Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) has appointed Ramón Zapata-Gomez as its new Chief Financial Officer where he served as CFO of their global biomedical research organization since 2022 With over 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries Zapata brings extensive expertise in finance His appointment aligns with BioNTech's strategy to become a multi-product oncology company Zapata will focus on optimizing financial infrastructure and driving cost-effective value generation as the company prepares for oncology product launches BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) ha nominato Ramón Zapata-Gomez come nuovo Chief Financial Officer che andrà in pensione come previsto il 30 giugno 2025 dove dal 2022 ha ricoperto il ruolo di CFO dell'organizzazione globale di ricerca biomedica Con oltre 25 anni di esperienza nei settori farmaceutico e dei beni di consumo Zapata porta con sé una vasta competenza in ambito finanziario La sua nomina è in linea con la strategia di BioNTech di diventare un'azienda oncologica con più prodotti Zapata si concentrerà sull'ottimizzazione dell'infrastruttura finanziaria sulle performance nei mercati chiave e sulla generazione di valore efficiente in vista del lancio di prodotti oncologici BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) ha nombrado a Ramón Zapata-Gomez como su nuevo Director Financiero con efecto a partir del 1 de julio de 2025 quien se retirará según lo planeado el 30 de junio de 2025 donde desde 2022 se desempeñó como CFO de su organización global de investigación biomédica Con más de 25 años de experiencia en las industrias farmacéutica y de bienes de consumo Zapata aporta un amplio conocimiento en finanzas Su nombramiento está alineado con la estrategia de BioNTech de convertirse en una compañía oncológica con múltiples productos Zapata se enfocará en optimizar la infraestructura financiera el desempeño en mercados clave y en impulsar la generación de valor rentable mientras la empresa se prepara para el lanzamiento de productos oncológicos BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX)는 2025년 7월 1일부터 Ramón Zapata-Gomez를 새로운 최고재무책임자(CFO)로 임명했습니다 Zapata는 2025년 6월 30일 예정대로 은퇴하는 Jens Holstein의 후임입니다 Zapata는 2022년부터 글로벌 생의학 연구 조직의 CFO로 재직한 Novartis AG 출신입니다 그의 임명은 다제품 종양학 회사가 되려는 BioNTech의 전략과 부합합니다 비용 효율적인 가치 창출에 집중하며 종양학 제품 출시 준비를 지원할 예정입니다 BioNTech (NASDAQ : BNTX) a nommé Ramón Zapata-Gomez en tant que nouveau Directeur Financier qui prendra sa retraite comme prévu le 30 juin 2025 Zapata rejoint BioNTech en provenance de Novartis AG où il a occupé le poste de CFO de l'organisation mondiale de recherche biomédicale depuis 2022 Fort de plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans les industries pharmaceutique et des biens de consommation Zapata apporte une expertise approfondie en finance fusions-acquisitions et transformations digitales Sa nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie de BioNTech visant à devenir une entreprise oncologique multi-produits Zapata se concentrera sur l'optimisation de l'infrastructure financière la performance sur les marchés clés et la génération de valeur rentable alors que l'entreprise se prépare au lancement de produits oncologiques BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) hat Ramón Zapata-Gomez mit Wirkung zum 1 Juli 2025 zum neuen Chief Financial Officer ernannt wo er seit 2022 als CFO der globalen biomedizinischen Forschungsorganisation tätig war Mit über 25 Jahren Erfahrung in der Pharma- und Konsumgüterindustrie bringt Zapata umfassende Expertise in Finanzen Fusionen und Übernahmen sowie digitalen Transformationen mit Seine Ernennung steht im Einklang mit BioNTechs Strategie ein Multi-Produkt-Onkologieunternehmen zu werden In seiner neuen Rolle wird sich Zapata darauf konzentrieren die Leistung in Schlüsselmärkten zu verbessern und eine kosteneffiziente Wertschöpfung voranzutreiben während sich das Unternehmen auf die Markteinführung von Onkologieprodukten vorbereitet Mainz, Germany, May 5, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX “BioNTech” or “the Company”) announced today that the Supervisory Board has appointed Ramón Zapata-Gomez to the Management Board as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) effective July 1 He will join BioNTech from Novartis AG’s global biomedical research organization where he has been serving as CFO since 2022 will retire at the end of his term on June 30 Ramón Zapata will ensure the Company’s financial direction continues to align with BioNTech’s strategy to become a multi-product company in the oncology field In preparation for BioNTech’s oncology product launches he will be responsible for fostering and further optimizing a strong financial infrastructure and performance in key markets He will continue to drive sustainable organizational excellence and global execution in financial reporting and purchasing with the aim of furthering cost-effective value generation “Ramón Zapata is an accomplished leader with deep finance expertise who will be taking over from Jens Holstein at an exciting phase He has gained extensive experience within the international pharmaceutical industry with a focus on North America and has a deep understanding of market and business dynamics and high-performing teams,” said Helmut Jeggle thank Jens Holstein for his financial leadership and contributions to BioNTech’s successful trajectory He strengthened BioNTech’s global finance organization and processes and contributed to the Company’s financial stability while increasing operational efficiency the Company is uniquely positioned to continue its success story and transformation into a multi-product company.” “It has been a privilege to be part of the development of BioNTech into one of the largest global biotechnology companies,” said Jens Holstein “I would like to thank my colleagues on the Boards as well as my teams for their dedication and collaboration during this remarkable growth journey it is the right time to retire as CFO and focus on non-executive Board roles in the future.” “I am looking forward to joining BioNTech and am eager to contribute to its ambitious vision of improving patients’ lives,” said Ramón Zapata I have been driven by the goal of developing and providing access to innovative medicines for patients As BioNTech focuses on its first oncology launches while advancing its unique clinical pipeline with disruptive and synergistic potential I look forward to working with the talented team at BioNTech and accelerating financial strategies that support the Company’s vision.” Ramón Zapata is a seasoned global finance executive with more than 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries He has held leadership roles at leading global companies including Novartis AG Ramón Zapata has led finance functions enabling seamless execution from drug discovery through commercialization including overseeing M&A transactions and successful integrations as well as driving digital finance transformations Ramón Zapata served as CFO of BioMedical Research at Novartis where he was responsible for the overall leadership of the division’s finance strategy and operations Ramón Zapata holds dual citizenship of the United States and Mexico He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City and holds an MBA degree from IPADE Business School in Mexico City and from IESE Business School in Barcelona About BioNTechBiopharmaceutical New Technologies (BioNTech) is a global next generation immunotherapy company pioneering novel investigative therapies for cancer and other serious diseases BioNTech exploits a wide array of computational discovery and therapeutic modalities with the intent of rapid development of novel biopharmaceuticals Its diversified portfolio of oncology product candidates aiming to address the full continuum of cancer includes mRNA cancer immunotherapies next-generation immunomodulators and targeted therapies such as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and innovative chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapies Based on its deep expertise in mRNA development and in-house manufacturing capabilities BioNTech and its collaborators are researching and developing multiple mRNA vaccine candidates for a range of infectious diseases alongside its diverse oncology pipeline BioNTech has established a broad set of relationships with multiple global and specialized pharmaceutical collaborators For more information, please visit www.BioNTech.com Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 statements concerning: expected changes to BioNTech’s leadership and the potential benefits of BioNTech’s leadership hires; BioNTech’s research and development programs; BioNTech’s focus on building commercial capabilities for potential market launches; and BioNTech’s expectations regarding the timing of ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology although not all forward-looking statements contain these words The forward-looking statements in this press release are neither promises nor guarantees and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks many of which are beyond BioNTech’s control and which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements but are not limited to: discussions with regulatory agencies regarding timing and requirements for additional clinical trials; the ability to produce comparable clinical results in future clinical trials; competition related to BioNTech’s product candidates including those with different mechanisms of action and different manufacturing and distribution constraints if approved; BioNTech’s ability to manage its development and expansion; regulatory developments in the United States and other countries; BioNTech’s ability to effectively scale its production capabilities and manufacture its product candidates; and other factors not known to BioNTech at this time You should review the risks and uncertainties described under the heading “Risk Factors” in BioNTech's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the period ended December 31, 2024, and in subsequent filings made by BioNTech with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov BioNTech disclaims any intention or responsibility for updating or revising any forward-looking statements contained in this press release in the event of new information These forward-looking statements are based on BioNTech’s current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof Media RelationsJasmina AlatovicMedia@biontech.de Investor RelationsMichael HorowiczInvestors@biontech.de 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Login Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions Carol Harle and Karen Freeman leading in the Northside ISD Board of Trustees races 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 Colossal In vibrant patchworks of woven patterns and fuzzy fiber ends, Sarah Zapata’s sculptures (previously) emerge as wall-hung tapestries Through the convergence of architectural structures her site-specific works examine the nature of layered identities shaped by her Peruvian heritage Zapata balances time-honored craft practices with contemporary applications, highlighting the significance of Indigenous Peruvian weaving, for example, as a means of communication Symbols and patterns composed into cloth traditionally provided a means of sharing knowledge and cosmological beliefs In abstract sculptures that often merge with their surroundings Zapata incorporates unexpected and vibrant color combinations with woven fabrics and tufted textures her pieces are neither functional nor purely decorative Zapata consciously holds back from creating work that is too “beautiful,” inviting a remarkable tactile exploration of relationships between craft Some of the works shown here are included in Support Structures at Sargent’s Daughters, which continues through through May 3. 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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zapata Cantina (@zapata.cov) The restaurant offers a variety of Mexican-inspired foods Zapata Cantina has a walk-up window and a cocktail bar for brunch Zapata Cantina's last day will be Wednesday We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Alvaro Cristobal Zapata created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory Made with love by funeralOne Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInAutoplayNews 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 COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - Zapata Cantina announced on social media it will close on April 30 The restaurant will be open Monday through Wednesday before the closure The eatery on Madison Avenue at 8th Street opened in 2020 Zapata Cantina didn't give a reason for the closure but has mentioned the pandemic The owners thanked employees and customers for their support we sincerely appreciate all your support over the years It’s been a pleasure to serve you and laugh with you We invite you to join us for our last few nights of service Tonight thru Wednesday 4/30 as we close our doors here at Zapata Cantina." according to a new statement from his mother there was arrested March 28 for driving with a U.S driver’s license that had been suspended since January 2024 and with an outdated vehicle registration He was taken to Jacksonville by federal immigration agents after his arrest and told he could await his case’s resolution in jail in the United States or sign his self-deportation and return to Colombia according to an interview on April 2 with his mother UF news: UF trustees discuss housing overhaul, Miami plans and major construction projects Zapata Velásquez chose to remain in the U.S and was sent to Krome North Service Processing Center in Miami within days of his arrest “I am pleased to inform that my son has returned to the country (Colombia) – from Miami his immigration and academic situation with the University of Florida has not yet been resolved,” said her statement in Spanish “We are confident that he will be able to count on the necessary support to complete his professional training.” a junior studying food and resource economics told officers during his traffic stop that he was an international student in the process of renewing his F-1 visa after transferring from Santa Fe College to UF Zapata Velásquez had lived in Florida for four years He was previously ticketed in December 2023 for an expired registration and driving without a valid license That resulted in authorities in Florida suspending his U.S an Alachua County sheriff’s deputy also had ticketed Zapata Velásquez in August 2021 for driving 75 mph in a 45 mph zone He pleaded no contest in court and was charged $349 but never paid the fine — resulting in court officials suspending the Colombian driver’s license he had been using University spokeswoman Cynthia Roldán said federal student privacy laws prevented her from discussing details about Zapata Velásquez’s case The mother’s statement said Zapata Velásquez had returned to Colombia but did not specify whether he had signed his self-deportation paperwork The Colombia consulate’s office in Orlando did not return phone messages Tuesday or Wednesday Felipe is in a process of physical and emotional recovery and we are prioritizing his well-being and overall health,” his mother said solidarity and support that many have expressed regarding my son’s situation.”  Zapata Velásquez’s mother also did not specify when exactly he had returned to Colombia She told NTN24 that he was in custody in Miami on April 2 and he did not appear in the government’s database of immigrants in ICE’s custody as recently as Monday Zapata Velásquez’s family did not immediately return phone messages or texts on Tuesday Zapata Velásquez’s arrest and detention garnered attention throughout the state condemned Zapata Velásquez’s detention by U.S Zapata Velásquez’s mother said it is unclear whether her son will be allowed to return to the U.S “We are awaiting answers from the competent authorities who has recommended not to make any public statements for the time being,” her statement read The Gainesville police officers who ticketed and arrested Zapata Velásquez discussed whether the case would prevent Zapata Velásquez from lawfully remaining in the United States according to video from their police body cameras “There goes his ability to get another visa though,” officer Tyler Allen told his colleague during the traffic stop Zapata Velásquez’s traffic case is still open in Alachua County He was initially stopped because his registration expired in July 2024 and officers discovered he had been knowingly driving with a suspended license since early 2024 This story was produced by Fresh Take Florida, a news service of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Contact the reporter at blunardini@ufl.edu 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 a 27-year-old food and resource economics third-year international student who is being held in Krome North Service Processing Center in Miami-Dade County was taken into ICE custody after being arrested in Gainesville March 28.  Velasquez Zapata was transported to Krome in Miami-Dade on Tuesday, and has not been heard from since, according to NTN24.  UF spokesperson Cynthia Roldan confirmed Zapata Velásquez’s enrollment at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.  Zapata Velásquez’s mother and sister declined to comment stating they did not want to share sensitive information before being cleared by their attorney.  which included going to the detention center – one of four in Florida – while awaiting a decision on his case in immigration court or sign for self-deportation and process his visa from Colombia Zapata Velásquez was in the process of renewing his visa when he was arrested After graduating from Santa Fe College in 2023 the UF International Center was assisting him with the transition to UF Zapata Velásquez is in the United States under an F-1 visa, which allows foreign students to study in the states but with strict requirements. Violations such as unauthorized employment, failure to maintain full-time enrollment or involvement in criminal activity can result in visa revocation Department of State can revoke non-immigrant visas for people arrested for driving under the influence or similar offenses While visa revocation affects the ability to re-enter the U.S., it does not automatically impact a person's current legal status within the country individuals with revoked visas can typically remain and continue their studies provided they maintain legal status by fulfilling visa requirements Contact Vera Lucia Pappaterra at vpappaterra@alligator.org Vera Lucia Pappaterra is the enterprise race and equity reporter and a second-year journalism major She has previously worked on the university desk as the university general assignment reporter Miguel-Ángel Zapata, professor of Spanish in Hofstra’s Department of Romance Languages ​​and Literatures has been awarded the prestigious José María Eguren Medal This honor recognizes Zapata as a leading voice in contemporary Spanish-American poetry named for one of the most important Peruvian poets of the 20th century is granted by the Ibero-American Foundation for the Arts in conjunction with the Municipality of Lima and the National University of San Marcos in Perú considered a cornerstone of Peruvian and Latin American modern poetry is remembered for his unique blend of modernism and early avant-garde sensibilities “Receiving the José María Eguren Medal is an immense honor I feel deeply grateful for this recognition of my work and my commitment to poetry,” Dr An award-winning poet and author of more than 20 poetry books Zapata’s work has been translated into French He has also published numerous scholarly articles and book monographs on poetry and the arts Zapata received the Enrique Anderson Imbert National Literature Prize awarded by the North American Academy of the Spanish Language The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Hofstra University hosted an event in his honor in 2013 titled The Rain Always Rises: A Symposium on the Poetry of Miguel-Ángel Zapata Zapata was awarded the Latin Literature Prize for Poetry sponsored by the Latin American Writers Institute in New York The José María Eguren Medal ceremony will take place in Lima during the 12th International Spring Poetry Festival one of South America’s most important literary events A young woman in a white blouse and black jacket standing in a hallway The PPIA Fellowship is a highly competitive program dedicated to preparing undergraduate students for advanced degrees and careers in public service The program aims to cultivate the next generation of diverse public policy leaders committed to addressing critical societal issues.​ Zapata, a political science and Spanish double major with a minor in sociology, has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to public service and ethical governance. As a 2024-25 Government Ethics Fellow at Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics she has been actively involved in research and initiatives promoting ethical practices in government Her dedication to public policy is further exemplified by her internship with Assemblymember Ash Kalra’s office where she gained hands-on experience in legislative processes and constituent services.​ Participation in the JSI at the Ford School will provide Ainsley with an immersive experience enhancing her analytical and leadership skills The program also offers a pathway to graduate studies with benefits such as application fee waivers and potential financial support from PPIA’s Graduate School Consortium members.​ “I really love the idea of being in the room where policies are actually being created—doing the research and shaping the direction it takes,” said Zapata “My ultimate goal is to work in a congressional office as a legislative assistant—or even someday as a chief of staff whether in Congress or in a White House administration I’m focused on gaining the skills to help drive policy in a meaningful way.” She also expressed deep appreciation for the mentors and peers who supported her through the PPIA application process “I’m incredibly grateful for all the encouragement and guidance I received—this opportunity wouldn’t have been possible without them.” Santa Clara University celebrates Zapata’s achievement and is confident that her participation in the PPIA Fellowship will further equip her to make significant contributions to the field of public policy “The Junior Summer Institute at the Ford School is the next important step in Ainsley’s policymaking journey gaining even more substantive knowledge and developing even more methodological skills in what is essentially grad school practice,” said Matthew T assistant professor of political science and associate director of the Office of Student Fellowships “Ainsley is the kind of person who will squeeze every last drop out of that program and she will return to our campus in the fall as a senior fully equipped to continue her ascent.” Zapata is among 83 PPIA fellows selected from 83 different institutions across the country for 2025 She is the fifth Bronco to receive this honor since 2018 The Public Policy and International Affairs Program is a not-for-profit organization that has been supporting efforts to increase diversity in public service for more than 40 years The PPIA Fellowship aims to prepare students primarily from underrepresented backgrounds for graduate studies and careers in public policy and international affairs Media ContactLisa Robinson | SCU Media Communications | lrobinson2@scu.edu | 408-551-3601 This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on Guatemala AQ: What are the key trends defining Latin American cities in 2025 EZG: Megalopolises like São Paulo and Mexico City are slowing down, and it’s the midsize cities that are growing Megacities have become crowded and too expensive more political and financial independence from central to subnational governments not just locally but at the national level AQ: Are cities more of a springboard to national politics now EZG: Yes, and you see that everywhere. Most recently, Yamandú Orsi, a former mayor of Canelones, was elected president of Uruguay. Claudia Sheinbaum was the mayor of Mexico City and Gustavo Petro was the mayor of Bogotá. Cities are where voters are. Latin America is the most urbanized region in the world Cities offer politicians a lot of visibility—mayors are people you know You know where they live and what school their kids attend And they are always dealing with things that are dear to the population the mayor will always be the closest political authority AQ: What are your biggest concerns for Latin American cities EZG: Inequality and climate, including shocks like the floods we saw in Porto Alegre in 2024, but also more silent trends, like extreme heat Also aging infrastructure—Mexico City’s subway collapse Colombia: They just hosted a very successful COP 16 on biodiversity and there’s governance and innovation; it’s become a hub for startups Ecuador: They’re highlighting their cultural heritage and green tourism in a new way Montevideo: They implement integral policy that brings together risk reduction for climate disaster waste management and electric mobility from bikes to trams a mostly unknown destination: They decided to put the city on the map opened to the world and established relations with companies They came up with a strategy to launch “Global Campeche.” Never in Mexico’s history had a local government come up with a global plan like that Zapata-Garesché is program team leader at Germany’s International Development Cooperation Agency (GIZ) and served as senior international adviser to the mayor of Mexico City This interview has been edited for clarity and length Reading Time: 2 minutesFranco is an editor Americas Quarterly (AQ) is the premier publication on politics We are an independent publication of the Americas Society/Council of the Americas PUBLISHED BY AMERICAS SOCIETY/ COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAS Veteran College Coach Zapata Joining State Soccer Staff January 29 A downtown Covington Mexican restaurant announced it will be closing its doors this week Zapata Cantina, off Madison Avenue and Eighth Street, will close for good this Wednesday, April 30, after years of service, according to a post its owners made on social media I sincerely appreciate all of your support over the years," the restaurant's owners wrote on Instagram To Families and Friends and Guests that stayed with us to the end but it'll be open for its last few nights of service from April 28 to April 30 In 2023, a Covington man "firebombed" the restaurant. He used the bottles of alcohol he had previously stolen from another apartment to create Molotov cocktails, throwing them into the restaurant. The Covington Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire before the it spread or caused significant damage More: Covington man sentenced for setting apartment, restaurant on fire with incendiary devices Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLAREDO (KGNS) - A man with a history of 10 prior deportations has been arrested in Zapata County as part of an ongoing investigation into the Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Montes announced the arrest Thursday morning stating that the multi-agency operation involved the Texas Rangers was taken into custody without incident at a residence on the 1000 block of Juarez Avenue in Zapata Zuniga-Sanchez’s criminal background and repeated illegal entries into the U.S “The safety and well-being of our children and residents is our top priority,” Sheriff Montes said “Our office is committed to getting dangerous individuals like this off our streets This arrest is a direct result of the strong collaboration between local Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact the Zapata County Sheriff’s Office For more headlines, click here Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School and graduated from Nolan Catholic High School in 2011 and the University of Texas at Dallas in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Arts and Technology Program.  he interned in the VR Lab at the Center for BrainHealth in Dallas assisting with a virtual reality “game” that continues to assist clinicians with therapy for autistic individuals Because of the quality of his performance and work ethic he was offered a part time position when his internship was completed he collaborated with fellow students to form PolyKnight Games an independent videogame development studio Steve was actively recruited by Niantic Labs who moved him to the Seattle area in Washington to work on games such as Pokemon Go he was lured away from Niantic by Riot Games where he worked on games such as League of Legends and Arcane Steve was a phenomenally talented artist who was passionate about helping independent game developers He was very involved with The Dallas Society of Play and in the Seattle area he worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the Seattle Indies a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of independent game developers in the Seattle insightful man with a sharp intellect and amazing ability to listen and generous with his time and skill as he encouraged and mentored many within the community and inspired them to create and push beyond boundaries He was known as “a really good dude” who was loved and deeply respected Steve enjoyed many genres of music and books He particularly enjoyed online video gaming and collecting and building Lego creations stepbrothers Adam (Kitty) Randolph and Scott (Ashley) Randolph Miriam (Zapata) (Douglas) Cowles of Carrollton aunt Roberta Carmen (Zapata) Emerick of Franklin William (Carole) Haley of Hilton Head Island The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St A recitation of the rosary and eulogy will precede the Mass Inurnment will immediately follow at the columbarium on the church property donations may be made to Seattle Indies at: https://www.seattleindies.org/ Lucas Funeral Homes is assisting the family with their arrangements Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article and they were opening for riot grrrl pioneer Bratmobile It was the last time The Gits would ever play in Los Angeles “I need a second skin, something to hold me up, can’t seem to get out of this hole I’ve dug myself right back in,” the 27-year-old soulfully crooned at the illustrious rock venue Zapata often closes her eyes and vividly emotes the pain bassist Matt Dresdner and guitarist Andy Kessler said Zapata had a “no bulls— persona” that was “100% organic and authentic.” Onstage her performances became a “dance of communicating the feelings that she’s singing about,” Dresdner said “I don’t think there was any artifice in any of what she did and I feel like that is the window into who she was better than anything I could say about her,” Dresdner told The Times When the Seattle-based band was in L.A. in June 1993, they were offered the opportunity to sign with Atlantic Records, but The Gits never got the chance to fulfill that deal — Zapata was sexually assaulted and murdered 10 days later in Seattle Unable to continue without their best friend Zapata’s art and music continues to make a mark on the punk rock scene and influence both old and new generations of fans Sub Pop Records is rereleasing the band’s full-length album “Frenching the Bully” on all formats and teaming up with nonprofit music organizations The Vera Project and KEXP for a record-release party in Seattle on Saturday The celebration includes a screening of the short film “The Gits – Live at RKCNDY,” vinyl signings by the band and an art exhibit showcasing some of Zapata’s paintings “They’re all coming together and helping put on this amazing celebration of Mia and The Gits,” Dresdner said has been coordinating [and] moving all of these mountains for years and it’s culminating now and on top of one of these mountains is Mia Zapata as they were known before shortening their name to The Gits (and originally named in tribute to Monty Python’s “Flying Circus”) Kessler and drummer Steve Moriarty while students at Antioch College in Yellow Springs “The thing that’s interesting is that the chemistry and power of it was there right away and it did last from then until the end … we played together sporadically during those college days but it was when we moved to Seattle that I feel like we really became a band,” Kessler said Dresdner remembers seeing Zapata on campus and feeling “inspired and intimidated” by her but says he didn’t have “the guts” to talk to her she approached Dresdner about his lack of initiative as a painter and gave him a directive you’re coming down to the art building with me and you’re gonna paint,’ she challenged me,” he said Dresdner said he saw her sing at an open mic night on campus and was stunned by what he witnessed we got to figure out how to start a band.’” Michael Casselli, associate professor of sculpture and installation and creative director of the Herndon Gallery at Antioch College, was friends with Zapata when they were both art students and said Zapata was a passionate painter with a very distinct style that came to define her work. In 2023, Casselli curated an exhibition at Herndon Gallery titled “Mia Zapata: A Place Within,” which featured various paintings, prints and a sculpture by Zapata, which were on loan from the singer’s family. “She was influenced by abstract expressionism, and she was influenced by the people at the time who were also painting in the neo-expressionist movement,” Casselli said. “[Mia’s art had] this kind of emotive and emotional but not highly realistic approach, and also a real softness to her touch too, so she could vacillate between slightly different approaches, you could really sense her, in her work.” Casselli said that one of the most “outstanding” visuals on display was a painting Zapata did of Mexican revolutionaries Emiliano Zapata and his brother Eufemio Zapata. In “Mia Zapata & The Gits: A Story of Art, Rock, and Revolution,” the Gits drummer details the moment when Zapata painted this portrait, briefly indulging in family lore alleging the Gits singer was a distant relative of the Mexican heroes. “I remember when she painted that painting of Emiliano and I couldn’t even really make out what it was, because she had this canvas sprawled on the floor and was painting kind of Jackson Pollock style, and she told me that she just wanted to look into the eyes of the painting and try to figure out her history,” the drummer said. Moriarty’s book, which was published by Feral House, pays homage to Zapata by focusing on the artistry and creative genius of the singer, recalling the band’s friendship and music career to the best of his memory, according to Moriarty. For him, it was important to paint a picture of Zapata in a way that hadn’t been done before to reclaim the narrative about the singer’s life. “Every time I saw anything written about The Gits, half the story was about [the murder], and it would never get to who Mia was,” Moriarty said. “I got really tired of seeing draft after draft of things about the band that were more about murder than they were the band.” The book also extensively covers the band’s time in Seattle after college, when they started taking their music seriously and playing more shows on the west coast. “It was before terms like ‘grunge’ started being pinned onto Seattle,” Dresdner said. “Over time we realized that our music, the kind of stuff we were doing, wasn’t easily categorized within the other sort of genres that were burgeoning here, so I don’t think that we necessarily found a natural home at the time, but I don’t think it really affected us because we were pretty clear on our mission,” Dresdner said. Kessler added: “We had a strong identity, a transforming sound but still a strong sense of who we are and what we wanted to do.” That strong identity is something they say reverberates in Mia’s words and is the best way to get to know her and remember her. “You can get a lot about who she was just from listening to the songs, listen to her voice,” Kessler said. Music World & Nation Entertainment & Arts Lifestyle Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map and then left to serve his country in the United States Air Force He met Mathilde Endrass while stationed in Germany Chico retired from the Air Force as a Tech Sergeant in 1971 after 20 years of service went on to serve as a Civil Servant at William Beaumont Army Medical Center as a Supervisor of Histopathology He spent his retirement years doing all the things he loved: barbecuing and taking long walks around the neighborhood Chico was preceded in death by his parents He leaves behind five children: Bob Zapata He was a great-grandfather to Jacob and Jason Perez with a Vigil/Rosary to begin at 6:00 pm on Monday Committal Service to follow at 2:00 pm on Tuesday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast Please visit his online memorial at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net (KGNS) - A talented young voice from Zapata is hitting all the right notes in the mariachi world took home first place in the Middle School Division at the 30th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza in San Antonio The 12-year-old sensation dazzled in the studio in a stunning dress adorned with guitars Her passion for mariachi began in 5th grade inspired by her mother during car rides filled with music and I felt mariachi hit me more,” Leal shared This victory marks a major milestone in her journey she placed third in her first-ever national competition she returned this year with one goal: winning “All that time and practice paid off,” she said Leal’s success doesn’t stop in San Antonio. She has been selected to perform at the inaugural Mariachi Extravaganza Las Vegas making her the only middle schooler from Texas to earn a spot Cristaly gave a special treat—singing the very song that secured her victory ATLANTA – The North Carolina A&T men's golf team completed their fall semester slate with a third-place finish at the Bridgestone HBCU Invitational played at the par 71 The Aggies were led by freshman Ignacio Zapata one shot behind first-place medalist Sasha Robinson of Florida A&M University (FAMU) Zapata shot a 3-over 216 (75-71-70) for the tournament to finish behind Robinson's 2-over 215 Zapata made a run at Robinson after Robinson posted a 75 on Friday compared to Zapata's 70 They finished 21 shots behind tournament winner Florida A&M who shot a 17-over 869 to win the two-day event five shots ahead of A&T with a 33-over 885 A&T had the best third round of any team on Friday by shooting a 2-over 286 It marked the second straight tournament the Aggies had an excellent third round after breaking a program record with a third-round 279 at the Elon Phoenix Invitational on October 15 Zapata posted five birdies during the third round Morgado finished in a three-way tie for 12th place after finishing with 9-over 222 (77-74-71) Morgado placed three birdies and three bogeys on his card on Friday to finish at even par Alvarado ended the tournament in a four-way tie for 18th with a 12-over 225 (74-77-74) He carded three birdies on Friday and eight for the tournament Raga finished in a tie for 23rd with a 14-over 227 (73-80-74). Raga had six birdies for the tournament. Freshman DJ Belcher also competed for the Aggies A&T returns to action after the fall semester at the World Village Golf Collegiate in St There are currently no upcoming/recent events Thanks for visiting Iredell Free News passed away peacefully with his wife Tracy by his side on April 8 Al was surrounded by his friends in the days leading to his peaceful passing These are the same friends that helped him with his battle against pancreatic cancer for the last 2.5 years Al was a Warrior of Warriors and the strongest person you will ever meet He also adored Halloween and Christmas and had more decorations for each of those holidays than anyone could imagine he and his family moved to New York when he was just five years old but Al had a vision of who and what he wanted to be Al’s dream was to wear a suit to work every day He did just that and managed to have a successful career on Wall Street People remembered him after only meeting him once He was gentle and kind and generous to all the people around him Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday A Celebration of Al’s Life will be on Thursday in the Chapel of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Robbins officiating Burial will be in Northlake Memorial Gardens at 11:30 a.m Al & Tracy would like to extend their sincere appreciation to all of the nurses and staff for their unwavering compassion and supportive care Roger and Dr Reza for their heartfelt care since his diagnosis in November 2022 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Expect Miracles Foundation, 89 South St., Suite 701, Boston, MA 02111 https://www.emfdistancechallenge.org/fundraisers/tracywills-zapata5210/6th-annual-distance-challenge Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Zapata family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cavin-cook.com SUNDOWN — Micah Zapata didn't much care for running He didn't mind it in the context of football or basketball but Zapata wasn't one to go for long distances when his two favorite sports were taken away While examining Zapata after another concussion doctors discovered a chiari malformation in his spine They said it wasn't safe for Zapata to continue participating in contact sports but obviously I wasn't able to play," Zapata said "The doctors told me I wasn't gonna be able to play the rest of my life." Paul Zapata encouraged his son to take up running A curious suggestion since Paul himself was never a runner but if Micah couldn't follow in his dad's footsteps with other sports All he's done since then is earn a spot in a college program Zapata will join the cross country and track teams at Lubbock Christian University this fall he hopes to end his Smyer career with a trip to the state track meet He took the first steps by placing second in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters last week at the District 5-2A championships will to run anything long distance," Zapata said "Obviously I thought I was just gonna be a football … I wasn't too great in seventh-grade year Concussions became all too common for Micah Zapata in junior high After his second head injury in two weeks during a basketball game Zapata received the news he couldn't play anymore Micah Zapata never thought distance running would be what filled the void a football standout and member of Morton's state-champion basketball team in 2005 "The most thanks I gotta give to is my dad "He's the one who's putting in all the hours with me after school He's been the one reaching out to colleges for me He's ultimately been my main guy for everything that I do in running." Zapata continued to collect medals after he moved to Smyer entering his freshman year He's a three-time state qualifier in cross country and finished 19th in the fall Zapata has also reached the regional track meet three times He said his passion for running and improving grew as time went on Zapata believes his unexpected path to the sport was part of a divine plan and it felt like that was the direction God was pointing me to go," Zapata said Micah Zapata has one last season at SmyerZapata has two district titles in the 3,200 and one in the 1,600 but this year's runner-up finishes are just as impressive Considering realignment placed long-distance power Plains in the same district as Smyer Zapata has already seen some of the best in the region 42.16 seconds Wednesday and followed with a 4:51.34 in the 1,600 Both are within the top four times in the region this season just behind district-champion Christian Sanchez of Plains Smyer track coach Corey Hatter believes seeing the tough competition early in the postseason will serve Zapata well The senior was usually out in front by himself in the meets leading up to district "When you're not competing against someone right beside you like that If Zapata makes it to state for the first time The next stage will be the Districts 5/6-2A area meet Thursday in Wink so that's something I'm looking to do this season," Zapata said "Just marking off these names in the region just climbing my way up getting to that state meet in Austin." New York artist Sarah Zapata combines traditional methods of handweaving and latch-hooking with industrial carpet-manufacturing techniques to create her Technicolor sculptures and installations From her “Ruin” series and part of the collection of the Museo de Arte de Lima Standing on the Edge of Time (2019) uses color division to lure the viewer in With an emphasis on innovative construction and sustainable materials, Gabriela Hearst conceives striking ensembles like this dramatic fringe coat made of mulberry silk which she paired with recycled cotton-linen denim wide-leg pants for the spring/summer 2025 runway A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2025 Spring Issue in the section “Life Imitates Art.” Subscribe to the magazine © 2023 Hudson One Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy