Cinco de Mayo events across region spotlight culture
Cinco de Mayo activities unfold with a noon to 7 p.m. Mercado at Kokernot Park sponsored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Our Lady of La Paz No. 2495, featuring vendors, food and games. In Andrews a 9:30 a.m. parade starts at Northwest Avenue D, proceeds to Main Street and ends at Pioneer Park, led by Sal Esparza.
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B.J. Gallego
Kokernot Park
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court of Our Lady of la Paz No. 2495
Moreno
Andrews
Avenue D
Main Street
Andrews County
Pioneer Park
Sal Esparza
Cheerleading Bill Sparks Comical Yet Fiery Debate
Lawmakers clash over a district cheerleading bill aiming to curb lewd routines near schools. Critics say state law already covers misconduct and distinguishing art from suggestive moves is hard. Rep Senfronia Thompson calls the bill ridiculous as supporters say it helps parents address teen behavior. measure awaits Senate approval before reaching the governor.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Senfronia Thompson
Dhouston
Senate
Andrews LULAC Folklorico Schedules Pioneer Park Event
The Andrews LULAC chapter lists a multi day festival at Pioneer Park with a 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. folklorico performances by David Lee Garza Reunion Los Celeros Los Nortefios and others with mariachis after. A disc jockey vendors food beverages and ice cream will be available.
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David Lee Garza
Los Celeros
Los Nortefios
Super Odisea
Andrews Lulac
Pioneer Park
Esparza
ECISD debates Bible based elective amid national attention
ECISD faced national media focus as the district weighs the North Carolina based National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools materials for high schools. Leaders stress non devotional use while Americans United presses concerns over Bible content in the elective and district officials plan responses. Board members react with mixed views, noting distractions but defending the education aim and process.
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Americans United For the Separation of Church and State
Odessa
Leaming
Lollis
National Council On Bible
North Carolina
NCBPS
ECISD
Sollis
Americans United Group
Randy Rives
Rives
Bill Rutherford
Hinson
Carol Gregg
Gregg
Texas
Butch Foreman
Foreman
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