National Tile Craftsperson of the Year Triniti Vigil uses his skills in community projects on the West Side Community and mentoring his son Miguel in the family trade.
National Tile Craftsperson of the Year Triniti Vigil helped place the tile on this mural, called “De Todos Caminos Somos Todos Uno” by artist Adriana Garcia, along the San Pedro Creek Culture Park, as seen on Thursday, April 13.He was 18 when he dropped out of South San High School, leaving behind grammar, science and math. Ironically, his future career would require him to use equations he thought he would never use again.
“My work ethic is what my father taught me,” Vigil, 46, said. “Nothing is going to be handed to you in life, so you have to earn it. I’m grateful for those skills.” He learned his skills under the watch of men with rough, scarred hands that shaped patterns of art and beauty.A 22-year veteran of the Air Force, Vincent T. Davis embarked on a second career as a journalist and found his calling. Observing and listening across San Antonio, he finds intriguing tales to tell about everyday people. He shares his stories with Express-News subscribers every Monday morning.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
7-year-old and 13-year-old brothers survive lightning strikeFORT WORTH, Texas - Two brothers in Texas are recovering after surviving a lightning strike.According to Cook Children's Medical Center, 7-year-old Isaac Marti
Consulte Mais informação »
Why artificial intelligence can't bring the dead back to lifeThis year is shaping up to be the year of artificial intelligence, including reincarnation through silicon.
Consulte Mais informação »
Mark Woods: It's the national week for parks and libraries. So here's a list of 16 books.It's National Park Week and National Library Week. So to celebrate I put together a list of national park books.
Consulte Mais informação »
Hertz Now Has 50,000 EVs In Its FleetIn the first three months of this year, the firm generated $2 billion in revenue, an increase of 13 percent year-over-year (YOY).
Consulte Mais informação »
Trump accuses National Archives of allowing him to leave White House with classified documentsThe staff at the “overly political” National Archives refused to help former President Donald Trump pack up his office in the final days of his administration, according to the former president, and their absence caused him to unknowingly take classified material to his home in Mar-a-Lago.
Consulte Mais informação »