Miles de familias de esta población disfrutaron de las actividades del mes de Marzo las cuales iniciaron con la Exhibición de Arte de Mujeres, como también el Spring Break, el Día de San Patricio y el 44 avo Bike Rally de los Gypsys de Del Rio.
Las actividades iniciaron el primero de Marzo con la Caminata por el Arte que se realiza en el Centro Histórico en esta población, en donde participan las galerías de la localidad para promover a los artistas locales y de ciudades de alrededor.
La Casa de la Cultura ofreció la exhibición de arte hecha por mujeres, ya que en Marzo se celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer, por lo que en este evento las demostraron su talento y lo que pueden hacer con sus manos aunque no sean artistas profesionales.
En esta exposición se tuvieron manualidades, pinturas, dibujos, esculturas entre otras obras de arte que hicieron mujeres de esta población, sus obras permanecieron durante todo el mes en el edificio de la Casa de la Cultura para que la comunidad pudiera conocer sus talentos.
También durante este mes se tuvo el primer Tour de Murales en Bicicletas, que fue por todo el Centro Histórico para que la comunidad pudiera conocer el arte pública la cual embellece esta frontera, el recorrido fue desde el Moore Park hasta la calle Main, y muchas en el área de San Felipe.
La comunidad estuvo llenos de turistas debido a las vacaciones de Spring Break,  durante este periodo se hicieron varias actividades iniciando con el Fit City Kids, que fue ofrecido de manera gratuita por el Municipio, el cual es para mantener a los niños y jóvenes de esta población en buena forma física con actividades divertidas.
Estas actividades fueron en el Oasis Urabano Amistad frente al Centro Cívico en donde también se realizo la celebración del Dia de San Patricio, con actividades para niños y adultos, música en vivo, como también venta de comida y bebidas.
Los Del Rios Gypsys bajo el mando del nuevo Presidente Gilbert Macias llevo a cabo su evento del 44 rally de motocicletas reuniendo a cientos de motociclistas den interior del país como también de México quienes disfrutaron de un fin de semana en el Elks Lodge.
Estas fueron solo algunas de las actividades que se tuvieron en el mes de Marzo en esta población, la mayoría de estas fueron totalmente gratuitas, tanto dentro de los límites de la Ciudad al igual que en los Parques Nacionales Amistad.

¡NACIMOS PARA VIVIR DE ETERNIDAD. NO HEMOS NACIDO PARA MORIR!

Para nosotros los cristianos, en la actualidad, basados en la experiencia de fe y el testimonio de las primeras comunidades, el término “RESURRECCION” no es retorno a la vida anterior o como rescate del Šeol, sino participación en el misterio pascual o participación en la victoriosa resurrección  de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo.  Esta verdad de fe es el fundamento de nuestra fe cristiana.  El Apóstol Pablo con el deseo de hacerle entender a los corintios el misterio de la resurrección les dice: “Si Cristo no resucitó, vana es nuestra predicación, vana es también nuestra fe” (1º. Cor 15,14).
El profeta Daniel ya tenía claridad sobre la resurrección no como vuelta a la vida anterior, sino como resurrección para la vida eterna, cuando por inspiración divina escribe: “Muchos de los que duermen en el polvo de la tierra se despertarán, unos para la vida eterna, otros para el oprobio, para el horror eterno. Los doctos brillarán como el fulgor del firmamento, y los que enseñaron a la multitud la justicia, como las estrellas, por toda la eternidad.” (Dn 12, 2-3).
La resurrección para la vida eterna es diferente al concepto de vivificación de los muertos en la biblia hebrea en el que se da el caso en el que el profeta Eliseo resucita al hijo de la sunamita (2º. Re 4, 31-37) o la resurrección del hijo de la viuda de Sarepta  por mediación del profeta Elías (1º. Re 17, 17-23). En estos dos casos este tipo de resurrección no es para la vida eterna; podemos decir que más bien es una reanimación, vivificación o retorno a la vida anterior.  En el caso de la Resurrección como participación en la Resurrección de Cristo es para participar en la vida eterna, totalmente renovados y participes de la glorificación.  
Los creyentes debemos preocuparnos por vivir en la verdad y en la justicia y no debemos escatimar esfuerzos por el bien, ya que como dice Pablo Apóstol: “Pues considero que los sufrimientos de este tiempo presente no son dignos de ser comparados con la gloria que nos ha de ser revelada” (Rm 8, 18).  Los mártires, conscientes de esta gran verdad son capaces de vivir los valores y los principios cristianos y han entregado su vida, con la esperanza puesta en la resurrección.
Según los relatos de las Sagradas Escrituras Jesús de Nazareth no solamente hará que resuciten al final de los tiempos los justos, sino que también tiene poder sobre la vida, en cumplimiento de los milagros proféticos del Antiguo Testamento, como vemos que hace a través de su ministerio resucitando a la hija de Jairo (Mc 5, 21 ss.), al hijo de la viuda de Naín (Lc 7, 11 ss.) y a Lázaro (Jn 11, 1 ss.), entre otros. 
El mismo Señor, con toda claridad, afirma que los que creen en Él participan de la resurrección: “Yo soy la resurrección y la vida. El que vive y cree en mí, aunque muera, vivirá, y todo el que vive y cree en mí, no morirá para siempre” (Jn 11, 25).
Los creyentes celebramos la Pascua de Resurrección de Jesús con plena consciencia que el sepulcro vacío no fue suficiente para que los apóstoles sintieran la fuerza de la resurrección; necesitaron encontrar al Señor y vivir la experiencia de la resurrección para poderse convencer.  Según la experiencia del encuentro del Apóstol Tomas con Jesús resucitado, advierte que realmente no es un fantasma, que su cuerpo es humanamente visible y sus llagas palpables, reales y tangibles.
Nosotros necesitamos aprender a estar reunidos en comunión con la Iglesia, permitir que  arda nuestro corazón en el camino de nuestra vida con la lectura de las Escrituras y dejar inflamar nuestro corazón en la contemplación de Jesús en la fracción del Pan, para poder decir desde lo profundo de nuestro corazón: “Señor mío y Dios mío” te reconozco presente como el dueño y Señor de mi vida, como el Señor Resucitado, el vencedor del mal y del pecado, “el mismo ayer, hoy y siempre”. Felices Pascuas de Resurrección y que Dios los bendiga.  Sady Pbro.      

“Promoveremos la culturas y tradiciones  de esta población en el interior del vecino país en nuestro nuevo proyecto denominado “32 Estados Indígenas Mexicanos” que serán 32 murales en los 32 Estados de México” expreso el artista local Adrián Falcón.
 Para este proyecto participarán niños del Centro de Arte Falcón tanto de esta población como como del Centro de Arte México que esta en Hidalgo, y estarán en esta actividad que tendrá una duración de seis años.
“Se confirmo que el primer mural será en el Estado de Yucatán en el poblado de Yaxcaba, podría ser a finales de abril o inicio de mayo cuando estaremos viajando hasta ese lugar para iniciar el proyecto para embellecer la escuela primaria, intercambiar culturas y tradiciones, y promover el arte” dijo Adrián Falcón.
Para hacer este proyecto se estará pidiendo el apoyo de la comunidad tanto con donaciones, como también se estarán haciendo distintas actividades para recabar fondos para costear los gastos en cada viaje, ya que hará un mural cada dos meses.
En esta población y en Ciudad Hacia se estará presentando artistas de los 32 Estados de México, quienes darán a conocer sobre su arte y su cultura, para que todos puedan conocer mas sobre ellos y sus tradiciones.
Este proyecto es apoyado por le Instituto Nacional de Lenguas Indígenas de México, quienes son los que estarán eligiendo los municipios en donde se estarán haciendo los murales con distintos tipo de diseños.
Consulado de México en esta población como líderes comunitarios de Ciudad Acuña están apoyando este proyecto denominado “32 Estados Indígenas de México”, y se espera que la comunidad también ayude.
 Esta es la primera vez que se hace este proyecto tan codicioso, en donde niños tanto de esta frontera como de Hidalgo México, recorrerán los 32 Estados de México haciendo arte y promoviendo la cultura de esta frontera.

We have to keep asking ourselves, In this day and age of such modern technology and medical advances why are so many people, people of all ages, old and young alike, taking their own lives.
Some of these folks are even wealthy people who in some cases are famous and have everything that you and me could ever want and still they somehow believe that their lives are so screwed up, so worthless that they fell compelled to End Them. Why.
Then, one of my biggest pet peeves is that our society, and our medical professionals either don’t care enough or seem to do enough for people that have mental issues not matter how large or small they may be.
In my life I’ve know several people who have had mental issues. Some were minor and some a bit more complex. In knowing them I found out how difficult it is for them to cope with their own demons and harder still for them to find professional who are truly interested in helping them.
Back in the day, some 29 or 3o years ago they would just throw these folks in jail or a state hospital and fill them full of Quaalude on a daily basis so they would sleep or walk around like zombies all day.
Glad to report that since then both the drugs and treatment have gotten a little better but Not Much. For many of those cases where medication doesn’t sen to be working and the status quo just doesn’t want to spend the time or money on specialty treatment it would seem the industry reverts back to days of old. They stick these folks in “behavioral treatment centers” where the end result is heavy drugs and a whole new generation of zombies.
Our society needs to mount a serious investigation of the Mental Health Industry and how it treats people in our society who don’t have enough money for specialized treatment. As a society we need to banned together to make sure these people and their rights are protected as well.
Just Another Point of View.

Wow, how great is movie going these days? Whole lot of great movies at your local theaters.
No matter what genre you prefer it’s all At The Movies right now.
The New Captain Marvel was riding way high at the Box Office until just recently when a bunch of new movies have come along.
From Marvel Studios and Rated “PG 13” join Captain Marvel “Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”
From Tyler Perry Studios it’s A Madea Family Funeral, Rated “PG 13” and it’s Perry Good. “A joyous reunion in small-town Georgia turns into an unexpected nightmare when Madea, Joe, Aunt Bam and other family members gather for an anniversary party that turns out to be a sham. Instead of fun and relaxation, Madea and the gang soon find themselves attending an elaborate funeral that doesn’t quite go according to plan.”
From Universal Pictures and Rated “R” it’s US.
“Haunted by an unresolved trauma from her past and compounded by a string of eerie coincidences, Adelaide feels her paranoia elevate to high-alert as she grows increasingly certain that something bad is going to befall her family. After spending a tense beach day with their friends, the Tylers (Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker, Cali Sheldon, Noelle Sheldon), Us pits an endearing American family against a terrifying and uncanny opponent.”
Do yourself a favor soon and get out of the heat and into a great new movie.
At The Movies.

Who knew that combining and eating two foods a day could lead you to not only eat smart but loose weight too. Not to mention these are two of my favorite foods both of which I probably already eat at least once a week but seldom have thought to combine.
We’re talking about Avocados and chickpeas. Avocados have a smooth and creamy texture that can be enjoyed in so many ways. Some people shy away from them because they are known to contain high amounts of fat, however, it is important to remember that avocados contain mostly “Good Fat” or the better know as monounsaturated fat.
Chickpeas, AKA Garbanzo beans, have a mild nutty flavor but also have some of the same health benefits as avocados. They are a great source of protein and fiber and good for your blood pressure and great for digestion. The can help keep your bowel movements regular.
Monounsaturated fats help lower your levels of bad cholesterol, keeping your heart healthy and strong. In addition, avocados contain protein, fiber and are rich in vitamins so really, they’re kind of a powerhouse when it comes to having a super healthy nutritional profile. Not to mention they are also great for your skin and may even aid in weight loss.
-Use 2 cups chopped greens such as romaine
-1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
-1/3 cup diced cucumbers
-2/3 cup halved cherry tomatoes
-2 ounces sliced avocado, from 1/2 small
-2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
-3 tsp unfiltered apple cider vinegar (I use Braggs) or fresh lemon juice
-kosher salt
-fresh black pepper, to taste
Season with salt and pepper to taste and drizzle each with olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice.
Happy, Healthy Eating !

Before hometown country artist Radney Foster gave America “Del Rio, TX 1959,” a purposeful Swiss photographer named Robert Frank offered the nation “Del Rio, Texas 1955.” Or more accurately, “U.S. 90, En Route to Del Rio, Texas, 1955.”
The photo, part of an iconic collection of Frank photos published in a book entitled, “The Americans,” depicts a black and white truncated image of the Frank family Ford vehicle on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 90. Inside, his wife Mary Frank tiredly stares through the windshield wearing a forlorn expression as their son Pablo appears to be half-asleep.
An essay on the photo written by Adonis Pulatus stated, “Robert (Frank) has chosen to crop this picture in such a way as to draw the viewer’s eye to the front occupants of the Ford. The sectioning of the car in this manner and the long view down the right fender towards the interior – emphasised by the relatively shallow depth of field – is both curious and unsettling. The viewer struggles to make sense of this scene.”
The possibly idling Ford looks as if it was hastily parked in order for the photographer to capture a quick image before arriving in Del Rio; the Texas landscape blurred and obscured, reflecting the mood of the vehicle occupants.
The famous shot was taken when Mary and Pablo Frank came to visit Robert Frank at Christmastime during the end of his project; an undertaking funded by a Guggenheim Fellowship documenting all aspects of American society.
According to The Art Story, Robert Frank “bemoaned their arrival as something of a creative inconvenience,” perceiving it would compromise his artistic objectivity which he felt was needed for the project. He considered “En Route to Del Rio” more of a personal picture in contrast to the others, The Art Story reported.
Interestingly, this photo was the last to appear in “The Americans” casting a special status over its history. Robert Frank’s road trip through America during that time coincided with the travels of Beat poet Jack Kerouac who wrote the introduction to “The Americans.” The two found common threads and weaved together a narrative of America that did not resemble the cheerful facade of 1950s consumer-driven-Leave It To Beaver social conventions.
“If Frank (Robert) was the Beat photographer in style, then as Jack Kerouac well understood, his images reflected and codified the Beat-Hipster ideal,” wrote George Cotkin, a professor of post-war United States intellectual and cultural history at California Polytechnic State University, on Americansuburbx.com.
The book itself debuted in France in 1958 and the U.S. in 1959. Robert Frank shot 28,000 photos during a two-year period and reduced the collection down to 83 pictures for the book.
His rugged compositions and their realism were at first shunned by many but it was soon realized they effectively and poignantly captured the numbing reality of post-war America. A society that had transitioned into cars, credit, instant food and pop culture but also featured blight, racism, discrimination, poverty and despair.
The collection of photos has been exhibited in many of the well-renowned museums of modern art throughout the world and was one of the subjects of a well-received 2017 documentary called “Don’t Blink.”
Robert Frank ultimately drifted away from photography and delved into filmmaking. In the early ‘70s, the Rolling Stones commissioned him to film an uncompromising documentary of their 1972 tour.
Supposedly, it was too uncompromising for the band who sued to avert its commercial release.
Pulatus wrote the “En Route to Del Rio” photo requires the viewer to contemplate Mary. “What is she thinking and feeling during this long and arduous journey…Indeed, there is a Ford in this image. And a highway. But this photograph is about Mary.”
And what the Frank family did in Del Rio or how much time they spent here, and where, is now left to the imagination. The photograph was an end and a beginning.

Comisionado Juan Carlos Vazquez del Precinto 2 hizo entrega de las llaves del nuevo domicilio que fue totalmente reconstruido después de que este había sido consumido por un incendio, esto gracias al programa de Equity Community Development Corporation.
En esta ocasión los beneficiados fueron Roberto y Leticia Escobar, quienes perdieron todo debido a un incendio en su casa habitación, pero gracias a este programa se logro obtener los fondos para que toda la vivienda fuera reconstruida en su totalidad.
El Comisionado Juan Carlos Vazquez hizo entrega de las llaves de este domicilio a los propietarios, y también les hizo una fuerte donación monetaria para que pudieran comprar su despensa como también otros artículos para acondicionar su nuevo hogar.
Esta es solo una de las familias de Val Verde que se ven beneficiadas con este programa de Equity, a través de su programa denominado Amy Young, el domicilio tiene un valor de 64 mil dólares, la familia  Escobar también calificaron para un segundo programa por lo que se les entrego el domicilio con estufa, refrigerador entre otros artículos.
Cecilia Martínez encargada de este programa trabaja mutuamente con el Comisionado Juan Carlos Vazquez, y constantemente están recibiendo aplicaciones para ayudar a las familias de las colonias del Precinto 2.
El Comisionado Juan Carlos Vazquez, sigue trabajando y apoyando a la comunidad, utilizando los recursos del Condado, como también de sus propios fondos ayuda a familias locales para que tengan una mejor calidad de vida.

Whether you were a fan of Disco music or just plain hated it, you have to admit that even if it was short lived, many artists had either constant hits or they were a one hit wonder. The bands were a real problem to record in the studio, horn arrangements, several drums, too many instruments caused a problem. It was not like in the early days of Rock”n”Roll with just a few instruments.
During the disco music hey day many groups gained popularity not just because of the music but also with the trend of clothing being used on live stage acts. Some older artists from the late 60’s and earlier 70’s were considered sell outs to Disco and didn’t survive after that, with the exception of a few. Many groups of the disco era struggled to maintain their success. Big name disco artists didn’t have much to sell once disco music started to decline, for example the Bee Gees abandoned all disco music from their albums in the 80’s and 90’s, and even in an interview admitted that they never really liked any of the disco songs they recorded.
To make things worst the decline of disco several record companies folded, were re-organized, or were sold. In 1979 MCA records purchased ABC records, took some of their artists and then shut down the label down. RSO records founder left the label in 1981 and TK records closed the same year, Casablanca records had been releasing fewer records in the 80’s, and was then shut down in 1986. In 1979 the music industry was at it’s worst slump and blamed the problem on Disco Music. But still no matter what happened between disco lovers or disco haters for a short while people just went with the flow. Not that you’ll ever become rich with a record collection of disco songs,but think of all those companies that no longer exist. You never know. But still remember that “Disco Lives” somewhere.
All stories for artist of the month are by Wendy Johnson and all shows are produced by Javier Martinez. Listen to KWMC 1490AM and the Little Red Rooster Show as we feature artists and some of the best Disco songs of the late 70’s and early 80’s.

Story By
Bob Corbell
Last month I contributed an article exploring the tax payer cost and maybe future consideration of privatizing, or pay-for-play athletics for high school sports including Del Rio.   In 2012, one Texas high school had no choice but to suspend athletics.  Premont ISD, in Jim Wells County had suffered insurmountable loss in population and in economic development a decade prior.  Enrollment fell.  Attendance did not meet state requirements as well as financial accountability.  As sourced by several news agencies at the time, the district was weeks away from closure.   Before the start of the school year, then recently hired superintendent Ernest Singleton made a choice that gave a reprieve for the existence of Premont.  All sports were eliminated.  By the savings, more teachers were hired and two science labs were built.  Premont managed to recover and today, by information provided through its web site, stability has been achieved and yes, athletics has made it back to the district.
I found another Premont report in a October 2013 issue in the Atlantic written by Amanda Ripley.   In her story and what garnered my attention  is that outcome of the decision appeared to win over the skeptics.  Overall attendance improved.  Eighty percent of the students passed classes, verses only half the student population when a sport was in place.  In Ripley’s report, administrators and teachers saw more students involved in academics, with better attitudes, motivation and even pep rallies on Fridays.  It was reported that about a dozen students enrolled at other districts and two coaches left.
A lot of you might wonder why I bring up the story of Premont ISD.   Well, when a district is on the ropes, certain cuts must be made.   Our schools are no where near the accreditation/financial crisis that Premont faced in 2012; however the board did have to come to the Del Rio voters in 2018 for approval of a TRE.  Some of that money was for the restructure of building improvements and security.  Most of it was for school district employee health benefits.   In other words, taking sports out of the high school can be done with a great benefit towards education and reducing financial burden.
We as tax payers must communicate with our elected board leaders what is important for the future of our schools.  If you want to hire qualified educators, you will need a good benefit package.  If bonds cannot be passed due to the voters feeling that they are not fully explained or appear excessive, the funding must come from somewhere.  If students show more interest in career training curriculum, but can’t make the class because they’re travelling six to 20 times per semester due to sports scheduling; administrators must look at the numbers: what is the overall investments to the student within a lifetime?   
Only three students in the past decade have made it to the professional ranks as an athlete from Del Rio High School.  That’s three in five thousand graduates.
It’s time for parents to pay for their child to participate in sports and take the burden away from the school and taxpayer.   Blow the whistle.  Enough is enough.