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With No Papers and No Fear; Undocumented Immigrants Ride for Justice

Calling it the UndocuBus tour, a group of undocumented immigrants are making their way across several states to reach Charlotte, North Carolina, in time to make a difference at the Democratic National Convention. Their hope is that by the time

ABNA to Host National Night Out

The Arnett Benson Neighborhood Association will host a National Night Out on Tuesday August 7 from 6 to 8:30 PM. The event will be held at the Maggie Trejo Supercenter at 3200 Amherst. Mayor Glen Robertson is scheduled to be there along with some

OUR EDITORIAL VOICE: THE SKY IS NOT FALLING

Sounding like �chicken little�, those words, or a variation of those words, were used by Republican politicians and other conservative political pundits in reference to the Supreme Court decision on the Obama health care law. We even read one story

Texas Tejano Poster Contest

Texas Tejano, a San Antonio based research and publishing company is conducting a statewide search for the best example of Tejano art to be used in the production of the official poster for the 2012 Tejano Heritage Month celebration. The contest is

CONTROVERSY SURROUNDS COUNTY COMMISSIONER RACE; WHAT ELSE IS NEW?

If it�s an election year in which the Precinct 3 County Commissioner�s seat in Lubbock County is up for grabs, you can rest assured that personal issues and controversy will dominate the political conversation; especially in the barrios and community

EL EDITOR ENDORSEMENTS IN CITY AND LISD SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

This past Monday, Lubbock voters began their participation in the Democratic process by casting their vote for candidates of their choice in the city and school board elections. We hope that voters have taken the time to inform themselves about the

Viva Aztlan Festival at Lubbock Civic Center

LUBBOCK, Texas (January 28, 2011) � The 17th Annual Viva Aztlan Festival will be held at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, Friday, March 11th and Saturday, March 12th. The festival consists of Folklorico and Mariachi

Volunteers Needed for Phase II of Arroyo Cleanup

The Guadalupe Neighborhood Association will once again bring volunteers together to continue the cleanup of �el arroryo�; as it is known to residents of the neighborhood. The area is also known as Lubbock Canyon Lakes #3. The cleanup will take

Lubbock Residents March in Austin Immigration Rally

The elderly and the young; the middle aged; American born and naturalized citizens, and the undocumented; they all gathered in Austin because they care about their future and the future of their children; some yet unborn. One of their concerns is

Arthritis Strikes 3 Million U.S. Hispanics

One in Five Report Severe Joint Pain and Limitations WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Arthritis affects 3.1 million Hispanics in the U.S. and causes severe joint pain and limitations for at least one in five of them, according

Latino Activist Workshop Held Here in Lubbock

Is there anything that non-politicians, regular everyday folks, can do to counter the strong anti immigrant movement that seems to be sweeping the country and most recently the state of Texas? Lubbock resident Miguel Torres thinks so. In fact so

SIEMPRE EN LA LUCHA - Comentario por Eliseo Solis

Lo que le esta pasando al Consejal Victor Hernandez no es nada nuevo. A traves de nuestra lucha de inigualdad, aquellos que se oponen a los poderosos, siempre son cuestionados públicamente. Le pasó a Che Guevara en Bolivia, le pasó a Ramsey Muñiz con

NO SALE: MAHON ELEMENTARY OFF THE MARKET Our perspective on the LISD decision not to sell the school facility

When the Lubbock City Council �kicked the can down the road� rather than address Lubbock�s homeless issue in a timely manner; North Avenue U neighborhood residents heard rumors that if true; would have had the issue residing in their backyard. But

LISD Bond Election � Vote Yes

While we remain skeptical of how easily the proponents of the bond election say they can repay the bond debt without raising taxes; we are strong believers in quality and equal education. And we would also note that while the tax rate may not go

LACK OF FUNDING FOR FIESTAS RESULTS IN CHANGES FOR ANNUAL CELEBRATION

According to board members of �Fiestas Del Llano Inc., big changes are in store for the yearly celebration which observes and commemorates Mexico�s independence from Spain. This year, Mexico will celebrate its two hundredth anniversary of its

CULTURE, HISTORY, EDUCATION AND FUTURE: PAGEANT INSTILLS CULTURE AND PROMOTES HIGHER EDUCATION

Young women from Lubbock County and the surrounding area are encouraged to submit applications to compete in the Miss Hispanic Lubbock Scholarship Pageant, held in conjunction with Lubbock�s 16th of September celebration. Single women of

FIESTAS PATRIAS 2010: A BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

LUBBOCK � In conjunction with Magic 93.7 and Telemundo Lubbock the Board of Fiestas del Llano, Inc. is pleased to announce our week long two hundredth anniversary celebration of Mexican Independence from Spain.. The event gets started with a giant

�IF YOU WANT PEACE, WORK FOR JUSTICE.� - COUNCILMAN VICTOR HERNANDEZ COMMENTS AT SWEARING IN CEREMONY

Primeramente, de parte de mi y mi familia, les quiero dar la bien venida y las gracias a todos nuestros familiares, amigos y al publico que esta aqui con nosotros y a los que no pudieron estar con nosotros hoy. First of all, on behalf of myself

COMMENTARY: IT'S A BIG DEAL

I think Vice President Joe Biden said it better�but you get my drift�

Over the past 4 weeks or so, one of the most covered stories in state and national media has been the new Arizona anti-immigrant law known as SB1070; perhaps you may have

FAIR SAYS: STOP O'REILLY'S IMMIGRANT CRIME SLURS

Here is the content of an email sent out today by the organization Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting or FAIR:

Fox New Channel host Bill O'Reilly has repeatedly singled out one reason to support Arizona's draconian new immigration law: the

ACLU JOINS MALDEF IN ARIZONA SB1070 LAWSUIT

The American Civil Liberties Union says that �A lot of people are outraged about Arizona's new racial profiling, "show me your papers" law� and today they decided to take action to do something about it.

On Monday, May 17, they went to federal

ODESSA GROUP TO JOIN FREEDOM CARAVAN IN PROTEST OF ARIZONA ANTI-IMMIGRANT BILL

Members of �Una Voz Unida� (UVA), a non-profit civic association based in Odessa, Texas, will be joining Dallas LULAC Council 102 on what they are calling: �Freedom caravan to Arizona�.

According to UVA organizer Dominic Leal, the �purpose of the

OBITUARY: ROSA M. GONZALEZ

Rosa Margarita Gonzalez of Victorville, California, and formerly of Amarillo and Lubbock, entered into Eternal Life on Saturday April 24, 2010 at the age of 62. Dr. Gonzalez was born in Amarillo, Texas on January 18, 1948 to parents Bernardino and

MALDEF INSPIRES DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES EPISODE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF LATINO HERITAGE

Desperate Housewives: Courtesy of ABC Studios

As the fall television season approaches its conclusion, MALDEF would like to recognize Marc Cherry, Creator of Desperate Housewives, Eva Longoria Parker, and everyone at ABC Studios for their episode

THE IRAQ WAR: SEVEN YEARS LATER

March 20, 2010 marks the seventh anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. After 7 long years and countless of American and Iraqi lives lost, excluding the lives of the men and women from other countries; we are finally seeing a slow withdrawal of

COMENTARIOS DE BIDAL

In memory of Bidal, we leave this space blank. Not because there is nothing else to say...But this is where it all began. We all know what he would have said next...

ELECTION AFTERTHOUGHTS

Thank goodness it�s over!

That�s my first impression as I close the books on an almost two year long presidential campaign. I�m sure we will be swamped with post election coverage and stories; so I thought I would add my two cents worth before

GAS FALLS TO LESS THAN $2 PER GALLON

Whether it was the drop in demand or the world economic crisis, no one really cares. What motorists do care about is that for the first time since 2006; the price of a gallon of gas has fallen below $2 dollars per gallon.

But experts say get it

TEEN PREGNANCY CONNECTED TO TV WATCHING HABITS

The Washington Post is reporting that new research suggests �that teens who spend the most time watching sexually charged television shows are twice as likely to become pregnant� or get someone else pregnant.

The newspaper cites the publication

HISPANICS ACCOUNT FOR HALF OF US POPULATION GROWTH SINCE 2000

WASHINGTON � According to the PEW Hispanic Center, Hispanics accounted for just over half of the overall population growth in the United States since 2000 - a significant new demographic milestone for the nation's largest minority group.

This is

ESTHER AGUILERA MEASURES HER SUCCESS WITH A FAMILY YARDSTICK

SKETCHBOX: In 1977, five Congress members comprised the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The very next year they held a small dinner to benefit Latino youth. The event foreshadowed a vision shared by its members to form a separate, nonpartisan

CITY ANNOUNCES HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES

Pun�kin Carving Contest

Bring your pumpkins and tools and join Hodges Community Center for a pumpkin carving contest on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 10:00 am. Ages 5 through adult will enjoy competing for prizes! Compete as a family or against

�D�A DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRACI�N� AT BUDDY HOLLY CENTER

The Buddy Holly Center is pleased to announce the opening of Celebración, an annual invitational exhibition of artwork that explores the history and meaning behind the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. The exhibit includes

NEPHTALI DE LEON TO BE GUEST SPEAKER AT TTU EVENT

�El Día de los Muertos� or �the day of the dead� has long been a Mexican tradition dating back to the more than 500 years ago when Spanish Conquistadors first invaded and conquered Mexico.

In Mexico, elaborate observances are held to commemorate

SURVEY SHOWS MAJORITY OF HISPANICS SUPPORT DEMOCRATS

In a recent PEW Hispanic Center poll; �Half (50%) of all Latinos say that the situation for Latinos in this country is worse now than it was a year ago�.

The survey was recently conducted by the national organization with 2,015 Hispanic adults

RACE FOR THE CURE RAISES $370,000

More than 7,000 Lubbock and area residents gathered together this past Saturday to form a mostly sea of pink as they participated in the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure.

The 5K run/walk and 1 Mile run/walk began at the east end of the Civic

EDITORIAL: WHERE IS TECH ATHLETICS AND ADMINISTRATION?

In a perfect world; a governmental body would give all taxpayers whatever they wanted and still keep taxes low; while providing public services at such a low rate that every taxpayer would be happy.

Unfortunately; that situation only exists in a

EDITORIAL: TWO YEAR COLLEGE WOULD BE A PLUS

We applaud the efforts of Mr. Armando Gonzales and other individuals involved who are heading the efforts to establish a 2 year college in East Lubbock.

Education is the one issue we have tried to be vigilant about. Our high school graduation

LUBBOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL WILL NOT RECEIVE CITY FUNDING IN 2009

After 4 years of receiving funding to stage the Lubbock Music Festival; the Lubbock city council has decided that it�s time the festival pays for itself.

The festival which is being held this weekend had been funded by hotel and motel tax revenues

OUR COMMUNITY�S DROPOUT DILEMMA: FROM STUDENT TO STATISTIC

According to the Texas Education Agency; the state agency charged with oversight of the Texas Public School system; 74 Hispanic students dropped out of Lubbock High School in the 2006-2007 school year.

When compared to the number of students

�ADELANTE CON LAS FIESTAS DEL LLANO!

As we close out another year on the Fiestas del Llano; organizers and volunteers should be applauded for their hard work and dedication to this year�s event.
From the opening act; the Miss Hispanic Lubbock Pageant to the closing musical act

LILIANA CORDERO CROWNED MISS HISPANIC LUBBOCK

Liliana Cordero, a Texas Tech University graduate student, majoring in Clinical Psychology was crowned the 2008 Miss Hispanic Lubbock.

Cordero won the pageant competition during the Miss Hispanic Lubbock Pageant which was held last Friday at the

A HISTORY OF FIESTAS IN LUBBOCK

Not much has been written about the celebration of the 16th of September in Lubbock, but one thing for sure is that the celebration of Las Fiestas Patrias has been observed in Lubbock ever since snakes used to walk.

Well maybe that�s a little bit

FIESTAS ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDES MUSICAL VARIETY AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW

In an effort to satisfy the musical tastes of all Fiesta attendees this year, organizers have selected a variety of musical genres which �will reflect old and new musical offerings�. Fiesta Del Llano organizer Robert Narvaiz says that �we didn't want

THE LOVE GENERATION

My take on a U.S. Census Bureau report which asserted that �minorities,� most of them Hispanic, would become the �majority� by 2042 brought a stream of disturbing responses from New England to California I see this as an irrelevant issue � in part

LULAC and AARP: Divided We Fail�Together We Can!

LULAC has partnered with AARP�s nonpartisan Divided We Fail (DWF) campaign that seeks to hold elected officials accountable to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable, quality health care and peace of mind about their future long-term

LPGA ISSUES �ENGLISH ONLY� REQUIREMENT

The Ladies Professional Golf Association has issued a new policy statement which says that �effective communication in English� will now be required of all tour members.

This new requirement may have the effect of eliminating many players from the

TTU LAW SCHOOL ONE OF THE BEST FOR HISPANIC STUDENTS

Hispanic Business Magazine has named Texas Tech University School of Law as the 19th best school for Hispanic students for 2008. According to the magazine, Hispanics account for 7% of total enrollment; or 48 students; Hispanics earned 27 out of 230

�HISPANIC POWER� WILL SOON BE MORE THAN A SLOGAN

A mind-boggling abundance of opportunities and challenges awaits 21st century Hispanic leaders when the Census Bureau�s latest population estimates become reality. In the past, the bureau�s long-term Hispanic projections have consistently been

MALDEF CONTINUES TO MONITOR HATE CRIME AGAINST LUIS RAMIREZ

AUGUST 26, 2008 � Last Monday, the three defendants charged with the hate crime against Luis Ramirez that resulted in his death last month in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania were ordered to stand trial as adults for their actions in a drunken,

HISPANIC ELDERLY NEED AND DESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION

Hilaria Vallejo was shocked to learn that after 35 years of picking tomatoes in farms across the southern United States, she was not eligible to receive Social Security benefits. Born in southern Texas, the 77-year-old was unaware that her employers

LUBBOCK CITY COUNCILMAN TODD KLEIN RESPONDS TO HISPANIC PULSE QUESTIONS

What are your thoughts on Lubbock going wet? Are you in favor of legalizing alcohol package sales within the city limits?

I believe it is always a good thing when the people can petition their government. Plain and simple, the public has a right

HISPANIC PULSE SURVEY; WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

This week El Editor conducted a survey that asked our readers several questions through the survey service of �Hispanic Pulse�. Following are the questions and some of the responses that we received.

Minerva Alaniz responded to our question about

OUR COMMUNITY�S DROPOUT DILEMMA: CULTURE AND HISTORY: PART 2

There were two young men; each one had grown up in the same neighborhood; both were Mexican American and had experienced similar upbringings. Both came from a 2 parent family and a family of at least 5 siblings each.

In their 10th grade year at a

WHO SAID THE CIVIL WAR WAS OVER?

A story in the St. Petersburg Times newspaper in Florida details how a confederate flag weighing about 100 pounds and measuring 30 by 50 feet was recently hoisted on the over 130 feet flagpole near a two interstate highway intersection near Tampa,

SPC GARNERS NATIONAL HONOR FOR RETENTION EFFORT

South Plains College has been named as one of three recipients of the 2008 Noel-Levitz Retention Excellence Awards winners.

The award was presented during the annual National Conference on Student Recruitment, Marketing and Retention meeting July

SUICIDE IN AZTLAN PARK

The body of 25 year old Cynthia Baeza of Levelland was discovered by a passerby this past Saturday at Aztlan Park.

The discovery was made at around 6pm by someone who then called the Lubbock police to the scene. Very little information was

OUR DROPOUT DILEMMA: WHY IS HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATE SO HIGH AMONG OUR YOUTH?

In virtually every household; particularly a Hispanic household; we hear the following all the time: �we have to educate our kids to give them an opportunity to succeed in life�.

For the most part; all parents believe that the key to a successful

LIFE LESSONS: FROM LIFE TO EVERLASTING LIFE

It is extremely difficult to write about death or the loss of a loved one.

Death is not something we seem to handle well for obvious reasons. For me; perhaps it�s because I was once on the precipice. But that is a story for another day�

This

OBITUARY: RAMONA G. URIVE

Ramona G. Urive entered Eternal Life on Sunday July 13, 2008 at the age of 80.

Mrs. Urive was born on August 14, 1927 in Pflugerville, TX to Josefa Rendon and Santiago Gonzales; both preceded her in death.

On December 28, 1944, she married

THOUGHTS FROM BIDAL ON THE PASSING OF SE�OR QUIRINO

I never really knew Carlos Quirino Sr. until the early 1970�s; his introduction to me will come later in this narrative. But I certainly knew about his accomplishments early in life when I became interested in baseball and began attending ball games

ST. THERESA�S JAMAICA A ROUSING SUCCESS

In a display of what good people can accomplish when they get together; Sunday afternoon�s Jamaica at Saint Theresa�s showed just that.

With the music blaring and the smoke from the wood burning cookers circling above; the hundreds of folks in

OBITUARY: ERNESTINA DIAZ GUAJARDO

Our beloved Ernestina Diaz Guajardo, age 86, entered into rest Monday, June 23, 2008 at the Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. She was born to Guadalupe and Dolores Diaz on June 7, 1922 in Del Rio.

Ernestina was an educator for

OBITUARY: CARLOS A. QUIRINO, SR.

Carlos A. Quirino Sr., 80, a leading figure in the Lubbock community and the Guadalupe Barrio, died at his home on June 30, 2008.

Mr. Quirino was born in Colorado City, Texas on February 4, 1928. He moved to Lubbock in 1942.

Mr. Quirino was

CULTURE; HISTORY; EDUCATION: AND HIGHER EDUCATION; WORKING TOGETHER; INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY

And the most perfect ending to that headline may be this; all the moral values stated above; all working together; all hoping together; and especially all dreaming together at the appointed moment; somehow come together and enter into perfect

SUPERLATINA PROGRAM HOST; GABY NATALE TO VISIT LUBBOCK

Empowering; Inspirational; Motivational; Insightful; words which describe a Spanish language talk show debuting in it�s third season on Telemundo 46 in Lubbock and Telemundo 20 in Midland Odessa.

�SuperLatina�; is an inspirational talk show hosted

THE POWER OF FAMILY

Almost everyone dislikes stereotypes, but there are some similarities, some characteristics so strong, that it�s fair to say they generalize for all age groups across Hispanic culture, Latin American countries, and socio-economic strata.

HIS FATHER�S SON

In the months before his father would let go of this world and enter into everlasting life; he somehow had finally started to grow; just like that last cotton plant at the end of the row which the farmer is tempted to cut; but then lets it live; and

THE FATHERS IN MY LIFE

As men, we all can find experiences during our lives with our fathers to use as metaphors or examples of what they have meant to us. Some of us have lost our fathers to illness or age or some tragic accident; some still have them with them; some have

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Why is price of gas higher on the east side in district 2?

According to a website which publishes gas prices in all areas of the country; including Lubbock; (www.gasbuddy.com); the price of a gallon of regular unleaded is higher in District 2 than

WILLIE NELSON SHOW TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE THROUGH SELECT-A-SEAT; BUT YOU BETTER GET �EM NOW! THERE'S JUST 3 DAYS LEFT BEFORE WILLIE HITS TOWN.

What a better way to get into the birthday celebration spirit than to help Willie Nelson celebrate his legendary career on his birthday!!

One of the most universally recognized musical influences will celebrate his 75th birthday at the City Bank

THE PEOPLE�S TURN TO VOTE; BUT FIRST; COME ALONG ON A RIDE WITH US

After the regular election battle for the City Council District 2 seat in May in which a clear winner did not emerge; things were sure to get hotter and nastier on the run off battlefield.

Since the regular election in which no candidate emerged

BO DIDDLEY NO MO�

Back in the 50�s and into the 60�s he was one of those entertainers who once you saw him perform and play the guitar your whole body would begin to rock and roll.

Now, the square guitar which he invented; and that unique sound which unmistakably

EDITORIAL: FELICIDADES A LOS PADRES; CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PARENTS; SPANISH AND ENGLISH VERSION

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�Cuando nuestros niños nacen, nos imaginamos; �que será de sus vidas�; hasta donde llegaran en su educación? Graduaran de la escuela?

Los criamos lo mejor que podemos; enseñándoles que la educación

IN SEARCH OF LHS WESTERNERS

Remember the Black and Gold? Remember the Spurs? Remember the Monterey peons? Remember the LHS Westerner Fight Song? Remember the �Chicano Walkout� in 1971? How about the principal Knox Williams or Mr. Umstot (sp) or Reeves in History or Duncan�s

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: AN OPEN FORUM WHERE READERS EXPRESS THEMSELVES

Regarding last week�s story: Immigration Hard Line Tactics Have Unintended Consequences (www.eleditor.com)

All they had to do was watch "A Day without a Mexican" and they would have known all this. It seems like a comedic documentary at first but

EDITORIAL: NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND MEANS JUST THAT

In the race for the District 1 LISD School Board seat, we did not hear near enough about one of the most pressing problems facing our community; the large number of our youth who never walk across the stage of the Spirit Arena to receive their high

Google, LULAC, and the United States Chamber of Commerce Partnership Promotes Small Business Opportunities

Washington, DC - Google, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) joined this week to present a historic Spanish-language seminar geared to helping Hispanic small business owners

PRICE AND GONZALES WILL MEET IN RUN OFF

Will the second round be as controversial as the first one?

According to recent comments by District 2 incumbent Floyd Price; things might even get more negative between him and his run off opponent for the District 2 seat. Only next time, it

BUSH SIGNS LEGISLATION FOR NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN LATINO

The Latino community celebrates the passage of bill H.R.512, sponsored by Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-31) and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. It establishes a commission to study the feasibility of a National Museum of the American Latino and brings the