® WEEKEND EDITION WWW.LAPRENSASA.COM AÑO XXVI • NÚMERO 29 No store does more for the Martinez’s By Dennis M. Ayotte Jr. [email protected] Leonard Martinez Sr. has easily made over a thousand trips to what he calls his “little H-E-B” on 1601 Nogalitos St. The 79-year-old Martinez, who lives just down the street, made his first visit to the store when he was 9 years old during the original grand opening in 1945. As a child he made plenty of visits to the store with his brothers and, later, as an adult those trips continued. A father of eight children, Martinez recalled many trips for diapers, milk and toilet paper, sometimes twice a day. His five daughters and three sons kept him busy. As his children grew older the trips became fewer, but it still remained his little H-E-B. During the construction of the new two-story, 62,000-square-foot H-E-B that took the place of the old store, Martinez would drive by wondering what might become of the new store. “Oh, man, this is impressive, it’s something else,” Martinez said about the new store. “I’ve been waiting for this day. “‘Where’s my little H-E-B,’ I’d say. I call this my little H-E-B because I can come in here for three or four items. I know where to grab them, and I’m out of here.” The store holds many memories for Martinez, so many that his daughter Loretta Martinez-Valero took a half-day leave from her job at Fort Sam to bring her dad to the store’s opening. “I saw you had to RSVP on Facebook, so I did it right away,” Loretta said. “This is going to be his [my dad’s] store, and I wanted him to come. I wanted him to see La organización sin fines de lucro que por más de dos décadas ha proporcionado préstamos a pequeños negocios bajo el nombre Accion Texas ahora será conocida como LiftFund. Nelly Rojas Moreno, jefe ejecutiva de crédito de LiftFund, explicó que el nuevo nombre refleja mejor los servicios que la fundación ofrece y representa más adecuadamente al mercado que sirve. “Como la palabra Acción está en español, muchas persoLeonard Martinez Sr., 79, enjoys one of the many samples H-E-B offered at a sneak preview of the new two-story H-E-B located at nas piensan que solamente le damos préstamos a hispanos, 1601 Nogalitos St. (Photo, Dennis M. Ayotte Jr.) pero la verdad es que le damos it first.” at the store her whole life, too, just préstamos a todas las personas H-E-B has been a big part of the like her father. sin importar cuál es su raza o Martinez family. Martinez’s two “My cupboards and refrigerator color”, comentó Moreno. sons, and granddaughter, Camry, were empty because I was waiting. Además, la organización ya work for H-E-B. I was not going to go to any other no solamente opera en Texas, “I have two boys who still work store,” Loretta added, half-jokingsino también en otros siete for H-E-B, Leonard Jr. and An- ly. “I shopped at the McCreeless estados, incluyendo Alabama, drew,” Martinez said. “They started Market H-E-B, but I’m happy this Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisana, as baggers and worked their way one is open again.” Mississippi, Missouri y Tenup and are still with the company.” No other H-E-B will ever replace nessee. Leonard Jr. works for H-E-B in the one on Nogalitos Loretta exLa organización se estabthe meat department and his other plained, “It’s intimate. I come here leció en 1994 con el propósito son Andrew is a sous chef at Cen- and see everyone I know. It’s like a de darles préstamos a dueños tral Market, according to Martinez. meeting place for the community.” de pequeñas empresas en San His granddaughter, Camry, works “I stayed in the neighborhood Antonio, principalmente a las at the H-E-B in La Vernia. because it’s home. My husband is H-E-B partners gather with District 5 Councilwoman Shirley minorías que no calificaban para His daughter, Loretta, doesn’t from the neighborhood, too, and I Gonzales to cut the ribbon signifying the re-opening of the of the Vea Acción Texas work for H-E-B but has shopped See Martinez on page 4-A oldest H-E-B in Texas. (Photo, Dennis M. Ayotte Jr.) en la pág. 3-A The new Each One Teach One Facility, which will begin hosting classes this weekend. (Photo, Amanda Lozano) There is a major problem happening in San Antonio, and it’s affecting one in every four adults. According to statistics from Each One Teach One, a quarter of the population read below a fifth grade level, which contributes to the high number of high school dropouts in the city: approximately 40 percent. In 2010, nonprofit Each One Teach One was created to help combat those rates. The program provides one-on-one tutoring for adults to learn to read and improve their skills. To this day, it is the only program in the city that works with students needs individually. “This is a service that is terribly needed, in every council district of this city,” Carolyn Heath, executive director for Each One Teach One said. “We have been working very hard to help more individuals. Reading at a higher level helps transform lives.” See Nonprofit on page 3-A Esculturas procedentes de Monterrey en Travis Park Por Roberto J. Pérez [email protected] Patrocinada por Department of Culture and Creative Development, está abierta al público en Travis Park una exposición de 30 esculturas que tienen el mismo tema: la Victoria y la Paz. Las esculturas se diferencian por la alegoría de sus motivos y emblemas, así como por su diferente decoración y colorido. La exhibición al aire libre permanecerá hasta mediados del mes de marzo. Estas piezas artísticas fueron esculpidas por artistas de la ciudad de Monterrey y fueron traídas a nuestra ciudad en virtud de que San Antonio y Monterrey son ciudades hermanas en un acuerdo que propicia intercambios comerciales y culturales como la exposición de referencia. Monterrey y San Antonio, por la proximidad geográfica y los nexos históricos, han sido ciudades hermanas por más de dos décadas en el seno del convivio internacional. Cada escultura representa una mano mostrando la “V” de la victoria a la manera en que Coloridas esculturas procedentes de Monterrey, que simbolizan la Victoria y la Paz, están en exWinston Churchill la hizo fahibición en Travis Park. Las piezas permanecerán en el lugar hasta mediados de marzo. mosa durante la Segunda Guerra (Foto, Roberto J. Pérez) Vea Esculturas en la pág. 3-A Armando califica para recibir ayuda suplementaria para pagar su seguro médico. ¿Califica usted? TXHJ6V7SP Acción Texas cambia de nombre a LiftFund Por Natalie Bobadilla [email protected] Nonprofit continues mission to improve literacy in new home By Amanda Lozano [email protected] 18 de enero de 2015 Vea dentro 2-A LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO Comentarios... 18 de enero de 2015 COMMENTARY... Periodistas: No estamos en el negocio de quedarnos callados Pude haber sido yo o cual quier de mis compañeros periodistas. El brutal ataque contra los inJorge Ramos tegrantes de la revista satírica Charlie Hebdo en París, que dejó 12 muertos, fue también un ataque contra todos los que ejercemos el periodismo en cualquier parte del mundo. Los estúpidos atacantes creen que matándonos nos van a callar. No se dan cuenta que cuando asesinan a un periodista mil más retoman sus batallas. De hecho, la consecuencia inmediata de la matanza de comunicadores en Francia es que el contenido de la revista –que tanto ofendía a los pistoleros– se ha reproducido por millones de veces en las redes sociales y en el resto del planeta. No importa si el contenido de la revista era ofensivo, racista o antirreligioso. Eso es absolutamente irrelevante. Si no estás de acuerdo con algo en un medio de comunicación, entonces replicas, debates, argumentas, lo ignoras o demandas pero no censuras, silencias, golpeas o mandas matar. Eso se aplica por igual en Francia, Siria o México. Matar periodistas no es nuevo. Lo nuevo es la influencia global e incuestionable independencia de muchos periodistas en esta era digital. Es el fin de la censura. Pero, también, tener más poder y visibilidad significa ser un creciente blanco de ataques de grupos y gobiernos intolerantes. El ataque en París fue planeado minuciosamente y tenía por objetivo asesinar a periodistas involucrados en la publicación de una revista que se burla de todas las religiones y que destruye mitos con hu- mor. En Siria se ha recurrido a la ejecución de corresponsales extranjeros para vengar las ope raciones militares de Estados Unidos en Irak y en el Medio Oriente. Y en México el crimen organizado y la increíble negligencia del gobierno han convertido al país en uno de los más peligrosos del mundo para ser periodista. En México han matado a 97 periodistas desde el 2010 a la fecha, según la Comisión Nacional de Derechos Humanos. Solo en el estado de Veracruz han asesinado a 10 reporteros en cuatro años. Desde el 2006 han atacado las instalaciones de 42 medios de comunicación en México. Y la mayoría de estos crímenes se han realizado con absoluta impunidad. Gracias a valientes y ague rridos periodistas como Julio Scherer, ahora en México se puede decir cualquier cosa. Scherer nos abrió el camino. El riesgo fue enorme. Criticar presidentes era casi imposible en México durante décadas. Pero Scherer fue brutal con el poder y no vendió sus principios por “chayotes”, como muchos periodistas lo hacían (y siguen haciendo). Hoy el presidente Enrique Peña Nieto no puede censurar burdamente a la radio, prensa escrita y televisión como lo hacían sus predecesores priístas. Pero con la complicidad de muchos medios ha tratado de presentar un México que no existe. Es la estrategia del avestruz. El problema es que el avestruz ya se quedó sin cabeza. La incompetencia y negligencia gubernamental en la desaparición de 43 estudiantes en Iguala es noticia mundial. Barack Obama lo mencionó el 6 de enero en la Casa Blanca. Y no se puede culpar a periodistas independientes por reportar sobre el enorme conflicto de intereses en la compra de las casas de la esposa del presidente y de su secretario de Hacienda, Luis Videgaray. Así es como lo reportó The New York Times: “Peña Nieto ha sido golpeado por las revelaciones de que su esposa y su ministro de Finanzas han comprado casas a un conocido contratista del gobierno”. Pocos periodistas mexicanos siguen reportando sobre la llamada “casa blanca mexicana” y la casa en Malinalco de su principal asesor. Muchos han cedido a la presión del gobier no de Peña Nieto. Pero, por más que traten, no hay manera de censurar los reportajes de medios extranjeros. Cuando hay dudas sobre qué hacer como reporteros al enfrentar al poder, basta preguntarnos: ¿Qué hubiera hecho Julio Scherer? ¿O Elena Poniatowska? Exacto. La respuesta es: Seguirían investigando y reportando hasta sus últimas consecuencias. Gracias a Elena y su “Noche de Tlatelolco” ten emos un valiosísimo testimonio de primera mano de la masacre de 1968. La valiente entrevistadora italiana, Oriana Falacci, decía que ser periodista es, a la vez, un privilegio y una responsabilidad. No conozco oficio más bello. Pero nos obliga, también, a cantarle sus verdades a los que tienen el poder y a los intoleran tes. Y eso a veces cuesta la vida, como quedó demostrado esta semana en Francia. No estamos en el negocio de quedarnos callados. (En memoria de Julio Sche rer.) (¿Tiene algún comentario o pregunta para Jorge Ramos? Envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]. Por favor incluya su nombre, ciudad y país). Just a Thought: 28th Annual MLK March Tomorrow is the 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March. I look forward to Steve Walker once again making the 2.75 mile trek along Martin Luther King Drive to the Pittman Sullivan YMCA for the festivities. As one who has marched and participated consecutively for the last 17 years without missing, I am ready to do it again. Up until 2007, I was strictly a marcher and active participant in the yearly tribute as a Balcones Heights Councilman, and American Federation of Teachers Union President representing Harlandale ISD. From 2009 to 2012, I marched as a judge and was also blessed to simultaneously cover the March by taking photos of the event for my photoblog, the Walker Report. I am still covering the march for the Walker Report. In 1981, when I was the President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, our chapter was one of the first non-African-American organizations in San Antonio who endorsed a National Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday when it wasn’t that popular to do so. As president I received lots of phone messages that were not that complimentary about the chapter openly endorsing the move for the national holiday. On the positive side, because of that endorsement, I was asked, as president, to speak to the first group of about 500 people who gathered at MLK Plaza to unofficially celebrate the occasion. It was my first public speech before a major crowd. The following year MLK Jr. Day became a nationally recognized holiday. During my coverage in photos of the March, I have covered grand marshalls, well-known personalities to include civil rights activists Dr. Joseph Lowry and Congressman John Lewis and other notables who marched with Dr. King in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Three years ago, in 2012, the guest speaker was Martin Luther King III, eldest son of the slain civil rights leader. I was fortunate to have covered MLK III a few years earlier for a program on poverty when he visited San Antonio to be a speaker at a conference. For me, that was a thrilling experience. In 1982, I met Coretta Scott King when she visited San Antonio. During the 2013 event, MLK III told a reporter that he was overwhelmed that San Antonio would turn out in force to honor his father. He noted that the March would have truly impressed his dad. In his speech to the throng of marchers estimated at 100,000 , MLK III said in part, “You love because you know God calls you to do that. And when we embrace that kind of love, we will move America and the entire world forward. We’ve got to have that kind of love for humankind.” Last year’s crowd was also estimated at 100,000-plus. Assuming this year’s event will continue to attract supporters and followers of Dr. King, we can look forward to another successful celebration of the legacy of the national civil rights leader. When you look at the makeup of the marchers you will see persons of all colors, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds as well as all ages. Many of the marchers also participate in the annual Cesar Chavez March scheduled in two months. Hispanic community leaders and elected Latinos are well represented. We can expect to see former HUD Secretary and Mayor Henry Cisneros, civil rights activist Jaime Martinez, a number of city council members and state reps. as well as the Castro brothers who march every year. If you haven’t ever participated, now might be the time to do so. Don’t forget to be sure to wear some comfortable shoes for the 2.75-mile March to honor Dr. Marin Luther King Jr. And as always, what I write is “Just a Thought.” Steve Walker is a Vietnam Veteran, former journalist and Justice of the Peace. Statewide contest inspires healthy change By Lea Thompson [email protected] For individuals like Tamlynn Niemietz, weight was just a number until it got in the way of life. Niemietz has struggled with weight since she was a child diagnosed with scleroderma in her right foot. The disease hardens and stretches the skin, making movement painful. Her foot was amputated by the time she entered high school, and she has fought against weight gain since. In the last two years, Niemietz gained weight due to poor eating and fitness habits, but it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome that she decided to make a real change. Neimietz signed up for the 2015 H-E-B Slimdown Showdown Challenge as a way to regain her health and control of her life. “I have been trying to be healthy on my own for for- ever, but I have never been that successful,” Neimietz said. “I thought that if I had a program where I was held accountable it might help because I need a change.” Neimietz was selected as one of 35 contestants for the fifth annual H-E-B Slimdown Showdown Contest, in which community members, and H-E-B employees compete to get in shape through weight loss and a healthy diet. For Veronica Jones, a San Antonio-based H-E-B partner, health inspiration came from the television. “One day I was watching ‘My 600 pound life,’ it’s a show about people with weight issues, and it showed me what I could be possibly be going through in the future,” Jones said. “It was very ironic because I was sitting there watching and eating chips at the time, but it was like someone lit a fire underneath me. That day stopped me and changed me.” Jones began her own health journey last March by eating healthier meals and beginning an exercise regimen. She has since lost 52 pounds, but she hopes to learn even more information about food and health during her time in the contest. “To be honest, I haven’t made a new goal, I just want to be healthy,” Jones said. “I don’t really know what that means for me as far as weight goes, but being able to feel more comfortable in my body, thats enough for me. I have come to not like the scale, I try not to define myself by that number.” Niemietz and Jones will join the other contestants in San Antonio for the Fit Camp program, which will introduce participants to food education and exercise challenges. From Jan 17. to 23, the contestants will meet with HE-B registered dieticians, fitness experts and medical professionals to set specific health and weight loss goals. After Fit Camp, contestants will receive a year-long membership to their local Gold’s Gym, and they will have access to one-on-one access coaching sessions and meetings with health professionals. The contest winners will be announced on May 9 during the H-E-B Health & Wellness Family Expo held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, where a $10,000 check will be awarded to the winner. Throughout the 16-week contest, the participants will use social media to document their health journey and share their progress with viewers and readers. Community members are encouraged to learn more about the program and to participate in the healthy eating challenges posted each week. “If I just inspire one person to feel better and to better themselves, then it will be worth it,” Jones said. “Believe me, it’s hard to try, but once you try, I promise it will all fall into place for you.” We pride ourselves in deliveringquality transportation. Whether you need a ride to the airport, a limousine for a quinceanera, or a party bus for a bachelor party, we have you covered. Luxury Sedans LImousines Luxury SUV Hummers Party Buses SERVICES Airport Service Graduations Anniversaries “Night on The Town” Bachelor Parties Prom Limo’s Bhelorette Parties Sporting Events Birthdays Wine Tour Concerts Wedding Corporate Our certified Chauffeurs provide transportation in San Antonio and surrounding areas. A Division of Duran Duran Industries, Inc. TINO DURAN Publisher/CEO TINO DURAN JR. 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Published and printed in the United States of America. 18 de enero de 2015 Calendario de la comunidad MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MARCH – Each year, a variety of educational, inspirational and celebratory events honor one of the nation’s most revered civil rights leaders. The signature event, the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March, is scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2015. The march will begin at 10 a.m. at the MLK Academy located in the 3500 block of MLK Drive and end at Pittman-Sullivan Park, 1101 Iowa (march route and info). Once again, it is expected to draw more than 100,000 adults and children. San Antonio hosts one of the largest marches in the United States. PRE-K 4 SA EDUCATION CENTERS - All four Pre-K 4 SA Education Centers will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday on Monday, January 19, 2015. The Administrative Offices located at the South Education Center also will be closed. SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO – Beginning February 12 through March 1, over 2 and a half weeks of high-flying PRCA Rodeo action, live musical entertainment, family-friendly carnival, shopping at over 650 booths, livestock and horse shows and sales, fair food galore, a Texas Wildlife Area and so much more will take place at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. COMMUNITY INPUT ON CITY CHARTER – City Council and the City of San Antonio’s Charter Review Commission invite the public to provide input on possible amendments to the City Charter. Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments at Citizens to be Heard, scheduled for 6 p.m. through Wednesday, February 25, 2015. For more information regarding the City’s Charter Review Commission, visit www.sanantonio.gov/CityAttorney/ CharterReviewCommission.aspx. CITY MANAGER’S WELLNESS 5K – The City of San Antonio would like to invite you to the 8th Annual City Manager’s Step Up to Wellness 5K Walk & Run on Saturday, Febuary 28, 2015, at SeaWorld San Antonio, 10500 SeaWorld Drive. Check-in for this event begins at 7 a.m. with the race starting at 8 a.m. CULINARIA SAN ANTONIO 5K WINE & BEER RUN – The time has come for the 5th annual Culinaria 5k Wine & Beer Run on Saturday, March 21, 2014, 8 a.m., The Shops at La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Parkway, Registration is open. Pricing Individuals: $35 Per Person, Early bird until Jan. 1, 2015, $45 Per Person, Through March 14, 2015, $55 Per Person, March 14, 2015 - March 21, 2015 or Sell out. For more information, visit, Culinaria San Antonio 5k Wine & Beer Run MAY 2015 ELECTION INFORMATIONAL PACKETS – Residents interested in running for Mayor or City Council in the May 9, 2015 Municipal Election can now obtain informational packets from the Office of the City Clerk, located on the second floor of City Hall, 100 Military Plaza. Each packet costs $30 and may be purchased during regular office hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. To obtain additional information regarding the May 9, 2015 General Election, contact Melinda L. Uriegas, Assistant City Clerk, at (210) 207-7253. Nonprofit... The program has worked with 350 students. According to Heath, 50 of them received their GED and over 60 percent improved their reading level. Studies have discovered there are direct connections between the literacy level of the adult and the success of children in the household under their care, which affects kindergarten readiness and college attendance rates. Each One Teach One was hosting classes on the River City Christian School campus for over two years. With the rapid growth of the program, space became limited and finding a new residence was sorely required. Located on 815 El Monte Blvd., the former Fire Station 28 was the perfect candidate. Built in the early ‘50s, the San Antonio Fire Department left it empty in 2013. In Aug. 2014, City Council, led by District 1 Councilman Diego (continued from page 1-A) Bernal approved the sale of the vacant fire house to Each One Teach One, which now serves as the nonprofit’s new home. “We cherished our partnership with River City,” Heath stated. “But, our permanent space allows us to serve more students and offer longer hours to reach more working individuals.” With the new building, Each One Teach One expects to cater to 500 students. Heath remains hopeful that with the permanent residence, others will be inspired to create more programs like Each One Teach One to continue to combat the low literacy rates. “We hope that this place will be a prototype for future types of facilities like this,” Heath added. “There are no talks of it presently, but we hope so. Now that people see whats possible with resurfacing old property, the possibilities are endless.” Esculturas... (viene de la página 1-A) “victoria” un símbolo de paz en Mundial. De la misma forma, los ar- un mundo convulsionado por la tistas regiomontanos quisieron violencia. Inauguró la exposición Félix expresar conjuntamente con la Padrón, director del Departamento de Cultura de la Ciudad de San Antonio, en una ceremonia a la que asistió el Concejal Lic. #B12044 del Distrito No. 8, Ron Niremberg, en representación del Concilio de la ciudad y repre sentantes de la administración municipal de Monterrey. En el año que se inicia, este es primer evento cultural que presenta el departamento cultural de la ciudad de San Antonio siguiendo el propósito de darle al Travis Park una utilidad práctica, de beneficio, para toda la comunidad y contribuir a la mejora integral del centro de la ciudad. LOCK & GO LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO 3-A Telemundo 60 lanza segmento para resolver problemas de la comunidad Por Natalie Bobadilla [email protected] Por más de 25 años el noticiero local de Telemundo le ha dado una voz a la comunidad hispana. Ahora esa voz cuenta con más fuerza. Con el propósito de informar a sus televidentes sobre sus derechos como consumidores, Telemundo San Antonio ha lanzado una unidad de investigación que se encarga de resolver quejas, denuncias y aclarar dudas. Esta iniciativa, conocida como Telemundo Responde, surgió hace nueve meses en otras estaciones de Telemundo en los Estados Unidos. Desde su incepción, la unidad en estas estaciones ha contabilizado más de 13,000 quejas que han resultado en más de 700 historias de injusticia expuestas al público. Aún más significativo, Telemundo Responde ha ayudado a sus televidentes a recuperar más de $1 millón en menos de un año. La unidad de investigación ha resuelto quejas de fraude, robo de identidad, estafas por preparadores de impuestos, entre otras cosas. Debido a este éxito, Telemundo 60 San Antonio se unió a la iniciativa en diciembre del 2014. “La necesidad es muy grande”, indicó el presidente y gerente de Telemundo San Antonio Luis Hernández. “Tenemos llamadas cada semana de consumidores que están buscando orientación y que nos están pidiendo que ir a TelemundoSanAntonio.com y hacer su queja o pedir información”, señaló Hernández. Recientemente, la unidad ha estado trabajando con una familia les ayudemos en algún asunto que les afecta a nivel personal o familiar”. Localmente, la unidad de investigación sale al aire los lunes y miércoles a las 4:30 p.m. y es encabezada por el periodista Ciro Villareal, quien dirigía un segmento similar conocido como Reportes 60. La diferencia principal, explicó Hernández, es que ahora el proyecto es mucho más grande y tiene más recursos, incluyendo un número telefónico a dónde la gente se puede comunicar y una plataforma digital más amplia y dinámica. “Técnicamente, cualquier consumidor en el área de Telemundo, que incluye 33 condados, puede de la tercera edad y discapacitada que no puede usar una banqueta que frecuentan porque el concreto está despedazado. “La banqueta es responsabilidad de la ciudad de San Antonio”, indicó Hernández. “Se necesita renovar la banqueta para que esta familia pueda trasladarse porque ellos usan caminadores y sillas de ruedas y ni siquiera hay una rampa”. El equipo de Telemundo Res ponde realizó una petición a través de los conductos adecuados a la Ciudad de San Antonio. Al principio no recibieron una respuesta, pero la Ciudad ya está tomando cartas en el asunto. Para reportar su queja puede marcar al (210)-568-0160 o pue Acción Texas... recibir préstamos de instituciones bancarias. Sin embargo, con la expansión de la organización, la demografía de los clientes ha cambiado. “En estados como Alabama y Arkansas, la comunidad que es la minoría no es la comunidad que habla español”, indicó Moreno. Según encuestas realizadas por LiftFund, 60 porciento de sus clientes son hispanos, 19 porciento son afroamericanos y 16 porciento son caucásicos. Típicamente, los clientes de LiftFund tienen un ingreso económico bajo de lo normal. El nuevo logo, completamente en inglés, usa los colores azul y verde para deletrear Lift mientras que la palabra Fund está un poco elevada y escrita en gris. Lift significa levantar y Fund se traduce a un fondo monetario. “Durante los últimos 20 años hemos levantado a personas que tienen acceso limitado a dinero para darles una oportunidad para que logren sus sueños”, expresó Janie Barrera, presidenta de la organización. “Hemos combinado dos palabras para fomentar un fuerte sentido de lo que hace mos todos los días”. Actualmente, la organización les proporciona préstamos desde $500 a $250,000 a empresas pequeñas. Además, la agencia está asociada con U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) para proveer préstamos de hasta $5.5 millones. La organización también ofre ce consejería y educación financiera para ayudar a empresarios a lanzar, cultivar y a dirigir su propio negocio al igual que a ayudarlos a establecer y mantener un buen crédito. “La diferencia entre hace 20 años y ahora es que ahora tenemos la capacidad de trabajar con dueños de empresas pequeñas en cualquier etapa que estén”, expresó Barrera. “Hemos acogido este nuevo nombre y estamos comprometidos a continuar nuestro servicio en las comunidades donde vivimos porque es nuestra meta y nuestra misión continuar creando el camino al éxito para empresarios por muchos años más”, añadió. Desde su incepción en 1994, Acción Texas –ahora LiftFund– La Prensa 210-242-7900 de ingresar a www.telemundosanantonio/responde para llenar un formulario. La cadena Telemundo expandirá el proyecto y establecerá unidades adicionales en las estaciones en Chicago, Phoenix, Tucson y Puerto Rico este año. Más cambios Muy pronto la periodista Arlena Amaro será la co-presentadora de Noticias Telemundo 60 de lunes a viernes a las 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. y las 10 p.m. “Arlena Amaro es una perio dista de primer nivel que tiene mucha experiencia y ya pronto va a estar al aire acompañando a Alex Hernández como co-presentadora”, expresó Hernández. Según estudios que la cadena ha realizado, la comunidad hispanoparlante recibe mejor las noticias cuando los presentadores son representativos del sexo masculino y femenino. “Aunque Alex ha hecho un trabajo fenomenal, nos faltaba la otra mitad”, explicó Hernández. “Queríamos darle un balance a la noticia y algo que trae Arlena Amaro es su habilidad de decir las noticias con mucha pasión y mucha experiencia”. Amaro viene de Univisión 23 Miami donde desempeñó su papel como reportera y como co rresponsal de Noticiero Univisión Edición Nocturna y Despierta América del 2010 al 2014. (viene de la página 1-A) Con mucho entusiasmo y orgullo, Janie Barrera, presidenta de Accion Texas, afirmó que la organización oficialmente ha cambiado de nombre a LiftFund. (Foto, Natalie Bobadilla) ha realizado casi 15,000 préstaPara más información sobre grese a www.acciontexas.org. El mos y ha prestado más de $180 la organización y sus servicios 30 de enero la página de Internet millones. marque al 888- 215- 2373 o in- cambiará a www.liftfund.com. Silent Auction Appetizer Taste-Off Margaritas, Wine, and Beer Live Music by: Ocean Breeze February 7, 2015 7:30pm to 11:30pm á 4-A LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO negocios & finanzas 18 de enero de 2015 business & finance Foodies Rejoice! S.A. Restaurant Week has arrived By Lea Thompson [email protected] It may be cold outside, but San Antonio’s culinary scene is heating up for Culinaria’s first winter edition of Restaurant Week From Jan. 19 to 24, more than 50 local restaurants will offer a prix-fixe menu which features a special three-course lunch and dinner, with two price tiers. Diners can enjoy the best of San Antonio’s culinary scene with $10 lunches and $25 dinners at mid-range restaurants, or $15 lunches and $35 dinner options at high-end establishments. “I think San Antonio is quickly catching up with the bigger cities in the country,” Patrick Bean, the general manager of Bob’s Steak & Chop House said. “San Antonio is becoming a place for great food, and Restaurant Week is great because it allows so many people to try new places and explore what our chefs are doing.” New and established restaurants offer diners a chance to experience the city’s food revolution first hand all week long. Visitors can enjoy restaurants at their best, with options like filet mignon and Atlantic salmon at Bob’s Bob’s Steak & Chop House, or small mixed plate options at FEAST. Chef Stefan Bowers of FEAST looks forward to showing visitors the variety and creativity in San Antonio’s restaurants again, after a successful run during a Restaurant Week in August 2014. “I like the new customers coming in, I think we get a lot of people from up north for Restaurant Week,” Bowers said. “They may never come back but we had a lot of people come here and say ‘this was incredible,’ ‘this is a fantastic meal,’ and they were the first-timers. That’s what I get stoked on. When that happens, it’s all worth it, and it happened a lot.” Restaurants will donate $1 and $2 to Culinaria programs for every meal specifically ordered from the special menus during Restaurant Week. Culinaria, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making San Antonio a food and wine destination. The organization is currently working to create an urban farm for local chefs to grow their own produce, while teaching the community where their food comes from. “The idea for the farm came out of the spirit of having a place Martinez... could not live anywhere else.” The store will provide for a whole new set of memories for the Martinez’s. It has an all-new deli, bakery, floral department and pharmacy that offers drive-thru services and delivery for those who order two or more prescriptions, according to H-E-B spokesperson Kim Harle. Additionally, the store has an expanded beer and wine selection; a produce section with organic selections and fresh juice station; and expanded meat and seafood sections. Culinaria’s Restaurant Week begins Jan. 19 and ends on Jan. 24. (Courtesy photo) where we can educate the public It’s really us taking a look at grow their own gardens, no matter on what farm to table really is,” the food culture and educating where they live.” Suzanne Taranto-Etheredge, Cu- first, San Antonians, but also Restaurants recommend that linaria’s president and CEO said. giving kids the tools they need to diners make direct reservations (continued from page 1-A) “I’ve never seen a store like this, even on the Northside. We got ‘em beat,” Martinez joked. Part of the reason Martinez has never seen a store like this is because they don’t exist in Texas. The two-story design has been used in Mexico, but it’s the first ever built in Texas. H-E-B used a model similar to stores built in Mexico because they were landlocked, according to Harle. The multi-level approach allows for shoppers to park on the first level and do their shopping on the second level. “Travelators,” similar to escalators, and elevators will take shoppers and their carts from the first-floor to the secondfloor. One thing that hasn’t changed about the Martinez’s H-E-B is the iconic façade built in 1945. “I was hoping they would keep it,” Martinez said. “I would pass by here when they were knocking down the old store down, and I noticed it was still intact. I said ‘good idea.’ They kept the old interesting look that I remember as a child.” The new Nogalitos store officially opened Friday. to avoid long waits and hungry crowds. For a complete list of participating restaurants and available menus, visit culinariasa.org 18 de enero de 2015 LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO 5-A 7 propósitos para las personas que cuidan a otras con mucha eficacia Por Dr. Jamie Huysman 1. ¡Tome su oxígeno primero! Únase a un grupo de apoyo para personas que cuidan a otras y haga tiempo para participar en otras actividades que compensen sus deberes de cuidar a otra persona con las necesidades de su propio cuerpo, mente y espíritu. Es importante que usted tenga un lugar donde desahogarse y atender sus sentimientos. Sobre todo, no olvide que usted es humano. 2. Haga preguntas y consiga las respuestas Aprenda todo lo que pueda acerca de la enfermedad principal y las condiciones por debajo de esta que tenga la persona que usted cuida. A la larga, el equipo médico de su ser querido agradecerá el hecho de que usted está informado y tal vez esté más dispuesto a compartir información con usted. 3. Sea la persona a quien dirigirse Si usted es la persona principal que cuida a otra, avísele al equipo médico de este individuo que usted es la persona con quien comunicarse cuando se trate de su ser querido. El tener un solo familiar principal a quien dirigirse permite que usted sea un intermediario eficaz entre su familia y el equipo médico de su ser querido. Si es posible, organice reuniones o llamadas de conferencia regulares con un trabajador social o administrador de cuidados geriátricos para que los otros familiares puedan expresar sus preocupaciones. 4. Consiga la capacitación que usted necesite Si se espera que usted dé tratamientos médicos necesarios de los cuales no tiene conocimiento o que le harían sentirse inseguro al darlos, tiene derecho a capacitarse Arthritis Foundation adds to national board C M Y CM MY CY By Christina Kenny CMY K Wednesday, the Arthritis Foundation South Central Region announced the recent addition of Chris Nieto, Regional Community Leadership Board Member, to its national board of directors. The announcement was made by Margaret Jackson, Chairman of the Board of the Arthritis Foundation South Central Region. The Arthritis Foundation South Central Region serves those living with arthritis, including four million Texans, 820,000 Oklahomans and 372,000 people in New Mexico. Nieto became involved with the Arthritis Foundation following his daughter’s diagnosis with Juvenile Arthritis at the age of 9 months old. His family credits the Foundation with helping them with vital arthritis resources and connecting them to other families of children with arthritis. Since joining the South Central Region Board of Directors in 2012, Chris has been an outspoken champion of people living with arthritis and has advocated on their behalf across the region and on Capitol Hill. As president of Qobe Group, Nieto has provided professional and leadership training experiences throughout the United States for nearly 20 years. His passion is creating interactive and engaging environments for people to discover their natural talents, identify growth opportunities, and amplify their skills to have a greater impact in their personal and professional lives. Nieto formed Qobe Group, a company that develops platforms See Arthritis Foundation on page 7-A para que sepa cómo. Nunca tenga aspecto de cuidar a una persona vergüenza cuando pida ayuda que más afecta la calidad de vida nunca. Por ser el eje central de de la persona que usted cuida la atención de largo plazo en los (y su propia tranquilidad). A la Estados Unidos, la Ley de Ser- mayoría de nosotros no nos gusta vicios Médicos Asequibles tiene si no podemos hacer las cosas una estipulación precisamente sin ayuda. El hecho de tener que para esto. depender de otras personas para 5. Hable con su ser querido nuestras necesidades básicas Pasar un tiempo agradable con puede volver a algunas personas alguien que está enfermo es un totalmente malgeniosas F_A_9.613X18_LA_PRENSA_CMS_C.pdf 1 12/3/14 11:04 yAMdifíciles acto de bondad deliberado. Es el de tratar. Usted puede ayudar a su ser querido a aceptar más la situación al tratarlo con bondad y respeto, ¡sobre todo cuando le esté sacando de quicio! Dígale que no está solo y anímelo a lo largo de todo el camino. 6. Pida ayuda cuando la necesite Dependa de su grupo de apoyo. Así como su ser querido no está solo, usted tampoco lo está. Usted no es una isla. No se aparte. Use todos los recursos que tenga a su alcance para ayudarle. ¿No tiene un grupo de apoyo? Pues ahora le toca hacer uno. 7. Viva su vida Su vida no se acaba cuando empieza a cuidar a otra persona, simplemente cambia. Cuidar a un ser querido enfermo, delicado o discapacitado no es la única obra de su vida. Puede ser la que está haciendo en este momento, pero no es ni el todo ni lo último que definirá quién es usted. Su vida es lo que usted hace de ella; ¡tome decisiones con sabiduría! El Dr. Jamie Huysman es un psicoterapeuta renombrado y autor de varios libros sobre el cuidado de personas, incluyendo Take Your Oxygen First. El doctor es Vicepresidente de Asuntos del Proveedor en WellMed Medical Management. 6-A LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO 18 de enero de 2015 Armando califica para recibir ayuda suplementaria para pagar su seguro médico. ¿Califica usted? Casi la mitad de las personas que probablemente son elegibles para recibir ayuda suplementaria para pagar su seguro médico, no lo saben. Estamos aquí para ayudar. Llame a William Taylor al 210-435-6000 para averiguar. All Affordable Healthcare Insurance Con 3 oficinas convenientes para servirle: 1201 SW Military Drive 414 Holy Cross Drive 4000 Blanco Road TXHJ6UPES Fuente: Commonwealth Fund. Abril – Junio 2014 18 de enero de 2015 LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO 7-A Make a “PACT” to prevent birth defects Alzheimer’s Association provides By Cheryl Weise January 2015 is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. The theme for 2015 is: “Making Healthy Choices to Prevent Birth Defects—Make a PACT for Prevention.” • Plan Ahead—get as healthy as possible before becoming pregnant • Avoid harmful substances—avoid drinking alcohol and smoking, harmful work exposures • Choose a healthy lifestyle—diet, activity and control medical conditions • Talk to your doctor—get early prenatal care, take prenatal vitamins and discuss medications Are you thinking about getting pregnant? Are you already pregnant? Is this your first baby? There is a program in Bexar County that pairs a first time, low income mother in her pregnancy with a highly trained BSN prepared registered nurse. It is free to those who are eligible. It’s called Nurse-Family Partnership. One of the important goals of this program is healthy outcomes for pregnant women and their babies. If you’re in this program, your nurse will work with you to decrease the risks and chances of having a baby with a birth defect. A birth defect is a physical or biochemical abnormality that is present at birth and that may be inherited or the result of environmental influence. Every 4 ½ minutes a baby is born with a birth defect. One in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. About 120,000 babies are affected by birth defects each year in the United States. They are the most common cause of death in infants and the second most common cause of death in children aged one to four years. The health of a woman prior to pregnancy can affect the risk of a child with a birth defect. Most people are unaware of how common, costly and critical birth defects are in the US or that many are preventable. Small steps, like making healthy choices, visiting a healthcare provider, controlling your weight through healthy diet, activity and taking a multivitamin every day can all play a role in preventing or decreasing the risk of birth defects. Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is an evidence-based, community health program that serves low-income women pregnant with their first child. It is a life-transforming partnership, for the mom and her child. Nurse-Family Partnership helps families — and the communities they live in — become stronger while saving money for state, local and federal governments. The Children’s Shelter is an implementing agency for one of 20 active Nurse-Family Partnership programs in Texas. At NFP with The Children’s Shelter, we pair a highly trained BSN prepared registered nurse with a first-time mother to work with her from pregnancy until her child turns two years old. To learn more about birth defects, and/or The Nurse-Family Partnership program at The Children’s Shelter, please call 210.212.2534 or contact Cheryl Weise, Nurse Supervisor, at [email protected]. The Children’s Shelter and Nurse-Family Partnership join with March of Dimes, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Birth Defects Prevention Network by participating in this promotion. Cheryl Weise is a nurse supervisor for The Children’s Shelter Nurse-Family Partnership Program. Arthritis Foundation... to advance human capital within leadership development with a organizations, companies, and focus on effective communicacommunities. His emphasis tion. A seasoned, professional through Qobe has always been to speaker, Nieto actively engages identify opportunities for growth the audience to create an optimal versus focusing only on problems experience. or challenges. This ensures that Coming from a family history training initiatives are designed of community involvement, beto make learning and develop- ginning with his grandparents ment meaningful. serving as Park Directors in Since 1996, Nieto hasLagiven for 25 years(¼ and his UHS15-1001 January PrensaHouston Ad - Health Profiler page, thousands of presentations on father’s non-profit, The National Hispanic Institute (NHI), Nieto remains active in his community by serving on numerous community Advisory Councils, including the ACC Hays Campus Advisory Board. Nieto also serves as a National Board Member for the Juvenile Arthritis Alliance Leadership Group, and continues to volunteer with NHI. “We xare10.5”, honored to welcome 5.717” BW) Chris as our new board member legal and financial help The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease makes planning for the future more important than ever. Concerns about care provision and programs that can help offset costs mean that families need accurate information about legal and financial planning specific to the disease. To assist our community, the Alzheimer’s Association, San Antonio and South Texas Chapter, offers free Legal and Financial Planning Classes. The Alzheimer’s Association’s Legal and Financial Planning Classes are conducted by trained experts in their field (lawyers and CPAs) who have joined with the effects of the Alzheimer’s Association to assist those dealing with this extremely complex and expensive disease. The classes cover information for families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. This is an interactive two-part program where you will have a chance to learn about important legal and financial issues to consider, how to put plans in place, and how to access legal and financial resources near you. “The attendees who come to these classes clearly want to be there. They are in the middle of complex issues dealing with dementia for their loved ones”, said Spencer Brown, Legal and Financial Education Instructor. “This program is a tremendous as- set and need as dementia becomes more prevalent.” Topics covered in the classes include: making legal plans that fit your needs; legal documents you’ll need and what they mean for all of you; how to find legal and financial assistance; practical strategies for making a long-term plan of care; tax deductions and credits; and government programs that can help pay for care. The goal of the program is to help attendants to better understand and manage the legal and financial issues that may impact them as a result of Alzheimer’s disease. “The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia makes planning for the future more important than ever,” said Margaret Barron, the Executive Director for the Alzheimer’s Association, San Antonio and South Texas Chapter. “Funds from the Texas Bar Foundation will assist the Chapter in establishing much-needed classes on Legal and Financial support available to individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease.” Funding for the Legal and Financial Education Classes in Bexar County was funded by the Texas Bar Foundation. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than $15 million in grants to law-related programs. Supported by members of the (continued from page 5-A) to the Arthritis Foundation,” Jackson said. He has demonstrated unwavering support for the Arthritis Foundation’s mission, he will provide dynamic leadership for our organization. Chris will also bring a fresh regional perspective to the national board, as well be a voice for children and families with Juvenile Arthritis. The work of the Arthritis Foundation South Central Region supports the organization’s fight against arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability. Currently, 53 million Americans (one in five) are living with arthritis pain every minute of every day. The Arthritis Foundation leads initiatives to support research to find a cure, provide public health/educational programs for those who have arthritis, and continue its advocacy efforts throughout the South Central Region and across the U.S. State Bar of Texas, the Texas Bar Foundation is the nation’s largest charitably-funded bar foundation. Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and is now the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. As baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease will rapidly escalate, increasing well beyond today’s more than 5.2 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. In Texas alone, there are 330,000 people living with Alzheimer’s. Experts are available to take calls from individuals concerned with their own cognitive health, as well as from family members and friends concerned about a family member and seeking resources. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Anyone with questions about Alzheimer’s disease or for more information on Legal and Financial Planning Classes, contact the Alzheimer’s Association (800) 272-3900 or visit alz.org/sanantonio. La Prensa, raíces en la cultura de San Antonio PORQUE SU SALÚD IMPORTA ¿Necesita ayuda para inscribirse? ¿Tiene preguntas para un experto? ¡No hay problema! EnrollSA está organizando eventos GRATIS en toda la comunidad donde ofrecerán ayuda sobre cómo conseguir un seguro médico. Get Healthy N W ! SÁBADO 24 DE ENE MEXICAN AMERICAN UNITY COUNCIL 2300 WEST COMMERCE ST., 78207 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Take our free, online health risk tests to find out your: SOUTHSIDE EARLY COLLEGE HS (CAFETERIA) 1460 MARTINEZ-LOSOYA RD., 78221 10:00 AM-3:00 PM • RiskofHeartDisease • RiskofStroke • RiskofBreastCancer CENTROMED – NOEMI GALVAN ELING CLINIC 5542 WALZEM RD., 78218 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Visit CheckMyHealthSA.com and save, print or email your results. SÁBADO 31 DE ENE CENTROMED – ENCINO BALLROOM 3800 COMMERCIAL AVE., 78221 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Ayuda gratuita para inscribirse en un plan de seguro médico. Hablamos español. La fecha límite de inscripción abierta es el 15 de febrero. No te quedes afuera con un resfrío! Para información o hacer una cita llame 211 o visitan EnrollSA.com 8-A LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO 18 de enero de 2015 resoluciones y soluciones 2015 Sabiendo lo que tienes que ver en una etiqueta de nutrición puede ayudarte a encontrar lo que es mejor para ti. Datos de Nutrición TAMAÑO POR PORCIÓN Porción por envase CALORÍAS Grasa Total Grasa Saturada Grasa Trans COLESTEROL SODIO Carbohidratos Totales FIBRA DIETÉTICA Azúcares PROTEÍNA TAMAÑO POR PORCIÓN: La cantidad de producto en una porción. La información de la etiqueta alimenticia se basa en el tamaño de una sola porción. CALORÍAS: Un producto “bajo en calorías” contiene 40 calorías o menos por porción; 100 calorías es considerado moderado y 400 calorías por porción como alto en calorías. COLESTEROL: Se considera baja una porción de 20mg o menos. Se recomienda un total de menos de 300mg por día. SODIO: Un alimento bajo en sodio tiene 14mg o menos por porción. FIBRA: El valor diario recomendado del consumo de fibra es de 25 gramos. Opta por alimentos que provean un 10% o más del valor diario por porción o busca por nuestra etiqueta “Fuente de Fibra” para identificar estas buenas fuentes de fibra. PROTEÍNA: Se encuentra en una amplia variedad de alimentos incluyendo granos enteros, frijoles, nueces, lácteos sin grasa, carnes magras, aves y mariscos. 15 al 30% de las calorías deben provenir de alimentos que contienen proteína. heb.com/resolution Recetas nutritivas, consejos y más para todos los presupuestos. ©2015 HEB, 15-0515 18 de enero 2015 This Week In Sports Scorpions ink nike deal Cowboys resign coaches “Nike has been an outstanding partner with us since our first season in 2012,” said Team President Howard Cornfield. “We’re very pleased that we’ll be associated with one of the most iconic brands not only in sports, but in the entire business world, for years to come.” The Dallas Cowboys have resigned coached Jason Garrett, Rod Marinelli, and Scott Linehan this week. As of Thursday, it was expected coach Bill Callahan would not rejoin the Cowboys. Now they must focus their efforts on players like Dez Bryant and DeMarco Murray, among others. Divisional championships set Alamodome set to host U.S.-Mexico exhibition By Jessica Duran [email protected] Just four more weekends until we see not only the most anticipated commercials of the year, but also the most anticipated game of the NFL season, which is none other than the NFL Super Bowl. For football players and coaches, this grand stage is what many work their entire lives to compete and be victorious. Many want to hold up the infamous Lombardi Trophy, but only one team can stand above the rest and call themselves Super Bowl Champions. Four teams are left in the NFL playoffs looking to play in Phoenix, Ariz. where Super Bowl XLIX will be held this year. Those four teams are the Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, and the Indianapolis Colts. For the NFC title the Packers will face the Seahawks in Seattle, home of the “12th Man,” on Sunday with a 3:05 p.m. kickoff on FOX. The Packers lost to the Seahawks in Week 1 of the NFL season 36-16. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is still recovering and pushing through his calf injury. Despite the drawbacks and limitations due to his injury, Rodgers continues to step up and provide leadership to his team. Rodgers told the media following the Packers against the Dallas Cowboys this past Sunday, “I think I’ve got 120 minutes of football left in me,” also stating that he was going to do everything he could so that he can play every minute. Rodgers is going to have to give it his all against Seattle’s powerhouse defense. To leave with no excuses and surprise Seattle, the Packers cannot show fear of safety Kam Chancellor, and the highly outspoken cornerback Richard Sherman. Rookie wide receiver for the Packers Davante Adams showed young strength to shed tackles in the previous game against the Cowboys. The Packers might look to match him up with Sherman, just another cornerback with a loud mouth (sorry Seahawks fans). Coming off a win against the Carolina Panthers, the Seahawks will look to use their momentum to beat the Packers. With Rodgers very limited, look for Seattle’s defensive line to get a shot at him and running back Marshawn Lynch to run over the Packers defense. In the AFC, the Patriots are coming off a thrilling victory against the Ravens. Although many would say that more so the Ravens lost than the Patriots lost, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady played at his highest level. See divisional on page 2-B By Stephen Sanchez Contributing Writer Tim Duncan, alero titular y capitán de los Spurs, se encuentra contento por la gran defensiva que han venido desempeñando sus compañeros. En la acción, que es admirada por el entrenador Gregg Popovich, el capitán Duncan con su experiencia logró quitarse la marca del poste Alex Len y del guardia P.J. Tucker de los Suns de Phoenix. (Foto, Franco) Defensiva saca de apuros a los Spurs Por José I. Franco [email protected] De acuerdo al entrenador en jefe Gregg Popovich, los Spurs se han sobrepuesto en los marcadores adversos gracias a su efectiva estrategia en la defensiva. Prueba de ello fue el cerrado partido que el pentacampeón de la NBA sostuvo ante el visitante Suns de Phoenix, que los contuvo por buen tiempo con una ventaja de 12 puntos. Spurs, por consiguiente, en el cuarto periodo logró contener los ataques del alero P.J. Tucker, el escolta Goran Dragic, el guardia Eric Bledsoe, y los escoltas suplentes Isaiah Thomas y Gerard Green, que fueron anulados en sus ofensivos ataques. Con 41 unidades los Spurs pudieron doblegar a Suns en el cuarto periodo en el que solo pudieron fabricar 26 puntos. San Antonio se alzó con la victoria por pizarra de 100 a 95 en partido que tuvo duración de 2 horas con 20 minutos. El triunfo ante Suns fue la victoria número de 22 de los Spurs que –con 16 descalabros– sumaron 38 partidos, aproximándose a la primera mitad del rol regular que es de 41 partidos. La temporada regular de la NBA 2014-15 consiste de 82 partidos, con 41 en calidad de local y 41 de gira. “Spurs pudo superar a los Suns en el último cuarto porque jugó excelente defensiva. Phoenix hizo bastantes tiros al aro sin concretarlos. Por nuestra parte todo salió a la perfección: se logró encontrar la canasta fallándose una mínima cantidad de tiros al aro. La energía de nuestros jugadores superó el resultado del partido, se jugó consistente agresividad y un buen baloncesto. El cierre fue perfecto en la defensiva, se defendió el área chica y hubo buen número de rebotes a nuestro favor. Le doy bastante crédito a todo el equipo que impuso su estilo de juego defensivo sobre la duela”, expresó el timonel Popovich. El capitán y delantero titular Tim Duncan sin quedarse atrás reconoció el trabajo defensivo de sus compañeros, destacando el trabajo de Popovich y su equipo de entrenadores, que en cada partido los han venido acomodando con diferentes rotaciones en las que sorpresivamente combinan jugadores titulares con suplentes. La banca (suplentes) encabezada por el sexto hombre, el guardia argentino Manu Ginóbili, desde la temporada 2013-14 se ha destacado como la mejor en el circuito de la NBA por su promedio de puntos anotados por cotejo, el cual no ha bajado en la presente campaña en la que siguen aportando entre 40 y 50 puntos por partido. Prueba de ello fue el partido contra Suns en el que los suplentes aportaron 40 unidades por 33 de Phoenix. Imperó la aportación del guardia australiano Patty Mills con 4 Vea los Spurs en la pág 2-B For the first time in the Alamodome’s 22-year history, it will host an international friendly between the U.S. Men’s National Team and Mexico, U.S. Soccer announced Wednesday. The exhibition is set for April 15, the day before Fiesta officially kicks off, and is expected to draw a sellout crowd of 65,000. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on FOX Sports 1, UniMas and Univision Deportes Network. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. CT, according to a statement. In January of 2014, the Alamodome hosted a Mexico-Korea international friendly, which brought a crowd of over 54,000. The U.S. Men’s National Team was scheduled to play Columbia inside the Alamodome last September until a verbal agreement fell through. The match is not a FIFA fixture date, meaning most Europe-based players won’t be available to play. The U.S. begins its 2015 campaign on Wednesday, Jan. 28, with a match against Chile at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile. Qualifying for the 2018 World Cup starts with a pair of matches from Nov. 7-17. UTSA announces addition of two more junior college transfers Courtesy of UTSA Athletics Head football coach Larry Coker announced the addition of two more junior college transfers to his program on Thursday. Defensive end Ben Kane (West Covina, Calif./South Hills HS/ Citrus [Calif.] JC) and defensive tackle Vontrell Williams (Chicago, Ill./Mount Carmel HS/Illinois/Butler [Kan.] CC) both signed National Letters of Intent and are scheduled to begin attending classes next week. "We are excited to add Ben and Vontrell to our junior college recruiting class," Coker said. "Both players had outstanding seasons a year ago and we are looking forward to them to joining our program for spring drills." Kane is coming off a sophomore season that saw him record 57 tackles, including four for loss and two sacks, in 10 games for head coach Ron Ponciano. As a freshman in 2013, he racked up 31 stops, three TFLs and 2.5 sacks in nine contests. The 6-foot-4, 240-pounder was a three-year prep starter who earned firstteam All-Sierra League and second-team All-San Gabriel Valley honors as a senior. Williams saw action in nine games this past season and he registered 39 tackles, 2.5 TFLs and 1.5 sacks. He also blocked a kick for the Grizzlies, who were coached by Troy Morrell. The 6-foot-2, 325-pounder originally began his career at Illinois, but he did not play in 2013 after sitting out the previous campaign as a redshirt. Williams was named to the 2012SuperPrep Midwest team and also tabbed second-team all-state (Chicago Tribune) after accumulating 39 stops and 15 sacks as a senior. He helped lead his high school team to the 2011 Chicago Prep Bowl Championship and also played in the 2010 Illinois Class 8A Championship Game. The pair joins La’Kel Bass (St. Louis, Mo./Christian Brothers HS/New Mexico Military Institute/Hutchinson [Kan.] CC), Jonathan Tuiolosega (Seaside, Calif./Seaside HS/Monterey [Calif.] Peninsula JC) and Corbin White (Nettleton, Miss./Nettleton HS/Northeast Mississippi JC), who all signed National Letters of Intent last The UTSA Roadrunners continue to add to their roster. (Photo, Kristian Jaime) month. 2-B La Prensa de San Antonio 18 de enero 2015 Sports... Deportes... Hugo Sanchéz firmó con ESPN Deportes Especial para La Prensa Como parte del undécimo aniversario de ESPN Deportes, celebrado recientemente, la cadena anunció formalmente la integración de Hugo Sánchez al equipo de reconocidos comentaristas. Considerado como el mejor jugador en la historia del fútbol mexicano, Sánchez se integrará a ESPN Deportes para fungir como analista de la programación Fútbol Picante y otras plataformas de importantes competencias en el balompié mundial. Sánchez debutó en las programaciones de ESPN durante la cobertura de noticias e información de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA en Brasil 2014, donde participó como analista invitado. El legendario exjugador ahora se reintegra al canal y así participará regularmente en el Fútbol Picante por lo menos dos veces por semana. También será parte esencial en la cobertura de la liga mexicana y las participaciones internacionales de la selección nacional. “Estoy muy contento de regresar a la mesa Picante y ser parte de la cobertura de ESPN del fútbol mexicano e internacional al lado del gran equipo de expertos, contribuyendo a la discusión, ofreciendo mi análisis y experiencia dentro y fuera de la cancha”, dijo Sánchez. La integración de Sánchez a Fútbol Picante eleva aún más al reconocido equipo de analistas, exjugadores y periodistas en la televisión deportiva que incluye a José Ramón Fernández, Roberto Gómez Junco, Luis Roberto Alves “Zague”, Jared Borgetti, Paco de Anda, Rafa Puente, Heriberto Murrieta, Ciro Procuna, Héctor Huerta, Ángel García Toraño y Felipe Ramos Rizo. Hugo Sánchez es considerado por mucho tiempo como el mejor jugador mexicano de fútbol. Fue parte del equipo nacional Azteca por gran parte de su carrera y participó en tres Copas Mundiales. Fue el máximo anotador en la Liga de España por cinco temporadas; ganó una Bota de Oro europea y fue nombrado uno de los mejores once jugadores de todos los tiempos en el Real Madrid. Sánchez comenzó su carrera de fútbol a una edad muy temprana. Jugó para el equipo nacional mexicano en los Juegos Panamericanos en 1976 y luego en las Olimpiadas del 1976. Luego de haber jugado en 80 partidos internacionales, a sus 18 años de edad Sánchez firmó como un jugador juvenil para los Pumas de la UNAM. Dos años y 26 goles más tarde, se convirtió en el máximo anotador de la Primera División de México. Luego de cinco temporadas exitosas en México y 99 goles a su nombre, Sánchez firmó con el Atlético de Madrid en el 1981. En el 1985 fichó con el Real Madrid donde ganó cinco campeonatos consecutivos de la Liga (desde 1985-86 hasta el 1989-90), la Copa del Rey en el 1989 y la Copa de la UEFA en el 1986. En 1992, Sánchez regresó a su natal México por una temporada, ganando la Champions Cup de la CONCACAF con el club América. Luego jugó con una variedad de clubes en España, Austria y los Estados Unidos antes de retirarse en el 1997. Unos años después de su retiro, Sánchez comenzó su carrera como técnico con los Pumas de UNAM donde ganó d o s campeonatos, antes de una movida breve al Club Necaxa. Luego sirvió como director técnico del equipo nacional mexicano desde el 2006 hasta el 2008. Clash of CONCACAF rivals will be first U.S. Men’s National Team match in San Antonio on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, when it takes on longtime rival México, presented by AT&T at the Alamodome at 7:30 p.m. Central Time. The match will be broadcast live on FOX Sports 1, UniMás and Univisión Deportes Network. Fans can also follow the match live on Twitter @ussoccer and @ussoccer esp. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, January 30, at 10 a.m. CT through ussoccer.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and at all Ticketmaster ticket centers throughout San Antonio, as well as the Alamodome ticket office (open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Groups of 30 or more can obtain an order form at ussoccer.com or call 312-528-1290. Ultimate Fan Tickets (special VIP packages that include a premium ticket, a custom-made official U.S. National Team jersey with name and number, VIP access to the field before and after the game, and other unique benefits) are also available exclusively through usscoccer.com. The U.S. and México will meet for the first time since both teams advanced to the Round of 16 at last summer’s FIFA World Cup. The previous friendly between the teams was a 2-2 draw in front of 59,066 fans on April 2, 2014, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. San Antonio’s Alamodome previously hosted U.S. Soccer when the Women’s National Team won 4-0 against Australia on October 20, 2013. Despite it being the first U.S. MNT visit San Antonio, the team is no stranger to the state of Texas. The game in April will be the team’s 19th game in the state of The Patriots defense held their ground but thanks to Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco’s terrible decisions late in the game, the Patriots defense made huge momentum changing plays. Look for the Patriots to do the same to their next opponent, the Colts. The Colts played against future hall of fame quarterback Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. Manning played like a high school junior varsity player against the Colts defense. Perhaps, he put too much pressure on himself, perhaps not. Whatever the case may be, the Broncos simply did not step up and show the same dominance they previously had last season. Colts quarterback Andrew Luck looks to go to his first appearance in a Super Bowl as well as an AFC Championship game. As for Brady, he is no stranger to AFC Championships and the Super bowl. Los Spurs... puntos. El guardia canadiense Cory Joseph finalizó con 11 unidades, seguido por Ginóbili con 4, el alero y el poste francés Boris Diaw hizo 9. El delantero y central Jeff Ayres aportó 5, Matt Bonner delantero y poste en más de nueve minutos de acción con perfecto 2 de 2 tiros triples contribuyó al triunfo con 6 puntos. “Estoy contento porque Pop en este partido logró acomodar una rotación defensiva, especialmente en el cuarto periodo en el que estábamos por debajo del marcador por diez puntos. A la cancha entraron compañeros con bastante energía física y ello fue lo que nos ayudó a contrarrestar el marcador”, expresó Duncan. El capitán con énfasis se expresó agradecido con el trabajo defensivo que ha venido realizando el guardia canadiense Cory Joseph, quien se ha puesto a la altura relevando al guardia francés en calidad de jugador abridor. “Joseph continúa desarrollando sus habilidades. Él simplemente continúa trabajando duro en su estilo defensivo y en la ofensiva. Cory en los dos años anteriores no tuvo las oportunidades que ahora se le han venido Texas since 1988, and the fifth against México in the Lone Star State. The U.S. MNT has previously played in Arlington, Dallas, Frisco, Fort Worth, Houston and Irving. The U.S. begins its 2015 campaign on Wednesday, January 28, with a match against Chile at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile (6 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 2, UniMás, UDN). Following the game in South America, the U.S. returns to host Panama on Sunday February 8, in a 1 p.m. PT kickoff at StubHub Center in Carson, California. The game against México comes 15 days after the U.S. closes out a two-game trip to Europe that includes games against Denmark on March 25 (3 p.m. ET, ESPN2, UniMás, UDN) and Swithzerland on March 31 (12 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1, UniMás, UDN). 2 for Tuesday Buy one ticket, get one free! presentando, ha sido paciente para ser llamado a la titularidad o en acción de breves minutos. La oportunidad para él se ha presentado por sí sola y se ha dedicado a repartir balones y a burlar rivales anotando de forma espectacular. Claro que Cory seguirá aprendiendo en nuestro sistema de juego, estoy orgulloso de él porque sigue haciendo un excelente trabajo en la defensiva. Joseph nos ha demostrado que tiene potencial para jugar en esta liga y seguir desarrollando su estilo de juego que es bastante productivo” añadió el capitán Duncan. 4 vs Just Hugo Sánchez firmó contrato con la influyente cadena deportiva ESPN Deportes, donde estará narrando sus experiencias y analizando el balompié internacional en la programación Fútbol Picante y otras plataformas de ESPN. (Foto, EFE) With experience on Brady and the Patriots’ side, Luck and the Colts are a strong underdog and are hopeful to bring another championship home for the Colts organization. As the Super Bowl draws even closer, the four teams look to push through this week and be one step closer to holding the Lombardi Trophy in Phoenix. And as your weekly reminder, in case you forgot, “Go Pack Go!” (Viene de pág. 1-B) Today U.S. vs. El Tri in San Antonio Special to La Prensa Divisional ...(Continued from 1-B) at pm $10 Saturday includes: Ticket, hot dog, chips & Soda and a FREE Poster! vs ’80s night! Buy tickets at SARampage.com SEASON PRESENTED BY For tickets call 444-5554 or visit sarampage.com. Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster ticket centers including H-E-B locations, online at Ticketmaster.com or sarampage. com (all Ticketmaster fees apply), by calling 225-TEAM, or at the AT&T Center Southeast Box Office. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only while supplies last. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Seating based upon availability. Box Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 8am until 6pm and weekend game days at 10am. 7 at pm 18 de enero 2015 La Prensa de San Antonio 3-B Sports... Deportes... Independiente y Pique Piratas vs. Águilas empatados en puntos a morir por título Por José I. Franco Este domingo 18 de enero el club Independiente se enfrentará en el clásico entre punteros en el Amistad Park al duro rival El Valle de San Luis, que es el actual subcampeón en la máxima división de la pionera Liga Latina, que preside el señor Manuel de la Rosa, con su segundo de abordo el nazareno Alfredo Guajardo, quien firma en la directiva como jefe de árbitros. El combate entre el Independiente y El Valle está programado para escenificarse en el horario de las 11 a.m. Independiente con 16 puntos comparte el liderato de la tabla general con el plantel Pique F.C. que cuenta con el líder de goleo Eduardo “Guayo” Jinéz, quien tiene la friolera cantidad de 16 tantos. En el rol de juegos a celebrarse en el Amistad Park a las 9 a.m. van Los Chapines contra el Liberty. A la 1 p.m. Xolos tratará de parar al Pique que, bajo la batuta de su cofundador y director técnico Alberto “Malancas” Ramírez, está pasando por buena racha, prueba de ello son las 16 unidades que lo tienen empatado con el Independiente. A las 3 p.m. contenderán los equipos La Raza de Laredo y el Manchester, encuentro que promete bastante acción porque ambos equipos estarán buscando la victoria para lograr retomar el vuelo en la sexagésima sexta temporada invernal que se está jugando con el formato de la Copa MX. En la cancha del Normoyle Park (Culberson Street y Zarzamora St.) a las 3 p.m. el clásico del suroeste se lo estarán disputando las oncenas del Veracruz y el excampeón Halcones de don Carmelo Niño, que una vez más estará depositándole su confianza al artillero Juan “Cadillac” Sánchez, quien se ha comprometido a continuar colaborando en la restructuración del plantel. “Van a ver a un Halcones diferente, será el equipo a vencer ya que estaremos armándolo como es nuestro sistema y meta, la de ganar partidos y llegar a la liguilla en cómoda posición”, comentó el popular Cadillac Sánchez, quien es catalogado como uno de los mejores delanteros y preparadores en el balompié regional independiente de San Antonio. En el partido mañanero (9 a.m.) se miden el Real San Luis contra Real Felinos. A las 11 a.m. van Los Júniors contra el campeón San Pablo, que comanda su técnico y propietario Pablo Rivera y su goleador y delantero Diego Rivera. A la 1 p.m. el club Real Azteca, entrenado por su propietario Armando Lares, irá por los dos puntos ante los melenudos Leones Rojos que andan de capa caída sin poder retomar su paso triunfador, ojalá el nuevo año los ubique por el sendero del triunfo. “Independiente no tendrá nada fácil su partido contra El Valle, ambos van punteando en la tabla general, por igual el Pique que tiene de rival a los Xolos, que bien pueden darle la sorpresa. Independiente y Pique se encuentran empatados con 16 puntos, por lo que de ganar, ambos seguirán en el mismo escaño, por lo que recomendamos a la afición no perderse los partidos”, dijo Guajardo. Por Sendero Deportivo “Este domingo esperamos ver coronarse al primer campeón de la Liga Dominical Potranco. Piratas, que lleva el primer ganado en serie de tres partidos, se batirá a morir contra Águilas de La Sauceda, que bien puede remontar el vuelo y forzar la serie al tercer encuentro”, afirmó Juan Sánchez, coordinador en jefe de la Liga Dominical Potranco, que está por ver caer el telón de la temporada dedicada en memoria del beisbolista Ever Gloria (QEPD). La serie se ha alargado por cuestiones de humedad sobre el terreno de juego, por lo que este domingo 18 de enero Sánchez y directivos de ambos equipos esperan ver un cambio en el clima, que al parecer estará placentero para que se juegue el rey de los deportes. Piratas, que dirigen Sergio de Luna y Francisco Cano, con su lanzador estelar derecho Moisés Montalvo celebraron la primera victoria con pizarra de 9-0 carreras, encuentro en el que Águilas de La Sauceda bajo el timón de Benito Martínez y Samuel Villarreal se vieron en la necesidad de enviar a la lomita de las responsabilidades al lanzador abridor José Gómez y los relevistas Arnoldo Farías e Iván Maldonado, quien cerró el partido que concluyó en blanqueada. La esperanza para Águilas es su lanzador estelar Iván de Anda, quien se espera que esté dispuesto para darle un buen empujón a los de La Sauceda, ya que es imperante verlo sobre la lomita de los disparos. Por su lado, Piratas tiene en su departamento de pitcheo a los descansados serpentineros Miguel García, Ángel Medina, y al mismo Moisés Montalvo, quienes están ansiosos de retornar a la acción y de una vez por todas ir con todo para conseguir ganar el banderín de campeón. “Águilas confía en tener de nuevo a nuestro lanzador estelar Iván de Anda, sin descartar a nuestros otros lanzadores, quienes estarán listos para aportar su respaldo en el segundo partido. Nuestra esperanza es retomar el vuelo en lo que sigue, ya que todo puede suceder, que no se confíen los rivales porque tenemos con que salir adelante”, comentó el magnate Héctor Ibarra. El segundo partido está programado a jugarse en punto de las 10 a.m. Si la serie se empata el tercer partido se jugará en el horario de la 1 p.m. de acuerdo al coordinador Sánchez, quien dijo a La Prensa que al concluir la serie se premiará con flamantes trofeos al campeón, subcampeón, y al tercer lugar Titanes. Así como también se realizará la presentación de placas de reconocimiento para el mejor lanzador de la serie y al jugador MVP, ambos recibirán placas conmemorativas. Moisés Montalvo, lanzador derecho de Piratas, con su blanqueada ante Águilas de La Sauceda se perfila para llevarse los honores del mejor pitcher en la serie de campeonato de Liga Dominical Potranco. Montalvo en el primer partido ganó con pizarra de 9-0 carreras.(Foto, Franco) Las acciones en el balompié independiente de la pionera Liga Latina retornan a la cancha del Normoyle Park donde este domingo 18 de enero se han programado cuatro interesantes partidos. La foto corresponde al partido del campeón San Pablo contra Real Azteca. (Foto, Sendero Deportivo) Si el clima lo permite, las acciones del béisbol sabatino veterano retornarán al legendario diamante Colt 45 Baseball Field, sede de la Liga Regional Veteranos Carramán que preside su fundador y beisbolista Gonzalo “Chalo” Carramán. Los aficionados podrán acudir a ver tres partidos que regularmente se programan en los horarios de las 10 a.m. 12:45 p.m. y 3:30 p.m. En la foto aparecen el presidente Carramán premiando al magnate Roberto Garza, timonel y propietario del club Broncos de Reynosa S.A. que se coronaron campeones en el torneo del Día de Acción de Gracias. Broncos ahora en la segunda vuelta tratará de remontar el vuelo en su segunda opción y meta por clasificarse al playoff de la temporada de otoño-invierno, dedicada a él y su esposa Linda Garza. 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Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, including select H-E-B Locations, online at tickemaster.com (all Ticketmaster fees apply). Call 225-TEAM or at the AT&T Center Southeast Box Office. 4-B La Prensa de San Antonio 18 de enero 2015 Obama busca eliminar barreras al Big Give S.A unveils 2015 plans acceso a Internet de banda ancha By Scott McAninch EFE - El presidente Barack Obama presentó esta semana un plan para acabar con las leyes que impiden a ciudades y pueblos de 19 estados del país el acceso a Internet de alta velocidad, al asegurar que la banda ancha “no es un lujo, sino una necesidad” para la creación de empleo y la innovación. Obama desveló su propuesta en una visita a la ciudad de Cedar Falls (Iowa), en la que todos los residentes tienen acceso a Internet de alta velocidad gracias a la inversión colectiva en una red de fibra óptica. Aunque el 98 por ciento de los estadounidenses tienen acceso a Internet con una banda ancha básica, “45 millones de estadounidenses no pueden comprar una banda ancha de última generación, que genera conexiones seis o siete veces más rápidas”, y solo “la mitad” de quienes viven en zonas rurales consiguen conectarse a esa velocidad, dijo Obama. “Hoy, una banda ancha de alta velocidad no es un lujo, es una necesidad” en una economía donde buena parte de la creación de empleo “depende de nuestra capacidad de conectarnos, de comprar, de hacer negocios y aprender en línea, en el ciberespacio”, añadió. Diecinueve estados tienen leyes que limitan la capacidad de las comunidades de unirse para invertir en una red de banda ancha de alta velocidad, como hizo Cedar Falls, aseguró la Casa Blanca. Obama anunció que enviará una carta a la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC) en la que pide invalidar esas leyes estatales, para que “las comunidades tengan el derecho a tomar la decisión por sí mismas y proporcionar una red de banda ancha si es lo que quieren”. El presidente de la FCC, el demócrata Tom Wheeler, indicó el año pasado en una audiencia ante el Congreso que considera que las leyes estatales no deberían prohibir los proyectos de banda ancha a nivel municipal. No obstante, la FCC es una agencia independiente del Gobierno, y dos de sus cinco comisionados, Ajit Pai y Michael O’Rielly, se mostraron en contra de la propuesta de Obama, al considerar que la Comisión no debe pronunciarse sobre leyes estatales. La Casa Blanca argumenta que muchas de esas leyes estatales “fueron impulsadas por intereses especiales que tratan de ahogar nuevos competidores”, lo que ha “retenido el acceso a la banda ancha, y con él, las oportunidades económicas”. Obama reiteró también su preferencia por regular Internet como un servicio público y prohibir la creación de canales prioritarios y más rápidos, que permitan acceder más velozmente a contenidos cuyos creadores hayan pagado previamente una tasa a la compañía proveedora. El mandatario lamentó que, en el caso de los estadounidenses que sí tienen acceso a un Internet rápido, “es muy probable que solo tengan acceso a un proveedor”, dado que las empresas como Comcast o Verizon llegan a acuerdos para obtener el monopolio sobre un área. “Una mayor competición significa mejores productos y precios más baratos. Es lo que hacemos con casi todos los demás productos y deberíamos hacerlo con la banda ancha”, defendió Obama. El presidente anunció además que el Departamento de Comercio lanzará una nueva iniciativa, BroadbandUSA, para proporcionar asistencia técnica a las comunidades que quieran invertir en sus propias redes de banda ancha. Por su parte, el Departamento de Agricultura concederá subsidios a proveedores de zonas rurales que inviertan en proporcionar Internet de alta velocidad a zonas con pocas opciones de conexión. Asimismo, Obama ha pedido a las agencias federales que le entreguen recomendaciones dentro de seis meses sobre regulaciones que pongan barreras a la competición en el campo de la banda ancha y que puedan eliminarse. Por último, la Casa Blanca celebrará en junio de este año una cumbre en la que reunirá a alcaldes comprometidos con la mejora del acceso de su localidad a Internet de banda ancha, indicó Obama. Las propuestas forman parte de las medidas que formarán parte del discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión que Obama pronunciará el 20 de enero ante el Congreso, y que el presidente ha estado adelantando en varios discursos en todo el país. To say The Big Give S.A. has big plans for this year’s event is a big understatement. To begin with, this year’s event is expanding to New Braunfels, Kerrville, Boerne, Seguin, and Fredericksburg all in a 12-county area. The 2015 Big Give S.A. is part of the Give Local America 24-hour crowdfunding event that allows every person in the community to give back to the community with donations as little as $10. The first Big Give S.A., held in 2014, more than doubled its million-dollar goal. In fact, 467 nonprofits raised $2.09 million from 21,361 donations. “The Big Give S.A. is a highly effective and efficient way for organizations to raise funds, while generating awareness for their programs and the clients or causes they serve,” said Jared Skok, executive director, Tesoro Foundation. “Tesoro was extremely impressed with last year’s results and incentives. A study released and is proud to return and help by the Nonprofit Council showed underwrite the 2015 initiative.” that organizations that registered early, set a goal, engaged their The San Antonio Nonprofit boards and leveraged social media Council surveyed last year’s raised the most funds last year. “Last year was exciting as doparticipating organizations to gain insights into best practices. nations poured in from the whole The Big Give S.A. organizers are area,” said Linda planning a series of workshops for McDavitt, president Genevieve participating nonprofits to help and Ward Orsinger Foundation. them set and meet their goals for “It builds community as well as raises funds. That’s why are very excited to work with The Big Give S.A. again.” “ T h i s nationwide day of giving is about more than the day of giving. “Whether a large or small or- just raising money,” said Haley ganization, the keys to The Big Lamm, Assistant Director, Give Give S.A. fundraising success lie Local America, the umbrella in setting a goal, starting early, group for the nationwide event. attending workshops, investing “It’s a chance for communities time, getting your board involved to see how much they rely on and and leveraging social media,” said benefit from nonprofit organizaScott McAninch, San Antonio tions.” Nonprofits can register at www. Nonprofit Council executive thebiggivesa.org or visit the site director. Local businesses, corpora- to sign up for workshops, which begin Feb. 3. tions, foundations and donors already have pledged more than The day of giving will take place $120,000, much of that for prizes midnight to midnight on May 5. Public invited to attend Charter Review Commission Meetings Special to La Prensa The public is encouraged to attend the next regular meeting of the City of San Antonio’s Charter Review Commission at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16 in the City Council “B” Room, 114 W. Commerce. Charter Review Commission meetings take place every Friday at 2 p.m. through Feb. 27. Last fall, the City Council ordered an election for Saturday, May 9, 2015, to amend the City Charter by requiring an election before any use of the City’s rightof-way for streetcar or light rail. In addition to this proposed Charter amendment election, the City Council created a Charter Review Commission charged to study the issues of Council pay, filling of the office of the Mayor in the event of a midterm vacancy and to make any other suggestions for amendment that it finds advisable, including identifying obsolete, inconsistent or unwieldy sections or terms. The Commission will then bring all recommended amendments to the City Council for consideration in February 2015. City Council and the Charter Review Commission invite the public to provide input on possible amendments to the City Charter. Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments at Citizens to be Heard, scheduled for 6 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: Jan. 28, Feb. 11, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25. To register to speak, residents can sign up online between 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. at www.sanantonio.gov/ Clerk/CitizensToBeHeard.aspx. Although the site is accessible now, please note that the actual link that takes visitors to the online sign-up will not appear until 8 a.m. the day of the meeting. Therefore, it is not available until then. Residents may also sign up to speak in person between 4-6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the day of the meeting. Residents are also invited to provide input at Charter.Review@ sanantonio.gov or by calling Camila Kunau, Assistant City Attorney, at 210-207-5602. For more information regarding the City’s Charter Review Commission, visitwww.sanantonio.gov/CityAttorney/CharterReviewCommission.aspx. St. Mary’s University launches Texas’ only Master of Jurisprudence law program By Jennifer Lloyd El acceso a la banda ancha de Internet influiría en la creación de empleos, según el mandatario estadounidense. (Foto, cortesía) Aumentan los registros aleatorios en aeropuertos EFE- Estados Unidos aumentó a raíz de los atentados de París los registros aleatorios a pasajeros que vuelan al país, así como las inspecciones de las maletas que introducen en la cabina del avión. La decisión se produjo con el objetivo de aumentar la seguridad tras los atentados en Francia, según el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS). La Dirección de Seguridad en el Transporte (TSA, por sus siglas en inglés) implementará las nuevas medidas en los aeropuertos tanto en vuelos nacionales como internacionales, donde los controles ya fueron reforzados en julio. En ese momento, Estados Unidos estableció que los viajeros que quisieran volar hacia su país debían de cargar las baterías de sus celulares, ordenadores portátiles, tabletas o cualquier otro artefacto electrónico. Esta medida sigue vigente, de forma que los artefactos electrónicos que no se enciendan en el momento del control corren el peligro de ser confiscados. Esta medida se anunció después de que las autoridades estadounidenses expresaran su preocupación por la labor de grupos terroristas en Yemen y Siria, vinculados a Al Qaeda, para el desarrollo de un artefacto explosivo que pueda pasar sin detección por los controles de los aeropuertos. Por los aeropuertos estadounidenses pasan alrededor de 1,8 millones de pasajeros cada día, según cálculos de la TSA. Like us on Facebook for updates, local news and weekly contests As lawmakers begin to debate future laws in the State Capitol this month, the St. Mary’s University School of Law announces a new Master of Jurisprudence degree program — the only degree of its kind offered at a law school in Texas. The graduate degree will equip non-lawyers with the tools to understand current and future laws and enable them to gain the professional edge needed to further careers in fields that frequently intersect with the law, such as healthcare, business and education. “This significant expansion of our degree options fills a void in the educational and workforce landscape,” said Dean Stephen M. Sheppard, J.S.D. The addition of a new type of degree program is the first for the St. Mary’s School of Law since 1996, when it added the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program, which typically draws students who have already earned a Juris Doctor or the foreign equivalent. Though the St. Mary’s University School of Law’s Master of Jurisprudence degree program is unique among the state’s law schools, the new offering follows a trend of developing similar degrees at law schools across the nation. Market research shows that graduates of similar programs have said the credential enabled them to advance their careers and earn larger salaries. The program encourages students to explore the connections between the law and their respective disciplines and to study the American legal system more comprehensively than through on-the-job training. “As businesses seek to lower their costs, these graduates will be ideally situated to take on basic tasks that intersect with the law, such as compliance work,” said Professor Colin Marks, director of the Master of Jurisprudence program. Pet of the week Aged to Perfection! Meet Molly, an 8½ year old female Shepherd mix with a beautiful chocolate brown coat and soulful eyes. This sweet gal is a gentle canine companion longing for a forever family to call her own. While Molly is known as an Oldie But Goodie, don’t be fooled by her age, as she still has lots of energy to share with those she loves. She enjoys chasing tennis balls but might need some assistance when bringing them back. She would be the perfect fit for someone who is more relaxed but still willing to play with her from time to time. Molly has a calm personality but when she gets excited she can’t contain it and likes to run, jump, and gives kisses to her best friends. Come by the SAHS soon to find your new BFF! Please remember to spay/neuter your pets to help ensure every dog and cat born has a home waiting for them. San Antonio Humane Society, Connecting Friends for Life. Adoption fees for Dogs: 25 pounds & under - $99 26 pounds & over - $65 *Adoption fees may vary This adoption fee includes: spay/neuter surgery, first set of vaccinations, microchip, dewormer, flea and heartworm prevention, collar, tag, complimentary wellness exam within the first 5 days of adoption, 14 day complimentary follow up care at any VCA animal hospital, 30 days 24PetWatch Pet Insurance, and a starter bag of Hill’s Science Diet pet food. For more information, visit the San Antonio Humane Society at 4804 Fredericksburg Rd. or call (210) 226-7461. 18 de enero 2015 La Prensa de San Antonio 5-B Praying to ease the struggles of immigrants, Abramos bien los ojos migrants, and vulnerable populations Por Carlos Rey Today’s Catholic he is so that he may do him homage — intending, instead, to murder the boy! Herod and his court, despite the splendor surrounding them, continue to live in the darkness of deceit, ignorance and evil.” In Bethlehem the wise men encounter the newborn child Jesus and Mary his mother. The three offer the child gifts and do him homage. “Mary says nothing. Jesus says nothing. But the light of God’s presence and majesty shine brightly in this entire story,” says Archbishop Gustavo. “Recall that the Holy Family is from Galilee, not Judea. They are far from home and live in a stable or cave because they were not welcome at the inn. And we know what happens next.” Herod then decides to kill all the young boys in Bethlehem, and the Holy Family take refuge in a foreign land, Egypt. The archbishop adds, “The shadow of the cross falls upon the child Jesus from his earliest days even though Herod cannot extinguish the light of the world, Cristo Rey!” He continued, “This feast of the Epiphany is a celebration of light! Jesus is the light of the world — a light offered to Jew and Gentile alike, to all people without exception. No one needs ever again to walk in darkness, apart from the God of light and love. This feast chal- lenges us to seek and encounter the Lord Jesus and to walk in God’s light all the days of our lives.” To shine the light of the Gospel on the plight of migrants and refugees, Pope Francis issued a message for the 101st World Day of Migrants and Refugees (which was celebrated on Jan. 18) with the theme, “Church without frontiers, mother to all.” The Holy Father points out that “the church without frontiers, mother to all, spreads throughout the world a culture of acceptance and solidarity, in which no one is seen as useless, out of place, or disposable.” He reminds all that “large numbers of people are leaving their homelands, with a suitcase full of fears and desires, to undertake a hopeful and dangerous trip in search of more humane living conditions.” A r c h b i s h o p G u s t a v o d escribed how many of the immigrants who come to the United States along the Southwest border carry no suitcase and are fleeing violence that threatens their very lives. The Holy Father added in his message that “migration gives rise to suspicion and hostility, even in ecclesial communities, prior to any knowledge of their migrants’ lives or their stories or persecution and destitution. Migrants and refugees are real people, with real names, real faces, real families!” “Suspicion and prejudice,” Pope Francis says, “conflict with the biblical commandment of welcoming with respect and solidarity the stranger in need. Jesus commanded his followers to love one another. The Lord identified himself with the stranger, with the one who suffers, with all the innocent victims of violence and exploitation.” Pope Francis says that “the courage born of faith, hope and love enables us to reduce the distances that separate us from human misery. Jesus Christ is always waiting to be recognized in migrants and refugees, in displaced persons and in exiles and through them he calls us to share our resources.” The Holy Father closed his message by addressing the migrants and refugees themselves: Dear migrants and refugees! You have a special place in the heart of the church, and you help her to enlarge her heart and to manifest her motherhood toward the entire human family … Just as the maternal heart of the Blessed Virgin and the kind heart of St. Joseph keep alive the confidence that God would never abandon them, so in you may the same hope in the Lord never be wanting. Archbishop Gustavo concluded, “Let us recognize the face of Christ in migrants and refugees. Let us welcome them as our true sisters and brothers within the church as our mother, one family under God.” National Migration Week, an opportunity to raise awareness about the hardships faced by migrants, including children, refugees and victims of human trafficking, was observed in early January with the theme, “We are One Family under God.” The observance of National Migration Week began over 25 years ago by the U.S. bishops to give Catholics an opportunity to take stock of the wide diversity of peoples in the church and the ministries serving them. The week served as both a time for prayer and action to try and ease the struggles of immigrants, migrants and vulnerable populations coming to America and a time for reflection on the church’s call to “welcome the stranger.” In the archdiocese, the week was observed with the celebration of the 8 a.m. televised Mass on the feast of the Epiphany — Jan. 4 — at San Fernando Cathedral by Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS. The archbishop referred to the gospel encounter between a mother and a child, three wise men from the East and King Herod and his advisors. “This familiar story is a study in contrasts — between light and darkness,” Archbishop Gustavo began. The narrative opens with the three wise men who are searching for someone special — led by the light of a single star in the darkness of night. The archbishop explained, “They are not looking for any newborn child but rather a newborn king of the Jews. They have come to do him homage even though they are Gentiles, not Jews. They stop in Jerusalem and ask about the newborn prince at the king’s palace.” The San Antonio prelate emphasized, “King Herod is both puzzled and threatened — by the mention of a mere child! Herod ruled Judah with a heavy hand and was known for his wealth, power, ambition and cruelty.” The king then consulted with his expert advisers about messianic prophecies. “Hypocritically,” stresses the archbishop, “Herod tells the three wise men to find the National Migration Week, an opportunity to raise awareness about the hardships faced by michild and let him know where grants. (Courtesy photo) “Se oía la respiración de la noche.... Al cruzar una calle, sentí que alguien.... se acercaba.... Intenté correr. No pude.... Antes de que pudiese defenderme, sentí la punta de un cuchillo en mi espalda y una voz dulce: —No se mueva, señor, o se lo entierro. — ¿Qué quieres? —Sus ojos, señor —contestó la voz suave, casi apenada. —¿Mis ojos? ¿Para qué te servirán mis ojos? Mira, aquí tengo un poco de dinero.... No vayas a matarme. —No tenga miedo, señor. No lo mataré. Nada más voy a sacarle los ojos. —Pero, ¿para qué quieres mis ojos? —Es un capricho de mi novia. Quiere un ramito de ojos azules. Y por aquí hay pocos que los tengan. —Mis ojos no te sirven. No son azules, sino amarillos. —Ay, señor, no quiera engañarme. Bien sé que los tiene azules. —No se le sacan a un cristiano los ojos así. Te daré otra cosa. —No se haga el remilgoso —me dijo con dureza—. Dé la vuelta. “Me volví. Era (un hombre) pequeño y frágil. El sombrero de palma le cubría medio rostro. Sostenía con el brazo derecho un machete de campo, que brillaba con la luz de la luna. —Alúmbrese la cara. “Encendí (un fósforo) y me acerqué la llama al rostro. El resplandor me hizo entrecerrar los ojos. Él apartó mis párpados con mano firme... y me contempló intensamente.... —¿Ya te convenciste? No los tengo azules. “...Tirándome de la manga, me ordenó: —Arrodíllese. “Me hinqué. Con una mano me (agarró) por los cabellos, echándome la cabeza hacia atrás. Se inclinó sobre mí, curioso y tenso, mientras el machete descendía lentamente hasta rozar mis párpados. Cerré los ojos. —Ábralos bien —ordenó. “Abrí los ojos. La llamita me quemaba las pestañas. Me soltó de improviso. —Pues no son azules, señor. Dispense. “Y desapareció”. A este impresionante cuento Octavio Paz le puso el inocente título “El ramo azul”. Lo que más nos impresiona de la magistral narración del Premio Nobel mexicano es la naturalidad con que actúan el apenado maleante — ¡como si fuera lo más normal del mundo el acto macabro que se propone cometer!— y su víctima, que pudiera ser cualquiera de nosotros. Aunque para muchos sea igual de difícil concebirlo, de igual manera nos acecha Satanás, en la oscuridad de nuestros momentos más vulnerables. Lo hace con el fin de sacarnos los ojos espirituales, para que ya no pongamos la mira en Dios sino en las cosas perecederas de este mundo. Más vale que abramos bien los ojos. Así no seremos víctimas del capricho de aquel maleante que nos los quiere cerrar para siempre. Confraternity of Catholic Clergy issue joint statement on marriage By Thomas McKenna The 2nd International gathering of Confraternities of Catholic Clergy meeting in Rome, discussed issues pertinent to the forthcoming Synod on the Family in response to the Holy Father’s call for reflection. They issued the following statement: “The fathers pledge their unwavering fidelity to the traditional doctrines regarding authentic marriage and the true meaning of human sexuality as proclaimed in the Word of God and set out clearly in the Church’s Ordinary and Universal Magisterium. Confraternity priests and deacons from Aus- tralia, Great Britain, Ireland and the United States commit themselves to the work of presenting anew the Good News about marriage and family life in all its fullness and helping, with the Lord’s compassion, those who struggle to follow the Gospel in a secular society. The Confraternities, furthermore, affirm the importance of upholding the Church’s traditional discipline regarding the reception of the sacraments and that doctrine and practice must remain firmly and inseparably in harmony.” Confraternity of Catholic Clergy is currently in the USA, Australia, Great Britain and Ireland and are national associations of priests and deacons promoting ongoing spiritual, theological, pastoral and human formation of their members in a fraternal context and espousing complete fidelity to the Magisterium under the patronage of Our Lady, Queen of the Clergy. “Dame entendimiento para seguir tus preceptos, pues quiero meditar en tus maravillas” Salmo 119:27 CHURCH DIRECTORY EL SENDERO ASSEMBLY OF GOD 5400 Daughty @ Evers Just inside Loop 410, 680-0111 Raúl C. García, Pastor 8:30 A.M. Spanish Service 11:00 A.M. English Service Sunday Evening Worship 5:00 P.M. Wednesday Worship 7:00 P.M. 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Y aunque tu amor Servicio de árbol, no merezco, no renivelo casas, cer- curriré a ti en vano, cas. Precios ra- pues eres el Hijo de zonables. General Dios y auxilio de los Handy Men. (210) cristianos, Gloria al 781-8668. Padre… (01/18/15) Acuérdate ¡Oh -------------------------- N i ñ o S a n t o ! q u e Cuido personas jamás se oyó decir mayores de lunes que alguno te haya – viernes. Inf. (210) implorado sin tu aux719-2224. ilio recibir. Por eso (01/18/15) con fe y confianza, ---------------------- humilde y arrepentido, lleno de amor y esperanza este favor yo te pido. Oración a la Pedir la gracia que Virgen de Juquila se desea y decir siete Madre Querida, Vir- veces. gen de Juquila, Virgen Divino Niño Jesús, de nuestra esperanza, bendícenos. tuya es nuestra vida, ----------------------cuídanos de todo mal. Novena To Si en este mundo de St. Jude injusticias, de miseMost holy Aposria y pecado ves que tle, St. Jude, faithful nuestra vida se turba, servant and friend no nos abandones. of Jesus, the Church Madre Querida, pro- honors and invokes tege a los peregrinos, you universally, as acompañamos por the patron of diffitodos los caminos, cult cases, of things vela por los pobres sin almost despaired of, sustento y el pan que Pray for me, I am so se les quita retribúye- helpless and alone. selos. Acompáñanos Intercede with God en toda nuestra vida y for me that He brings libéranos de todo tipo visible and speedy de pecado. Amén. help where help is Doy gracias a la Vir- almost despaired of. gen de Juquila, por Come to my assislos favores recibidos. tance in this great Rece los 9 días esta need that I may reoración y publíquela ceive the consolation al noveno día, nueve and help of heaven Ave Marías durante in all my necessities, nueve días. Pida tres tribulations, and sufdeseos. Uno de nego- ferings, particularly cios, dos imposibles. - (make your request Al noveno día pub- here) - and that I may lique esta oración y se praise God with you cumplicará aunque no and all the saints lo crea. forever. I promise, Amén. O Blessed St. Jude, 18 de enero 2015 to be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by God and to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. ----------------------Para los casos más difíciles Ante ti vengo con la fe de mi alma, a buscar tu sagrado consuelo en mi difícil situación, no me desampares de las puertas que se me hacen de abrir e mi camino, sea tu Brazo Poderoso el que las abra para darme la tranquilidad que ansío (tres peticiones difíciles). Súplica que te hace un corazón afligido por los duros golpes del cruel destino que lo han vencido siempre en la lucha humana, ya que sin tu poder divino no intercede en mi favor sucumbiré por falta de ayuda. Brazo poderoso, asísteme, ampárame y condúceme a la gloria celestial. Gracias dulce Jesús (rezar quince días empezando viernes). Publicar antes de los ocho. Confío en Dios Padre y en su misericordia divina, por eso pido a Él que ilumine mi camino y me otorgue la gracia que tanto deseo. Gracias Padre por oírme. Mande publicar y observe lo que ocurrirá el cuarto día. ----------------------El Espíritu Santo Ven, Espíritu Santo, llena los corazones de tus fieles y enciende en ellos el fuego de tu amor. Envía, Señor, tu Espíritu y todo será creado. Y renuevas la faz de la tierra. Oremos. Oh Dios, que ha enseñado a los corazones de los fieles con la luz del Espíritu Santo, concédenos el don del mismo Espíritu seamos siempre siempre del bien y gozar de su consuelo. Por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amen. ----------------------Oración a la Virgen de Juquila Madre Querida, Virgen de Juquila, Virgen de nuestra esperanza, tuya es nuestra vida, cuídanos de todo mal. Si en este mundo de injustic ias, de miseria y pecado ves que nuestra vida se turba, no nos abandones. Madre Querida, protege a los peregrinos, acompañamos por todos los caminos, vela por los pobres sin sustento y el pan que se les quita retribúyeselos. Acompáñanos en toda nuestra vida y libéranos de todo tipo de pecado. Amén. ----------------------Doy gracias a la Virgen de Juquila, por los favores recibidos. Rece los 9 días esta oración y publíquela al noveno día, nueve Ave Marías durante nueve días. Pida tres deseos. Uno de negocios, dos imposibles. Al noveno día publique esta oración y se cumplicará aunque no lo crea. Amén. ----------------------Prayer to the Infant of Atocha You are the powerful Savious of all people, protector of the invalid and almighty doctor of the infirm. Holy Infant, we honor you. Here you say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys, and Glory be to God. To remember this day I pray to you to answer my requests. Holy Infant of Atocha I ask you with all my heart to help me. Please be with me in thought and spirit when I find my peace and that you will be with me in the Heavens of Bethlehem. Amén ----------------------Miraculous Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it, then in your merciful La Prensa de San Antonio 18 de enero 2015 To Advertise Texas-Wide! January 18-24, 2015 Adult MAKE A Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now! Call LiveLinks. Try it FREE. Call now 1-800-319-9484, 18+. AutOS WANtEd CASH FOR CARS/TRUCKS: Get a Top Dollar INSTANT Offer! Running or Not. Damaged? Wrecked? OK! We Pay Up To $20,000! Call Toll Free 1-888-416-2207. CAREER tRAINING AIRLINE CAREERS start here - Get FAA approved technical training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. 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Divino Niño Jesús, bendícenos. ----------------------Novena To St. Jude Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of, Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for me that He brings visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly (make your request here) - and that I DRIVERS: BUSINESS IS BOOMING. LOCAL SHIFTS IN LA VERNIA & GONzaLES Call this newspaper or the Texas Community Newspaper Association’s Texas-wide Advertising Program at 1.931.698.4096 GuN SHOWS January 24 & 25 - the Real texas Gun Show. Bell County Expo Center, 301 W loop 121 Belton, tX 76513. Sat: 9-6 pm Sun: 10-4 pm. Admission $8.00. 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Amen. ----------------------Para los casos más difíciles Ante ti vengo con la fe de mi alma, a buscar tu sagrado consuelo en mi difícil situación, no me desampares de las puertas que se me hacen de abrir en mi camino, sea tu Brazo Poderoso el que las abra para darme la tranquilidad que ansío (tres peticiones difíciles). Súplica que te hace un corazón afligido por los duros golpes del cruel destino que lo han vencido siempre en la lucha humana, ya que sin tu poder divino no intercede en mi favor sucumbiré por falta de ayuda. Brazo poderoso, asísteme, ampárame y condúceme a la gloria celestial. Gracias dulce Jesús (rezar quince días empezando viernes). Publicar antes de los ocho. Confío en Dios Padre y en su misericordia divina, por eso pido a Él que ilumine mi camino y me otorgue la gracia que tanto deseo. Gracias Padre por oírme. Mande publicar y observe lo que ocurrirá el cuarto día. ----------------------Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus O most holy heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore you, I love you, and with lively sorrow for my sins I offer you this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure and wholly obedient to your will. Grant, Good Jesus, that I may live in you and for you. Protect me in the midst of danger. Comfort me in my afflictions. Give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, your blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death. Amen. ----------------------San Pedro ¡Oh! Felicísimo apóstol San Pedro. Singularísimo DISCLAIMER: This publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of the goods or services offered. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made and to use good judgment and reasonable care when dealing with persons unknown to you. 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CALL TODAY! 1-877-829-0681 príncipe de los discípulos del redentor, primer vicario de Jesucristo en su Iglesia Católica, confesor de sus dos naturalezas, divina y humana, sencillo pescador a quien dio el Salvador el distinguido título de piedra fundamental de su templo militante; por esas prerrogativas concedidas a tus excelentes virtudes y, especialmente a la de tu Santísima Sombra, pues con ella se libra el que con devoción implora tu amparo a tu sombra se libra el caminante, con tu sombra se auxilia al que sorprende el malhechor, tu sombra refrigera al afligido, al enfermo y a cuantos te piden favor. ¡Oh! Sombra prodigiosa por cuya intercesión obró el Señor tantos favores y tan admirables prodigios, permíteme, Pedro Santo, que a tu sombra los pecadores alcancen el perdón de sus culpas, para que arrepentidos se alisten en las banderas de la gracia y a tu sombra no pierdan el derecho que tienen a la gloria. Gulfmark Energy Offers: • Excellent Pay & Benefits + 401K • Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Drivers and Quarterly Safety Bonuses • No Over the Road, you’re home daily CDL-A w/ “X” Endorsement and 1 year 18 Wheeler or Tanker Experience needed eoe Apply Online at www.gulfmarkenergy.com Call: 800–577– 8853 Amén. ----------------------Saint Ignatius Loyola Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve You as You deserve: to give, and not count the cost; to fight, and not to heed the wounds; to toil, and not to seek for rest; to labor, and not to ask for reward, except that knowing that I am doing Your Will. Amen. -----------------------Miraculous Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it, then in your merciful eyes it will become your favor not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail. ---------------------San Judas Tadeo ¡San Judas Tadeo!, pariente de Jesucristo, glorioso apóstol y mártir reconocido por tus virtudes y milagros. Fiel y puntual intercesor de todos los que te honran y confían en ti. Tú eres poderoso protector y auxilio en las grandes aflicciones. Te ruego, desde lo más profundo de mi corazón, que vengas en mi ayuda con tu poderosa intercesión, pues has recibido de Dios el privilegio de socorrer con tu ayuda a aquellos que casi carecen de toda esperanza. Vela por mí. Mi vida es una vida de cruces, mis días son días de tribulación y mi corazón es un océano de amargura. Mi alma está envuelta en las tinieblas. El desasosiego, el desánimo, la desconfianza, y a veces, aún la falta de esperanza, agobian mi alma. La Divina Providencia parece perderse de mi vista y la fe parece fallar en mi corazón. Abrumado por estos pensamientos, pido tu ayuda. No me abandones en esta triste situación. Apresúrate en mi ayuda. Te lo agradeceré toda mi vida y te honraré como mi especial patrono. Agradeceré a Dios todos los dones que te ha otorgado y fomentaré tu culto cuanto me sea posible. Amén. ----------------------A prayer to St. Peregrine for sick relatives and friends Saint Peregrine, as a humble servant of Mary, you experienced human weakness and the pain and suffering of sickness. Knowing that medicine and human knowledge have limits, we pray for all those involved with the medical profession that they will be a true source of healing and comfort to all people. Like you, we also turn to God in our suffering. Just as Jesus reached out and touched you with His healing hand, we pray that the following sick person(s) will be strengthened in body and spirit and cured of their illness by Jesus Christ through your intercession. In gratitude we pray for all the people of the world that they will come to know you, St. Peregrine, and the love that God has for each of them. Amen ----------------------Oración de las dificultades económicas Señor, que has creado todo el universo, y has dotado a la tierra de riquezas suficiente para alimentar a todos los hombres que habitan para alimentar a todos los hombres que habitan. Ven en nuestra ayuda. Señor que cuidas de los lirios del campo y de las aves del cielo, los vistes, los nutres y los haces prosperar, manifiesta sobre nosotros tu providencia paterna. Ayúdanos, Señor, ya que nuestra salvación solo puede venir de hombres honestos y buenos. Infunde en el corazón de nuestros prójimos el sentido de la justicia, de la honestidad, y de la caridad. Cuida de nuestra familia que confiadamente espera de ti el pan de cada día. Fortalece nuestros cuerpos. Da serenidad a nuestra vida, a fin de que podamos corresponder más fácilmente a tu gracia divina. Y sentir que sobre nosotros, sobre nuestras preocupaciones y angustias, vela tu amor de Padre. Amén. INICIALES A.J.D. *Ver más oraciones * ----------------------Oración a la Divina Providencia * ¡Oh Divina Providencia! ¡Concédeme tu clemencia y tu infinita bondad! Arrodillada a tus plantas a ti caridad portento. Te pido para los míos casa, vestido y sustento. Concédeles la salud, llévalos por buen camino. Que sea siempre la virtud la que los guíe en su destino. Tú eres toda mi esperanza. Tú eres el consuelo mío. En la que mi mente alcanza, en ti creo, en ti espero, y en ti confío. Tu divina providencia se extiende a cada momento, para que nunca nos falte casa, vestido y sustento. ----------------------Oración al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. Oraciones para una grave necesidad Oh Divino Jesús que dijiste: “Pedid y recibiréis; buscad y encontraréis; llamad y se os abrirá; porque todo el que pide recibe, y el que busca encuentra, y a quien llama se le abre”. Mírame postrado a tus plantas suplicándote me concedas una audiencia. Tus palabras me infunden confianza, sobre todo ahora que necesito que me hagas un 7-B favor: (Se ora en silencio pidiendo el favor) ¿A quién he de pedir, sino a Ti, cuyo corazón es un manantial inagotable de todas las gracias y dones? ¿Dónde he de buscar sino en el tesoro de tu corazón, que contiene todas las riquezas de la clemencia y generosidad divinas? ¿A dónde he de llamar sino a la puerta de ese Corazón Sagrado, a través del cual Dios viene a nosotros, y por medio del cual vamos a Dios? A Ti acudimos, oh Corazón de Jesús, porque en Ti encontramos consuelo, cuando afligidos y perseguidos pedimos protección; cuando abrumados por el peso de nuestra cruz buscamos ayuda; cuando la angustia, la enfermedad, la pobreza o el fracaso nos impulsan a buscar una fuerza superior a las fuerzas humanas. Creo firmemente que puedes concederme la gracia que imploro, porque tu misericordia no tiene límites y confío en que tu corazón compasivo encontrará en mis miserias, en mis tribulaciones y en mis angustias, un motivo más para oír mi petición. Quiero que mi corazón esté lleno de la confianza con que oró el centurión romano en favor de su criado; de la confianza con que oraron las hermanas de Lázaro, los leprosos, los ciegos, los paralíticos que se acercaban a Ti porque sabían que tus oídos y tu corazón estaban siempre abiertos para oír y remediar sus males. Sin embargo... dejo en tus manos mi petición, sabiendo que tú sabes las cosas mejor que yo; y que, si no me concedes esta gracia que te pido, sí me darás en cambio otra que mucho necesita mi alma; y me concederás mirar las cosas, mi situación, mis problemas, mi vida entera, desde otro ángulo, con más espíritu de fe. Cualquiera que sea tu decisión, nunca dejaré de amarte, adorarte y servirte, oh buen Jesús. Acepta este acto mío de perfecta adoración y sumisión a lo que decrete tu corazón misericordioso. Amén. ¿Le gustaría empezar una amistad interesante? ¿Está cansado de buscar por donde quiera a una persona especial con quien compartir su vida y sigue sin encontrarla? La Prensa de San Antonio le ofrece una mejor alternativa. Envíenos su anuncio personal, mencione su nombre, edad, peso, estatura, sus gustos. Envíe su carta acompañada de $5. Su aviso se publicará durante dos semanas. Mande $15 si quiere que se publique durante cuatro semanas. Conteste todas las cartas aunque no esté interesado. Una nota de “No gracias, tal vez la próxima ocasión” es muy importante para la persona que le escriba. ¿Desea contestar un anuncio? 1.- Envíe su carta dentro de un sobre en blanco, con timbre postal de .44 cts. y con el número clave que le haya interesado (aparece abajo, a la derecha). Incluya $5. 2. No olvide incluir su número de teléfono, escriba con letra clara es muy importante. La Prensa de San Antonio, P.O. Box 830768, San Antonio, Texas 78283 Soy mexicano durangueño, tengo 67 años, aparento menos. Peso 150 libras, cuerpo atlético. Voy al gimnasio 6 días por semana. Mido 5’2” pulgadas. Católico de buen carácter. Buen sentido de humor, noble y sencillo, nada vanidoso. Busco una dama de 50 a 55 años de edad, blanca, ojos de color, muy bonita pero aún más importante que tenga buenos sentimientos y que esté dispuesta a quererme y amarme como yo también lo puedo hacer. 5’ pies o menos de altura, no más de 110 libras. Por supuesto que sea católica también. Espero tu contestación y muchas gracias. C-213 ----------------------------50 year old Christian man seeks Latina to marry. I live in the state of Iowa. I work factory job. I live on 40 acre farm. Prefer Latina to stay a home help with raising animals and garden. Send picture and email. C-215 ----------------------------Busco linda dama. Tengo 56 años. Me interesa mucho encontrar a una dama que le guste ir al cine, bailar y le guste la diversión y la música romántica. A quien regalarle una rosa y tal vez algún día decirte que la amo. C-217 ----------------------------Hola soy un hombre de 50 años y deseo conocer una mujer de 30 a 60 años, solteras, casadas, viudas o divorciadas sin compromiso. Soy muy romántico y cariñoso. No se arrepentirán. C-221 ----------------------------Soy soltero, me veo muy joven para mi edad (estoy en mis 60’s). Y soy poco alto (5’10’’). Estoy retirado, deseo conocer una muchacha o señora de buenos sentimientos, buena honesta y más o menos bonita. Preferible de 175 libras para arriba de peso. Preferible de estatura de 5’1’’ para arriba. De edad no me importa. Que sea cariñosa, que me mande una foto si es posible, pero su teléfono (aunque sea celular) que me lo mande en la primera carta por favor. Es una relación seria la que ando buscando. Me siento solo y triste. C-222 ----------------------------Soy un hombre de 68 años. Mido 5’2’’ pulgadas. Peso 150 libras. Católico de buenos principios y sin vicios. Busco una damita que sea hispana, no más de 5’ pies de altura, no más de 110 libras, blanca y de ojos de color. Que sea buena y tenga buenos principios y católica. No más de 55 años de edad. Gracias. C-223 ----------------------------47 años. Mexicano. 5.8. 235 libras. 9 años de viudo. 2 hijos de 18 a 19 años. Busco una mujer sincera, honesta y hogareña que quiera algo serio. De 40 a 50 años. El físico no me interesa. Que sea de México o de aquí, Estados Unidos, de San Antonio TX o de afuera, sin compromiso. C-224 ----------------------------Soy una mujer mexicana de 50 años, piel morena clara, 5’4” de estatura, 190 libras, pelo largo, ojos cafés, no fea, trabajadora, sin vicios, alegre con buen sentido del humor, educada, me encanta la música me gusta la cocina, soy hogareña. Busco la amistad con un hombre que tenga cualidades semejantes a las mías. No importa el físico, ni la edad. D-212 ----------------------------Soy mexicana de 56 años y viuda. No tomo, no fumo, hogareña. Me encanta leer, tejer, cocinar, caminar con diversiones sanas. Peso 160 libras y mido 5’1”. Me gustaría conocer una persona sin compromisos, trabajadora y cariñosa para compartir nuestra soledad. D-218 ----------------------------Busco caballero edad 50-53 años, que sea persona seria honorable de buenas costumbres, católico y que no tenga compromiso con nadie. Que sea sincero respetuoso, compatible a mis ideas. Soy viuda de 57 años de buenas costumbres. Físico: morena clara 5’2”. Peso 130, según mis amigas, atractiva. Mi Trabajo es en una escuela, altamente educada. Prefiero personas serias. Absténganse si solo quiere divertirse, no contestaré si solo encuentro mentiras. D-219 ----------------------------Deseo una persona que se sienta solo (mayor de 60 años) y que no tenga problemas de familia. Sea libre, no tenga compromiso y desee y quiera unir una familia cuando él decida y me conozca. Cuando él quiera, no me interesa su físico y la religión que tenga, deportes y amigos que tenga. Yo respeto su decisión. Yo soy una mujer sin compromiso, sin problemas de familia. No tomo ni fumo. Me gusta la cocina. Me gustan las diversiones sanas, el baile, la TV, la música y salir a pasear. Vivir y disfrutar de un hogar o una amistad sincera. Yo no tengo ningún defecto físico. Soy agradable y tengo cualidades. Yo tengo demasiados años viviendo sola en San Antonio, Texas, de vivir y sostenerme sola. Tengo familiares pero no me dan problemas de ningún aspecto y viven separados de mí. Yo los visito a ellos cuando y tengo tiempo. Respeto el espacio y tiempo de cada uno. Puedo vivir donde él quiera de Estados Unidos, yo puedo trabajar, trabajo hay demasiado. D-220 ----------------------------- 8-B La Prensa de San Antonio 1130 am www.1130am.net diferente a todas... Igual a ti Oficina: 210-270-8914 Cabina: 210-270-7500 Anúnciate con nosotros y haz crecer tu negocio Llegando a casi todo el sur de texas Austin, San Antonio, Seguin, San Marcos, Uvalde, Laredo, Eagle Pass, Victoria, Kenedy, Del Río, Corpus Christi 18 de enero 2015 18 de enero de 2015 Herencia Puertorriqueña presentó Día de Los Reyes Texto y fotos por Roberto J. Pérez La Fiesta religiosa de la Epifanía con la adoración al Niño Jesús por los Reyes Magos fue celebrada el domingo en el AT&T Community Center de la Catedral de San Fernando bajo la organización de Puerto Rican Heritage Society. Como es costumbre la festividad –con entrada libre– tuvo gran asistencia desde la una a las cuatro de la tarde del domingo 4 de enero con música en vivo que dio sabor auténtico del Día de Los Reyes, como se festeja en Puerto Rico. Los Reyes hicieron su entrada para postrarse ante el niño a las 2:30 de la tarde ante el júbilo de los niños que lucían coronas doradas. El evento tuvo todos los elementos que componen esta tradición en la Isla del Encanto. Personificó a la Virgen María en la puesta en escena una angelical niña acompañada por un niño en el papel de San José. No faltaron los pastores y los “borreguitos” que circundan el pesebre del nacimiento. Los Reyes fueron personificados por Rafael Goyco, José M. Borrero y César Silva. 2-C LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO Gregg Popovich, entrenador en jefe de los Spurs, en el banquete anual Tux ‘N Tennies organizado por la fundación Silver & Black Give Back (SBGB). Popovich encabezó la delegación del pentacampeón vistiendo una camiseta retro alusiva del campeonato ganado en 1999. “El banquete es para recaudar fondos económicos que serán destinados a programas de beneficio en nuestra comunidad. De antemano propietarios, jugadores y directivos de los Spurs agradecemos a fans y empresas copatrocinadoras por su respaldo en este tradicional evento”, dijo Popovich. (Fotos, Franco) Aficionados y representantes de empresas patrocinadoras del banquete anual Tux ‘N Tennies con elegancia hicieron su entrada al AT&T Center, donde disfrutaron del ameno ambiente. El evento Tux ‘N Tennies Spurs Night Live fue patrocinado por las compañías SWBC y el Lone Star Auto Group. La compañía Dahill ofreció una elegante VIP Party durante la noche. El programa de los acontecimientos fue presentado por Michelle Breadle de ESPN y el exdelantero de los Spurs Sean Elliot, quien es narrador de los partidos de su exequipo por la televisora FOX Southwest. 18 de enero de 2015 El guardia neoyorquino Danny Green se mostró sonriente y feliz durante la tradicional gala Tux ‘N Tennies donde compartió honores con sus compañeros y directivos de la franquicia Silver & Black. “De nueva cuenta estamos apoyando a la fundación de los Spurs y a la vez conviviendo con fans que nos han respaldado tanto en la cancha como en eventos como este. Los tenis que esta noche estoy usando no son nada extravagantes, pero estaré divirtiéndome viendo a los demás como se estarán viendo durante este interesante banquete”, comentó Green, quien a la vez indicó que seguirá apoyando programas deportivos en la comunidad infantil y juvenil. Fans visitaron cada sitio en el que se exhibieron artículos en Caballeros y damas recorrieron lugares donde se exhibieron 200 Un aficionado puso su oferta en el sitio del trío Duncan, Parker, subasta. artículos. Ginóbili. En el partido Spurs vs. Suns Chuck Cureau, presentador de promociones, felicitó al fan ganador La gerencia general del club Rampage continúa invitando a los partidos que se celebran en el AT&T de la cantidad de $625 en la promoción H-E-B Beach Ball Mania. El premio del espectador fue un Center a organizaciones que promueven actividades sanas en la comunidad infantil y juvenil. En certificado de compras para su tienda H-E-B favorita. la foto aparecen integrantes del grupo Drama Kids International. El grupo de baile Lil’ Wranglers se presentó con éxito durante el intermedio del partido Spurs vs. En la celebración de la “Noche de los 80’s”, que presentó exitosamente la gerencia general de los Spurs, las esculturales chicas de la porra Silver Dancers hicieron derroche de alegría y colorido. Suns de Phoenix siendo ovacionados por más de 18 mil espectadores. Con el éxito deseado los Spurs presentaron competencia de dis- Fans disfrazados de la saga Star Wars estuvieron recorriendo el La gentil señora Irma Betancourt añadió un año más a su feliz fraces con el tema de “Star Wars, la cual fue sancionada por la AT&T Center, donde se efectuó un concurso de disfraces y a la existencia siendo felicitada por su esposo Jesse Betancourt y sus mascota oficial The Coyote. vez complacieron a espectadores tomándose fotografías. hijos Héctor, Armando, Jorge, Rubí, nueras y nietos. resoluciones y soluciones 2015 REcetas NUTRITIVAS, consejos y MÁS a precios bajos 7-20 de enero heb.com/resolutions 18 de enero de 2015 LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO 3-C El lunes 12 de enero Network for Young Artists presentó en una velada musical su medalla oficial de Fiesta San Antonio 2015. Esto como preámbulo al evento Deco District Arts and Musical Festival a celebrarse el 19 de abril en Deco District, zona que aloja a un número de negocios en torno al cruce de las avenidas Zarzamora y Fredericksburg. Esto dentro del programa oficial de Fiesta 2015. Katy McKenzie, de 18 años de edad, intérprete de Country Music. Ashley Littlefield, Fiesta 2015 Teen Queen, invitada especial a la recepción. Miss Fiesta, Sophia Campos, muestra la Medalla de Network for Young Artists. Katy McKenzie, Graciela Gómez, Maya Crane y Seryna Lobo, alumnas de la academia de música de Network for Young Artists Graciela Gómez, alumna de la escuela de música de Network for animaron al recepción cuando fue presentada la Medalla de Fiesta 2015 de la institución NYA. Young Artist. La calle Alta Vista en el Distrito No. 5 cambiará de nombre por el de Jaime Martínez, dirigente laboral que sigue activo en favor de los derechos de los trabajadores, a pesar de una larga batalla contra el cáncer. (Fotos, Roberto J. Pérez) Con la renovación que el gobierno municipal hizo a fin del año pasado en el Parque Travis, este ha adquirido un nuevo y propicio aspecto para celebraciones culturales o presentación de artistas Ardilla disfrutando una galleta en el Parque de la Hemisferia. locales, como en el caso de James Martín. H-E-B tiene ahora nutricionistas registrados para ayudarte y a tu familia con: • Soluciones para perder peso • Recetas saludables para todos los presupuestos • Planificación de comida personalizada y ¡más! Visita heb.com/nutrition para obtener una lista de servicios, precios y ubicaciones Disponible en inglés ©2015 HEB, 15-0520 4-C LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO Tacos and Tequila: Austin’s take on tacos hits the Alamo City By Amanda Lozano [email protected] Price range: $-$$ Austin and San Antonio: it’s the never-ending feud of which city reigns supreme. Most of the time, Austinites and San Antonians have conflicting viewpoints on everything from lifestyles to music. That being said, the Alamo City and the Capital City have two completely different interpretations on the way the towns prepare tacos. Enter Tacos and Tequila (TNT): Austin’s take on the iconic eat. TNT is an experimental concept, much like everything in Austin. The interior of the place is extremely trendy, modern and urban, yet comfortable enough to relax and down a few drinks. The art within is a mix of Pablo Picasso meets Market Square: lyrical abstraction with that touch of modernism. TNT is smack dab on Broadway Street, across from the Pearl, on the corner of Josephine. Seeing cars and pedestrians from the windows only adds to the urban feel. Like most taquerias in town, you are greeted with a generous serving of chips and salsa. Served in a large brown bag, there are yellow and blue corn chips, in addition to baked sweet potato in the medley. I’m not a fan of sweet potato in the slightest, but TNT dusts this addictive seasoning on them that hooked me in. Made with ingredients like buffalo chicken, seared ahi tuna, and chimichurri beef tenderloin, you won’t be seeing any chorizo con papas or queso y frijoles tacos here, but that’s OK. It’s good to turn from the comfy breakfast taco phase and trek for tortillas elsewhere sometimes. There are five more types of meat you can choose to put in your tacos, including BBQ pulled pork, grilled chicken or steak, corn crusted chicken, rojo shrimp and southwest veggie. Each of them has a flavor spectrum of its own. A couple of my favorites include the shrimp, tuna and buffalo chicken. Rojo Shrimp is rubbed with recado rojo, or achiote paste. Popular in Yucatan, this spice gives the shrimp a warm, savory taste. Sriracha and orange baste are marinated with the shrimp, too, giving it a spicy, yet citrusy taste. Garnished with sweet mango, red peppers, and red onions, the combination is delightful. Seared Ahi Tuna is like sushi meets tacos in a Japanese/ Mexican love affair. The tuna, is drizzled with an agave soy glaze, horseradish and sesame seeds. There is a beauty in seared tuna. Almost raw but barely to the point of cooked, TNT has mastered the art of finding the delicate balance between the two. Buffalo Chicken is good for those that prefer something more typical. Like a saucy chicken Pictured is a Seared Ahi Tuna, Rojo Shrimp and a Buffalo Chicken street taco. (Photo, Amanda Lozano) wing, the sauce is spicy, and buttery. The street taco is adorned with cauliflower, cabbage and red and green bell pepper. It’s good for those that don’t want to venture out into something too experimental. Tacos are served with a small scoop of sweet corn cake. The tacos cost about $3.50 a pop, but they are definitely worth it. No need to diss TNT as their tacos are in a league on their own, and you only need to eat like two of them to feel full. During the week, TNT has a lunch special that gets you two tacos, and unlimited refills on a drink for $10. It happens Monday-Thursday. Salads are a little more costly, and will run you anywhere from $10 to $14, but who really goes to a taco place for a salad? In addition, TNT has $1.50 street tacos daily from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. You can choose from four flavors of street tacos: three that aren’t on the menu normally. These include picadillo, chicken in salsa verde, and black beans. Happy hour runs during the same times. Margaritas, mojitos and sangria run for $4 a pop. The drinks are made with a heavy pour, so you do get your money’s worth. On Sundays, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m, TNT hosts brunch. For $19.99, anything at the buffet is up for grabs. Omlettes made toorder, waffles, huevos rancheros, waffles, fried chicken and more. Two mimosas are included in the price, as well. TNT may not be from San Antonio per se, but they have this taco thing down just as well. If you are looking for a tasty taco, or good beverage, I would definitely recommend the place, even if it’s just once, and remember drink responsibly ` 18 de enero de 2015 18 de enero de 2015 Jamie Lee Curtis: Believe in someone By Trey Hilburn III [email protected] “Spare Parts” is a remarkable true story of four high school student underdogs from Phoenix, Ariz. who achieved the impossible when they banded together to compete in a submersible robotics competition. It was there that they went against major national universities with inspiring results. The iconic Jamie Lee Curtis, plays the inspirational principal at Carl Hayden Community High School who helped inspire the four boys to follow their creativity. Her character, a naturally driven high school principle, was an endeavor in finding a character who would be willing to change the lives of her students. “I made her a woman who was previously married to another woman who had died,” Curtis told La Prensa. “Now she was a widowed woman who dedicated her life to changing the lives of these young people through her humor and creativity rather than the letter of the law which is often what academic administrative types often succumb to.” Previous to her involvement in “Spare Parts” Curtis was not faSee Jamie Lee Curtis on page 3-D Televangelist to release new album after 2 years By Alyssa Bunting [email protected] I first heard of Televangelist from a friend of a friend who, ironically, later joined the band. My friend played their minialbum “Crime Waves” for me once, and I was immediately drawn in with the whimsical way my favorite song off the album, English Subtitles starts. When I saw them for the first time at the 1011 bar, I already knew all the lyrics to their foursong EP. Needless to say the self-proclaimed indie/math rock band is one of the gems among the San Antonio music scene and that very scene eagerly waiting for their new album. La Prensa got the opportunity to speak with Mark Anthony Esquivel, guitarist for the band who said they started on this album when “Crime Waves” was released two years ago. “One of the songs was even supposed to make it to ‘Crime Wave’ but wasn’t done. I’m too particular with those sorts of things” Esquivel shared. “It’s taken us two years to finish this EP, mostly due to the fact that I wrote all of the instruments except for one song on the new album which was mostly written by our bassist Steven Valencia. A lot of the record was finished by the time he jumped into Tele.” Over the two years, life and changes have trickled into the cracks of time and the band that once had five members has become a trio, which means the Mark Anthony Esquivel plays a show with his band Televangelist at the 1011 circa 2013. ( Photo, Alyssa Bunting) pressure to carry the weight of the missing instruments was a hurdle the band faced. “Steven Valencia and Mario Alverado are much more of an influence in Tele’s writ- ing although you won’t really hear those songs until after this record is done,” Esquivel said. “We have about eight new songs in the works aside from the seven that are done. We all feel more comfortable with each other’s playing, writing and friendship.” The band explained that they were going to release the album digitally before they get it pressed due to the high demand and anticipation from their fans. It will not be available to the general public unless it is pre-ordered through their Indie Gogo page, where they’ve had pre-orders all the way from Australia and Asia. Through their Indie Gogo crowd fund, their fans raised over $1,000 so that they can release the record on vinyl. According to Esquivel, “This alone really made us want to step up our game. We felt we couldn’t let our fans down, so we worked hard to produce something we’d feel accomplished with, something they could be proud of. This album was completed due to them supporting us.” The much anticipated album is set to be released any week now and vinyl to follow in March. And as for what is next for the local band, Esquivel said, “We plan to push this record harder than we have before.” “We plan to tour Texas very hard for the next year and will be hopefully doing our first national tour in winter along with a new record. My personal goal is to be a better musician. I feel I have a long way to go with my singing and guitar playing. I also feel Tele is at about 60 percent of what we can be but I have faith we can really achieve our true potential, to leave something behind, something that inspires.” S.A. keeps it simple at Cocktail Conference Mixologists kept busy during Opening Night of the 2015 San Antonio Cocktail Conference held at the Majestic Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. Visitors can experience some the best of craft cocktail culture during the SACC, which runs from Jan. 15 to 18. (Photo, Lea Thompson) By Lea Thompson [email protected] The San Antonio Cocktail Conference (SACC) kicked things off with a special opening night at the Majestic Theatre. Now in its fourth year, the conference has become known for its dedication to charity, and as a place for unique food and drink culture. This year’s festival has attracted visitors across the country, but the key players behind San Antonio’s drink and culinary scene prefer to keep their food and drink experiences “puro” and simple. “I think it’s less important to be a destination for food or whatever, as that’s our thing, food and bar culture,” Chad Carey, owner of The Monterey and Hot Joy said. “You can only get certain food and drink experiences in New Orleans, and New York, and Chicago. I think San Antonio still has a long way to go, but its moving towards that.” The 2015 SACC brings more than 50 mixologists and chefs from throughout the country to San Antonio for three days, and this year’s events feature more Texas restaurants and bars than ever before. “We’ve always participated in the charity portion of it, but we’ve never really been here until now,” Misael Gonzalez, the Bar Manager at Bar du Mon Ami said. “Everything about this event really educates folks on the scene here and outside of this town.” In addition to the opportunity to sample new beverages, the SACC also offers attendees a chance to learn more about the drink-making process through special classes designed for anyone with an interest. Most of San Antonio’s chefs and mixologists hope that visitors will learn that the best experiences don’t necessarily have to be trendy or complicated. “In my opinion, cocktails should be aggressively simple, once you add too many ingredients to it, you’re hurting the natural sweetness of that particular spirit and you’re really ruining the taste,” Gonzalez said. Although the city’s culinary reputation has grown slowly, San Antonio continues to make their food and drink with the same distinct spirit. Whether it’s menudo and breakfast tacos or a blood orange mojito, the flavors are unique, and they can’t be found anywhere else. 2-D LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO “Birdman” y “The Grand Budapest Hotel” se proclaman favoritas a los Óscar PAX South brings ‘This War of Mine’ along with it Survive as a group of civilians in 11 Bit Studio’s “This War of Mine.” (Courtesy photo) By Trey Hilburn III [email protected] PAX South is coming to San Antonio on Jan. 23-25 and is brining the world of gaming with it. Thousands of booths from developers working on a ton of great titles are all going to be at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center. Among them, 11 Bit Studios will be in house at booth #1442. 11 Bit Studio’s game “This War of Mine” will be on hand and hopefully playable. The unique game shows the other side of war. Instead taking on the role of a solider, you go in and take on the role of a group of civilians trying to survive in a war-torn city. The group can’t leave their home during the day due to snipers, but at night they are able to scavenge and learn to survive together. Other people on the war-torn streets will also attempt to kill and loot you so that they can survive. The cold and starvation are always right around the corner as well. The game makes the player make life and death decisions. It is impossible to protect everyone and, at times, sacrifices have to be made. The launch trailer for “This War of Mine” featured Emir Cerimovic who was only 9-years-old when back in 1992 he and his family struggled to survive in Sarajevo during the longest siege in history. Drop by the booth and talk to the team that put together one of the grittiest and most real games of 2014. Netflix announces filming of “Club de Cuervos” in Mexico EFE - Netflix announced Wednesday in a communique the start of filming for its first Spanishlanguage series - entitled “Club de Cuervos” - at different sites in Mexico. The digital content platform, together with Alazraki Entertainment, has reunited the team from the successful Mexican film “Nosotros los Nobles” and is now filming the series dealing with a 18 de enero de 2015 family feud among heirs after the death of the owner of a professional soccer team. Gaz Alazraki is the director of the project and Luis Gerardo Mendez will star in the series. The 13-episode series, which will provide a satirical and entertaining view of the world of pro soccer, will begin airing in 2015. Rounding out the cast are Mariana Treviño, Stephanie Cayo, Daniel Gimenez Cacho, Antonio de la Vega, Ianis Guerrero, Jesus Zavala, Veronica Teran and Carlos Bardem, among others. Alazraki, Leo Zimbron and Mike Lam will produce the project, which is based on a story created by Lam. Months ago, Ted Sarandos, the director of content for Netflix, said that he was sure that the platform’s customers “will love this family comedy.” Netflix announced the start of filming for Spanish-language series “Club de Cuervos” at various locations in Mexico. (EFE/File) EFE - La película del cineasta mexicano Alejandro González Iñárritu “Birdman” y “The Grand Budapest Hotel” se convirtieron en las grandes favoritas a los Óscar, tras empatar con 9 candidaturas como las producciones más nominadas a la 87 edición de estos premios, según anunció la Academia de Hollywood. La cinta argentina “Relatos salvajes” competirá por el título de mejor filme de habla no inglesa, mientras que Iñárritu opta a tres galardones (película, dirección y guion original) y su compatriota Emmanuel Lubezki podría revalidar con “Birdman” la estatuilla de mejor fotografía que consiguió en 2014 con “Gravity”. De México es también Martín Hernández, candidato a mejor edición de sonido por “Birdman” y “La Parka”, obra de Gabriel Serra Arguello que tratará de lograr el Óscar en la categoría de mejor cortometraje documental. El anuncio de nominaciones celebrado en la sede de la Academia de Hollywood, en Los Ángeles, que tuvo entre sus presentadores al mexicano Alfonso Cuarón, puso a “Birdman” y “The Grand Budapest Hotel” en cabeza de la carrera por las estatuillas, y confirmó al drama “The Imitation Game” como gran contendiente. Esa cinta obtuvo 8 candidaturas, por 6 de “American Sniper”, de Clint Eastwood, y “Boyhood”, del realizador Richard Linklater que, según los pronósticos en Hollywood, tiene muchas papeletas para imponerse como mejor película. “Foxcatcher”, “Interstellar”, “The Theory of Everything” y “Whiplash” consiguieron 5 menciones en total. “Interstellar” fue la única de las producciones más nominadas en no entrar en la pugna por la categoría de mejor película, una disputa en la que sí está “Selma”, que cosechó únicamente dos candidaturas. Es la primera ocasión en la que la Academia elige ocho largometrajes para competir por el galardón de mejor película desde que en 2011 se eleva el abanico de elegibles de 5 a un máximo de 10. Desde entonces siempre había habido 9 filmes en competencia. Todo apunta a que el Óscar de dirección recaerá bien en Iñárritu, en Linklater o en Wes Anderson (“The Grand Budapest Hotel”), quienes comparten candidatura con Bennett Miller (“Foxcatcher”) y Morten Tyldum (“The Imitation Game”), mientras que “Birdman” dominó las categorías interpretativas. 18 de enero de 2015 LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO 3-D ‘La Vida Robot’ isn’t ‘Blackhat’ only has one missing any ‘Spare Parts’ trick up its sleeve By Trey Hilburn III [email protected] The boys from Carl Hayden Community High School, along with their teacher, determined to build a submersible robot. (Courtesy photo) By Trey Hillburn III [email protected] When Wired Magazine published an article titled “La Vida Robot,” it was almost hard to believe. It told the remarkable true story of 4 Hispanic underdogs from Phoenix who managed to achieve the impossible. Fast-forward to the present; that true story has been made into a movie that tells the same inspirational true story from the Wired Magazine article. It follows a group of students from Carl Hayden Community High School who banded together to build a submersible robot and took it to compete against some of the top universities across the nation. These guys mange to build a robot for fewer than $800 by using cheap parts that went so far as to include pool noodles and feminine hygiene products, despite them going against universities who spent thousands on building their robots. Oscar Vazquez (Carlos PenaVega) tries to join the military in order to bypass being deported, but when that fails he decides to compete in a robotics Naval sponsored competition to give his life direction. And much like the “Avengers,” the team came together from there: the leader, the brains, the muscle and the mechanic. “Spare Parts” makes an interesting choice by combining two teachers into one in the form of George Lopez. Allan Cameron and Fredi Lajvardi were instrumental in the success of the team from Carl Hayden and Lopez makes the role work as a funny and warm mentor. While at the beginning of this one I thought I was in for a cheesy Lifetime channel movie due to its basic digital cinematography and over enunciated dialogue, the story is what ends up pulling you in and makes you suspend that pesky disbelief. It is incredible to know how hard these kids had it at that point in their life and how all of them eventually went on to great things. “Spare Parts” has a couple of surprises up its sleeve, too. It isn’t the straight forward montage followed by a win. If you like inspirational films, you will feel right at home. Michael Mann is one of my favorite directors. “Heat,” “Manhunter,” and “The Insider” are all great films with unique cinematography that might as well have a watermark for Mann’s style. With his latest film “Blackhat,” Mann takes on the world of espionage and cyber-terror. After a nuclear plant goes into meltdown and the stock market is taken control of, due to a hacker malware upload, the world is sent into a panic. The Chinese and American’s decide to band together to find out who was responsible for the attack. In comes the “one man” in every action movie scenario. Nicholas Hathaway (Chris Hemsworth), a convict, is given a deal to be freed of all charges if he helps to help locate the hacker. Hathaway helps authorities conduct a worldwide man-hunt using digital footprints to find out who caused the attacks and figure out what they were planning next. Michael Mann still brings his unique kinetic cinematography to “Blackhat,” but it ends up feeling like something that would have been better suited for the ‘80s. The hacking that seemed to be a central point of the story takes a back seat to exposition and while the action is fantastically filmed and reminiscent of the gunplay in “Heat,” there is very little left to fill the overly long two hour and fifteen minute length film. Another huge issue with “Blackhat” was lead man Hemsworth. Hemsworth is great as Thor; there is no doubt about that. But this film made me realize that Hemsworth is all mumbles. And in a movie where he has to shoot lines of sharp tech inspired dialogue, it becomes clear that anyone else would have been better suited. I know hackers, and none have six pack abs, a perfect completion and pretty princess hair. This film needed more acne, pasty skin and Mountain Dew. Or, at least someone that would have been more believable and could give a line of tech talk without sounding like it was from Cliffs Notes. The writer really failed Michael Mann. Mann tries desperately to gain momentum and make it one of his trademarks but falls short due to some below mediocre writing. This may be a Mann’s world but it seems not this time around. “Blackhat” Rating: R Runtime: 133 Min Director: Michael Mann Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang “Spare Parts” Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 83 Min Director: Sean McNamara Stars: George Lopez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Carlos PenaVega Ratings: Instant Classic Excellent Good “You have to be creative. You have to come up with new ideas. Give people something they can not experience anywhere else.” In Loving Memory Mentor.Visionary. Philanthropist. Okay Awful Nicholas Hathaway leads a worldwide hacker manhunt. (Courtesy photo) Jamie Lee Curtis... miliar with the story till she read the original article that Wired Magazine published. “‘La Vida Robot,’ which I read and just couldn’t believe,” she said. “I mean, I was flabbergasted by the true story and the courage and tenacity of these young people and the way they decided to compete against colleges instead of high schools.” Curtis, while not popular or deemed an achiever in high school, is the perfect example of how creativity can lead places that academia might not always be able to lead to. “High School was a misery to me. I am the classic underachiever. I wasn’t popular,” Curtis admitted. “My entire high school experience could be boiled down to when I was a cheerleader. I loved it. But, from a scholastic standpoint, I was an underachiever. I think I got a combined 840 on my SATs, I barely got out of high school.” Lucky for Curtis a writer and friend of her mother’s, Gwen Davis, gave Curtis the confidence to come out of her shell. “She told me ‘You are special, there is something about you, you are very smart and funny and I believe you will do great things,’” Curtis recalled. “And that is not dissimilar to the George Lopez character (who is actually playing both high school instructors, Allan Cameron and Fredi Lajvardi) and the principle of the school who give voice to that inner cre- (continued from page 1-D) ativity in these young people.” Curtis’ strong affinity is focused on giving young people the added bonus of a pat on the back or a vote confidence earlier in life to get them started on the right path. “I believe that every human being wants somebody to believe in them,” she said. “It is what we strive for, to be believed and thought of as worthy. I would love to see every adult in America take one teenager and mentor them and get to know them and figure out what their strengths are.” While Curtis has played legendary roles across her career you wouldn’t know it from speaking to the modestly humble Curtis. Her roles from “Halloween” to “True Lies” were all her “being given a chance.” “Here is what you need to know about ‘True Lies’, a ‘Fish Called Wanda’ and all the rest of it,” Curtis said. “John Cleese [director of ‘A Fish Called Wanda’] literally did the same thing Freddy and Allan did with these kids in the true story of ‘Spare Parts,’ he said ‘I believe in you, I want to give you a chance.’” Curtis went on to say, “John Carpenter’s confidence in me when he hired me to be in ‘Halloween,’ Jim Cameron’s confidence in me when he called and said ‘I wrote you a movie,’ these are people who did the same thing Gwen Davis did for me when I was younger. They looked at me A young Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode in the movie “Halloween”. (Courtesy photo) and said ‘I believe in you.’ And I think we are all looking for that, we all need somebody to say ‘I believe in you.’” “Spare Parts” brings to light an incredible story that not many are familiar with if not for the film. Curtis herself is focusing her attention on bringing another less known and inspirational true story to the screen as a producer this time around. “I am trying to tell the story of Glenn Burke,” she said. “He was an African American rookie baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1977. After Dusty Baker hit his grand slam homerun that put him in the 30-30-30 (sic) club of players that have hit 30 homeruns during a regular season, Glen Burke was the man on deck so when Dusty Baker runs to home plate Glenn Burke throws up the first high-five ever given in the universe. So, on Oct. 2, 1977 the high five was invented. “It turns out Glenn Burke was a closet gay black baseball player who was ultimately kicked out of baseball for being gay after he was outed by his mother in Sports Illustrated and died on the streets of Oakland from AIDS. His legacy is the high-five and the first out gay baseball player. I have been trying to get this one made, I own the rights to his life story which is called ‘Out at Home.’” Next up Curtis can be seen in Ryan Murphy’s “Scream Queens,” a return to the horror genre for the icon behind horror legends like “Halloween” and “Prom Night.” “Spare Parts” is now playing at a theater near you. 4-D LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO Querida Nina: Tengo un problema y creo que es personal. Yo tengo 19 años y estoy por entrar a la universidad. Tengo a mi pareja con quien llevo ya unos meses saliendo pero aun no me ha hecho su novia. Él y yo nos conocimos en el verano y desde entonces hemos hablado y hemos tenido hasta relación física, pero nunca me toma de la mano en público y nunca me invita a lugares en donde otras personas conocidas vayan a estar. Por otro lado, mis amigas me dicen que debería de dejarlo ir y fijarme en el chico que sí me busca y que quiere ser mi novio de verdad, pero yo he batallado mucho porque creo que estoy enamorada del chico con el que ahora salgo. Esto también me ha ocasionado problemas con mis amigas porque yo veo que ellas están muy contentas con sus novios y he llegado a sentir envidia y celos de saber que a ellas sí las invitan a salir y las toman de la mano en público, y a mí nunca nadie me ha tomado de la mano en la escuela. El chico con el que salgo me dice que me quiere y que le atraigo mucho. También me dice que lo hago muy feliz y hasta ha llegado a involucrar sentimientos y familia conmigo; sin embargo, no logro que me haga su novia. Dime por favor qué debo hacer y por qué me está pasando esto. Querida jovencita tibia: Eres tibia porque no has tomado una decisión firme en tu relación. No has logrado tener el coraje y la dignidad para poder hacer lo que tu corazón te pide y lo que tu sentimiento te dice que hagas. Lo primero que debes de hacer es reflexionar y darte cuenta si realmente lo que buscas es una relación o si simplemente quieres tener a un compañero. Te voy a ayudar un poco, y es que por lo que veo tú sí quieres tener una relación porque tus amigas provocan envidia y celos al estar con sus parejas. Asegúrate de pensar en ti porque nadie más lo va a hacer en este mundo, y si no te das tu lugar y pides lo que tanto buscas y anhelas, entonces nadie va a hacerlo. Recuerda que los hombres son cazadores por naturaleza, y si no lo dejas hacer su parte es posible que nunca sea tu novio. Deja de buscarlo, deja de tener relación física con él y hazle saber qué es lo que tú buscas. Si el chico realmente tiene interés en ti, va a darte lo que tanto buscas y te va a hacer su novia. De lo contrario, si no le interesas es porque no será para ti y tú debes dejar de perder tu tiempo y pensar en otra persona que te haga verdaderamente feliz. Escucha a tu corazón, pero también escucha a tus amigas o a tus padres, ya que ellos siempre tendrán otra perspectiva de lo que te sucede. Escriba a Querida Nina, 816 Camaron St. Ste 104, San Antonio, TX 78212 o al correo electrónico: [email protected] 18 de enero de 2015 The line-ups are coming, the line-ups are coming! By Alyssa Bunting [email protected] Music festivals have been releasing their lineups left and right over the last few months. Last Thursday, San Antonio’s Maverick Music Festival released four bands that would be playing at their fest in April: The Tuneyards, Cake, The Toadies, and Cypress Hill. With just those four names, the diversity of old and new has me at the edge of my seat waiting for the rest of it. Until the rest of the line-up is released for Maverick, I would say that Austin Psychfest in May is what I’m most excited for right now. Jesus and Mary Chain, Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, I mean how could you not be excited? Although, we’re all still patiently waiting for Free Press Summer Fest in Houston (which is usually out by November, I wonder what the hold up is?) and Austin City Limits (ACL) to use absolutes. To be honest, even music festival monster Coachella’s line up doesn’t compare to Psychfest. It’s always been a painful experience whenever Coachella released what bands were set to perform that year, a little piece of my heart would shatter as I read name after name knowing it was highly improbable to make the trip up there. Coachella was the dream; it’s the Disney World of music festivals. This year however, my heart remained intact, because to me, it seemed as though Coachella is recycling ACL’s 2014 line up and took a page out of Fun Fun Fun Fest’s book when I saw AC/ DC as one of the headliner when FFFFest just had Judas Priest as one of their 2014 headliners. Don’t get me wrong, the lineup is one of the most diverse I’ve seen and that in itself is impressive. A fake Bonnaroo lineup was released last Tuesday with headliners that included Jay-Z and Beyoncé which would have been just utterly ridiculous and would have shaken the entire dynamic of a festival to the core but, sadly not. The real Bonnaroo line up looks amazing but as far as music festivals on a national level goes; I think Governor’s Ball has the best line up thus far this year, although Lollapalooza hasn’t announced their line up yet. Governor’s Ball takes the best acts of Coachella and Bonnaroo, has that diversity factor, and a lot of the acts are up and comers. Bjork is one the artists on the line up, and she just announced she was releasing a new album very soon so timing could not be more perfect. SXSW SXSW released some of their 2015 acts earlier this week as well; it just confirmed that there was no need to head out of state because a lot of the bands that peaked my interest on a national scale are coming right here to Texas. Now when I say SXSW released SOME of their acts, that includes over 500 bands and it’s not even scratching the surface, the big names aren’t released until beginning of March. Of course, SXSW isn’t really considered a music festival because there are more components other than the music factor. SXSW in itself is beautiful, organized anarchy to put it plain and simple. I don’t plan for anything the way I plan for SXSW. Then of course, there’s nothing in the world like it. One doesn’t complain because the whole dynamic of it all is to find out where all the free stuff and shows are. The few weeks before are dedicated to RSVP-ing to shows and mapping what where you need to be and what time, the second part of it is being glued to social media like Twitter to find what is going on and where. However, with the tragedy that took the lives of a dozen people last year, SXSW officials had announced earlier this year that there would be no unofficial shows that would probably remove the “free stuff” factor. I am curious to see how it will change things for this coming year. On the Brightside, with SXSW comes an influx of bands itching to play more shows and will spill over into San Antonio, so it would be wise to expect quite a few shows that week in March. Last year, I got to catch the Cosmonauts at the Limelight and look forward to who will wander into our neck of the woods this year, especially since the venue that is going to replace the White Rabbit opens in March as well. 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