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El Donneño News ReviewPublished by Guadalupe Saenz, Editor Volume 1 Issue 3 Published As Often As You Decide Winter 2011-12 Edi

Miss Texas International visits East Donna during Dia de los ReyNew State Laws In Plac

New traffic, criminal laws in effect since Sept

HB 2730 is the DPS’s Sunset Legislation, and man

the DPS-related bills this session were included in H

2730. Notable traffic and criminal laws that go into

effect on Sept. 1 (unless otherwise indicated) includ

Seatbelts:

HB 537 requires all occupants of a vehicle, no mat

their age, to be secured by a safety belt, no matter

where they are seated in the vehicle; changes the de

nition of a passenger vehicle to include a passenger

designed to transport 15 or fewer passengers includ

the driver; removes the current exemption for third

party Medicaid transportation provisions regarding

use of child passenger safety seats; and prohibits a

torcycle operator from carrying a passenger under t

age of 5 unless the child is seated in a sidecar attac

to the motorcycle.

SB 61 amends the existing statute regarding child p

senger safety seats. The bill requires that any child

younger than 8 years of age be restrained in an ap-

proved child passenger safety seat unless the child

taller than 4 feet, 9 inches in height. The fine is no

more than $25 for a first offense and $250 for a sec

offense. The law also creates a new court cost for c

viction of an offense under this section to be collec

and used by TxDOT to buy safety seats for low inc

families. The law becomes effective on Sept. 1, 200

but tickets for this offense cannot be issued until Ju

1, 2010. Police officers are allowed to issue a warn

before that date.

Driving:

HB 55 makes it illegal to use a wireless communic

device in a school zone unless the vehicle is stoppe

a hands-free device is used. Cities or counties want

to enforce this law must post a sign at the beginnin

each school zone to inform drivers that using a wire

communications device is prohibited and the opera

is subject to a fine. It is a defense to prosecution if t

operator was making an emergency call.

HB 2730 increases the penalties for driving while i

toxicated with a child passenger by adding an auto-

matic driver license suspension period for first-time

offenders and an increased suspension period for re

offenders. Read about DPS online at

www.txdps.state.tx.us

Carla Monje

Miss Texas

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El Donneño News Review The Museum Pag

Dr. David Bowles, author, announces his latest

book edition to be presented at the Donna Hooks

Fletcher Museum. It’s one of several other publica-

tions already released. The latest one,“Along the

River” is a collection of poems.

His other books, include a series called, D’An-

gelo Chronicles.

About the Series D'Angelo Chroni-cles is an intellectually engaging, heart-

pounding science fiction series from themind of author David Bowles. Books Iand II are available now in their original

binding; deluxe editions with extendedfeatures will be released in January2012. In January, VAO Publishingreleased The Rising Red , by DavidBowles, Volume 3 of the D'Angelo

Chronicles, an intellectually engag-ing and heart-pounding space operaset 700 years in the future. VAOPublishing will simultaneously bereleasing deluxe editions of the firsttwo volumes that include glossaries,appendices and other extras.=============================

In February, VAO Publishing (inconjunction with the Donna HooksFletcher Historical Museum) will re-

lease Donna Hooks Fletcher: Life and Writings, combining in a single volumeall the surviving works of one of the RíoGrande Valley's most legendary histori-cal figures, the name source of Donna,Texas (subject of the new film Miracle

1961 Redskin State Champ members visited the Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum to

autograph the “Miracle In Donna” poster, for Elvira Tovar, Visitors’ Bureau located

at the Museum. (l-r) Richard Avila, Elvira Tovar, Luz Pedraza, and Alfredo Avila.

Three futuristic stories by Author (Dr.). David Bowles now available

The Queen’s GalleryBoutique & Hau

Couture Design

Brides & 15th

Quinceañeras

Also, a Flower

Shop

Floreria para

toda ocasion

3102 Business 83, Donna, Texas 956-607-99

Bowles’s D’Angelo Chronicles Book Series-Stories Set 700 yrs in the Future

Donna Hooks Fletcher Historical Museum releases Donna Hooks Fletcher: Life and Writing

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Politics/Government El Donneñ

Vasques named new City of Donna finance director

April Primaries Await U.S. Supreme Court RulingFederal Judges Study Legislative District

Maps - May Affect Elections If Texas is going to hold primary elections

on April 3, the federal courts will have to pick up the pace.

A panel of federal judges in Washington,D.C., is deciding whether congressional andlegislative district maps drawn by the Legisla-ture last year give proper protection to minor-ity voters under the federal Voting Rights Act.At the same time, the U.S. Supreme Court isdeciding whether an interim map drawn byfederal judges in San Antonio is legal.

In the meanwhile, there are no maps in placefor the impending Texas elections.

A panel of federal judges in San Antonio hasthe job of deciding whether the maps legisla-tors drew last year properly account for popu-lation growth and representation, and that courtwill also finally approve maps to be used for this year's elections. But since the D.C. judgesmoved slowly in deciding whether the mapsfollow the Voting Rights Act, and the election

season was almost under way, the San Antonio judges drew interim maps to be used in themeantime.Must registered to vote in any election.

—————————————————-WASHINGTON - A three-judge federal court panel will begin hearing two weeks of testi-mony Tuesday to determine whether the TexasLegislature violated the Voting Rights Act anddiluted minority voting strength when it redrew

political maps for state House, Senate and con-gressional seats.

The District of Columbia panel will review

plans drawn by the Legislature under Section 5

of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which requires

the Justice Department to approve beforehand

changes to the political process.

Meanwhile, candidates are still moving on

with campaign efforts for all positions getting

for the primaries and regular elections this

spring. Hopefuls are campaigning without

worry of court district map final decisions.

Donna -The search for a new business man

ager for the City of Donna is over. The city

hired David Vasquez as its finance director

Vasquez, who started work Dec. 27, holMaster of Business Administration from th

University of Texas-Pan American.Prior to coming to the City of Donna,

Vasquez worked as the senior financial ana

for Valley Baptist Health System in Harlin

since 2000, excluding a six-month stint as

rector of finance for South Texas Health Sy

tem. Vas ques takes over a position vacate

longtime Finance Director Dan Downs who

departed his position in November.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. BordePatrol is moving to halt a revolving-do

policy of sending migrants back to Me

ico without any punishment.The agency this month is overhaulin

its approach on migrants caught illegacrossing the 1,954-mile border that theUnited States shares with Mexico. Yeaof enormous growth at the federal agein terms of staff and technology have

A well known citizen of Donna once said, “Political signs don’t vote!” No, but do they influence voting? January

2012 is the beginning of the new year with important elections in the USA and Mexico coming up. But it’s been since

October or earlier that political signs began to appear around the neighborhoods and community.

Brownsville Native Runs for SBOE

for Hidalgo County

Ruben Cortez, Brownsville, is the candidate for the

Mid Valley campaign State Board of Education ,April

3rd depending on supreme court. This position covers

over 17 counties including Hidalgo County (except for

the northern end which will be District 2. For more de-

tails and information, contact the candidate at Ruben-

[email protected].

July 1, 2012 is election

day in Mexico.Three main parties which have candidate

running in the election will be running in M

ico, July 1, 2012. They are the InstitutionalRevolutionary Party (PRI), which had ruledMexico as a one-party-state for most of the century but lost power in 2000. Enrique Peñ Nieto, who is a former governor of MexicoState is running in this ticket; the DemocratRevolutionary Party (PRD), an off-shoot of PRI party with its candidate Andres ManueLopez Obrador, a former mayor of MexicoCity, and one who lost in the 2006 election contested the results that led to weeks of protests in the capital; and then there is the rulin National Action Party (PAN) is the party ofFelipe Calderon, the current president. PAN

announced Josefa Vasquez Mota as their candate.Given the issues of drug violence and grow

poverty in the country and northern regions,Mexico's election is very important to the region in South Texas and especially to bordecities who share border crossings or bridgescluding Donna, Texas.

The economy of both sides of the bordcurrently greatly affected by the violence inMexican side of the region.

With elections coming up in July, US offare hopeful for better conditions along the Mexico border.

Just Quotes : Some people are always grumbling

because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns

have roses.

“Hope has two beautiful daughters: their names are

anger and courage. Anger that things are the way

they are. Courage to make them the way they ought

to be.” ~St. Agustine

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El Donneño News Review Community Pag

La Ciudad de Donna ofrece oportunidad a negocios internacionales y local

Donna High School Clsss of 1982

Jim and Debbie Fitzgerald invites you to visit the Don Wes Flea Market

open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy a cold drink and a

great burger here too.

Also, Conjunto Los

Mismos de Rio Grande

City can be contacted

Being recognized for her heroic act in saving a 10 month old baby from suffo

ing through CPR, Luz Herevia accepts a gift from Martha Orozco, food servi

DISD Schoolboard also acknowledged Herevia for good use of school trainin

Roofers fix the roof of the old APEX building on Railroad and Bus. 8

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Community Donneño News

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Getting the paint to every corner of the buildin D M Sauceda Middle School custodial workers take pride in their own work place. The

took it upon themselves to buy the paint out of their own pockets and do the painting of

building themselves on their own time. “This is commendable! We appreciate their effo

and pride in our school,” Linda Estrada, secretary, comments.

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El Donneño News Review Conjunto Music P

The best in Tejano or Conjunto Show-Classic Music

Ricardo Mejia, original Ruben Vela Y Su Conjunto,

plays a Macias bajo sexto. Macias bajos are a favorite

for many conjuntos.

Looking for the latest in conjunto or Tejano music? We have it all.

The last CD recorded by Ruben Vela. Most Gilberto Perez CD

There is only one organization in the stat

Texas that dedicates all its efforts in preser

the history, the culture, and traditions of T

conjunto music. - the South Texas Conjun

Association (STCA).

Founded in the 1998 in Mercedes, Texa

Hall, the organization has survived through

last 14 years. It has sponsored conjunto ra

and television on public broadcasting syste

in the Rio Grande Valley for several years

“It hasn’t been easy keeping these effort

alive since there was no radio station playi

our music in the valley. But today, we now

grateful to KMBH Public radio and to the

fm that has added some conjunto artists to

repertoire,” says Lupe Saenz, STCA Presid

“People often email me or call me and as

where they can buy this conjunto music w

play in our programs. I always refer them

our friend at the Don West Flea market, M

Bill Emry. He makes an effort to offer all o

latest in conjunto music,” Saenz added.See E & E Sales ad below for more info

tion, location or phone number. Want the

CD recorded by the late Ruben Vela? He h

Visit him.

Jimmy Bejerano, (right) wears a t-shirt bearing the memo-

rial of his favorite conjunto, Ruben Vela Y Su conjunto.

Bejerano bajo sexto playing skills were a Vela’s favorite

when it came to studio recording. ( Jimmy Bejarano de los Cuatro

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bertos. (far right) Jimmy

jerano in the background

ing his Macias bajo as a g

players. Ruben Garza, (2

from right in white shirt)

with Accordionist Gilbert

Garcia. Also, on the far le

bassman Enrique “Flaco Naranjo performs with th

band. Naranjo, many yea

bass with the late Ruben

conjunto is known for his

mous hit, “El Coco Rayad

STCA tributes Jimmy Bejerano and Macias Bajo Sextos

George Macias, son of the famous Bajo Sexto maker of San Anto-

nio, Texas, Alberto Macias, holds the LAST bajo Sexto under con-

struction by his dad, when Alberto got ill and passed on... George is

going to finish the bajo, and will keep it in memory of his dad . (All Photos by Jimmy Bejeno

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The School El Donneño News R

PS Garza Elementary recognized Nick Castillo, DISD Board for

Board Appreciation Month. Other campuses also recognized

the rest of the members. Congratulations!

January was Board Appreciation Month. Seating (l-r) Ernesto Lugo, Nick Castillo, Rey Alegria, Sup

Roberto F. Loredo, Bd Pres. Alfredo Lugo, Angel Magallanes and Efren Ceniceros. Say “Thanks”

your board members in appreciation. Congratulations, DISD Board.

DISD Food Service workers (Cafeteria managers) unite for this photo in honor of LeNoir’s Cafeteria

manager Luz Herevia who was recognized by Board President Alfredo Lugo and the rest of the boarduring the last regular board meeting. Herevia is recognized for her heroic action that saved a 10 mo

old baby.

East Donna children pose with Miss Texas, Carla Monje (center) during a gift distribution for comm

nity children and parents. Also, present to actively participate is DISD Bd Pres. Alfredo Lugo, (right)

helped with distribution of donated toys for children and oranges for parents.

South Texas College and Donna ISD Parental Involvement, together

are offering free services to parents and individuals who want to learn to

use computers and learn to surf the internet announced Tomas Tamez,

parental involvement department director. “Persons looking for some

help to learn new skills or to enhance existing skills are encouraged to

participate and to take advantage of these free services,” Tamez said.

Classes are offered twice a week, Mondays, 1:30 pm—4:30 pm at the

Parental Involvement Central office. Also, Fridays, at Veterans Middle

School, 10 am—1 pm. For times, dates, and other information, interested

persons should contact DISD Parental Involvement to register for these

classes. Call 956-461-4230.

South Texas College y el departamento de padres del distrito escolar de

Donna ISD ofrece servicios gratuitos a los padres y las personas quequieren aprender a usar las computadoras y aprender a navegar por Inter-

net anunció Tomás Tamez, director del departamento de envolvimiento

de padres. "Las personas que buscan un poco de ayuda para aprender

nuevas habilidades o mejorar las habilidades ya existentes se les anima a

participar y tomar ventaja de estos servicios gratuitos", dijo Tamez.

Las clases se ofrecen dos veces por semana, los lunes, 1:30 pm-4: 30 pm

en la oficina central de la participación parental. Además, los viernes, en

el Veterans Middle School, 10 am-1 pm. Para los tiempos, fechas y otra

información, los interesados deberán ponerse en contacto con el departa-

mentode los Padres central para inscribirse en estas clases. Llame al 956-

461-4230.

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Aprenda como sacar su GED//Learn how to earn a GED.

Call 463-6909

STC and DISD offer free internet/

computer training in English and

Spanish/Se ofrece entrenamiento

para utilizar la computadora gra-

tuitamente en ingles y español

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