Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person is an activist, every minute is a chance to change the world!– Dolores Huerta, Co-Founder of La Union del Pueblo Entero

Queridx Friend, 

This spooky season, ghouls and ghosts aren't the only things keeping us up at night. But where there is darkness there will always be light, that is why in this edition of our October Newsletter we are highlighting not one but TWO colonias who are no longer living in darkness. Read on to learn about Colonia San Clemente and Colonia Cardinal!

Next, head over to our Upcoming events section. Don't miss our upcoming Immigration Comite Meeting and read a short debrief about the first meeting that took place earlier this month.  Don't forget to check out our Know Your Rights section of our newsletter where you can find links to valuable information–help spread the word not fear!

Lastly, there is nothing more spooky than being elegible to vote and not voting so be sure to head to your nearest poll station this Nov. 4th for the Constitutional Elections. Every vote counts–make your voice heard!

Happy Haunting,

Estefania and the LUPE Team 👻🎃

COLONIA SAN CLEMENTE CELEBRATE PUBLIC LIGHT WIN 

If you recall, our Newsletter covered the story of Colonia San Clemente residents whom after their organizing efforts and 11 long years of living in darkness, the community is was able to obtain public lighting in their Colonia. 

Earlier this week, as tradition has it, Colonia members gathered at colonia leader, Laura Camacho's house for a potluck celebration where they celebrated the fruits of their labor alongside community organizer, Marcela Alejandre, who's encouragement and guidance helped San Clemente vecinxs. 

As dusk neared, the streets of San Clemente lit up and members cheered and gathered for pictures to commemorate their efforts. A reminder that Colonia San Clemente joins the many colonias in the RGV that LUPE has helped organize for the betterment of their Colonia.

COLONIA CARDINAL HOSTS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

A couple miles away another celebration was taking place at community leader Imelda Maldonado's home. 

Together Imelda and her vecinas opened their doors to our dedicated Alton Organizer, Francisca, who for years has helped the Colonia host their first Junta Casera and guided their organizing efforts. Also present was Precinct 3 Commissioner, Everardo and the Methodist Healthcare Ministries who were there to show their support. 

Our members reflected on their organizing efforts over the last year and recalled the immense happiness that overcame them when they learned that their colonia had made the list to receive public lighting earlier this year. Following the several crimes that took place in the darkness for more than 15 years, the colonia can now rest easy knowing that they will have public lighting to keep them safe. 

FUND TEXAS FOREVER: SIGN THE PETITION

Following the devastating floods that took place over the Summer across Texas, community members are gathering across counties to prevent another fatal flood. Through virtual meetings and countywide organizing efforts, LUPE is demanding Gov. Abbott to approve the Forever Fund into law, which would allocate $500M to disaster relief fund for communities like Travis County and Cameron County who are still reeling from the effects of the devastating floods.

However, as you all well know, recovery from a climate disaster is a long road and requires more than donations of individual assistance or small scale government help. We are almost at our goal of 500 signatures–help us reach our goal by signing our petition today! 

7th BIENNIAL LUPE GALA RECAP

Overcome with emotion and immense pride, Emma Alaniz, LUPE Self Help awardee, was met with an aplaudo organizado as she received her award at our 7th Biennial Gala. A night made special by our members, and community partners who have helped organize for the issues that matter most to our members and el Pueblo entero. 

Together we celebrated our roots and envision the future we want to create for the future generations and uplift up and coming trailblazers who are ready to make that change happen. 

Read more about this commemorative night on our blog post. 

COMMUNITY MEMBERS GATHER FOR IMMIGRATION COMITE MEETING

With over 40 participants joining virtually and many more who gathered at our LUPE San Juan office, community members reconvened for an urgent meeting with the Immigration Comité. This is in response to the recent ICE raid in an Hidalgo Bodega that shook the community following the rampant militarization of our border community. Together members brainstormed ideas in which they could respond to meet the urgent needs of our community inspired by actions being done by other communities across the nation.

The Comite will gather again next Monday, November 3rd, through a hybrid meeting to discuss the next steps to keeping our community safe and offering direct help to those affected. Join us for our next Immigration Comite meeting on Monday, at 6 p.m., and help contribute to keeping families together and preventing unlawful deportations. 

You can join us at our LUPE San Juan office located at 1601 US 83 BUS, San Juan, Tx. on the corner of Cesar Chavez and old business 83 or you can join us virtually, simply RSVP at www.lupenet.org/immigration. 

LUPE will continue hosting monthly virtual Know Your Rights Sessions. The next session will be on Tuesday, November 11th at 6 p.m., through Zoom. 

We encourage everyone, regardless of your immigration status, to join these sessions. When we stay informed, we can better protect one another. To receive text message notifications and reminders for the next meetings, sign up using our button below or by visiting our website at www.lupenet.org/kyr. 

With the rampant ICE raids in our community, some targeting local businesses, LUPE has extended their Know Your Rights Training Sessions to include information that could help protect businesses and their employees in case of an encounter with ICE or other state officials.

As business owners you have rights! Keeping our community informed about what those right are is a way of keeping us protected. Schedule a training at www.lupenet.org/information and help keep each other safe from unlawful deportations and targeted attacks.

IMMIGRATION COMITE MEETING- HYBRID

Our next meeting is on Monday, November 3rd at 6PM — join us in person at our San Juan office or virtually via Zoom.

🔗 Get the Zoom link here: www.lupenet.org/immigration

NOVEMBER JUNTA GENERAL 

November's Junta General will focus on our Immigration Comité. Join to learn how to protect our community from ICE raids and deportations.

Plus, get a quick update on the latest election results! 🗳️

Join us at the office nearest to you:

San Benito – November 6 | 6PM
San Juan – November 7 | 6PM
Rio Grande City – November 13 | 10AM
Alton – November 13 | 6PM

Together, we keep our community safe. ✊🏽

LUPE x PODER LATINX: PODEROSAS STATE SUMMIT

Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 in McAllen, TX for a powerful conversation with Latinas leading the fight for a just and humane immigration system.

Hear from community organizers, legal advocates, and policy leaders as they share victories, challenges, and strategies to create change through grassroots movements and civic engagement.

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