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Emergency Services .................................................5 City of Los Fresnos...................................................6 Community Development .........................................8 __________________________________________ Auto ...........................................................................13 Bakery .......................................................................13 Bank ..........................................................................14 College/Education .....................................................14 Dental ........................................................................14 Entertainment ............................................................15 Events........................................................................15 Flowers ......................................................................17 Formalwear................................................................17 Handgun/Security Training ........................................18 Hardware ...................................................................18 Home Improvement ...................................................18 Insurance...................................................................18 Meat Market...............................................................19 Pharmacy ..................................................................19 Recycling/Waste Oil Collection..................................20 Real Estate ................................................................20 Restaurant .................................................................20 Salon .........................................................................22 Water Delivery/Filtration ............................................22
EMERGENCY SERVICES Police DePartment
Dial 9-1-1 for Emergency calls for Police, Fire, or EMS Police Dept. (956) 233-4473 aDministration chief of Police Hector Gonzalez hgonzalez@losfresnospd.us assistant chief of Police Juan Rodriguez jrodriguez@losfresnospd.us Uniform/Patrol commander Charlie Banda cbanda@losfresnospd.us emergency management coordinator Charlie Banda cbanda@losfresnospd.us criminal investigations Division Det. Daniel Marchan dmarchan@losfresnospd.us Det. Javin Morales jmorales@losfresnospd.us
los Fresnos Fire & ems DePartment Fire Chief & EMS Director- Gene Daniels (956) 233-4473 lfems@yahoo.com 5
aDministration
City Manager - Mark Milum mmilum@citylf.us (956)233-5768 ext. 1100 Planning & zoning, address verification, public meetings & open records. City Secretary Jacqueline Moya jmoya@citylf.us (956) 233-5768 ext. 1120
BUilDing & Permits
Inspections, permits. Building Permit Clerk Melissa Rodriguez mrodriguez@citylf.us (956) 233-5768 ext. 1121
coDe enForcement
Weeded lots, health inspections & animal control. Environmental Officer Jose Sosa jsosa@losfresnospd.us (956) 233-5768 ext. 2132 Javier Rosales jrosales@losfresnospd.us (956) 233-5768 ext. 2132
Finance DePartment
Finance Director Pablo Garza pgarza@citylf.us (956)233-5768 ext. 1210
HealtH & Wellness
Free health screenings, exercise & nutrition classes. Community Healthcare worker Christine Martinez cmartinez@citylf.us (956)233-5768 ext. 1130 For updated dates on classes and screenings visit our website www.cityoflosfresnos.com
HUman resoUrces
Employment opportunities & employment verification. City Secretary Jacqueline Moya jmoya@citylf.us (956) 233-5768 ext. 1120 6
liBrary
Librarian Angie Lugo alugo@citylf.us (956)233-5330
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Municipal Court Clerks Esmer Macias - emacias@citylf.us Cassandra Ibarra - cibarra@citylf.us
(956)233-9200 To make a payment visit our website. www.cityoflosfresnos.com. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS OVER THE PHONE
Parks & recreation
Park, community center & pool rentals Receptionist/Cashiers Dora Yanez - dyanez@citylf.us Bianca Huerta - bhuerta@citylf.us Carina Gallegos - cgallegos@citylf.us (956)233-5768 For pool hours visit our website at www.cityoflosfresnos.com.
PUBlic Works & Utilities
Utility bills, leaks, utilities availability letters, garbage information, potholes, blocked alleys & clogged storm water drains Utility Billing Clerk Melissa Gonzalez mgonzalez@citylf.us (956)233-5768 ext. 1215 To make a payment visit our website www.cityoflosfresnos.com WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS OVER THE PHONE Public Works Director Carlos Salazar csalazar@citylf.us (956)233-5768 ext. 1500 Administrative Assistant Raul Garcia rgarcia@citylf.us (956)233-5768 ext. 1501 EMERGENCY SERVICES NIGhtS, wEEkENdS aNd holIdaYS
(956)233-4473 PUBlic meetings
City Council - Second Tuesday of every month. Community Development Corporation - First Monday of every month. Planning & Zoning Commission - Third Monday of every month.
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520 E. Ocean Blvd • Los Fresnos, TX 78566 • 956-233-4488
MEMbER CatEGoRY lIStING advertising & media KLME 105.5 FM (956) 346-5328
Wicho’s Auto Sales (956) 542-7657 Banks & Banking Associations First Community Bank (956) 276-5641
air conditioning & Heating Middleton Air (956) 233-5581 animal care Chester’s Dog Daycare Center (956) 312-6428 Wet Paws Pet Grooming (337) 254-5804 architect/Planners K Architect (956) 233-5111 Art, Cultural & Entertainment Los Fresnos Rodeo Committee, Inc. (956) 266-4566 Bobz World (956) 233-2353 Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center (956) 367-2335 narcisomartinezculturalartscenter. org Auto Repair/Service Quick Lube Plus (956) 233-6600 Automobile/Truck Dealerships Luke Fruia Motors (956) 541-3141
International Bank of Commerce (956) 547-1000 Wells Fargo Bank (956) 233-3606 Beauty Salons/ Hair/ Spa & massage Cuts & More (956) 233-3250 Bookkeeping Frank B. Klinger (956) 346-0590 Broadcasting KLME 105.5 FM (956) 346-5328 Sinclair Broadcasting Group Inc. (410) 568-1500 catering Julia’s Restaurant (956) 233-5653 Krazy Knife Catering (956) 434-9429 Certified Public Accountants De La Rosa & Company (956) 541-5272 Hales Bradford, LLP (956) 542-9196 Chambers of Commerce Brownsville Chamber of Commerce (956) 542-4341
Tarpon Auto Sales (956) 429-2992 http://tarponautosales.com Tipotex Chevrolet Inc. (956) 541-3131 8
Harlingen Chamber of Commerce (956) 423-5440
Zarsky Lumber Company (956) 233-4456 Computers & Telecommunication T-Mobile (956) 254-2050
Lower Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (956) 413-0695
convenience stores/gas stations Harvey’s LP Gas Company (956) 233-4356
Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce (956) 943-2262 Rio Grande Valley Partnership (956) 968-3141
Walmart (956) 233-1822
South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce (956) 761-4412
Country Clubs Rancho Viejo Country Club (956) 350-4000
Chemical Waste Disposal Fatty Chemical By-Products (956) 233-5691
Daycares/learning centers Paso Real Daycare (956) 233-5437
charities United Way of Southern Cameron County (956) 548-6880 Churches Abundant Life Church (956) 233-8283
Mommy’s Daycare (956) 233-6700 Star Students L.L.C. (956) 233-1300 Driving school SafeRide Driving Academy (512) 704-7433
Community of Christ Church (956) 233-6475
Educational Schools/ Instructional/Training Los Fresnos CISD Parental Involvement Coordinator (956) 254-5091
First Baptist Church of Los Fresnos (956) 233-5713 Los Fresnos Church of Christ (956) 233-5503
Los Fresnos CISD Superintendent (956) 254-5010
Rio Life Christian Church (956) 233-2192 Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries (956) 233-5198
Sun Bae Taekwando (956) 336-2904 TNT Fuentes MMA (956) 900-4019
St. Cecilia Catholic Church (956) 233-5619
The Dojang Martial Arts Academy (956) 559-6171
To Every Tribe Ministries (956) 233-4353 Coffee Shops Organo Gold (956) 536-7371 Construction Contractors Materiales Triple AAA (956) 233-9054
Vinson’s Training School (956) 266-2582 emergency services Los Fresnos Emergency Service (956) 233-9882
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electricity Providers American Electric Power Company (956) 968-6580
income tax services Delgado’s Tax Services & More (956) 254-20490
Employment Services Cameron Workforce Solutions (956) 548-6700 Event Venues Casa Los Ebanos (956) 399-9097 Los Fresnos Community Center (956) 233-5768 Los Fresnos Inn and Suites (956) 233-1133
De La Rosa & Company (956) 541-5272 Hales Bradford (956) 542-9196 Insurance- Auto/ Business/ Home/ Health/ life Bob Sales Insurance Agency (956) 542-5331 Hughston Ins. Agency (956) 542-4387 Pronto Insurance (956) 233-8181
Port Isabel Events & Cultural Center (956) 943-0719
Rio Grande Underwriters Insurance Group (956) 233-5744
Florists Flower Gallery (956) 233-1555
Shepard Walton King Insurance Group (956) 361-2933
Funeral Homes/Memorial Parks Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home (956) 254-2099
State Farm - David Armendariz, Agent (956) 233-3276
San Benito Funeral Home (956) 361-9192
Library Ethel Whipple Memorial Library (956) 233-5330 www.losfresnos.lib.tx.us
grocery stores HEB Plus (956) 574-9701 Walmart (956) 233-1822 Home Health care/retirement Facilities Amazing Grace Primary Home Care, LLC. (956) 233-1718 Texas Visiting Nurse Services (800) 242-8867 Hospitals Valley Baptist Health System (956) 389-1951 Valley Regional Medical Center (956) 350-7127 Hotels/lodging Los Fresnos Inn & Suites (956) 233-1133
Medical- Clinics/Dentists/ Physicians/Rehabs Julian F. Alvarez M.D. Pediatric Clinic (956) 233-2163 www.facebook.com/ pages/Julian-alvarez-MDpediatrician/105191756223352 Kuye Medical Group (956) 518-7305 Los Fresnos Dental Center (956) 233-4400 Rodeo Dental (956) 361-3377 Los Fresnos Family Dentistry (956) 233-5100 Los Fresnos Eye Clinic & Optical (956) 233-5252
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Meat Markets AV Lopez (956) 546-3120 Municipal/County/State Departments Cameron County Constable (956) 233-6156 Cameron County Tax Office (956) 233-9949 City of Los Fresnos (956) 233-5768 www.cityoflosfresnos.com
Buckin Good Time Market (956) 238-3514 Buckingoodtimemarket@gmail. com Community Development Corp. of Brownsville (956) 541-4955 Leo Aguilar Foundation (956) 434-1840 Los Fresnos Little League (956) 434-2232 www.losfresnoslittleleague.com Rotary Club of Los Fresnos (956) 455-7601
Los Fresnos City Swimming Pool (956) 233-9366 www.cityoflosfresnos.com
Nursery Paradise Gardens (956) 233-4792
Los Fresnos Community Development Corporation (956) 233-5768
Sunshine Garden Nursery (956) 371-7355
Los Fresnos Housing Authority (956) 233-5012 www.cityoflosfresnos.com
Personal services & care Devine Fitness LLC (956)254-2212
Los Fresnos Municipal Court (956) 233-9200 www.cityoflosfresnos.com
Pharmacies Los Fresnos Pharmacy (956) 233-3400
Los Fresnos Police Department (956) 233-4473 www.cityoflosfresnos.com
Walmart Pharmacy (956) 233-1820
Los Fresnos Post Office (956) 233-5522 www.postallocations.com/tx/losfresnos/los-fresnos Natural Gas Companies Texas Gas Service (800) 700-2443
Ports Port of Brownsville (956) 831-4592 Printing Equipment/Supplies Team Graphix (956) 233-5606 VTS- Valley Trophy Service (956) 544-4855
Rio Grande LNG, LLC (832) 403-3041
Real Estate- Commercial/ Industrial/Residential/ Tax Consulting Faith Realty & Development (956) 541-4803
Texas LNG Brownsville, LLC (832) 849-4920 Newspapers/Magazines Los Fresnos News (956) 233-9928
Rancho Realty (956) 233-3126
Non-Profit Organizations American Cancer Society (956) 682-8329
Real Estate Outfitters Inc. (956) 346-3034 Icon Realty, LLC (956) 459-3404
Boys & Girls Club of Los Fresnos (956) 233-1102 11
GWG Mortgage Co., Inc. (956) 455-8183
Taqueria El Cien (956) 233-1001
rentals Coastal Events Rentals (956) 434-2586
Taqueria y Antojitos Mario (956) 233-6004 Texi Mexi (956) 233-1440 www.facebook.com/pages/TexiMexi/496141253796530
Restaurants Angeles Restaurant (956) 233-8131
RV Parks Holiday Out RV Park (956) 233-5111
Arnie’s Wing House (956) 233-9038 BurgerIM (956)254-2096
Palmdale RV Resort (956) 399-8694
Cockteleria Genesis (956) 233-2620
storage Facilities Storage Depot Self Storage (956) 233-5996
Chinese Express (956) 793-8596
Special Event/Meeting Facilities Los Fresnos Community Center (956) 233-5867 www.cityoflosfresnos.com
Dairy Queen Restaurant (956) 233-9533 Easy To Go Tacos (956) 455-5575
Port Isabel Events & Cultural Center (956) 943-0719
Elva’s Mexican Restaurant (956) 233-1533
Los Fresnos Inn and Suites (956) 233-1133
Greg’s Four Stars Drive In (956) 233-4996
Specialty Stores & BoutiquesGifts & Collectibles Bobz World (956) 554-4540
Julia’s Restaurant (956) 233-5653 Little Caesers Pizza - Los Fresnos (956) 233-1495
Shailas Boutique (956) 517-6143
Main Street Hot Dogs (956) 233-1495
Adora & Grace Boutique/Dora MK (956) 434-7969
Parra’s Tamales (956) 233-2862 Piedad’s Restaurant (956) 233-1401 www.facebook.com/ PiedadsRestaurantandGiftShop Subway Sandwiches (956) 233-1617
Surveying Mejia & Rose Surveyors (956) 544-3022 Vision care Los Fresnos Eye Clinic & Optical (956) 233-5252
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Population & Economic Facts Sheet Fastest Growing Small City & Market in Cameron County, Texas and the Greater Brownsville North Area City Population 7,830 Source: 2017 U.S. Census Population Estimate as of July 1, 2017 2018 Market area Population Estimate - 39,083 Source: Retail Market Profile 2018 by the Retail Coach Median Household Income - $49,968 Source: Retail Market Profile 2018 by The Retail Coach Los Fresnos CISD 2018 Student Population - 10,732 Source: LFCISD Public Information Office Los Fresnos Median Age - 28.3 Years Source: U.S. Census 2016 Estimate Prepared by the Los Fresnos Community Development Corporation, a Texas 48 Development Corp.
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