE OBTENER PERMISO Y AVISO DE SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR
Registro Propuesto Número 154533 de Permiso Estándar de Calidad de Aire para Plantas de Lotes de Concreto
Solicitud. Beck ReadyMix Concrete Company, LTD, ha solicitado a la Comisión declaración “[yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de caso impugnado”;
de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas (TCEQ por sus siglas en inglés) para un (4) una descripción específica de cómo se vería afectado negativamente por la
Permiso Estándar de Calidad de Aire, Número De Registro 154533, el cual autorizaría solicitud y las emisiones atmosféricas de la planta de manera que no es común
la construcción de una Planta de Lotes de Concreto ubicada en 326 Seguin Street, San para el público en general; (5) la ubicación y la distancia de su propiedad con
Antonio, Condado de Bexar, Texas 78208. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la relación a la planta; (6) una descripción de cómo usa la propiedad que pueda ser
ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía y afectada por la planta; y (7) una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa
no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. que usted presenta durante el período de comentarios. Si la petición la hace un
http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=29.436666&lng=- grupo o asociación, uno o más miembros que tienen derecho a pedir una audi-
98.457222&zoom=13&type=r La planta propuesta emitirá los siguientes contaminantes encia deben ser identificados por su nombre y dirección física. Los intereses que
atmosféricos: material particulado incluyendo (pero no limitado a) agregados, cemento, el grupo o la asociación busca proteger también se deben identificar. También
polvo de caminos, y partículas menores de 10 micrómetros de diámetro y menores de puede presentar sus modificaciones propuestas a la solicitud que satisfarían sus
2.5 micrómetros de diámetro. inquietudes. Véase la sección de contactos.
Esta solicitud se le presentó a la TCEQ el 7 de noviembre del 2018. El director Acción de la TCEQ. Después del plazo final para comentarios públicos, el
ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha concluido las revisiones técnicas y administrativas de la director ejecutivo tomará en cuenta los comentarios y preparará una respuesta
solicitud y ha determinado que la solicitud reúne todos los requisitos de un permiso para todos los comentarios públicos pertinentes y materiales, o significativos. La
estándar autorizado por 30 TAC § 116.611 (Título 30 del Código Administrativo de respuesta a los comentarios, junto con la decisión del director ejecutivo sobre la
Texas, Sección 116.611), lo cual establecería las condiciones bajo las cuales la planta solicitud, serán enviadas por correo a todas aquellas personas que se encuentran
debe operar. El director ejecutivo ha concluido la decisión preliminar de otorgar el en la lista de correos para esta solicitud. Si no se recibe una petición oportuna
registro porque reúne todas las normas relevantes. La solicitud del permiso, la decisión para una audiencia de caso impugnado, o si todas las peticiones para una audiencia
preliminar del director ejecutivo, y el permiso estándar estarán disponibles para ser son retiradas, el director ejecutivo puede emitir la aprobación final de la solicitud. Si
revisados y copiados en la Oficina Central de la TCEQ y en la Oficina Regional de todas las peticiones para audiencia oportunas no son retiradas, el director ejecutivo
San Antonio de la TCEQ, 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas, empezando el no emitirá la aprobación final del permiso y enviará la solicitud y las peticiones a los
primer día de la publicación de este aviso. Los archivos de cumplimiento de las leyes Comisionados para su consideración en una reunión programada de la Comisión. La
de la instalación, si existen, están disponibles para la revisión del público en la Oficina Comisión solo puede conceder una petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado
Regional de San Antonio de la TCEQ, 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas. Visite sobre asuntos que el peticionario entregó en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron
www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cbp para revisar el permiso estándar. remitidos posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia
Comentarios Públicos/Reunión Publica. Usted puede presentar comentarios pú- estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o preguntas mixtos de hechos
blicos o una petición para reunión pública. Véase la sección de contactos. La TCEQ y ley relacionados a preocupaciones pertinentes y materiales de calidad de aire
tomará en cuenta todos los comentarios públicos en la decisión final de la solicitud. entregado durante el período de comentarios. Cuestiones tales como valor de la
La fecha límite para presentar comentarios públicos es 30 días después de que se propiedad, ruido, seguridad de tráfico, y zonificación no están dentro de la jurisdicción
publique el aviso en el periódico. Cuestiones tales como valor de la propiedad, ruido, de la Comisión para abordarse en este proceso judicial.
seguridad de tráfico, y zonificación no están dentro de la jurisdicción de la TCEQ para Lista de Correspondencia. Aparte de presentar comentarios públicos, puede pedir
abordarse en este proceso judicial. que lo incluyan en la lista de correos para recibir avisos públicos en el futuro para esta
El propósito de la reunión pública es proporcionar la oportunidad de hacer comen- solicitud específica. Véase la sección de contactos.
tarios o preguntas acerca de la solicitud. Si el director ejecutivo determina que existe Información disponible en línea. Para detalles sobre el estatus de la solicitud, favor
un importante grado de interés público con respecto a la solicitud o si lo solicita un de ver la Base de Datos Integral de los Comisionados (CID, en inglés) en www.tceq.
legislador local, se llevará a cabo una reunión pública. Una reunión pública no es una texas.gov/goto/cid. Cuando tiene acceso a la CID usando el enlace, escribe el número
audiencia de caso impugnado. Si se lleva a cabo una reunión pública, la fecha límite de registro al inicio de este aviso.
para entregar comentarios públicos se prolonga hasta el fin de la reunión pública. Contactos. Los comentarios públicos o peticiones para una reunión pública o audi-
Audiencia de Caso Impugnado. Usted puede pedir una audiencia de caso im- encia de caso impugnado se deben presentar a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial, MC-
pugnado. Una audiencia de caso impugnado es un procedimiento legal similar a un 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, o por internet al www14.
juicio civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. A menos que se presente una petición tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que cualquier información
para una audiencia de caso impugnado dentro de 30 días de esta notificación, el privada que usted presente a la TCEQ, incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono,
director ejecutivo puede autorizar la solicitud. dirección de correo electrónico, y dirección física pasarán a formar parte del registro
Una persona que pueda ser afectada por las emisiones de contaminantes at- público de la Agencia. Para más información sobre esta solicitud para permiso o el
mosféricas de la instalación tiene el derecho de pedir una audiencia. Para pedir proceso de permisos, favor de llamar, sin cobro, al Programa de Educación Público
una audiencia de caso impugnado, una persona debe vivir actualmente en una de la TCEQ, al 1-800-687-4040 o visite su sitio web en www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep.
residencia permanente dentro de 440 yardas de la instalación propuesta. Para Puede obtener información adicional de Beck ReadyMix Concrete Company, LTD,
pedir una audiencia de caso impugnado, usted deberá proporcionar lo siguiente: P.O. Box 790641, San Antonio, Texas 78279-0641 o al llamar al Sr. Kevin Ellis,
(1) su nombre (o para un grupo o asociación, un representante oficial), dirección, POWER Engineers, Inc., al (512) 879-6647.
y número de teléfono; (2) el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; (3) la Fecha de Expedición: 4 de diciembre del 201814 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 6 de Enero de 2019
THIS DAY IN Tribute from La
LA PRENSA HISTORY Prensa and the
Duran Family
On behalf of the Duran family and La Prensa Texas,
we appreciate all you have done for the community of
San Antonio. Whether it was music or politics, for over a
generation, Paul Elizondo was an icon and always there.
We will miss you.6 de Enero de 2019 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 15
Der Kindestod
Brown Smolder (2019)
Following the release of Der
Kindestod’s debut EP, “God
As Daddy the Deranged,” on
Houston based label Halcyon
Veil, “Brown Smolder” is
an intimate arrangement of
brutally vulnerable analysis
and magnified personal
cataclysm. The stems and
soundscapes are stretched
to allow finer details from
the source productions to
illustrate an emotional spiral
in the shape of an audio
collage. Der Kindestod re-
contextualizes passionately
charged lyrics with original
spoken word to display the
violence that surrounds
reality bending intimacy.
The artwork features an array
by artist Rosei Matcek (@ tandem carefully account the
of personal items crowding
fairyfountain on Instagram). shrouded mess that comes
around a printed photograph
The artwork and music in with allowing vulnerability.
of Der Kindestod taken
W.I.S.E.
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Programa de cuatro semanas para micro-empresarios
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Horario del 2019
Primera Semana Martes 5 y jueves 7 de febrero
Introducción al plan de negocios
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Maneje sus archivos y documentos
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Entendiendo sus estados financieros
Martes 26 y jueves 28 de Febrero
April 13 , 2019
Prestamos
Plan de Negocios
Evaluación de la clase
Woodlawn Lake Park
Graduación el jueves!
Exhibitor registration opens
Los participantes deberán atender el 80% de las clases terminar su plan de negocios para poder
recibir su certificado.
January 3, 2019
For more info: info@westsidedevcorp.com | 210-501-0192
Llame para reservar su lugar. Veronica Sanders 210- 433-9922
https://westsidedevcorp.com/earth-day-2019/16 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 6 de Enero de 2019
The Parks System Plan
The City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation
Department is Seeking your Feedback
The SA Parks System Plan system; 2.) The Park System city organized public events, Urrutia, Parks and Recreation January 2019, the Parks and
will guide future planning is RESTORATIVE to conducted seven community Director. “Resident input is Recreation Department will
decisions on the expansion, the community’s health; workshops and five free essential to a successful host meeting opportunities
capital improvements and 3.) San Antonio is more events to promote the System parks system and to ensure for the public to provide
programming of the more RESILIENT because of Plan and solicit survey the SA Parks System Plan further feedback on the draft
than 250 City-owned parks parks and recreation; and 4.) participation. reflects the diverse needs of plan. Resident feedback
and recreational facilities, The City is RESOURCEFUL “We encourage residents to our community.” will be incorporated into
15,000 plus acres of green in creating, maintaining review the plan and to send The draft plan is available the final plan and taken to
space, and over 181 miles and changing the parks and us their ideas, insights and at www.SAParksandRec. City Council for approval in
of trails. The plan is updated recreation system. Each suggestions,” said Xavier com for public input. In spring 2019.
every 10 years with the last goal is complemented by
plan being adopted in 2006. a series of objectives and
This draft is a reflection recommended strategies.
of the input received from Your input is important.
city staff, stakeholders, Please take a few minutes to
user groups and, most review the plan and send us
importantly, the general your thoughts! Your ideas,
public. From October 2017 insights and suggestions
through January 2018 the are essential to a successful
project team conducted parks system and to ensure
seven community workshops the SA Parks System Plan
designed to provide the reflects the diverse needs of
public with an opportunity to our community.
communicate their priorities The San Antonio Parks
for the park system through a and Recreation Department
series park related activities. is seeking your feedback
To supplement this input, a on the Draft 2019-2029 SA
bilingual on-line and paper Parks System Plan. The
survey was made available SA Parks System Plan
to the public. From October will guide future planning
2017 through April 2018 over decisions on the expansion,
2,800 completed responses capital improvements and
were received. Five free programming of the more
community events were held than 250 City-owned parks
at various parks to promote and recreational facilities,
the public workshops and 15,000 plus acres of green
offer the community an space, and over 181 miles
opportunity to complete the of trails. The plan is updated
survey. Park staff attended every 10 years.
various city organized public This draft is a reflection
events to promote the System of the initial input received
Plan and solicit further from our San Antonio
survey participation. residents, stakeholders, and
After accumulating your City staff. From October
input, four primary goals 2017 through April 2018 a
to guide the parks system bilingual on-line and paper
over the next ten years were survey was made available to
identified: 1.) San Antonio the public to solicit feedback.
has a RESPONSIVE park Park staff attended variousYou can also read
