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Free Museum Day

On September 22nd, 2018 you can get a free museum pass for you and a friend. Many Dallas / Fort Worth museums are participating:

“Museum Day is a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission on Saturday, September 22, 2018, for two people.”

Follow this link to get more information.

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Calling Coders for the Congressional App Challenge

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is hosting the 2018 Congressional App Challenge. Congresswoman Johnson invites all middle and high school students from the TX-30 Congressional District to participate in the 2018 Congressional App Challenge.

The Congressional App Challenge is a competition aimed at encouraging middle and high school students to learn how to code by creating their own applications. The Challenge is intended to highlight the value of computer science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education.

This competition is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of coding experience. We strongly encourage students of all skill levels to participate, to learn how to create their own apps. Students may compete as individuals or in teams of up to four, as long as two of the teammates are eligible to participate in our district. Students are encouraged to register online by Sept 10th, before submitting their app by the October 15th deadline.

The apps will be evaluated by a panel of local judges who work within the academic, software, and entrepreneurial fields The winning app from each congressional district which hosted a Challenge will be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives’ website (www.house.gov) and displayed in a U.S. Capitol exhibit.

To learn more about the competition or to submit an app go to the CongressionalAppChallenge.us website .

Dominique Brown
Director of District Projects
District Office of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson – TX30
1825 Market Center Boulevard, Suite 440
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 922-8885 office
(214) 922-7028  fax
https://ebjohnson.house.gov/

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Welcome to LULAC #1118!

League of United Latin American Citizens

Council Sponsor: Mrs. Gracie Cortez

We meet on Tuesdays and there is a $20 fee with application.

2017-18 Officers

  • Clarissa Cruz-Duran – President
  • Santiago Ponciano – Vice President
  • Geonit Knecht – Secretary
  • Mariana Rubio – Treasurer
  • Adrian Ramirez – Parliamentarian
  • Josue Martinez – Chaplin
  • Renata Gamez – Historian
  • Karen Granados – Co-Historian
  • Gabriela Benavides – Fundraising Chair
  • Aracely Salas – Community Service Chair
  • Rodolfo Gamez – Sergeant-at-Arms

Recent Highlights

Townview Council received the following awards

  • LULAC’s National Convention: Youth Council of the Year
  • LULAC’s National Convention: Membership of the Year (Largest Council)
  • LULAC’s National Convention: Advisor of the Year
  • LULAC’s National Convention: Young Woman of the Year
  • Dalia Lopez was elected Nat’l Youth Board President
  • LULAC’s State: Youth Council of the Year
  • LULAC’s State: Membership of the Year (Largest Council)
  • LULAC’s State: Advisor of the Year
  • LULAC’s State: Young Woman of the Year
  • LULAC’s State: Mr. LULAC
  • Lulac District III Convention, April 29 @ SMU: We won most of the awards including Council of the Year 2017

Some 2017 Events:

  • Sep. 16, 2017 – Fiesta @ Pike Park on Harry Hines Blvd. @ Randall St. – Help at Kids Games
  • Sep. 17, 2017 – Fiesta Diez y Seis
  • Voter Registration
  • Mundo Latino/State Fair Sign up (see log for dates must work 4 hours per shift)
  • Volunteer at Southeast Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Giveaway Oct 18 (Must be 18 years old)
  • Cara Mia Play “Deferred Action” by Thursday 9/14
  • District 3 Picnic 9/16 from 9am-1pm at White Rock Lake – open to everyone

Contact: Santiago Ponciano