​The girl groups actually started in the 1950’s as far as what we know as rock n roll. Most of the 60’s girl groups were influenced by the Do-Wop girl groups of the 50’s. 
We must also understand the difference between girl groups and girl bands, all female bands usually also played instruments. In the late 50’s we saw the beginnings of all female singing groups as a major force, with 750 distinctive girl groups releasing songs that reached US and UK charts from 1960-1966. 
The years of 1955-1970 were known as the golden age of girl groups. Although in the early 50’s acts like the Chordettes, Fontaine Sisters, the McGuire Sisters all white female groups remained popular, it was not until 1958 when the all black girl group the Chantels song “Maybe” became the first true glimmering of the girl group sound, it was a mixture of black Doo-Wop music, Rock “n”Roll and white pop music. 
However the group often considered to have achieved the first sustained success in girl group genre is the Shirelles, who first reached the top 40 with the song “Tonight’s the Night”, and in 1961 became the first group to reach #1 on the hot 100 with” Will you still love me tomorrow”. 
Two and a half years later the Marvelettes became a major indication of the racial integration of popular music, as it was the first #1 song in the U.S. for African American owned label Motown Records. Other Motown groups that followed were Martha and the Vandellas, the Velvelettes and the Supremes. 
To make a long story as short as possible other girl groups of the 60’s included the Phil Spector style of the Crystals the Blossoms and the Ronettes. More girls followed also during this era, we had the Shangri-las the Dixie Cups, the Paris Sisters, the Chiffons, the Angels, the Cookies the Orlons and so many more. 
Over 750 girl groups were able to chart a song between 1960-1966.The girl group sound also extended to existing acts backed by studio musicians,usually girls performing without label credit,examples are too numerous to mention. 
Find out more of the girl groups of the 50’ and 60’ on the “Little Red Rooster Show”on the all new “Classic Hits Station” KWMC 1490 AM as we feature the girl groups of the 50’ and 60’s. All information and known facts are by Wendy Johnson and all shows are produced by Javier Martinez.

​El primer trabajo de Victor Vargas inicio a la temprana edad de trece anos, después de haber abandonado sus estudios para apoyar a su familia. el y sus hermanos y hermanas trabajaron en los campos de algodón en el area del Panhandle de Texas.
Victor se dedico a este trabajo hasta los primeros anos de los sesentas, después comenzó a trabajar con la compañía BEHAR CNSTRUCTION COMPANY IN DEL RIO, Mr, Vargas se convirtió en responsable de construir algunas de las primeras casas en el area de BUENAVISTA. A mediados de los sesentas comenzó a trabajar para el señor Jose Hernandez en la mudanza de casas house mover).
Una de las tareas que consiguió cuando trabajaba con Hernandez fue mover ujna casa desde CASTROVILLE , TX. hasta VEGA VERDE ESTATES. Para transladar esa casa tuvo que ser levantada ocho pies sobre el nivel del piso. Un trabajo  con un tremendo riesgo que le llevo un total de tres semanas para terminar.
Desde 1979, Victor a trabajado por su propia cuenta, dedicándose a la mudanza de casas y mobile homes, especializándose en las conocidas doublé-wide mobile homes. Vargas también formo parte del grupo que trabajo en la construcción de la PRESA DE LA AMISTAD. También obtuvo su certificado PUMP SCHOOL en BARTLESVILLE, Oklahoma.
Victor se caso con Berta Elena Guerrero en 1959, tienen tienen cinco hijos: Rosaura, Victor jr., Velma, Dario y Dino, todos residentes de esta comunidad. Se considera que Vargas es un gran conocedor en la construcción de casas en todas sus facetas. Victor cree firmemente que todo lo que ha aprendido, ha sido por la ayuda de Dios. “Intenta vivir una vida mejor HOY, que la que viviste AYER”- VICTOR VARGAS.

​En la columna de hoy le presentamos algunas practicas en la vida para poder tener la oportunidad de vivir mas tiempo y con una calidad de vida muy importante.
Considere los siguientes consejos. Todos y cada uno son respaldados por científicos o por estudios de gobierno.

AGREGUE MAS VITAMINA D
Un producto natural ofrecido por la luz solar, con muchos beneficios para la salud y un eslabon para la longeviedad (vivir mucho tiempo mas), pero no solo considerar este beneficio ni abusar de el, por el peligro a un cáncer en la piel, asi que es importante limitar la exposición a este beneficio de la naturaleza; es mejor tratar con su medico si usted se beneficiaria con el consumo de vitamina D en forma de píldora.

REDUSCA EL CONSUMO DE MEDICAMENTO PARA EL DOLOR.
El uso regular de estas medicinas como el ibuprofen y el naproxeno- incluyendo marcas que se venden sin receta medica como Advil, Motrin and Aleve- puede incrementar el riesgo de un ataque al corazón o una embolia según un reporte en 2014 de la Administración de Drogas y Alimentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA).

DUERMA MAS.
Dormir menos de seis horas de manera consistente cada noche, incrementa al doble el riesgo de sufrir un ataque al corazón o una embolia, de acuerdo con quince estudios revelados por el European Heart Journal.

CASECE O PERMANESCA CASADO.
El matrimonio es de verdad bueno para la salud y para vivir una existencia mas larga. Un estudio  encontró que de 4 a 6 porciento los hombres casados tienen menos riesgo de muerte que los hombres que nunca se casaron, en parte por el beneficio muy conocido del impacto para la salud cardiaca.

CONSUMIR FRUTAS MADURAS.
Usted no morirá  por comer frutas sin madurar, pero un nuevo estudio muestra que las frutas bien maduras tienen mas beneficios de salud para vivir mas. Por ejemplo, los platanos verdes son bajos en fibra y presentan un contenido que causa constipación (extrenimiento). Las peras y las moras tienen mas antioxidantes para defender al organismo de varias enfermedades. Y la sandia madura contiene un  antioxidante capaz de reducir el cáncer y las enfermedades del corazón, siempre observando el alto contenido de azúcar en la sandia (este aviso de precauccion se dirije a personas con problemas para controlar la diabetes).
En ediciones futuras estaremos tratando mas maneras que han sido probadas como efectivas y seguras.

GRACIAS POR LEERNOS                                      SERA HASTA LA PROXIMA

   The Summer Movie Season has begun and some of the biggest movies are still ahead of us.
   Have to say that I was totally surprised that The Mummy was as not as gig of a Box Office Hit as I thought it would be. I think many critics panned for all the wrong reasons. I personally saw the film and thought it was great even though somewhat predictable at the end. The fact that Tom Cruise took over the lead that had long been held by Brendan Fraser might have had something to do with it as well but I thought he did a great job. Don’t let the Bad Reviews keep you from stop seeing this movie.
   “Nick Morton is a soldier of fortune who plunders ancient sites for timeless artifacts and sells them to the highest bidder. When Nick and his partner come under attack in the Middle East, the ensuing battle accidentally unearths Ahmanet, a betrayed Egyptian princess who was entombed under the desert for thousands of years. With her powers constantly evolving, Morton must now stop the resurrected monster as she embarks on a furious rampage through the streets of London.”
From: Universal Pictures, Rated: PG13 Runs: 120 Minutes

   Pirates of The Caribbean, Dead Men Tell No Tales with Johnny Depp didn’t do as great with the critics as well but again, I saw it and I thought it was good. Typical Pirates Movie but the story line was solid and the film moved right along.
  “Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil’s Triangle. Jack’s only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy.”
   Again, If you like the Pirates adventures don’t let bad reviews stop you from seeing he great summer movie.

   On the way; Just Released: Transformers, The Last Knight.
   
​Coming Up: VALERIAN . In the 28th century, special operatives Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline work together to maintain order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the minister of defense, the duo embarks on a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where diverse species gather to share knowledge and culture. When a dark force threatens the peaceful city, Valerian and Laureline must race against time to identify the menace that also jeopardizes the future of the universe.
It’s going to be a great summer At The Movies .

   ​Consulado de México en esta frontera exhibió un ciclo de cine mexicano en los diferentes Nursing Home de esta ciudad  totalmente gratuita con la finalidad de mantener vida la época de oro del cine mexicano.
   Los primero nursing homes quienes participaron en esta actividad del Consulado de México fue La Vida Serena que esta bajo la supervisión de Cristina Guerra, quien agradeció al Consúl Carlos Obrador Garrido por hacer estos eventos.
   También se hizo la exhibición de películas en el asilo de Willow Creek Adult Day Care, para que disfrutaran de las mejores películas mexicanas seleccionadas de diferentes años las cuales representan a México y mantienen vivas sus culturas.
   Algunas de las películas que se exhibieron fueron Las Abandonadas de 1944, Bugambilia de 1945, Pueblerinas de 1948, Flor Silvestre de 1943, La Perla de 1945, ciclo de cine de Emilio Fernández y de Gabriel Figueroa.
   Otras d elas actividades que se llevaron a cabo en el inicio de las vacaciones de verano fue una campaña de limpieza del arroyo de San Felipe que llevo a cabo el Texas Parks and Wild Life en coordinación con la Casa de la Cultura para preservar la fauna de este sector.
   Un grupo de jóvenes de esta población se ofrecieron como voluntarios para llevar a cabo esta jornada de limpieza y hacer que esta área recreativa estuviera lista para recibir a las familias locales.
   Durante los próximos meses se llevarán a cabo mas campañas similares para preservar estas áreas atractivas ya que son lugares turísticos por los cuales cientos de personas visitan esta frontera para conocer el ya reconocido arroyo de San Felipe.

  ​No matter how much we may think our lives are not as great as they should be, it seems we always tend to forget those folks who are way less fortunate than us. Just because our day is going badly and we may not be able to afford that new car or Flat screen TV we for get that there are those out there who can’t even afford to eat.
  Here is a perfect example from a friend of mine on Facebook.
  “As I sat in my car eating some tacos I had gotten from the Taqueria, i see this lady staring at me while i sat in my car. While she walked closer and closer to my car, I was finishing up on one of my tacos. I knew she was trying to get my attention. As two younger girls came out of the store, they handed her some change. As she turned her body I notice she had her catheter bag underneath her arm. As she started to walk away, I ran down my window and asked her if she was hungry and she said yes but She wanted to get an ice cream from inside because her throat was hurting but the man wouldn’t let her in w the catheter exposed. I ended up helping this sweet lady w food, a black bag to put her catheter bag in and bought her a frozen fruit ice cream for her throat. Poor thing has cancer and says all shelters she’s been at are full in this area.”
  I remember those days when I had a few cents to my name and walking by the Hamburger Place on the corner smelling the great aroma of the food cooking on the grill. Peering in and watching the happy faces of everyone inside enjoying their double cheese burger with a large order of fries and a large drink and thinking how great that must be when had only a few cents in my pocket.
  Then I thought about those people less fortunate than I, YES, they exist. People who had NO Pennies in their pockets. Some didn’t have pockets at all because the clothes they wear are so tattered and old that the pockets have worn through. Those folks who haven’t eaten in days because they just don’t have the money or may be ill and can not work, much less afford a decent meal. Then my situation just didn’t seem as dire at all.
  No matter what situation this story finds you in today remember, work through it as best you can to find a solution that will get you by to the next day. If your the person without the funds, Pray.
  If your the person with funds then think twice about those less fortunate that yourself and do what ever you can to assist those who have less or none.
  The message has always been for us to help each other. For those of us who have to help those who have not, not matter what the reason. Love is the answer.
  Just another Point of View.

These days we seem to hear more and more about ALKALIZING Your Body for better health.
Some people swear by the fact that it tends to Slow Aging, Gives You More Energy and even Helps You Loose Weight. SO what’s all the buzz about and how does it work ?
So an Alkaline Diet seems to be the one of the best natural ways of balancing your body, slowing doing the aging process, loosing weight and even reducing inflammation in many areas.
What is an Alkaline Diet? It is a Diet Non-Consuming acidic foods and drinks. By doing so it will create an Alkaline Environment in the body.
Acidic foods cause inflammation, chronic fatigue, weight gain, poor digestion and over-active immune system. Luckily, the alkaline diet can suppress these problems by neutralizing the acidic environment in your body.
What are the worst culprits ? Processed food, sugar, sodas and foods that contain gluten
These things will: alter your body’s pH balance and create an acidic environment within it, which will result in numerous health problems
Fresh fruit and vegetables are the best alkaline foods. They possess a rich nutritional profile and are the ideal choice for an alkaline diet. Kale, Swiss chard, Arugula, Cabbage and Lettuce boost your energy levels and assist the body to start losing weight as well. Chlorophyll supplements and green drinks can help a lot towards reaching alkalinity too.
Additionally, omega oils such as omega-3, an essential nutrient the body can’t produce on its own. This oil is ingested through foods such as fish, but the recommended intake can be reached by adding an omega-3 supplement to your diet. Eating a salad with some Flax seed, Walnuts, Chia seeds or Lemon Oil every day to replenish the levels of omega-3 in your body.
The pH of healthy human blood should range from 7.35 to 7.45. The pH is acidic whenever it falls below 7. Acidity can occur as a result of emotional stress, toxic overload or an acid-forming diet.
You can avoid acidity. Nutritionists recommend a diet that consists of 60 percent alkaline foods and 40 percent acidic foods. Consult your Doctor and try it, see if you start feeling much better and watch some of those things that your suffering from start to get better.
Happy, Healthy Living !

​La palabra libertad procede del latín libertas, libertātis y se considera un derecho del ser humano y un valor. Aparece en diversos ámbitos, a saber: en la Filosofía, en la Religión, en la Ética y en la Moral. La libertad y el ‘ser libre’ hacen parte de la naturaleza humana.
El Apóstol Pablo nos dice: “Para libertad fue que Cristo nos hizo libres; por tanto, permaneced firmes, y no os sometáis otra vez al yugo de esclavitud”. (Gálatas 5:1) y «Todo me es lícito»; más no todo me conviene. «Todo me es lícito»; mas ¡no me dejaré dominar por nada!” (1 Co 6,12).
Hemos sido creados para la felicidad en la libertad y si por la esclavitud del pecado hemos perdido nuestra identidad, el sentido de nuestra existencia y una de las características fundamentales del ser humano: la libertad, debemos levantarnos, ponernos firmes y apartarnos del libertinaje y de los demás opresores que nos esclavizan, advirtiendo que no todo lo que aparece apetitoso y llamativo me conviene, porque puede ser una forma de dominación y perdida de la libertad.
Aunque parezcan muy elementales, constantemente debo hacerme estas preguntas: ¿Quién soy? ¿De dónde vengo? ¿Para dónde voy? ¿Cuál es el sentido último de mi vida? ¿Soy un esclavo del pecado y del sistema? ¿Tengo conciencia clara de ser un ser humano creado a imagen y semejanza de Dios: libre, capaz de amar e inteligente?
No puedo perder mi identidad, por los ofrecimientos del mundo, por mi conformismo  o por las leyes humanas en muchos momentos contrarias a la ley de Dios. Debo tener conciencia clara que el Señor Jesucristo vino para hacernos libres y para que le ayudemos en la tarea de liberar a los oprimidos por el mal: “El Espíritu del Señor está sobre mí, porque me ha ungido para anunciar el Evangelio a los pobres. Me ha enviado para proclamar libertad a los cautivos, recuperar la vista de los ciegos; para poner en libertad a los oprimidos y para proclamar el año favorable del Señor”. (Lc 4:18-19). 
No podemos continuar esclavizados por las tinieblas de la mentira, del engaño y del pecado.  El mundo nos habla de una felicidad falsa que supuestamente conquistamos a través del poder, del placer y del tener.  Fantasías que nos llevan al machismo, al libertinaje, al desenfreno, a la ambición, al egoísmo y al irrespeto de la dignidad humana.  Estos engaños que nos ofrece el mundo nos seducen, nos esclavizan,  nos humillan, nos llevan a la infelicidad y a la muerte.  No nos dejemos sumergir en la mentira, busquemos la verdad.  El Señor le dice a los judíos que creyeron en Él y hoy nos dice a nosotros: “Ustedes serán verdaderos discípulos míos si perseveran en mi Palabra; entonces conocerán la verdad, y la verdad los hará libres. Ellos le contestaron: Somos descendientes de Abraham y nunca hemos sido esclavos de nadie. ¿Cómo dices tú: ``Seréis libres”? Jesús les respondió: En verdad, en verdad les digo que todo el que comete pecado es esclavo del pecado (Juan 8:32-36).
Que la Declaración de Independencia de los Estados Unidos de América (cuyo título oficial en Inglés es The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America) dada por la Cámara Estatal de Pensilvania (ahora Salón de la Independencia) en Filadelfia el 4 de julio de 1776 en el que se definieron como trece nuevos Estados soberanos e independientes y ya no reconocían el dominio británico y en su lugar formaron una nueva nación: los Estados Unidos, nos lleve a celebrar la liberación no solo del yugo que imponían unos conquistadores, sino que también nos lleve a vivir en la libertad de sabernos auto determinar con responsabilidad y verdad, como aquellos que creen en Cristo y aspiran a conquistar la ciudadanía del cielo y a vivir en la verdad y la libertad de los hijos de Dios.  Que Dios los bendiga, Sady Pbro.

​The summer movies just continue to roll out on the heels of a huge Box Office world wide by Guardian’s of the Galaxy Vol 2 which just got knocked out of the Number one spot recently by Alien Covenant.
Up at bat now are two of the most anticipated movies of the year, Wonder Woman and the new installment in the Mummy series with Tom Cruise at the helm.
Before she was Wonder Woman she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, Diana meets an American pilot (Chris Pine) who tells her about the massive conflict that’s raging in the outside world. Convinced that she can stop the threat, Diana leaves her home for the first time. Fighting alongside men in a war to end all wars, she finally discovers her full powers and true destiny.
Rating: PG-13 (for violence, action, and some suggestive content. Runs: 141 Minutes and Opens in Wide Release; June 2, 2017. From Warner Bros. Pictures
Who would have ever thought that some day Tom Cruise would take over Brendan Fraser’s job as the lead in the Mummy Series. Roll into 2017 and here we are. A new Mummy Movie and Tom Cruise in the lead role.
Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the desert, an ancient princess whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in the modern era, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension.
Tom Cruise headlines a spectacular, all-new cinematic version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: “The Mummy.”
From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinths under modern-day London, “The Mummy” brings a surprising intensity and balance of wonder and thrills in an imaginative new take that ushers in a new world of gods and monsters.
From Universal Pictures. Rated: PG13, Runs: Hour 47 Minutes
Duck into a theater near you this summer and immures yourself into a great time At The Movies.

​Rod Stewart may have begun his career as a respected singer,but as he got older and became more concerned with stardom, that respect ended. He has been active since 1964 and has a net worth of $235 million. Stewart began getting recognition the late 1960’ and 1970’s with the Jeff Beck Group,and then with another group called the Faces although he had already played with another earlier group called the Steampacket.
His career actually began back in 1962 when he started playing the harmonica,he joined a group called the Dimensions as the harmonica player and sometimes vocalist. As a teenager Rod was introduced to rock n roll when he heard Little Richard’s 1956 hit “The girl can’t help it” and then seeing Bill Haley and his Comets in concert. His first record he ever bought was Eddie Cochran’s “Come on everybody”. After playing harmonica with the Dimensions, relations soon broke down over roles within the group and Stewart soon departed. Contrary to popular belief,during this time Stewart likely did not play harmonica on Millie Small’s 1964 hit “My boy lollipop”.
So then by 1970 Stewart had joined another group called “The Faces”and released their second album “Gasoline Alley”. He also sang guest vocals for the Australian group “Python Lee Jackson”on the song “In a broken dream”, although the song was recorded in 1969 it was not released until 1970,the payment for this guest appearance was a set of seat covers for his car.
Rod Stewart and the Faces released their final album”Ooh La La”as differences grew between Stewart and the band, the song Ooh La La was supposed to have been sung by Stewart, but passed up on it and another member of the group did the lead vocal but you really can’t tell the difference when you here the song, although most people still think it is Rod Stewart singing it.
Skipping through some time between the many albums that Stewart has recorded, it was later in 1976 when Rod Stewart released his next album entitled “A night in the Town”, this album not only went to number two on the charts,it was also Stewart’s first album to go platinum. As artist of the month we will hear some of Stewart’s earlier recordings from the late sixties when he was the group “the Steampacket”,as well as his guest vocals with the group “Python Lee Jackson”, on the album “In a broken dream”, one of the most difficult albums to find by Rod Stewart.
Learn more about Rod Stewart and his music and known facts as we feature him on “KWMC’s”1490AM the classic hits station as artist of the month on “The Little Red Rooster Show”, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. All information and known facts about any artist that are featured as artist of the month are are by Wendy Johnson and all shows are produced by Javier Martinez.