Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application affectionately known as Lina to her loved ones Lina was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her and selflessness throughout her journey on earth Born to the late Julio Zapata and Stella Alzate Lina was a cherished sister to Isabel Zapata and her husband Leo Her family was the cornerstone of her life and she nurtured her relationships with them with the same care and dedication she gave to her profession Lina's academic achievements were a testament to her commitment to learning and helping others She earned a Master's degree as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and channeled her knowledge into a fulfilling career where she touched the lives of countless individuals with her understanding and empathy Her professional life was marked by a deep involvement in various associations where she worked tirelessly to improve the well-being of others Lina's passion for her work was paralleled by her love for Pilates She found joy in studying and was always eager to expand her knowledge especially in areas that would enhance her ability to care for her patients She dedicated herself to living a healthy lifestyle and had a special appreciation for all things beauty Her pure heart and honesty were the hallmarks of her character and she approached every aspect of her life with integrity Lina cherished the time spent with her family and friends Her presence was a source of comfort and happiness and her absence will be deeply felt by the many relatives and friends who were fortunate to be part of her life we celebrate the profound impact she had on the world Her loving spirit will continue to inspire those who knew her and her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family and the many individuals she helped throughout her career but her memory will forever be a guiding light to all who loved her Samantha's kind spirit and loving nature touched the lives of all who knew her Samantha was the cherished granddaughter of Stella Alzata and the late Julio Zapata She was the beloved niece of Isabel Zapata and her husband Leo as well as Diego Zapata and his wife Laura Her warmth and kindness will be deeply missed by her many family members and friends whose lives she brightened with her gentle soul Samantha had an affinity for the simple joys in life finding happiness in watching her favorite TV shows Samantha was often described as an angel on earth her loving demeanor a testament to the purity of her heart Samantha's legacy is one of kindness and compassion a reminder to all to approach life with a gentle spirit Her memory will be cherished and kept alive in the stories shared by those who loved her we celebrate the profound impact she made in her short time with us and we take solace in knowing that her kindness will continue to inspire us every day This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors candidate for Miss Universe Cuba 2025: "I feel more Cuban than American."Lina Luaces is aiming to be crowned Miss Universe Cuba 2025 The gala will take place this summer in Hialeah By The daughter of Lili Estefan is ready to shine on her own.. Lina Luaces is determined to take a significant step in her career: to become the next Miss Universe Cuba participated this week in the official casting for the competition that seeks to crown the Cuban representative for the upcoming edition of the renowned international beauty pageant The audition took place in Miami and brought together more than twenty candidates with Cuban roots the model confessed that she had been preparing for weeks alongside her mom “I am very excited and it is an honor because Cuba is part of my roots,” she said before the judges Although she was born in the United States Lina was clear from the beginning: she wanted to compete for Cuba I've always said I feel more Cuban than American because that's how I grew up with the values I have and the food I eat,” she stated effortlessly she also mastered the classic queen's wave in front of the cameras like a true professional But Lina didn't just arrive with charisma; she also had a clear goal: to stop being "the daughter of" and to shine in her own right "I feel that I can make a name for myself," she stated before a jury that didn't hesitate to applaud her determination the young woman has walked runways such as New York Fashion Week and has worked with designers like Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada she is focused on the final gala of Miss Universe Cuba which will take place this summer in Hialeah and could lead her directly to the Miss Universe stage and she made sure to connect her with Clarissa Molina so she can share all the tips Will Lina Luaces be the next to wear the Miss Cuba crown Lina Luaces is the daughter of Lili Estefan and has been a candidate to represent Cuba in the Miss Universe 2025 pageant Lina feels a strong connection to her Cuban roots and has decided to compete for the title of Miss Universe Cuba Her participation has generated great anticipation due to her experience as a model and her desire to shine independently in the world of beauty pageants The selection process for Miss Universe Cuba 2025 began with an official casting in Miami where more than twenty candidates with Cuban roots gathered the competition has introduced significant changes such as the opening of an official venue in Hialeah and the establishment of a training academy for the contestants there are plans to launch a reality show to showcase the transformation process of the participants Marianela Ancheta was the first Miss Universe Cuba in 57 years Her participation marked a historical milestone for Cuba standing out not only for her beauty but also for her poise and intelligence This achievement has opened new expectations and has inspired other young Cuban women to participate in international beauty contests Lina Luaces seeks to establish her own identity and no longer be recognized solely as "the daughter of" Lili Estefan Through her participation in Miss Universe Cuba Lina aims to showcase her talent and passion for modeling with the goal of reaching the Miss Universe stage and dignifying representing Cuba a country with which she feels a special connection due to her cultural and familial roots Graduated in Journalism from the Rey Juan Carlos University of Madrid This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Lina Machado Bejarano (J.D. '19), an associate at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, has a new title to add to her list of accolades. In 2024, she received the Cameron J. Miller Award for Excellence and Community Service named after a late associate who exemplified leadership and community involvement is determined by votes from associates and partners across the firm’s 13 offices “Being selected to honor Cam’s memory was an incredible honor,” Machado said “The words my colleagues used in their nominations were humbling and inspiring.” Adjunct Professor Sidney Welch smiles alongside Machado following the 2024 Cameron J This award included a $10,000 donation, which she directed to the Georgia State Law Immigration Clinic which provides direct representation to asylum seekers and victims of human trafficking I understand the challenges of navigating the immigration system without legal support The clinic’s work changes lives and trains future immigration attorneys,” she said Machado has made significant strides in civil litigation, pro bono work, and mentorship within the Latino legal community through her work with the Georgia Latino Law Foundation (GLLF) She was recognized as a “Rising Star” by both the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association and Georgia Super Lawyers for the second consecutive year in 2024 As a Latina in “Big Law” (the top law firms in the United States) Machado acknowledges the importance of representation “Many of us don’t pursue certain career paths because we don’t see people who look or sound like us in those roles I remember being afraid of becoming a litigator because English is my second language who were changing that more traditional landscape was an inspiration I want Latina and Latino law students to know they belong here That they belong anywhere they want to go.” Currently a business litigation attorney at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Machado balances her demanding caseload with pro bono work and leadership roles with the GLLF “There’s no formula for balancing it all but I have a strong support system and work at a firm and with a team that fully supports me and encourages my commitment to community service.” which Machado generously directed to the Georgia State Law Immigration Clinic Immigration Law Clinic Director Emily Torstveit Ngara associate clinical professor and director of the Immigration Clinic expressed her gratitude for Lina’s generosity and ongoing support “When I learned that Lina had selected the clinic to benefit from the donation she received as a recognition of both her stellar legal work and her tireless work in support of her community I was deeply honored.” Ngara also highlighted Lina’s lasting impact on the clinic and its students “She has done so much for the College of Law Lina was able to benefit both law students in gaining practical experience through their work in the clinic as well as the clinic's clients and their communities.” The donation will further the clinic’s mission by enhancing resources for students and clients alike It will allow the clinic to hire additional interpreters and expert witnesses to support clients' cases said Ngara as she explained that the donation will also allow the clinic to hold additional pro se workshops in partnership with community organizations to help unrepresented individuals complete applications for relief from removal or work authorization This also gives students a different experience than their other casework and provides a valuable service to unrepresented noncitizens who have to submit applications in English You can support the Georgia State University College of Law Immigration clinic by clicking here: GSU Donate Filed Under: Academic Unit News Mary Beth Corbett (J.D. ‘25): Tech + Teaching = Tax Law Bliss Honored for Outstanding Contribution to Clinical Legal Education Georgia State Law Holds Highest Bar Passage Rate for First Timers U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Georgia State Graduate Programs State House Honors Georgia State Law’s Clinical Excellence MORE LAW NEWS  Event Description: Join the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy for our new “Carr in Conversation” series This series will examine human rights issues both at home and abroad bringing in a wide range of experts to participate in these discussions to help better understand these challenges and how to address them Nieman Fellow Lina Chawaf will provide an overview of human rights in Syria over the past two decades She will highlight the experiences of Syrian journalists who faced arrest and death at the hands of the Assad regime for their reporting on human rights violations Chawaf also will examine the evolving status of women's rights tracing their development from the onset of the Syrian Revolution to the present day Preregistration for this event is required Fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism;Mathias Risse Faculty Director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya have been illegally terminated The Trump administration has made an illegal attempt to fire two Democratic commissioners on the Federal Trade Commission advancing a fight to change Supreme Court precedent and centralize control of independent agencies in the hands of the chief executive both of whom served with former chair Lina Khan in the FTC majority under Joe Biden The three of them made numerous advances over the past three years on antitrust and consumer protection policies including successful challenges to numerous mergers and new rules cracking down on subscription deception Since Republican Andrew Ferguson took control of the agency in January, there has been an unusual level of continuity on antitrust issues though on consumer protection the agency has backed off significantly More from David Dayen “The FTC is an independent agency founded 111 years ago to fight fraudsters and monopolists,” Bedoya said in a statement the president wants the FTC to be a lapdog for his golfing buddies.” “The law protects the independence of the Commission because the law serves the American people “Removing opposition voices may not change what the Trump majority can do but it does change whether they will have accountability when they do it.” Under current law and precedent, these firings are plainly illegal. In Humphrey’s Executor v. United States (1935) the Supreme Court ruled that a president cannot remove an FTC commissioner before their term is complete the Court said that the duties of the FTC were “neither political or executive” but “quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative.” Independent agencies derive their power from Congress independent commissioners are not purely executive branch officials Therefore the president is bound by the terms of the statute and cannot fire FTC commissioners without reason or cause perhaps hoping to fold these into one big lawsuit that clarifies the president’s powers with respect to independent commissions the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Federal Election Commission in this manner It’s clear that Trump is seeking to make a larger point than about just the FTC or any of the other agencies If he can get the Supreme Court to agree that he is allowed to fire any independent commissioners Already in an executive order Trump has asserted that all executive branch officials “are subject to his supervision,” in a shot at Humphrey’s Executor He also moved to force independent agencies to submit all draft regulations to the White House for review (except for monetary policy actions by the Federal Reserve) and to force commissions to “consult with the White House on their priorities and strategic plans The executive order also gives the Office of Management and Budget control over independent commissions’ apportionment of federal dollars Without the ability to fire top leaders of independent commissions without cause the attempts at control in the executive order would be a little hollow even though Trump has confined his firings to Democrats on these commissions for the time being the warning shots are directed at Republicans as well this gambit will succeed or fail depending on the Supreme Court’s decision on whether to uphold Humphrey’s Executor Slaughter and Bedoya will likely be reinstated to their jobs there won’t really be any more independent agencies Numerous advocacy groups and public officials condemned the White House for the firings ranking Democrat on the Senate subcommittee that deals with antitrust “President Trump’s dismissal of Commissioners Slaughter and Bedoya is not only illegal but also hurts consumers by undermining an independent agency that Congress established to protect consumers from fraud endorsed the firings of his fellow commissioners in a statement that echoed the extreme power grab being attempted by the administration Trump is head of the executive branch and vested with all of the executive power in our government,” Ferguson said “I have no doubts about his constitutional authority to remove commissioners which is necessary to ensure democratic accountability for our government.” Of course he might be joining Slaughter and Bedoya on their way out the door David Dayen is the Prospect’s executive editor His most recent book is ‘Monopolized: Life in the Age of Corporate Power.’ About the Prospect | Contact Info Careers |FAQ Newsletters Browse Archive / Back Issues Manage A Print Subscription Manage A Recurring Donation Privacy Policy DONATE TO THE PROSPECT 2025Get email notification for articles from Shay Ringel FollowApr 27 2025The mayor of the northern Israeli city of Haifa announced on Sunday that American-Palestinian-Israeli singer Lina Makoul would no longer be invited to perform at city-sponsored events after she promoted a recent concert as taking place "in Haifa « Back an apprenticeship at global communications agency Weber Shandwick Lina Patton is making the most of her Harold Washington College experience Lina Patton has always considered herself creative—and she isn’t the only one As a high schooler at Lindblom Math and Science Academy Lina’s creativity was so apparent that a teacher encouraged her to apply for an apprenticeship for creative youth at Ogilvy She got the position around the same time she made the decision to attend Harold Washington College, a decision she calls ‘easy’ because of the Star Scholarship which would fully cover the cost of her tuition and books “The Star Scholarship was a huge relief for me,” Lina said “I didn’t have the funding to pay for college right away and I didn’t want to rely on student loans or go into debt.” Lina traveled from her home in Englewood to Ogilvy’s offices downtown three times a week for her apprenticeship The opportunity sparked her interest in advertising and communications Lina carried that appreciation for advertising with her She also began to appreciate the diversity of her classes—and her classmates I’m able to meet people from so many different backgrounds,” she said “That’s what I love about this college—that we can all be in class together and learn from each other.” Having already completed one apprenticeship, Lina was excited when she saw an email about a different work-based learning opportunity with City Colleges’ partner Weber Shandwick another global communications and public relations agency She applied for the yearlong position and was hired as one of only two public relations (PR) apprentices for the company I learned a lot about how to work with influencers It was really fun to get experience with earned media and to learn from my coworkers Even senior directors would make time to speak with me,” she said Lina completed the apprenticeship in October 2024 and plans to graduate with her associate degree in spring 2025 she hopes to transfer to DePaul University to pursue her bachelor’s degree in advertising—a goal her apprenticeships helped her discover “Apprenticeships allow you to be a beginner,” Lina said “They give you an opportunity to learn and grow.” I never imagined I’d one day work in the automotive industry I told everyone on career day that I wanted to design cars which sparked my interest in engineering—but the cost of college made that dream feel out of reach When Kenneth Balcarcel moved to the United States from Guatemala he faced the daunting challenge of learning a new language while navigating life in a new country Jocelyn Sanders built a successful career as a salon owner and licensed cosmetologist there were still goals she wanted to complete Subscribe Dial 711 for the Telecommunications Relay Service Big Bet: Ensure continental renewable energy developments center indigenous input Project: Develop a scalable model for energy transition rooted in intercultural dialogues between indigenous peoples Currently piloted in the historically marginalized region of La Guajira and advocacy to encourage governments to reaffirm their commitment to indigenous rights This project centers the Wayuu people as strategic and financial partners in the area’s energy transition and can serve as a model for other communities working toward energy transitions Ascencio is an advocate for climate justice Through her work on intercultural dialogue for energy transition she has facilitated the positioning of the Wayuu people of Colombia’s La Guajira department as leading actors in the 2030 Agenda achieving unlikely alliances between the business sector which established a network of allies and advocates across the country seeking to tackle inequality a cause for which she has worked ever since She has also contributed to the improvement of the transitional justice system in Colombia by advocating for the inclusion of ethnic leadership and perspectives and led the creation of the first Artificial Intelligence tool to be used within the Colombian Constitutional Court Lina is working across the Amazon basin to advance Indigenous participation in forest governance in the eight countries that make up the region Lina has two undergraduate degrees (Philosophy and Political Science) from Universidad del Rosario (Colombia) and a Masters in Economics Law and Politics from Science Po Bordeaux (France) She is also a facilitator at the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology-MIT (USA) since 2020 The Rockefeller Foundation's mission is to promote the well-being of humanity and make opportunity universal and sustainable Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on all the latest news and events peacefully passed away in her home on Monday but she made her home in Wilson filling it with love A memorial service will be held in her honor at 2 pm Saturday The family will receive friends immediately following the service in Clark Hall Lina’s passion for learning and education began when she graduated from Ralph L and finishing her degrees at Atlantic Christian College earning several Master’s Degrees in Education Lina was a member and leader in Delta Kappa Gamma Professional Woman of Education and Beta Theta Chapter of North Carolina It was at ACC where Lina met the love of her life They eloped three months later in Dillion on March 16 Afraid to tell their parents they were hitched; they spent their first night apart at their parents’ homes Their honeymoon was spent flip-flopping between their parents’ homes and finishing college Lina possessed extraordinary organizational and leadership skills along with boundless energy where she loved to help Pat and the Flower Girls She utilized these talents in her long career while still being a devoted wife She was a faithful servant and leader in the First Presbyterian Church of Wilson where she served in various capacities for many years She was recognized by the Presbyterian Women with an Honorary Life Membership in 2013 Lina also helped coordinate her high school class reunion every five years her husband of fifty-nine years as well as her parents Blythe Bracey White (Carter) of Washington and Duncan Albert Bracey IV (Rhonda) of Wilson Known as “Omi” to her grandchildren She is also survived by two great-granddaughters Often called “Iron Britches” or “Lima Bean” Lina enjoyed living and was a one-of-a-kind mover and shaker She will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her but she’ll forever live in 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The Kingdom of Bahrain inaugurated its national pavilion, "Connecting Seas," at Expo 2025 Osaka This marks the Kingdom's fourth national participation in the World Expo which is held in the Kansai region of Japan and runs until October 13 under the overarching theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." © Iwan BaanPavilion staff and volunteers wear exclusive designs by Bahraini fashion designer Lulwa Al Amin. The collection features artistic prints and embroidered coastal motifs, referencing the pavilion's theme. Complementing the experience is a gift store featuring design products inspired by local heritage for adults and children. Expo 2025 Osaka is expected to attract over 28 million visitors from around the world You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Cal State Monterey Bay is proud to welcome back Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management alumna Lina Melchor as the new Program Coordinator for the Pebble Beach Scholars Program A first-generation college graduate from the small town of Aromas Lina earned her Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Hospitality Management with a concentration in Hotel and Event Management in 2016 as part of the program’s first graduating class With over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry—most recently spending nine years in leadership at Pebble Beach Resorts—Lina brings a wealth of real-world knowledge and a passion for mentoring the next generation Her career journey began with a high school job cooking at a local deli and evolved into management at the prestigious Pebble Beach Company where she became the restaurant manager for Sticks at The Inn at Spanish Bay.  Lina’s own path to success was shaped by a formative internship at Pebble Beach while still a CSUMB student as well as the mentorship and guidance she received from faculty she returns with a mission to provide that same level of support and opportunity to today’s Scholars “Make the most of every volunteer opportunity and internship,” Lina advises students “These experiences are what truly shape your future… You’ll be able to look back and say Lina is a proud mom to a 14-month-old daughter and wife to a fellow CSUMB alumnus with whom she shares a dream of opening their own restaurant in the Monterey Bay area Dr. Paige P. Viren, Executive Director of the Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Program, shared her excitement, “We are thrilled to welcome Lina Melchor as the Pebble Beach Scholars Program Coordinator. Lina is a proud graduate of our Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management program and her leadership experience at Pebble Beach makes her the perfect fit for this pivotal role I’m so excited to work alongside her to ensure the success of this groundbreaking partnership between Pebble Beach Company and CSUMB.” We’re proud to have one of our own back on campus helping shape the future of hospitality through mentorship Qatar selects Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh to design its new national pavilion in the historic Giardini of Venice, one of the two historic venues of La Biennale di Venezia It is set to become the first permanent structure to be added to the site in three decades The move marks Lina Ghotmeh’s return to Venice — at the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale, her team presented the design process behind its Stone Garden housing project situated in Beirut, Lebanon the team showcased the ability of architecture to function as reconciliation and resilience in times of crisis Padiglione Centrale Giardini | image by Andrea Avezzu, courtesy La Biennale di Venezia Selected through an international competition, Lina Ghotmeh is set to bring her celebrated sensibility to the permanent Qatar Pavilion at the Giardini of Venice. The Lebanese-born, Paris-based architect is known for her deeply contextual work and craft through architecture that speaks in quiet but powerful tones ‘My team and I are deeply honoured to have been chosen for this uniquely exciting and significant project,’ Ghotmeh shares. ‘Qatar is a cultural beacon for the entire MENASA region. It is thrilling to be given this opportunity to design Qatar’s Pavilion on the historic grounds of the Giardini of La Biennale di Venezia.’ Ghotmeh’s concept stood out for its ‘architectural clarity and thoughtful response to the Pavilion’s historic context,’ a design approach that responds into its surroundings while offering flexibility for exhibitions within Lina Ghotmeh | image © Kimberly Lloyd Praising Lina Ghotmeh’s appointment as designer for the Qatar Pavilion at the Giardini of Venice Qatar Museums Chairperson Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani says: ‘Her work is inspiring new and traditional audiences with its sensitivity to the human condition and its confident Lina has wholeheartedly embraced our vision for the Qatar Pavilion as a platform for the artistic and cultural creativity of our nation and the Middle East During the upcoming Venice Architecture Biennale Qatar will present a two-part exhibition titled ‘Beyti Beytak La mia casa è la tua casa.’ Commissioned by H.E Sheikha Al Mayassa and organized by the future Art Mill Museum the exhibition will explore architectural expressions of hospitality and cultural exchange across the MENASA region Lina Ghotmeh’s model of Beirut’s Stone Garden housing at Venice Architecture Biennale 2021 The first part of the exhibition will be installed directly on the future pavilion site and feature the Community Centre by Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari, previously seen in Qatar’s MANZAR exhibition (see designboom’s coverage here) brings together works by over twenty modern and contemporary architects — from regional legends such as Raj Rewal and Minnette de Silva to contemporary voices like Marina Tabassum and Abeer Seikaly Lina Ghotmeh designs Bahrain’s National Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka | image © Lina Ghotmeh—Architecture This announcement follows a 2024 Protocol of Cooperation signed between Qatar Museums and the Municipality of Venice underscoring a shared commitment to cultural and socio-economic collaboration the new pavilion symbolizes not only a strategic cultural foothold in Europe but also an invitation for global audiences to engage with the architectural narratives shaping the MENASA region today acknowledged the significance of this addition: ‘Venice is the only European city to have had a name in Arabic — Bunduqiyyah — a fact that testifies to the teeming mixture of languages and ethnicities that have long sheltered here as a powerful global source of creativity and cross-cultural understanding.’ Qatar’s new pavilion is set to be a physical anchor and a symbolic gesture and architectural resonance on one of the world’s most important stages Serpentine Pavilion 2023 designed by Lina Ghotmeh | image © Iwan Baan architect: Lina Ghotmeh program: La Biennale Di Venezia  commissioner: H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa, Qatar Museums | @qatar_museums curator: Aurélien Lemonier (Art Mill Museum Curator of Architecture) Sean Anderson (Associate Professor at Cornell AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style SAN ANTONIO - The family of Lina Sardar Khil and the community will gather on Friday to remember the little girl who disappeared three years ago we are reflecting on some of San Antonio's missing persons cases we have investigated after the headlines faded away we take a closer look at the ups and downs in this year's search for the Afghan child RELATED: Two years on, Lina Khil's age-progressed photo released in ongoing bid to locate her How does a 3-year-old child vanish into thin air The last known video of Lina Sardar Khil was on Dec 2021 while playing in the playground of an apartment complex off Fredericksburg Road near the Medical Center She was last known to be wearing a red dress and a black jacket RELATED: Tip from Marshals' Most Wanted fugitive led police to last week's search for Lina Khil But as months passed and media attention faded Lina and her family are refugees from Afghanistan RELATED: Uncredible tip in Lina Khil's case; San Antonio police persist in search Riaz says none of that matters because his child is still missing "I remember when the investigator first came on it ‘We’re gonna find her in under two weeks.’ And here we are three years later," said Pamela Allen an advocate for the family Allen says that not knowing gets harder every day We asked Allen how often they hear from the San Antonio Police Department Communication is very limited," she said "They only hear something when the family reaches out to ask it’s when the family sees news about sex or drug trafficking roundups RELATED: Exclusive: Eyewitness claims to have seen 2 men with Lina Sadar Khil before she disappeared San Antonio Police investigators received a new tip about Lina's disappearance prompting a search on the greenway off Gardendale St just a couple blocks away from where she vanished "When they took a Bexar County inmate to the place where he claimed he buried Lina it was hard to get information — even while we were at the scene Also helping the family is Project Absentis a nonprofit made up of retired federal and state law enforcement agents RELATED: Two years on: Remembering Lina Khil, San Antonio's heartbreaking missing child case the organization's director and a retired FBI agent was asked what he thought investigators are doing right now There’s a lot of frustration trying to piece things together and learn what happened," he said "I know the FBI is doing everything they can as a resource for SAPD They’ve done things like polygraphs and uncovered information We also asked whether investigators reviewed sketches made by Lois Gibson a renowned sketch artist with the Houston Police Department Gibson’s sketches were based on a witness who says they saw two men with Lina the afternoon she disappeared ‘I knew it was her because she was beautiful and dressed all in red.’ Lina was wearing red with a black coat the day she disappeared The witness provided details to the sketch artist about the men." We provided those sketches last year to the police Lina’s father recognized the Afghan man but didn’t believe he was involved Riaz and Sarmina continue to pray that Lina is safe The family believes she may have been taken and sold and they pray that one day she will remember and find her way home They have lost faith in the San Antonio Police Department We requested an update on the case from police investigators but has not yet received a response If you have any information you can call San Antonio Police Department's Missing Persons Unit at 210-207-7660 You can also reach out to the family by contacting Project Absentis by clicking here passed from this earthly world on Wednesday October 23 2024 and is now joyfully dancing in Heaven with our Lord and Saviour Jesus reading and always took advantage to learn new skills ranging from Jujitsu Lina was very energetic and had a successful career in which she retired from Quest Communications Lina is preceded in her death by her father Alfredo Luna and mother Teresa Otero Lina is survived by her brother Floreno (Joe) Alderete and wife Carmen brother Alfredo (Freddie) Luna and sister Rosie Baca Breana Zapata husband Richy (great-grand sons Fabian and Emiliano) Lina’s son Ross Armijo Jr and his daughters Ezra Armijo and Azure Armijo She is also survived by countless loving nephews Services and Interment to be held on Thursday October 31st Please join the family for food and memories reception to follow at the Montano residence Nih is an assistant professor in UNLV’s Department of Brain Health and the director of the Regen-Brain Laboratory (RBL) for Innovative Nanotechnologies and Stroke Recovery Nih is an expert on brain repair and engineering concepts to develop materials specifically designed to promote or correct the formation of blood vessels in the injured brain A neuroscientist and vascular biologist with extensive training in biomedical engineering materials science and stem cell transplantation for brain repair Nih's scientific career has been driven by the ultimate goal of addressing one of the most pressing challenges in modern medicine: "Can the brain regenerate after injury?" Her research focuses on identifying the role that vessels play in the activation of neuroplasticity mechanisms such as neurogenesis and synaptic connectivity; deciphering the role of immune system changes in the development of new blood vessels after stroke; and developing innovative and cutting-edge nanotechnologies for stroke treatment. Her work has pioneered the development of therapeutic biomaterials and hydrogel-assisted stem cell therapies for brain tissue revascularization and regeneration Prior to joining UNLV’s Department of Brain Health in September 2024 Nih completed her postdoctoral training at UCLA with a joint appointment at the David School of Medicine and the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department Nih's research has been published in notable neuroscience and materials journals including Nature Materials She has earned multiple awards for her research including the American Chemical Society Award in Biomaterials Science & Engineering Excellence Research Award from the French Pharmacology and Therapeutics Society and the Young Researcher Award from the Brain Vascular Diseases Society UNLV Brain Health researcher Lina Nih is developing a treatment that could one day alter how practitioners address stroke recovery and Dorothy Hanna Performing Arts Department will present a free piano concert featuring Dr The concert will open with “Miniaturas” and “Mazurka Española” by the Mexican composer Manuel Ponce Morita was recently invited by the Ponce Music Project Foundation to present a series of concerts of Ponce’s solo works in Mexico City and Houston The audience will also hear Frédéric Chopin’s “B minor Sonata” and Maurice Ravel’s musical depiction of Aloysius Bertrand’s poem “Ondine” from “Gaspard de la nuit.” The program will close with a set of pieces by the Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance and literature from the Eastman School of Music the Master of Music degree from Rice University and the Bachelor of Music degree from Indiana University She made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2013 and her international career has taken her throughout the U.S. “Landscapes,” with guitarist Jay Kacherski released by Frameworks Records in the fall of 2022 has been deemed “an impressive album both in music and performances” by Soundboard Magazine and that “Kacherski and Morita are both virtuosi and play exceptionally well together.” Persons requesting accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at least 72 hours before the event Additional information is available from the Office of Campus Compliance and Civility Want more stories like this one sent straight to your inbox every week? 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The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. and working to prioritize her mental health throughout it all I met my now-husband, David, in 2014 when I was volunteering for the Texas Civil Rights Project. I had just gotten back from working in Thailand at Internews Network, an international nonprofit dedicated to training journalists and advocating for press freedom, and then Michael Brown was killed and I wanted to do more direct civil rights work I googled “civil rights Texas,” and that’s what came up I was then working as a medical interpreter but volunteering at the Texas Civil Rights Project and David had just finished law school and started a one-year fellowship there as an attorney He never asked me out: I was the one who asked him out We would sit next to each other in the evening and I’d say: “I’m really hungry,” and finally we’d go out to eat I think that encapsulates it: He’s selfless and he’s very sweet Photo: Jath and Yhen Photo Art WorksAfter almost a decade of dating, we made plans to go to New Zealand in March 2023. I was doing my second Ironman there But I couldn’t wait that long—I wanted my ring!—and I was driving my staff crazy every weekend thinking that this was going to be the weekend of the proposal I went to see a play with a friend of mine and then we went to the post office to pick up our packages even I (with my famously bad sense of direction) could tell we were driving a different way and I looked outside and realized we were in front of the Texas Civil Rights Project David reminded me that I had to get out of the car for him to actually so we were in the middle of the street when he got down on one knee and opened the box David said some nice things I was too excited to remember and I was finally able to update everyone I’d told that I was about to get engaged—which really was everybody and their mother What I didn’t always tell everyone was that David had used the bulk of his savings to pay off a massive bill I’d received for my mental health treatment which had the unexpected result of making me less anxious about marriage—alongside everything else—and finally allowed me to accept David’s proposal One of the key lessons I learned this year was being okay with contradictions and dichotomies I worked on accepting two conflicting feelings at once: like sadness or exhaustion over friends’ illnesses or natural disasters in Texas or various work challenges and that they could exist alongside the growing closeness of my relationship with David and the joy and excitement I felt around wedding planning and making it to the big day itself (I continue to believe this mental health conversation is vital for everyone—people need to know what mental health challenges look like and how we can address them.) Mostly because of the people they brought together from my mom’s longtime hairdresser and makeup artist—who changed my hairstyle three times over the course of the wedding day—to my best friend who helped pay for my mental health treatment program and actually dropped me off there The second was a more traditional—but still pink!—Romona Keveza gown The pink was meant to reference my pink sapphire engagement ring and honor my grandmother who could not be at our wedding because she did not want to leave my ailing grandfather’s side—but who also got married in a color that was not white I wore an Olympia Le-Tan clutch that featured a tuxedo cat that looked just like her There were too many incredibly special moments of our wedding to relay but the one I keep coming back to is the vows We got married at the resort Amanpulo in the Philippines which is the only property on Pamalican Island We love snorkeling and scuba diving together so much so that our engagement party cake was made in the shape of a sea turtle and when we held hands for the ceremony on a ledge overlooking the ocean and took in our friends reading poems I was able to really savor the moment and lean fully into my happiness Photo: Jath and Yhen Photo Art WorksOur wedding weekend was incredible but so was the small “paper wedding” ceremony we planned in Houston to quietly celebrate signing the official documents that made our marriage legal A judge friend fit us into his schedule on what turned out to be the Saturday after the 2024 presidential election—I wanted to change the date Photo: Jath and Yhen Photo Art WorksPhoto: Jath and Yhen Photo Art WorksWe didn’t want it to feel like a wedding but we also worked really hard not to let the election results ruin the day David had supported me from the very beginning when I decided to run for Harris County judge shortly after Donald Trump was elected the first time the various events that comprised my “wedding season” ended up boosting my spirits more than I could have predicted—especially during a time of political turbulence when I and so many others desperately needed a lift I wish I’d gotten a photo of that Philippines sunset—but the umbrellas in the wedding pictures look pretty amazing too Photo: Jath and Yhen Photo Art WorksMore Great Wedding Stories in VogueJustin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom Are Married! 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FORECASTSHARE PHOTOS & VIDEOFrustration grows as search for missing Afghan child Lina Sardar Khil enters third yearby Yami Virgin and Paul Sanchez the family of Lina Sardar Khil and the community will gather to remember the 3-year-old who disappeared three years ago I am reflecting on some of San Antonio's missing persons cases I have investigated after the headlines faded away I take a closer look at the ups and downs in this year's search for the Afghan child The last known video of Lina Sardar Khil was in the park of the apartment complex on Fredericksburg Road she shared with her family But as months passed and media attention faded Allen says that not knowing gets harder every day Yami: "How often do Riaz and Sarmina hear from the San Antonio Police Department They only hear something when the family reaches out to ask Earlier this year, statements from a man featured on our "Marshals Most Wanted" segment led investigators to search near the apartments what do you think investigators in your former agency are doing right now?" There’s a lot of frustration trying to piece things together and learn what happened I know the FBI is doing everything they can as a resource for SAPD Fox SA provided those sketches last year to the police Lina’s father recognized the Afghan man but didn’t believe he was involved "The family believes she may have been taken and sold Fox SA requested an update on the case from SAPD but has not yet received a response If you have any information you can call SAPD's Missing Persons Unit at 210-207-7660. You can also reach out to the family by contacting Project Absentis by clicking here. There are currently no upcoming/recent events Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here culminating in the completion of the Pietro Building in November 2024 This addition significantly increases MASP’s capacity for exhibitions 7,821-square-meter building doubles the museum’s total footprint and allows for a more ambitious program that reflects the institution’s growing prominence in the global art scene images courtesy Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) The expansion of Museu de Arte São Paulo by Júlio Neves and METRO Arquitetos Associados carries a deep reverence for its origins. By naming the original structure after architect Lina Bo Bardi and the new building after the museum’s first artistic director the institution completes a symbolic tribute to its founding trio It’s a thoughtful gesture that embeds history into the very fabric of the museum’s built environment While the Pietro Building celebrates the inauguration of its new galleries in March 2025 it construction reached a major milestone in November 2024 MASP’s total operational space jumps from 10,485 to 21,863 square-meters ‘MASP grew and became bigger than its building,’ said CEO Heitor Martins noting that expansion wasn’t just desired — it was necessary It’s not only a spatial shift but a philosophical one signaling the museum’s role as an anchor institution on what may be Brazil’s most culturally important boulevard the expansion doubles MASP’s size with the addition of the 14-story Pietro Building With São Paulo’s museum expansion comes a bevy of new capabilities: enhanced educational facilities and an infrastructure tailored to a more inclusive and diverse range of programming These aren’t cosmetic upgrades — they’re structural affirmations of MASP’s mission to be plural One of the most transformative effects of the expansion is its impact on access With only one percent of MASP’s 11,000-piece collection previously on view the Pietro Building unlocks new gallery space allowing long-term exhibitions in the original Lina building and dynamic temporary shows in the Pietro building according to artistic director Adriano Pedrosa will offer ‘breathing space’ in the calendar and more thoughtful narrative arcs in curatorial programming A museum is not just confined to its galleries São Paulo’s museum expansion also strengthens operational infrastructure expanding back-of-house areas like storage These unsung spaces are essential for managing a growing collection and ambitious schedule Perhaps the most literal connection between the old and the new with the expansion of Museu de Arte São Paulo is the underground passage being constructed beneath the museum and Rua Prof This subterranean link allows visitors to move easily between the two buildings the ticket office moves to the Pietro Building liberating the famed vão livre — the open span under Lina’s building — as a true civic plaza The lower floors of the Pietro Building are transparent echoing the openness of the original structure The upper floors are wrapped in perforated and corrugated metal sheets lending a monolithic visual identity that balances presence with permeability Natural light filters in through carefully positioned apertures — subtle interventions that acknowledge the needs of both art and architecture but following an architecture that would highlight that developed by Lina without competing with it the original building is named after Lina Bo Bardi while the expansion honors Pietro Maria Bardi an underground passage will connect the two buildings while freeing the iconic Vão Livre for public use perforated metal and glass complement rather than compete with Bo Bardi’s design sustainable features include a double facade and LEED certification | visualization courtesy MASP name: Pietro Building, Museu de Arte São Paulo | @masp architectural design, coordination: METRO Arquitetos Associados | @metroarquitetos legal design: Escritório Técnico Júlio Neves | @arquiteturajulioneves total built area: 7,680 square-meters MASP headquarters area: 10,000 square-meters total area of the complex: 17,680 square-meters photography: © Leonardo Finotti | @leonardofinotti Gustavo Cedroni collaborators: Renata Mori Breno Felisbino project managers: Miriam Elwig De Projetos – Heloísa Maringoni demolition design: SOFT Projetos Estruturais – Silvio Feitosa Filho foundation design: MG&A Consultores – Mauri and Ilan Gotlieb subterranean passage design: Contag – Antônio Kenan climatization: Teknika – Raul de Almeida lighting design: Fernanda Carvalho and Paula Carnelós installation design: MHA Engenharia facade framing design: QMD Consultoria – Igor Alvim sealing design: Inovatec Consultores acoustics: Harmonia Global – Marcos Holz waterproofing: Petra – José Mário Andrello floor design: Mix Design – Eduardo Tartuce landscaping: Ricardo Vianna accessibility design: Design Universal Consultoria – Silvana Cambiaghi pre-construction: Racional Engenharia consultants: Hypocaustum – Bruno Fedeli (museum climatization) Feurtec – Nilton Miranda (fire prevention Rumo Vertical – Fernão Fischel (elevators PHD – Paulo Helene (concrete pathologies) GR Consultoria – Gabriel Regino (exposed concrete treatment) PB Sistemas de Ancoragem – Márcia Pinheiro (facade maintenance) Integer – Frederico Noyma (underground network relocation) Enproplan – Weller Alves (legalizations) Consultrix – Marcelo Ferreira (CQP foundations) Figueiredo Ferraz Consultoria e Engenharia de Projeto – Roberto Alves (CQP MASP concrete) MS Consultoria – Mario Sérgio Junqueira (CQP installations) Projeto Alpha – Flávio D’Alambert (CQP metal structure) SOFT Projetos Estruturais – Silvio Feitosa Filho (CQP concrete structures) Sérgio Stolovas (dynamic load analysis) Inovafi – Denise Rios (radiology consulting) Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsMyra Arthur Andrea K. Moreno SAN ANTONIO – Friday, Dec. 20 marks three years since Lina Khil disappeared on San Antonio’s northwest side investigators are still searching for the missing child An observance will be held Friday at 2 p.m at the American Muslim Community Center to mark three years since her disappearance Lina’s mother told police she and Lina were at the playground of the Villas Del Cabo apartment complex on Dec Lina’s mother told police she quickly went inside the apartment but when she returned The Center for Refugee Services previously told KSAT that the child’s family is among the Afghanistan refugees in San Antonio Here’s a timeline of events in this missing case: Age progression photo shows missing girl Lina Khil at 6 years old SAPD says tip about missing girl Lina Khil was ‘not credible’, ends two days of searching wooded area Father of missing girl Lina Khil demands new investigator, more transparency in search efforts Two years after Lina Khil’s disappearance, family advocates and investigators still plead for tips SAPD releases new footage showing Lina Khil at playground before her disappearance Copyright 2024 by KSAT - All rights reserved She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology where she held several positions at The Ranger Email Newsletters KSAT RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us KSAT Internships Careers at KSAT Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsMichael Horton Rilwan Balogun On Wednesday, the Houston community was shocked to learn of the sudden passing of U.S. Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. MORE INFO: Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner passes away at 70 Many politicians across Houston and Harris County have voiced their support and reflected on Turner’s legacy as a key leader in the community KPRC 2′s Rilwan Balogun spoke exclusively with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo about how she and the city are reacting to this tragedy Here’s a full transcription of their conversation: just kind of talk to us a little bit about just how you’re feeling right now about the news of Congressman Turner Everything he wanted to do for Harris County in the Congress and now there are so many of us mourning his passing Totally surprised and taken aback by what’s happened he’s been a leader in the community pretty much his entire career So the number of people that he has mentored from the [COVID-19 pandemic] and winter freeze and all kinds of disasters to the Astros [World Series wins] and the parade and so many experiences appreciated his respect for me and his in support of me our deepest condolences to his family and to so I’ve spent the morning speaking on the phone with just all kinds of people who are just as devastated “How is it possible that a kid from Acres Homes and an immigrant kid become the mayor and the county executive of place as large as Houston and Harris County?” And so we’ll get through this together as a community in the days that come Rilwan Balogun: You kind of alluded to it as judge and former mayor you all had to work closely to get things moving day to day Kind of talk to us a little bit about that legacy Judge Lina Hidalgo: It’s what makes it so hard to really process that he’s gone I stood by his side during his elections and through the difficult times people always talked about our differences of opinion during COVID But you have to learn to respect each other And I heard from so many people that for decades the relationship between Harris County and the City of Houston was weak was to the detriment of the people of the community So we were very proud that even though we had different perspectives on some things we were able to work that through and work together just imagine trying to figure out how to navigate a pandemic I’ve been reaching out to some of his staff as well And he’s somebody that I was getting ready to work with now that he was in the Congress and I thought it was just a perfect capstone for his career His friends are I know his constituents are Rilwan Balogun: You kind of alluded to it here that most of his adult life has been serving others in his role in the state legislature He’s somebody who could have gone and worked at a firm and made all the money He was elected very young to the State House He really wanted to lift the future generations because he was one of those young people that came in fresh with a fresh perspective and really grew from there but also a legacy through all the people that he supported big hole in our hearts and in Harris County we expected for him to be in the Congress for a good few years Rilwan Balogun: What are some of those qualities from him that you kind of took on as you watched him in his various roles that you’ve taken up as judge and so oftentimes he would go first and then I would go or vice versa And then he would just turn into a preacher it was just you’d be totally enraptured by his speaking that is something that we both enjoyed when we had the opportunity to be out in the community together that’s something that I’m really proud of and I like to bring to my role let’s just be people He did that; he was brave enough to do that “How do you how do you structure your office How do you handle this kind of thing?” And I remember the first meeting I had the day after my election was with him And the first thing we did together was appoint the chairman of the port So I think we’ve made a lot of good decisions together but it turns out not to be the best one in retrospect it was it was just a real a real interesting time for us we were standing together because of the ITC fire The city lent us their air monitoring equipment We didn’t have it at the time and that was the precedent for years of work together I know you said you’re still processing this You would just you would just see him everywhere and it was the kind of thing where we would gravitate toward each other because we knew each other well and you never know what you’re going to encounter just to [seal] yourself for whatever’s coming your way Here’s someone I’m going to just go stand by And I know we’re in this together.” And I want to think it was the same for him And we’d joke and we just sort of have our own little inside jokes I was telling him about some funny story that had just happened to me prior Rilwan Balogun: What does [this loss] do to the Harris County Democratic Party Judge Lina Hidalgo: It’s just been a brutal certainly locally and representatives to our various levels of government And people think about it differently according to their faith This is certainly not something we expected, but the conversations I keep having is we’re going to get through this together. When I first heard of his passing, my thought was, “I got a call from the Congresswoman [Sheila Jackson Lee] We are all focused on supporting his daughter they knew each other since before they were in elective office he’s heading to DC with his daughter and then the rest of us are here ready to support them and just supporting each other as we get through this Q: What would your message be to the folks in the congressional district you just kind of mentioned that this is now the second biggest loss for the folks in that district losing their representative Judge Lina Hidalgo: It is a historic district It is a district that has been through a lot and seen a lot of positive changes but I think the district is nothing if not strong And we’re all going to be focused to see how we can best support those folks we’re watching out as anything takes place More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024 from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023 TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group In one of her last acts as the chair of the Federal Trade Commission Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders urging them to outlaw “unfair and abusive” business practices in the wake of the Trump administration 19 – one day before President Donald Trump’s inauguration – Khan applauded recent actions by the state to increase consumer protections But she warned about uncertainty in the field with the new administration expressing the need for the state to pass a new law “Given potential changes in how federal enforcers approach consumer protection in the coming years equipping state enforcers with this additional authority is especially critical,” Khan wrote Hochul included a measure to ban unfair and abusive business practices in her budget last year, which would build on the state’s existing laws against deceptive practices. State lawmakers have also introduced the Consumer and Small Business Protection Act which is slightly broader and permits class action lawsuits against businesses that engage in unfair The budget measure ultimately did not make it into the final version of last year’s state budget and the Consumer and Small Business Protection Act has not passed yet would adopt the “unfairness authority” that the FTC has at the federal level which Khan wrote in her letter is critical “The flexibility that unfairness authority affords has been crucial to the Commission’s efforts to protect the American people in an ever-evolving economy over almost a century,” she wrote Khan credited it in particular with FTC action to protect consumers from unscrupulous tech practices employed by businesses such as Rite Aid’s use of artificial intelligence-based face recognition that often misidentified shoplifters Khan also referenced an issue close to the governor’s heart: child online safety Hochul has lauded landmark laws approved last year meant to protect children’s privacy online and restrict the use of algorithmic feeds when minors use social media Khan wrote that the unfairness authority is “integral to protecting children and teens online,” citing a recent case where the FTC punished a company for promoting anonymous messaging apps to children This is at least the second such letter that the FTC has sent to Hochul and leaders. 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