Vol. 11
El Uvalde Times
EL UNICO PERIODICO BILINGÜE EN EL WINTERGARDEN *	* THE ONL Y BILINGUAL NEWSPAPER IN THE WINTERGARDEN AREA
NO, 40
UVALDE, TEXAS
This I Have To Say
Judge Wood Dismisses Case
By Olga Rodriquez
Here We Go!
begin another year with El Uvalde In God s name we work and with his we will continue to, serve our community in the best way we can. We pledge honesty, respect, and true dedication to excellence. We realize we have a lot more to accomplish, but we are thankful for the opportunity we had to begin the fulfillment of a dream. With so many friends encouraging us to continue, we are rich in sprit and strong of heart.
Here we Times, guidance
Against Uvalde Schools
amend proceedings or state new complaints. If non are submitted after that period of 20 days the case will be dismissed, but the plaintiff reserve appeal.
(The following is a news release submitted by the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District)
the minorities in
district, since it
evident that
If You Didn’t Vote, Don’t Gripe!
The elections are now over and our chance to be heard is gone. Did you vote, did your candidate win? Or did you ignore election day and let someone else decide your future?
United States District Judge John H. Wood, Jr., of the District of Del Rio dismissed “complaint” by the Department Uvalde
Independent District, in the plaintiff
(the United of America) alleged . nat the at-iarge electing members
Comparta Sus Alimentos
El Dia De Dar
The Voter Registration Lists Are in Bad Shape!
the dated School which
Western
Texas , Division, a filed Justice against Consoli-
U.C.I.S.D. was in violation of the rights of the was
mexican-american residents have opportunity than white residents participate in electoral process to elect members choice.
less do to the and
board of their
will still the right of
25'
Noviembre 12,1978
What in the world is it going to take to get our voter registration lists more accurately kept up? I wonder how much time our Tax-Assessor Collector spends in updating change of addresses or correcting the mistakes reported to her from previous elections. From what I hear, this year the mistakes were worse than ever!
Bus Driver Salaries
States
use of the system of board in the
This suit against CIS D on September 19, 1977, and Judge Wood dismissed the complaint in a recent opinion. However, the plaintiffs have 20 days in which to submit legal pleadings.
was brought the Uvalde
CISD was in the Houston firm of Allen and by Jeffrey particular, thrust of defendant’s
Uvalde represented case by the based law Reynolds, & Cook, Attorney Davis in The basic the (UCISD) motion to dismiss is twofold:
The School Board should take immediate an proper action to remedy the low and uneven wages being paid to bus drivers here. I have ^b^en aware of low salaries paid some bus drivers sihct I was a member of the PAC at one of the elementary programs and discovered that one bus driver made only $4,500 a year. If my guess is right this, man isn’t making much more
Continued on page 5
ESTO LO TENGO QUE DECIR
por Olga Rodriquez
Y Empezamos Otro Ano!
La Sra. Yolanda Martinez, encargada del Neighborhood Center, invita a la comunidad a participar en su proyecto anual de llevarle platos de comida a las personas ancianas o desabilita-dasa necesitados el dia de Dar Gracias y el Dia de Navidad.
Gracias
Sra. Martinez 278-6123 y levantara los platos y
al ella
Aqui damos principio a otro ano con El Uvalde Times. En el nombre de Dios trabajaremos y con su dirección continuaremos sirviendo a nuestra comunidad en ía mejor manera que ío podamos hacer. Prometemos honestidad, respeto y dedicación verdadera hacia ala excelencia Comprendemos que nos falta mucho que ¡levar acabo, pero damos gracias por la oportunidad de empezar y realizar un sueíTo. Con tantos amigos animándonos a continuar, nos encontramos ricos en espíritu y fuertes de corazdh. Nunca olvido una canción del Segundo Encuentro Hispano al que asistimos en Washington D. C.:
Toda familia que desea donar platos pueden
uno o mas de comida llamarle a la
La Sra. Martinez urge a todas las familias que lo puedan hacer, que compartan sus bendiciones con las personas que carescan de comida. El proyecto ha sido muy efectivo dijo la “y ha alegría
personas .
(1)	Sections 1971 a( 1) and 1973 of Title 42 do not apply to and prohibit the maintenance of an at-large method of election for school board members and, therefore, the Attorney General has no authority to bring this suit, and
(2)	If those two statutory provisions do apply in this case and the AttorneyGeneral does have authority to bring this suit, then he must allege and descrim inatory or purpose.
prove intent
States
Señor, Danos un Corazon, Grande para Amar, y Fuerte para Luchar!
Si No Votaron, No Repelen!
Se paso la elección y asi mismo nuestra oportunidad de ser escuchados. Votaron? Gano* el candidato que zUsted quería? O# fue uno de los que ignoraron el dia de la elección y dejaron que otros decidieran su futuro?
Las Listas de Votantes Registrados Esta En Muy Malas Condiciones
Que se llevara para poder componer la lista de votantes para que no tenga tantos errores? Quisiera saber que tanto tiempo la Asesora de Impuestos dedica a trabajar en esta lista y en corregir los error^ que se le reportan después de cada elección? Según las quejas que escuche' parece ser que los errores estuvieron peor que nunca!
Los Salarios De Los Choferes de Autobuses Escolares
La Directiva escolar debe de tomar accio'n . .	-	tan
bajos y desiguales que se les pagan a los me cuenta de este problema cuando fui Viembro de uno de esos comités de padres ) descubrí que el chofer del programa finaba solamente $4,500 por ano. Si Idivino bien, este hombre no esta ganan-p mucho mas este ano. Los años de !	Continua en Pagina 4
inmediata para remediar los salarios
choferes de los autobuses escolares. Yo í9
cada año,” Sra. Martinez, traido
a
mucha muchas
Ito

Breakfast With
Santa Scheduled
Lori Nelson (left) and Madelene Bozan were busy painting decorations for the “Breakfast With Santa” which will be sponsored by the Uvalde Junior Service League on Saturday, December 3rd. at the Uvalde High School.
The United argues, in opposition the Motion, that U.S.C. 1971 (a) and 42 U.S.C.
to
42
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El Sr. Salvador Marquez, reconocido

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El Sr. Salvador Marquez, reconocido cantante de Uvalde fue acompañado el Maricachi de Uvalde durante la gran apertura del Centro de Nutrición de Ancianitos, “El Milagro” hubicado en la Calle Nicolas, el pasado viernes. Aqui vemos al muy estimado Don Alex Barragan con su violin.
Salvador Marquez, well known Uvalde singer was accompanied by Alex Barragan and his Mariachi at the grand opening of the Nutrition Center for the Elderly, “El Milagro” located at Nicholas St., last Friday evening.
Jerry White Elegido
Juez Del Condado
El Condado de Uvalde vio los votantes QUQ favorecieron a Bill Clements, el candidato a Gobernador del Partido Republicano,
salir en
números logarando comparación
1,239 votantes
favorecieron a John Hill, el candidato de! Partido Demócrata.
mayores votos, en con que
o 2,789
Jerry White
Wins For County Judge
Esta inclinación hacia el Partido Republicano en Uvalde para el puesto de gobierno mas alto, del estado fue la misma sobre todo el lográndole la victoria a Clements.
primera vez en muchos años Texas tendrá un	gobernador
republicano.
estado,
Por la
November 7 inUvalde the voters the candidate Bill
The election County saw favoring Republican
for Governor, Clements, come out in larger	numbers
gathering 2,789 votes, with only 1,239 voters favoring John Hill, the candidate,
clination towards Republican party Uvalde for highest office of state
state, thus bringing victory for Clements. The election was a very close one however since on the night of election the lead was traded so often it was difficult for observers to cast any predictions
Texas is a great defeat for the Democratic Party in Texas.
In this election Uvalde voters did not come out with the straight of Democratic Primary.
Observers across the state, saying came larger
same the
En la carrera para Senador al Congreso Nacional, John Tower^ Republicano, logro regresar a su puesto derrotando	al '
candidato Demócrata Bgb Kruger.	La
perdida de estas dos grandes significo
derrota para el partido Demócrata en Texas.
puestos
una gran
Democratic This
in-the in the the
was the same tendency across the
In the race for U. S. Senator John Tower won his return to Congress, defeating the Democratic Candidate Bob Kruger. The loss of these two very significant posts in
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Earlier Deadline
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Any articles arrived after that day will appear in our next issue.
that
however are that voters out in much numbers than
predicted.
En esta elección los votantes de Uvalde no salieron con la misma fuerza que
was able majority him the of Party receiving His Eddie Kirkham, who in the last weeks of the election had launched a strong effort to gather votes received only 1,026. White’s victory was evident early in the tabulation of the votes, with the final count showing him a winner with a 3-1 margin.
Jerry White to keep that elected candidate Democratic last May,
2,969 votes, opponent,
Jerry White logro mantener los votos que lo eligieron candidato del partido Demócrata en las primarias de Mayo/, recibiendo 2,9o9 yotos. Su oponente, Eddie Kirkham quien en ultimas semanas habia lanzado un gran esfuerzo para recaudar los votos recibió solamente 1,026. La victoria de White fue vista casi al principio de la votos ganando
tabulación de finalmente con
un margen de 3 a 1.