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Volume 29, Number 7, May 2019
Victoria’s seventh city manager Jesús Antonio
Garza ready for municipality helm
by Revista staff opted a council/manager form of
government. The city manager
Jesús A. Garza has become the is selected and hired by the city
seventh city manager of Victoria council and is responsible for the
May 20, 2019. Garza, 32 and a daily management of the city and
Brownsville native, will be the all its employees.
first Hispanic city manager of Vic- Garza and wife Shannon Zorn-
toria and will join city council’s Garza will move to Victoria in
newly elected mayor Rawley Mc- May. Garza is leaving his city of
Coy and newest council member Kingsville manager’s position af-
Mark Loffgren to direct municipal ter 3.5 years. Prior to Kingsville,
government along with re-elected, Garza was assistant city manager
for a third term, council member for San Antonio for four years and
Dr. Andrew Young and current city administrator for the city of
members Mayor Pro Tem Jose- Von Ormy for 1.2 years.
phine Soliz, Rafael DeLaGarza, As city manager in Kingsville,
Jeff Bauknight and Jan Scott. Garza oversaw a $50 million
City council voted unanimously budget and almost 300 full-time
to hire Garza April 9, 2019 in a employees. He was instrumental
short meeting. Garza was selected in creating an economic develop-
from 34 applicants and was one of ment strategic plan, a parks master
three finalists. plan, and downtown vision plan.
According to the city of Victo- Garza’s downtown plan consisted
ria, Mr. Garza will be the seventh of the city’s first TIRZ, friendly
person to hold the city manager ordinances such as mixed-use, Victoria city manager Jesús A. Garza. Contributed photo.
title since 1957 when the city ad- See GARZA, pg. 13
Musician’s reunion set for IN THIS ISSUE
June 9 at Club Westerner
UHV............................ pg 3
Noticias..................... pg 4
by Revista staff to Frank Benavides. turned into an awards recognition
The musician’s reunion was event and dance. Rivera stated,
The third annual musician’s re- started to recognize local musi- that a lot of musicians do not get Charlando................. pg 8
union and dance will be held Sun- cians and their contributions to recognized. So starting last year,
day, June 9 at the Club Westerner music from Victoria in 2017. Com- “we began to recognize Victoria Pakistani................. pg 11
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Honorees mittee member Mike Rivera said, musicians for their contributions
will be Armando Torres, Jr. (Jack), “This was like a family reunion of to music.” The award is in recog-
Jesse Garza and Johnny Jimenez. local musicians and their fans.” nition for their lifetime dedication
La Cocina................ pg 15
Armando Jack Torres. Contributed photo by
Revista staff.
A special recognition will be made The second year, the reunion See REUNION, pg. 10
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Victoria native keeps Middle East waters open for the free flow of commerce
by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd aboard an avenger-class mine and learn to cover other shipboard commercial
Class David Finley countermeasures ship (MCM), jobs.” and civilian
USS Dextrous, tasked to search Gould, a 2009 graduate of vessels. These
Seaman Apprentice Nathan and dispose of enemy mines in the Providence Christian Academy, is ships use a va-
Gould, a Victoria, Texas, native, world’s most dynamic maritime a mine man aboard the Manama, riety of novel
joined the Navy because he want- region as the leading-edge of the Bahrain-based ship, one of four and conven-
ed to make a name for himself and Navy. MCMs forward-deployed to the tional sweep-
make his family proud. “It is challenging to keep up Arabian Gulf in the Navy’s U.S. ing measures,
Now, one year later and half with the workload but it is reward- 5th Fleet operating under Task including sonar
a world away at Naval Support ing,” said Gould “Our crew is so Force 52. and video sys-
Activity Bahrain, Gould serves small, we are a jack of all trades “Our mission is to hunt and tems, cable cut-
sweep for mines in the Arabian ters and remote
Gulf,” said Gould. control mine-
Task Force 52 plans and ex- detonating de-
Victoria native Seaman Apprentice Nathan Gould. Contributed photo
ecutes mine warfare operations in vices. by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson G. Brown.
support of U.S. 5th Fleet’s opera- “We protect
tional objectives. ships from be-
Gould credits success in the ing damaged by mines and keep ca’s focus on rebuilding military
MCM force, and in the Navy, to the waterways safe for ship traf- readiness, strengthening alliances
many of the lessons learned in fic,” said Gould. and reforming business practices
Victoria. The Navy’s mine countermea- in support of the National Defense
“I learned that patience is a vir- sures in the U.S. 5th Fleet are di- Strategy.
tue and not to take anything for vided between three separate legs, A key element of the Navy the
granted,” said Gould. consisting of airborne, surface and nation needs is tied to the fact that
USS Dextrous is 224 feet long, underwater methods. These con- America is a maritime nation, and
39 feet wide and weighs over sist of the MCMs such as USS that the nation’s prosperity is tied
1,300 tons. Four diesel engines, Dextrous, MH-53E Sea Dragon to the ability to operate freely on
designed to have very low mag- helicopters from Helicopter Mine the world’s oceans. More than 70
netic and acoustic signatures, help Countermeasures Squadron (HM) percent of the Earth’s surface is
push the ship through the water at 15, and unmanned underwater ve- covered by water; 80 percent of
16 miles per hour. hicles, as well as expeditionary ex- the world’s population lives close
As mines threaten maritime traf- plosive ordnance disposal teams. to a coast; and 90 percent of all
fic indiscriminately, the U.S. and All three legs work together to global trade by volume travels by
partner nations are committed to hunt and neutralize mines. sea.
taking all action necessary to re- The Navy’s U.S. 5th Fleet area “Our priorities center on people,
duce the risk of mines to support of operations encompasses about capabilities and processes, and
the continuous free flow of com- 2.5 million square miles of ocean, will be achieved by our focus on
merce and freedom of navigation and includes the Arabian Gulf, speed, value, results and partner-
throughout the region. MCMs are Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts ships,” said Secretary of the Navy
outfitted with the means to detect of the Indian Ocean. This expanse, Richard V. Spencer. “Readiness,
and disable them; ensuring sea- comprised of 20 countries, in- lethality and modernization are the
lanes remain open for military, cludes three critical choke points; requirements driving these priori-
the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Ca- ties.”
nal and the Strait of Bab al Man- Though there are many ways for
deb at the southern tip of Yemen. sailors to earn distinction in their
“I’m incredibly proud to serve command, community, and career,
with each of our Sailors, Coast- Gould is most proud of the support
guardsmen and Marines forward he receives from friends and fam-
deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area ily back home.
of operations,” said Rear Admiral “It was my main reason to join
Paul Schlise, deputy commander and it gives me hope that when I
for NAVCENT/ U.S. 5th Fleet. go back home everything will be
“They represent the very best of better,” said Gould.
our country and serve as volun- As a member of one of the U.S.
teers in a complex and dynamic Navy’s most relied upon assets,
region that’s vital to our security. Gould and other sailors know they
I am honored to work alongside are part of a legacy that will last
these warriors.” beyond their lifetimes contributing
“I have seen new places and met to the Navy the nation needs
a lot of hard working, fun people,” “The brotherhood is like no oth-
said Gould. “The culture is great in er,” said Gould. “No matter where
the middle east.” you go, you will always be looked
Serving in the Navy means up to and you have a lot of sup-
Gould is part of a world that is tak- port from veterans and community
ing on new importance in Ameri- members alike.”
www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, May 2019 — 3
UHV Library prepares to move into new
University Commons A TODAS LAS PERSONAS Y PARTES INTERESADAS:
Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, ha solicitado a la
Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ) emisión de
Estado Aire Calidad una enmienda e renovación Calidad At-
mosférica Permiso Número 40157. Esta solicitud que autor-
izaría la modificación y operación continuación de la planta
de Formosa Point Comfort ubicada en 201 Formosa Drive, en
la ciudad de Point Comfort, en el Condado de Calhoun, Texas
77978. En la sección de avisos públicos de este periódico se
encuentra información adicional de esta solicitud.
UHV University Commons is nearing completion and is expected to open in time for fall classes. The existing UHV Library will be closed
to the public from May 17 to June 2 as it moves into its new space inside the University Commons student center. The library will open on
June 3 at the start of UHV summer classes. Contributed photo.
Construction on the University versity classrooms. The additional The new building is located
of Houston-Victoria University space also will have climate-con- on the east side of Ben Wilson
Commons is nearing completion trolled space for records reten- Street, directly across from the
with the library moving at the end tion, storage and books. Once it is UHV University Center. The first
of May to the second and third renovated, a retrieval system will floor will include a food court; a
floors of UHV’s first student cen- be available to those who wish to market with a coffee bar featuring
ter. check out archived books that are Starbucks coffee and grab-and-
To accommodate the move, the not immediately on hand in the go food and convenience items;
library will be closed to the public new library. a Follett bookstore; a video game
from May 17 to June 2. Library re- “Our retrieval system will be area; a multi-purpose room with
sources and services will continue in place so that we can fulfill re- seating for up to 250 people; and
to be available to UHV and Vic- quests for archived items within study and lounge areas. The food
toria College students and faculty. a day or less,” Dahlstrom said. court, which will open in Decem-
The library officially will open in “We’ve identified materials in our ber, will feature Chick-fil-A and
its new space inside University collection that haven’t been used will have space for another restau-
Commons on June 3 at the start of much in the last five to 10 years, rant that will open as student en-
UHV summer classes. and those will be the ones placed rollment grows. The second floor
“The new library space located in off-site storage.” will house the Center for Student
inside UHV’s first student center Most of the remaining Involvement, which will have
will allow us to better serve both 80,124-square-foot, three-story space designated for student orga-
UHV and VC students,” said Joe University Commons is expected nizations as well as offices for the
Dahlstrom, UHV senior direc- to open in time for fall classes. See UHV, pg. 12
tor of libraries. “It takes a lot of
work to get a library moved, but
we do not want to inconvenience
the students, so our goal is to be
ready to open on the first day of
summer classes. As we make these
changes to the library location, we
look forward to continuing to pro-
vide the resources and services our
students need.”
A portion of the library’s ar-
chive temporarily will be housed
on the third floor of the existing
VC/UHV Library until the for-
mer Town Plaza Mall renovation
is completed in summer 2020. In
2017, the university purchased
a portion of the former mall, lo-
cated in the 1500 block of Airline
Road just east of Laurent Street,
to house the UHV Small Business
Development Center, Partnerships
for Regional Economic Prosper-
ity, kinesiology program and uni-
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ROMA: Vatico El papa Francisco del Iglesia. dedo en la herida, y quizás la heri-
expresó su respeto por la prensa, a “En primer lugar quiero decirles da está en la comunidad eclesial,”
pesar de lo que describió como su que valoro su labor; la Iglesia los dijo el papa el sábado en una au-
papel en resaltar la “herida” dentro estima, incluso cuando ponen el diencia con miembros de la Aso-
ciación de Prensa Extranjera en
El Vaticano. “La suya es una ina-
preciable labor porque contribuye
a la búsqueda de la verdad, y solo
la verdad nos hace libres,” agregó.
Por CNN.
INGLATERA: La duquesa de
Sussex, Meghan Markle, dio a
luz a su hijo Archie en el Hospi-
tal Portland de Londres, un centro
médico privado para mujeres y
niños, según la agencia Press As-
sociation. El Papa. Contributed photo.
La agencia dio la noticia citando
la partida de nacimiento de Archie posa, Meghan, nació el 6 de mayo. indican que el mundo es 2 grados
Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Enrique y Meghan dejaron en más caliente. De acuerdo con el
Una fuente real agregó: “De claro durante el embarazo que fue Observatorio Mauna, en Hawai,
acuerdo con el deseo de los Sus- su decisión personal mantener en los niveles de concentración de
sex de que los detalles sobre el secreto los detalles del nacimiento dióxido de carbono, en la atmós-
nacimiento se mantengan en priva- de su primer hijo. fera están por encima de 415
do, registramos el nacimiento de la Una portavoz del Hospital de partículas por millón, la cifra más
manera habitual, pero optamos por Portland dijo en un comunicado: alta en 800 mil años de la evolu-
no divulgar el documento al pú- “Enhorabuena enorme al duque ción del homo sapiens.
blico nosotros mismos.” y la duquesa de Sussex por el Además cerca de 180 países
El viernes anterior, la agencia de nacimiento del bebé Archie.” “Por del mundo, acordaron restringir
noticias Press Association informó razones de confidencialidad del el comercio global de desechos
que Archie había nacido en el Port- paciente, no podemos proporcio- plásticos, pero entre esos países no
land Hospital, citando información nar ningún comentario o infor- se encuentra Estados Unidos. El
sobre el certificado de nacimiento mación.” Por Jack Guy, Max Fos- pacto fue sellado luego de un en-
del bebé. ter, Sarah Dean. cuentro de dos semanas en la con-
Archie Harrison Mountbatten- E.U.: El mundo, 2 grados más vención de las Naciones Unidas en
Windsor, el primer hijo del Prínci- caliente por el cambio climático. Ginebra, Suiza. Por Jennifer Mon-
pe Harry de Gran Bretaña y su es- Estudios sobre el cambio climático toya, CNN Español.
www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, May 2019 — 5
Spring rains bring a rainbow of vegetables
teins. Stop by the Victoria Farm- Community Engagement for the day at the Pattie Dodson Center
ers’ Market on Navarro each Sat- Food Bank of the Golden Cres- from 9:00 to 1:00. Contact her at
urday. We would love to see you! cent. She also manages the Victo- 361-218-9246 or mbyrd@food-
Meridith Byrd is the Director of ria Farmers’ Market every Satur- bankgc.org.
Rainbow of vegetables found at Farmer’s Market. Contributed photo.
by Meridith Byrd and spinach are rich in chloro-
phyll, which repairs tissue and
The concept of “eating a rain- helps accelerate wound healing.
bow” has been popular for a few Along with leafy greens, broc-
years now, and it is a great way to coli and cabbage contain vitamin
ensure that you are getting a vari- K, which promotes blood clotting
ety of nutrients in your diet. At the and healthy bones. Zucchini is a
Victoria Farmers’ Market, we are good source of vitamin B6, a nu-
now in our busiest, most bountiful trient helpful in reducing premen-
season, so you can find a rainbow strual symptoms, and riboflavin,
of locally grown seasonal vegeta- which allows body to use oxygen.
bles every Saturday. Cucumbers are full of fiber and
This spring and summer you can beta-carotene, while green onions
find all shades of red at the market, provide fiber as well as the vita-
from tomatoes and red onions to min A needed to create new blood
watermelons and red peppers. Red cells. Peas are a surprising source
fruits and vegetables contain lyco- of iron, an essential nutrient for
pene, which promotes heart health transporting oxygen throughout
and protects skin against sunburns. the body.
They are also an important source We have quite the variety of
of vitamin C, which is used to re- purple produce! Eggplant can
pair and maintain bones, teeth and lower your LDL cholesterol (the
cartilage, heal wounds, and help “bad” cholesterol). Purple cabbage
the body absorb iron. contains potassium, which helps
If you are looking for orange at maintain a healthy blood pressure
the farmers’ market, you can find and fluid levels. The fiber in beets
carrots, orange bell peppers, and supports your digestive system,
cantaloupe. These foods contain while the vitamin C is important
beta-carotene, which your body for a healthy immune system. The
converts into vitamin A, an essen- low sugar/high fiber ratio of black-
tial vitamin for good vision and berries helps regulate blood sugar.
healthy skin. White foods are an important
Moving on to yellow, we have part of the produce rainbow. On-
sweet corn and yellow summer ions contain an important flavo-
squash. Corn is a good source of noid called quercetin, which low-
fiber, which is crucial in moving ers blood pressure, aids in prostate
foods easily through your diges- health, and helps the body fight
tive tract. Yellow summer squash bladder infections. Ginger can re-
is also rich in fiber, beta-carotene, lieve nausea and reduces inflam-
and vitamin C, as well as manga- mation in the body. Turnips are an
nese, which the body needs for excellent source of calcium, mag-
brain health and proper blood clot- nesium and potassium. Potatoes
ting. provide vitamin C, important for a
As you might expect, we have healthy immune system.
an abundance of green at the farm- While you’re shopping for col-
ers market! Green vegetables are orful fruits and vegetables, don’t
renowned for their health benefits. forget about our fresh meats and
Leafy greens such as Swiss chard, eggs as sources of healthy pro-
collard greens, mustard greens
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Experienced and trusted judge announces candidacy for Appeals Court
Accompanied by her husband, went into private practice. Subse- sexual predators.
children and grandchildren, Judge quently she joined the Cameron Judge Migdalia Lopez is a trail-
Migdalia Lopez announced her County District Attorney’s Office. blazer for women’s advancement
candidacy for the 13th Court of During her 10 years as an Assistant in the professional world. She
Appeals. Judge Migdalia Lopez is District Attorney, she tried a num- became the first woman elected
currently a Juvenile Judge and has ber of cases ranging from sexual County Court at Law Judge in
39 years of legal experience, 27 of assault of a child to capital murder. Cameron County and the first
those years presiding over a num- She quickly rose through the ranks woman elected District Court
ber of courts: municipal, county from a misdemeanor prosecutor Judge in both Cameron and Wil-
court at law, district court, and ju- to the First Assistant District At- lacy Counties. She is fair and pro-
venile court. torney. Her faith in people and her tects the Constitutions and laws
Judge Migdalia Lopez graduated community drove her to protect of Texas and the United States of
from the Houston Law Center and them from violent offenders and America.
Judge Migdalia Lopez is tough,
fair, and experienced. She pre-
sided over a number of high pro-
file cases. She was the Judge as-
signed to hear pre-trial motions
for the Firestorm/Ford Explorer
tire defect cases throughout Tex-
as. She was Judge on the recent
capital murder trials of two men
convicted of murdering a Border
Patrol agent who died in a shoot-
out protecting his family. For 27
years, Judge Migdalia Lopez has
Judge Migdalia Lopez. Contributed photo.
practiced or presided over a wide known throughout the state to such
range of trials: civil, criminal, an extent that Governors have ap-
family, probate, medical malprac- pointed her to numerous statewide
tice, personal injury, contracts, and committees.
construction to name a few. Judge Migdalia Lopez, as al-
Judge Migdalia Lopez has a ways, will ensure that all trials
strong work ethic and a strong are tried pursuant to all relevant
character. The law enforcement laws and rules of evidence. Judge
community knows her as a Judge Migdalia Lopez will make an im-
who is available to assist them mediate, positive, and insightful
when needed. Due to her reputa- impact on the cases she will hear
tion as an advocate for justice and as your Justice of the 13th Court
willingness to do the right thing of Appeals.
in the face of criticism, numer- For further information, please
ous FBI agents nominated Judge contact Judge Migdalia at 956-
Migdalia Lopez for the FBI Citi- 425-9554 or at JudgeMigdaliaLo-
zens Academy from which she pezforJustice@gmail.com
graduated. Her strong reputation is
www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, May 2019 — 7
Vacation security starts with home security
lawn while you’re gone. return. worry about so you can enjoy your
Another thing to consider is Thinking about home security time off.
your behavior while vacationing. isn’t much fun when planning a John Turner is a Crime Preven-
Being on vacation does not mean vacation but it’s a lot less fun to re- tion Officer with the Victoria Po-
you can take a break from per- turn and discover you’ve become lice Department. For more infor-
sonal safety and common sense. the victim of a crime. Taking a mation on home security or other
More than likely, you’ll have more few simple precautions can ensure crime prevention topics, he may be
stuff in your car and more cash on that you and your home are secure contacted at (361) 485-3808 or jt-
hand. Criminals target vacation- while away and give you less to turner@victoriatx.org.
ers for just those reasons so, be-
have as you normally would. Keep
your cars locked with all valuables
hidden or removed and keep only
small amounts of cash on hand.
Home security planning before you fly. Contributed photo. Carry only the items that you need
and secure the rest elsewhere. You
by Officer John Turner add a secondary lock to the track. can also photograph any valuables
If you have an alarm, don’t forget you’ve brought along with you
After months of grueling re- to set it. and their serial numbers. Should
search, you’ve put the final touch- Arrange for a friend, relative or you become the victim of a theft
es on what is bound to be the best trusted neighbor to keep an eye or burglary or some other disaster,
vacation ever. on your house for you. Give them you’ll have an inventory to pro-
You’ve mapped out the most your itinerary and make sure they vide law enforcement and insur-
efficient route, reserved the most can contact you in an emergency. ance.
economical hotels and pinpointed They can pick up newspapers and One last thing, as exciting as
the most exciting attractions. Now mail, and watch for suspicious your trip may be and as excited
it’s time to put those plans into ac- activity. Nothing screams empty as you are to tell the world about
tion. house quite like an overflowing it, try to restrain yourself while
But, before you leave, did you mailbox and a driveway full of on the trip. Don’t waste your pre-
also plan for the security of your newspapers. cious vacation time on constantly
home while you’re away or con- No friends, relatives or trusted updating your social media pages
sider your personal safety while neighbors? No problem. Simply and announcing your absence
enjoying your well-deserved rest contact the newspaper and post of- from home. This not only creates
and relaxation? fice and have them hold your de- a security risk but also gives you
If not, a few simple updates to liveries for you. less to tell your friends when you
your plan can ensure your safety Make your home appear occu-
and the security of your home pied. Add timers to a few of the in-
while away. terior lights and set them to come
Before rushing out the door, on at random times throughout the
double check that all windows and night. Have the aforementioned
doors are locked. This may seem friend or relative park in your
like a no-brainer but oftentimes, driveway or move your car from
in our haste, we overlook the most time to time to make it look like
obvious things. And, don’t forget people are coming and going. If
about the garage door. If yours is you have a really good relation-
equipped with an automatic open- ship with them, maybe you can
er, it’s a good idea to disable it and convince them to maintain your
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por Santos Raya y contribuidores
Estas son las películas más es- 2019. Es buen momento para ac-
peradas en 2019 tualizarte, si no has visto algunas
De los creadores de pan de precuelas de estos títulos.
muerto en agosto y Navidad en Muchos esperamos que ya lle-
septiembre, llegan los estrenos de gue la nueva película de Taran-
cine en 2019. Son varias cintas que tino, pero tendremos que esperar
se estrenan el próximo año y, para hasta el 9 de agosto del próximo
que no te escape ninguna, nos di- año. La cinta tiene un gran reparto:
mos a la tarea de enlistarlas, así no Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Al
se te irá ninguna. Pacino, Margot Robbie, Dakota
Para que no estés triste porque Captain Marvel. Contributed photo. Fanning, Tim Roth y varios más.
se retrasó el estreno de Game of La historia se desarrolla en 1969,
temporada de The Big Bang Theo-
Thrones y porque llega la última en Los Ángeles. Los protagonistas
ry, checa estos estrenos de cine en
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Contributed photo.
son Rick Dalton y Cliff Booth, una globo rojo, pues agárrate porque
estrella de Hollywood y su doble, ya viene la segunda parte de It.
además, Rick tiene como vecina a La película se estrena el 6 de sep-
Sharon Tate. tiembre de 2019. Casi un año antes
Si le tienes miedo al payaso del de que llegue a pantalla grande,
Jessica Chastain se despidió de la
cinta, pues terminaron de grabar.
Ella forma parte del Club de los
perdedores es su edad adulta.
Wonder Woman: Uno de los es-
trenos de cine en 2019 que no te
debes perder es Wonder Woman
2. La cinta se estrena el 13 de
diciembre de 2019 y hasta ese
día veremos qué ha pasado con
Diana Prince, en la década de los
80. Además, en Wonder Woman
1984 sabremos qué pasó con Steve
Trevor. Esto es todo lo que sabe-
mos hasta ahora de la secuela.
Avengers 4: Ya, nos estamos
volviendo locos por saber qué
pasará después del chasquido de
Wonder Woman. Contributed photo. See CHARLANDO, pg. 9
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Avengers 4. Contributed photo.
La historia se desarrolla en 1969,
CHARLANDO, from pg. 8 en Los Ángeles. Los protagonistas
Thanos y cómo lo van a derrotar, son Rick Dalton y Cliff Booth, una
qué va a pasar con Ant-man o si estrella de Hollywood y su doble,
Iron Man se alía con Shuri. Aún no además, Rick tiene como vecina a
hay muchos detalles de la pelícu- Sharon Tate.
la y esto es todo lo que sabemos The Irishman: Esta cinta es uno
hasta el momento y estes es el po- de los estrenos de cine en 2019
sible nuevo look de los Avengers. que da más emoción, porque es di-
Anota la fecha, porque se estrena rigida por Martin Scorsese y reúne
en mayo. a Robert de Niro, Al Pacino y Joe
Once Upon a Time in Holly- Pesci. Además, se va a estrenar en
wood: Muchos esperamos que ya Netfix, se sabe que llega a finales
llegue la nueva película de Taran- del año.
tino, pero tendremos que esperar Le tomó a Scorsese 10 años
hasta el 9 de agosto del próximo poder terminar esta cinta, pues
año. La cinta tiene un graaan repar- originalmente la iba a producir
to: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Paramount Pictures. Por Daniela
Al Pacino, Margot Robbie, Dakota Barranco
Fanning, Tim Roth y varios más.
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Aviso de Borrador de Permiso Federal de Funcionamiento REUNION, from pg. 1
to the music industry, said Mike
Borrador de Permiso Núm.: O2025 Rivera.
Many musicians are never rec-
Solicitud y Borrador de Permiso. Braskem America, Inc., PO Box 105, Port Lavaca, TX 77979-0105, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad
ognized or get awards. We do this
Ambiental del Estado de Texas (TCEQ o Texas CommissiononEnvironmentalQuality) la renovación del Permiso Federal de Funcionamiento (aquí
for them and the people that fol-
denominado Permiso) Núm. O2025, Aplicación Núm. 27857, para autorizar el funcionamiento de Seadrift PP Facility, una otras instalaciones
low their music. This event brings
básicas de fabricación de productos químicos orgánicos. El área dirigida en la solicitud se encuentra en 7501 StateHighway 185 North en la ciudad
back memories and provides for
de Seadrift, en el Condado de Calhoun, Texas 77983. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es
the public an opportunity to meet
proporcionado como una cortesía y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. Puede encontrar un mapa
some of our local musicians from
electrónico de la instalación en: http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=28.50778&lng=-96.77277&zoom=13&type=r. Esta
Victoria, said Rivera.
solicitud fue recibida por TCEQ el 16 de julio del año 2018.
El propósito de un permiso federal de funcionamiento es mejorar el cumplimiento de las reglas que gobiernan el control de la contaminación atmos-
férica enumerando claramente todos los requisitos aplicables, como se define en el Título 30 del Código Administrativo de Texas § 122.10 (30 TAC
§ 122.10). El borrador de permiso, si es aprobado, codificará las condiciones bajo las cuales la zona debe operar. El permiso no autorizará nueva
construcción. El director ejecutivo ha completado la revisión técnica de la solicitud y ha tomado una decisión preliminar para preparar un borrador
de permiso para comentarios y revisión del público. El director ejecutivo recomienda la emisión de este borrador de permiso. La solicitud de per-
miso, la declaración de base y el borrador de permiso estarán disponibles para ver y copiar en la Oficina Central de TCEQ, 12100 Park 35 Circle,
Edificio E, Primer Piso, Austin, Texas 78753; la Oficina Regional de TCEQ en Corpus Christi, NRC Bldg., Ste. 1200, 6300 Ocean Dr., Unidad 5839,
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5839; y en la biblioteca de Calhoun County Public Library, 200 W Mahan St., Port Lavaca, Texas 77979-3327, a partir
del primer día de publicación del presente anuncio. El borrador del permiso y la declaración de base están disponibles en el sitio Web de la TCEQ: Jesse Garza. Contributed photo.
www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/tvnotice Armando Jack Torres started
playing the drums at the age of
En las oficinas centrales y regionales de la TCEQ, se pueden revisar y copiar los materiales de apoyo pertinentes del borrador de permiso, así como 14 with a snare drum his mother
los permisos de revisión de la nueva fuente que se han incorporado por referencia. Cualquier persona con dificultades para obtener estos materiales bought him. Two years later Tor-
debido a restricciones de viaje puede comunicarse con la oficina de archivos de la oficina central de TCEQ al (512) 239-2900. res and his brother played their
first gig. His music career has
Comentarios Públicos/Notificación y Audiencia de Comentarios. Cualquier persona puede presentar comentarios por escrito sobre el bor- spanned over 60 years and still
rador de permiso. Los comentarios relacionados con la precisión, integridad y adecuación de las condiciones del permiso pueden resultar en volunteers his time playing at lo-
cambios al borrador de permiso. cal nursing homes.
Jesse Garza started playing
Una persona que pueda verse afectada por la emisión de contaminantes atmosféricos de la zona permitida puede solicitar una notificación music at 9 with a bass guitar and
y audiencia de comentarios. El propósito de la notificación y audiencia de comentarios es proporcionar una oportunidad adicional para presentar recalls playing with his father at
comentarios sobre el borrador de permiso. El permiso puede cambiarse en base a comentarios sobre si el permiso provee el cumplimiento de 30 Aloe Field dance hall. In 2010 he
TAC Capítulo 122 (ejemplos pueden incluir que el permiso no contiene todos los requisitos aplicables o no se cumplieron los procedimientos de won bass guitar player of the year
aviso público). La TCEQ puede conceder una notificación y audiencia de comentarios sobre la solicitud si se recibe una solicitud de audiencia por at the Conjunto Award Show in
escrito dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la publicación del aviso en el periódico. La solicitud de audiencia debe incluir la base para la solicitud, Pharr, Texas.
incluyendo una descripción de cómo la persona puede verse afectada por la emisión de contaminantes del aire desde el área. La solicitud también
debe especificar las condiciones del borrador de permiso que son inapropiadas o especificar cómo es inapropiada la decisión preliminar de emitir o
denegar el permiso. Todas las cuestiones razonablemente verificables deben plantearse y todos los argumentos razonablemente disponibles deben
presentarse al final del período de comentarios públicos. Si se concede una audiencia de notificación y comentarios, todas las personas que presen-
taron comentarios por escrito o una solicitud de audiencia recibirán un aviso por escrito de la audiencia. Este aviso identificará la fecha, hora y lugar
para la audiencia.
Comentarios públicos por escrito y/o peticiones para aviso y solicitud de audiencia deben ser enviados a Texas CommissiononEnviron-
mentalQuality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, o electrónicamente a www14.tceq.texas.gov/
epic/eComment/ y ser recibidos dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la publicación de este aviso en el periódico. Por favor tenga en cuenta que
Johnny Jimenez. Contributed photo.
cualquier información de contacto que usted proporcione, incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y dirección
física pasará a formar parte del registro público de la Agencia. Johnny Jimenez has been play-
ing music for 50 years. By the age
Un aviso de la acción final propuesta que incluya una respuesta a los comentarios y la identificación de cualquier cambio en el borrador de permiso of 10, his father had taught him
será enviado por correo a todos los que hayan enviado comentarios públicos, una solicitud de audiencia o hayan solicitado estar en la lista de correo how to play the drums. In 1974,
para esta solicitud. Este correo también proporcionará instrucciones para peticiones públicas a la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados
while playing with the Crystal’s,
Unidos (EPA) para solicitar que la EPA objete la emisión del permiso propuesto. Después de recibir una petición, la EPA sólo puede objetar a la
Freddie Fender asked the Crystal’s
emisión de un permiso que no esté de acuerdo con los requisitos aplicables o los requisitos de 30 TAC Capítulo 122.
and Johnny to be his band for the
night in Victoria.
Lista de Correspondencia. Además de enviar comentarios públicos, usted puede pedir que sea colocado en una lista de correo enviando una solici-
The event will feature music
tud a la Office of theChief Clerk en la dirección indicada arriba. Aquellos que se encuentren en la lista de correo recibirán copias de avisos públicos
from the Crystal’s and Fantazzia.
futuros (si los hubiere) enviados por el Chief Clerk para esta solicitud.
Tickets will be on sale for $8 pre
sale and $10 at the door. Call Mike
Información. Para obtener más información sobre esta solicitud de permiso o sobre el proceso de permisos, comuníquese con la Texas Commission-
onEnvironmentalQuality, PublicEducationProgram, MC-108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 o llamando sin costo al 1-800-687-4040. Rivera for tickets and table reser-
vations at 571.6453. For tickets
Se puede obtener información adicional por parte de Braskem America, Inc. llamando al Sr. Gerald W. Crawford al (713) 927-3978. only call committee members: Cid
Santellana at 361.576.3475, Fred-
Fecha de Emisión: 22 de marzo del año 2019 die Conchola at 361.649.3018 or
Trey Torres at 361.652.1805.www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, May 2019 — 11
Pakistani exchange student learns value of
cultural exchange
understanding of U.S. values and
become citizen ambassadors who
support expanded diplomatic and
development partnerships, said
Ludmi Herath, UHV International
Programs director.
“Working with the UGRAD
program allows UHV to be placed
equally among other campuses in
the nation,” said Ludmi Herath,
UHV International Programs di-
rector. “This puts UHV on the map
Amina Lnu. Contributed photo.
for international students as well Ludmi Herath. Contributed photo.
as lets others know that we are a
Amina Lnu has wanted to study destination university that offers The opportunity to study in the
in the U.S. for a long time, and high-ranking programs for stu- U.S. and experience different cul-
when she found out she was com- dents from all walks of life.” tures has made a major impact on
ing to a university in Texas, the When she first came to the U.S., her life, Lnu said, and she is grate-
Pakistani national became even Lnu was amazed at the differ- ful to her family for supporting her
more excited. ences in culture from her home- desire to study abroad. Now, she is
“When I was selected, I was so land. From the clothes and food to looking forward to sharing what
happy I started dancing,” Lnu said. cultural traditions, there were so she has learned with her friends
“Going to college in the U.S. has many things to learn and experi- and family.
been my dream, and the people ence. One major part of U.S. culture
I’ve met here have been so friend- “It’s just the total opposite as Lnu wants to take home with her is
ly and welcoming.” home,” she said. “I realized that how equal rights are available for
Lnu came to the University of part of the beauty of American cul- men and women.
Houston-Victoria as part of the ture is that I can be part of this, too. “There’s an attitude here that a
U.S. Department of State’s Global I’ve adopted some of my favorite girl can do anything boys can do,”
Undergraduate Exchange Program parts, and I am looking forward she said. “In Pakistan, there are
in Pakistan. Global UGRAD-Pak- to sharing them with people back much stricter standards for what
istan uses U.S.-based training and home.” women can and can’t do. Seeing
practical experience in leadership As part of her participation in that equality in action made me be
positions, community engagement the UGRAD-Pakistan program, more social and independent. Now
and professional fields to help Lnu will participate in several I’ve made friends from all around
undergraduate students gain the cultural exchange programs. She the world.”
skills needed to implement long- already has presented information During the International Festi-
term civic and economic changes about Pakistani culture during In- val, Lnu will host a booth with a
in their communities. ternational Programs Office events poster containing pictures and in-
Through semester-long pro- on UHV campus. She also will formation about Pakistan and serve
grams of study, exploration of participate in the UHV Interna- a traditional Pakistani dish. She
U.S. culture, leadership develop- tional Festival from 6 to 8:30 p.m. also will participate in the event’s
ment and integration into U.S. April 12 in Jaguar Hall Commons, International Fashion Show with
communities, Global UGRAD- 2705 Houston Highway. an outfit from her homeland.
Pakistan students develop a broad12 — Revista de Victoria, May 2019 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com
AVISO DE RECEPCIÓN DE SOLICITUD ENMIENDA E RENOVACIÓN E INTENCIÓN DE OBTENER PERMISO ATMOSFÉRICO UHV, from pg. 3
PERMISO NÚMERO 40157 DE CALIDAD ATMOSFÉRICA Student Government Association,
Student Life and Student Affairs.
SOLICITUD Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas (TCEQ por sus siglas en ingles) una en- A Student Services Suite also will
mienda e renovación Calidad Atmosférica Permiso Número 40157, que autorizaría la modificación y operación continuación de la planta de Formosa Point Comfort be located on the second floor and
ubicada en 201 Formosa Drive, en la cuidad de Point Comfort, en el Condado de Calhoun, Texas 77978. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del will house Disability Services,
sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. http://www.tceq. Student Conduct and Counseling.
texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=28.6888&lng=-96.5472&zoom=13&type=r. El existente facilite y/o las facilites relacionada emitan las emisiones de
“The new University Commons
los siguientes contaminantes del aire: Monóxido de carbón, compuestas cloro, contaminantes del aire peligrosos, óxidos de nitrógeno, compuestas orgánicos, partículas
material incluyendo partículas con diámetros de 10 micras o menos y 2.5 micrones o menos y dióxido de azufre. will be a focal point for students,”
said Wayne Beran, UHV vice
Estas solicitudes se presentaron a TCEQ el día 18 de abril del año 2019. La renovación del permiso se emitirá en conjunción con la enmienda. Las razones de cualquier president for finance and adminis-
cambio o incorporaciones, en la medida en que se incluyan en el permiso de renovación, puede incluir la mejora de los controles operacionales en la planta o la apli- tration. “Many activities will take
cabilidad del permiso. La solicitud está disponible en la oficina central de TCEQ, para revisarla y sacarle copia, y en la oficina regional de TCEQ en Corpus Christi, place in the new building, as it is
y la biblioteca de Point Comfort por la calle 1 Lamar, en la ciudad de Point Comfort, del Condado de Calhoun, Texas empezando el primer día de publicación de este centrally located on campus.”
aviso. El expediente de cumplimiento de la planta, si existe alguno, está disponible para su revisión en la oficina regional de TCEQ en Corpus Christi.
UHV’s incoming SGA presi-
El director ejecutivo de TCEQ ha determinado que la solicitud está administrativamente completa y llevará a cabo una revisión técnica de la solicitud. dent, Christopher McDonald, said
he is happy to have another loca-
COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS / REUNIÓN PUBLICA Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos, una petición para reunión pública, o solicitar una au- tion for meetings and get-togeth-
diencia de caso impugnado a la Oficina del Funcionario Jefe al domicilio a continuación. TCEQ tomará en cuenta todos los comentarios públicos en la decisión ers.
final de la solicitud. A menos que se presente una solicitud para una audiencia de caso impugnado dentro de 30 días de esta notificación. “I’m excited about University
Commons because it will be a
El propósito de la reunión pública es proporcionar la oportunidad de hacer comentarios o preguntas acerca de la solicitud. Si el director ejecutivo determina que existe
un importante grado de interés público con respecto a la solicitud o si lo solicita un legislador local, se llevará a cabo una reunión pública. Una reunión pública no es great opportunity for students who
una audiencia de caso impugnado. live both on and off campus to
meet and get to know each other,”
Si solo se reciben comentarios en las solicitudes, la respuesta a los comentarios, junto con el aviso del Actino del Director Ejecutivo en las solicitudes, se enviarán por McDonald said. “It’s a neutral spot
correo a todos que envió comentarios o está en la lista de correo de estas aplicaciones. where everyone can have lunch,
hold meetings, study and even
El director ejecutivo completará la revisión técnica, emitirá una decisión preliminar sobre las solicitudes, y se publicará un Aviso de Solicitud y Decisión Preliminar
host events. It’s just a great area
y enviados por correo a aquellos que están en la lista de correo para estas aplicaciones. El aviso contendrá la fecha límite final para enviar comentarios públicos. Si
una solicitud de audiencia es oportuna presentada en Respuesta a la Notificación de Recepción de la Solicitud y la Intención de Obtener Permiso de Are, el plazo para that will encourage students to col-
solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado se ampliará a treinta días después del envío de la respuesta del director ejecutivo a los comentarios. laborate.”
A project to allow UHV to re-
Después de la fecha límite final para los comentarios públicos después de la notificación de solicitud y la decisión preliminar, el Director Ejecutivo considerará los duce the number of traffic lanes on
comentarios y preparará una respuesta a todos los comentarios públicos relevantes y materiales, o significativos. Si se reciben comentarios, la respuesta a los comen- Ben Wilson Street in front of Uni-
tarios, junto con la decisión del Director Ejecutivo sobre las aplicaciones, se enviarán por correo a todos los que hayan enviado comentarios públicos o estén en una versity Commons also will come
lista de correo para estas solicitudes.
before the Victoria City Council
OPORTUNIDAD PARA UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO Usted puede solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado. Una audiencia de caso impug- May 21 for a vote. The change will
nado es un procedimiento legal similar a un juicio civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. Una audiencia de caso impugnado solo se concederá con base a cuestiones let students and employees safely
debatibles de hechos que son pertinentes y materiales para las decisiones de la Comisión con respecto a la solicitud. Además, la Comisión solo concederá una audiencia cross the street. Beginning June 3,
sobre cuestiones que se presenten durante el período de comentarios públicos y no se retiran. UHV shuttles will add a route to
pick up students from UHV Uni-
Una persona que puede estar afectada por contaminantes de emisiones atmosféricas de una planta tiene derecho a solicitar una audiencia. Si se solicita una
versity Center and transport them
audiencia de caso impugnado, debe presentar lo siguiente: (1) su nombre (o para un grupo o asociación, un representante oficial), dirección, número de
teléfono de día; (2) el nombre del solicitante y número de permiso; (3) la declaración “[yo/nosotros] solicito una audiencia de un caso impugnado”; (4) una to University Commons. The uni-
descripción específica de como se vería adversamente afectado por la solicitud y emisiones atmosféricas de la planta de manera que no es común para el versity also is designing a tempo-
público en general; (5) la ubicación y distancia de su propiedad con relación a la planta; (6) una Descripción de como emplea la propiedad la cual puede ser rary pedestrian crossing across
impactada por la planta; y (7) una lista de todas las cuestiones disputadas de hecho que se somete durante el período de comentarios. Si la petición la hace un Ben Wilson Street to be in place
grupo o asociación, el miembro o miembros que tienen derecho a solicitar una audiencia y los intereses que el grupo o la asociación busca proteger, también by the end of 2019.
se deben identificar por nombre y dirección física. Los intereses del grupo o asociación busca proteger, también debe ser identificado. También puede enviar In February 2015, UHV stu-
sus ajustes propuestos la solicitud o permiso que satisfaga sus inquietudes.
dents living within a 50-mile ra-
Si una solicitud de audiencia es oportunamente presentada, después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentario y petición, el Director Ejecutivo enviará la apli- dius of Victoria voted on assessing
cación y toda solicitud de audiencia de caso impugnada a las comisiones para su consideración en una reunión programada de la Comisión. La Comisión sólo podrá themselves a fee to fund the stu-
conceder una solicitud de audiencia caso impugnado en temas que el solicitante presentó en sus oportunos comentarios que no fueron retiradas posteriormente. Si se dent center. More than 80 percent
concede una audiencia, el tema de una audiencia se limitará a disputado cuestiones de hecho o mezcladas cuestiones de hecho y de derecho relativos a las y voted in favor of the fee, and then
cuestiones de calidad del aire material presentaron durante el período de comentarios. Cuestiones tales como valor de la propiedad, ruido, seguridad de tráfico y a few months later, the Texas Leg-
zonificación no están dentro de la jurisdicción de la Comisión para abordarse en este proceso judicial. islature approved a bill allowing
LISTA DE CORRESPONDENCIA Aparte de presentar comentarios públicos, puede solicitar que lo/la incluyan en la lista de correos para recibir en el futuro avisos
for the assessment. The fee first
públicos para esta solicitud específica que envía por correo la Oficina del Funcionario Jefe enviando una petición por escrito a la Oficina del Funcionario Jefe de TCEQ was assessed in fall 2015. That
a la dirección a continuación. year, the Legislature also allocated
$60 million to UHV in construc-
INFORMACIÓN Y CONTACTOS DE LA AGENCIA Comentarios del público y las solicitudes deben presentarse electrónicamente a www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/ tion bonds for academic expansion
eComment/, o por escrito a la Comisión de Texas sobre calidad ambiental, oficina de la Secretaria del jefe, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Si and land acquisition. A portion of
usted se comunica con la TCEQ electrónicamente, tenga en cuenta que su dirección de correo electrónico, como su dirección postal, pasarán a formar parte del registro
that money is funding the library
público de la Agencia. Para obtener más información acerca de esta solicitud de permiso o el proceso de permisos, por favor llame a la Programa de Educación Pública
gratuita en 1-800-687-4040. Si desee información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. inside University Commons.
Go to www.youtube.com/
Se puede obtener información adicional de Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, P.O. Box 700, Point Comfort, Texas 77978-0700 o al llamar Sra. Tammy G. Lasater, watch?v=b-nzisSnCwQ to see a
personal del departamento de EHS en el (302) 836-2241. flyover video rendering of what
University Commons will look
Fecha de Expedición: el día 25 de abril del año 2019 like once it is finished.www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, May 2019 — 13
(tax increments) are set-aside in about the opportunity to bring my ize downtown, Garza said, “ I be-
a fund to finance public improve- experiences, and hopefully what lieve downtown plays a vital role
ments within the boundaries of the would consider my positive ener- in communities identity and qual-
zone. gy, to Victoria to help propel Vic- ity of life. Thus, it is important o
Garza also improved Kings- toria forward,” have a shared vision for downtown
ville’s financial and performance Garza’s also maintained a good that aims at improving its vibran-
transparency via a monthly perfor- working relationship with the Uni- cy.”
mance measure report and quarter- versity of Texas A&M, a 9,000 Garza also gave his thoughts
ly budget/investments reports. He student-body, in Kingsville and about the newly elected Mayor
also negotiated a collective bar- expects to continue that relation- Rawley McCoy’s 4-point plan for
gaining agreement with the police ship with the University of Hous- Victoria. Garza said that, “focusing
and fire associations. ton-Victoria. on infrastructure improvements,
Garza has a master’s degree in Garza said that his overall ex- retail and industrial development
public administration from Saint perience in cities of all sizes and can help the city grow our tax base
Mary’s University, a graduate exposure to many issues would be and ultimately give the city more
certificate in urban and regional a huge asset that can materialize options in the future to address
Victoria City Council Members include (seated from left to right) Jan Scott, District 4;
Mayor Rawley McCoy and Josephine Soliz, District 2 Mayor Pro Tem; (standing left to right) planning from the University of itself into fresh ideas that he will community needs. As it relates to
Mark Loffgren, Super District 6; Dr. Andrew Young, Super District 5; Jeff Bauknight, District Texas San Antonio, and earned bring to the manager’s job in Vic- being fiscally conservative, it’s ab-
3 and Rafael De La Garza, III, District 1. Contributed photo. his bachelor in arts degree in po- toria. solutely my responsibility as city
new investment in an area. These litical science from Saint Mary’s Garza stated that his first 90 manager to assist in ensuring that
University. Currently, he serves as days “will consist of meeting with the city is operating as efficiently
GARZA, from pg. 1 zones help finance costs of rede-
a board director of the Kingsville staff, mayor and city council and as possible without compromising
vacant building and incentive or- velopment and promote growth
in areas that would otherwise not Chamber of Commerce, Boys and key stakeholders to listen and the quality of our employees and
dinances. Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big learn about the organizational and the services we provide.”
Tax Increment Reinvestment attract sufficient market develop-
ment in a timely manner. Taxes Sisters. community-wide strengths and ar- Victoria City Manager, Jesús A.
Zones (TIRZs) are special zones Garza stated to the Victoria Ad- eas or opportunity.” Garza, may be reached at city hall
created by City Council to attract attributable to new improvements
vocate, “I am extremely excited Asked about his ideas to revital- by calling 361.485.3030
VC purchases replica skulls with Dow
Chemical Company grant
Victoria College’s Geology De- it’s a reptile or a mammal. We
partment recently purchased eight are extremely thankful for Dow
replica skulls from Skulls Unlim- Chemical making these extraor-
ited thanks to a $4,914 grant from dinary resources available to our
the Dow Chemical Company. students.”
The replicas are of alligators, “At Dow, we’re always looking
crocodiles and the extinct saber- for great ways to support our part-
toothed cat and short-faced bear. ner, Victoria College,” said Whit-
“The crocodilian skulls allow ney Bolger, Dow communica-
Pictured from left are Jennifer Yancey, VC the students to look at radiation tions manager. “STEM education
vice president of college advancement and events like evolution and natural is a critical part of preparing the
external affairs; Matt Weiler, geology in-
selection,” said Matt Weiler, Vic- workforce of tomorrow, and these
structor; David Hinds, VC president; Whit-
ney Bolger, Dow communications manager; toria College geology instructor. skulls will bring the curriculum in
Wes Heinlein, Dow site director; and Amy “They are also able to see the spe- this class to life.”
Mundy, VC Foundation executive director. cializations in the teeth, whether
Contributed photo.
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