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• Members of the Los Frenos 4H and FFA clubs were able to compete in front of limited crowds at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show in Mercedes last month. The restrictions due to the pandemic limited the fanfare of the event. No rodeo, no carnival, no concerts during the 10 days of competition. Some of these fun aspects may be done later in the year. But the stock show judging went as scheduled. Students from across the area put in a lot of work in to raising prized animals, plants, building and art projects. The pandemic also limited contact with trainers and sponsors for most competetors. The efforts of these competitors is an example to the ethic of doing our best no matter the situation. Congratulations to all the winners!
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Dewey Taylor, Jr., in 1954 in San Antonio, Texas while he was in the Air Force during the Korean War. They were married that same year and remained married until Mr. Taylor’s death in 2004, the day after Mrs. Taylor’s birthday. Mrs. Taylor, the oldest of seven children, remembers that she was not yet 14 during World War II. She says the one incident standing out during that time that she can remember was her family lived in Brownsville and they were ordered to go in their houses and stay. She says airplanes were flying all over the place and she was afraid because she didn’t know what was happening. Mrs. Taylor’s first daughter was born in 1955. The couple was blessed with nine other children: Judy Jurban, Robert Taylor, Billy Joe aylor, Theresa Henderson, Angela Taylor, Arlene Gonzalez, Eddie Taylor, Marie, Gonzalez, Dewey Taylor, Jr. III, and Brenda Taylor. She now has 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 4
great-great-grandchildren. The Taylor family lived in San Antonio, TX, Wichita, KS, Grundy, VA, Chicago, IL, Pikeville, KY, Warren, MI, and Brownsville, TX before settling in the city of Los Fresnos, TX in 1980. Mrs. Taylor says they moved to Los Fresnos as Hurricane Allen hit the land. This was frightening because she had never been through a hurricane before. When asked about what changes she has witnessed to the town of Los Fresnos, she remarked that the biggest change has been growth. In 1980 the city had two stores, a library, and a park. The Taylors owned trailers located on 6th Street and 7th Street. The population has gown, the number of residences has grown, and numerous businesses have appeared, including restaurants, Walmart, and other retail establishments, along with new apartment buildings. Mrs. Taylor is a COVID 19 survivor. She became ill and stayed in the hospital with pneumonia.
She suffered with severe respiratory issues and a bad cough. The doctors were very concerned, and she was afraid and lonely as her children were not allowed to be with her. She recovered after nine days nine days in the hospital, but finds that she tires easily. She is no longer able to be active in her garden because she tires too easily. She still has not been able to see her children, even for her birthday. She wants them to know how much she loves them and misses them. Once again, happy birthday to you, Mrs. Florentina Taylor.
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Texas landowners deserve fair & transparent eminent domain process (WACO, Texas)—The president of the state’s largest general farm organization urged Texas House lawmakers today to give landowners an eminent domain process where they can legitimately negotiate a fair deal. Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) President Russell Boening of Wilson County testified in Austin in support of the committee substitute for HB 901 (CSHB 901) at a public hearing of the House Committee on Land and Resource Management. The legislation by State Rep. DeWayne Burns of Cleburne includes language agreed to by TFB in 2019 to ensure landowners get a fair bona fide offer and required easement terms with the initial offer. “Over the past four years of working for meaningful eminent domain reform, Texas Farm Bureau’s goal has been simple—give the landowner a process
where they can legitimately negotiate a fair deal. A fair deal that gives them the compensation they have a right to under the Takings clause of the Constitution. A fair deal that results in an easement agreement that protects their property and other rights,” Boening said to the committee. “And, hopefully, make this possible without having to hire a lawyer, appraiser or other professionals whose costs the landowner cannot recover. The landowner has no right under the Takings clause to be reimbursed for those costs.” Boening noted the goal of meaningful eminent domain reform and the legislation is not to stop or create unreasonable delays for infrastructure projects. When a private company armed with lawyers and other professionals has the authority to take private property, there has to be a process that protects the landowner’s
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-TX) announced that four South Texas Community Health Centers will receive a total of $26.4 million in American Rescue Plan funds to expand their COVID-19 vaccination and treatment operations. The resources are part of the American Rescue Plan’s investments to expand access to vaccines in underserved communities. South Texas community health centers receiving funds: Community Action Corporation of South Texas: $3,548,125 Brownsville Community Health Clinic Corporation.: $5,900,375 Su Clinica Familiar: $7,696,250 Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Inc.: $9,321,250
The funding will help Community Health Centers expand COVID-19 vaccinations, testing and treatment for vulnerable populations; deliver preventive and primary health care services to people at higher risk for COVID-19; and expand health centers’ operational capacity during the pandemic and beyond, including modifying and improving physical infrastructure and adding mobile units. “Community Health Centers have been integral in ensuring South Texas families continue to receive adequate and affordable health care throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Rep. Vela. “I am pleased the American Rescue Plan includes funds to allow these health centers to continue to be a vital part of our communities’ fight against this virus.”
interest, he said. Under CSHB 901, a private entity with eminent domain authority has made a bona fide offer only if the initial offer includes the complete written report of the property’s value and the private entity’s basis for initial offer, including any damages to the remaining property. The value or estimate price must be determined by one of the following prepared by an appraiser or real estate broker— property appraisal, comparative market analysis, broker price opinion or market study. The bona fide offer under CSHB 901 must also include the Landowner Bill of Rights and a conveyance document with the required minimum easement terms. Features of minimum easement terms include required terms for pipeline and transmission line easements; the required terms are negotiable after the initial offer; and the easement
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document must be filed with condemnation petition. “Current law does not give the landowner a legitimate opportunity to get a fair deal without hiring a lawyer or other professionals. If you look at Section 21.0113 of the Property Code, you can see it. Under the bona fide offer, it requires a landowner to receive an initial offer
in writing. That’s it,” Boening told to the committee. “So, a landowner gets an initial offer in writing and then has to try and negotiate a fair deal without any information on what the offer was based upon. And the landowner is given an easement document where the landowner has to negotiate technical legal terms to protect themselves, not knowing
if what they are given is what most landowners receive.” Following the conclusion of testimony, the committee withdrew CSHB 901 from consideration and left HB 901 pending. For more information on landowner resources regarding eminent domain, visit texasfarmbureau.org/eminentdomain.
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Lady Falcons stay hot in 32-6A By KEVIN NARRO Los Fresnos News LOS FRESNOSAfter losing their first game of the season to district rival Harlingen South, Los Fresnos has won three straight, including an impressive 3-1 win at Weslaco. Over the three game streak, the Lady Falcons have outscored their opponents 32-5.
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LOS FRESNOS-The Lady Falcons kept their season alive with a thrilling 1-0 win over Laredo Alexander. Los Fresnos broke
the scoreless tie with 27:58 remaning in the game. Los Fresnos will await the winner between Lake Travis and Round Rock. The Lady Falcons shook off their regular
season finale loss to Harlingen and bounced back with a 5-2 win over Edinburg High in the bi-district round. On the boys side, the Falcons season came to an end in the bi-district round, bowing out to
Laredo Alexander 2-1. Los Fresnos beat Mission in the bidistrict round 2-1 (4-2) in Penalty Kicks. Los Fresnos ends their season with a 17-4 overall record.
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AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is expanding visitation statewide in nursing facilities and other long-term care settings, effective today. Per federal guidance issued March 10 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, fully vaccinated nursing facility residents are now allowed close, in-person visits with family members and friends who are not designated essential caregivers, as long as proper safeguards are in place. “Safely visiting with family and friends is vital to the mental health and well-being of long-term care residents,” said Victoria Ford, HHS chief policy and regulatory officer. “We are so pleased
these new rules will allow residents to enjoy in-person visits with a wider circle of loved ones.” For nursing facilities, these updated visitation rules give providers additional flexibilities in accordance with the new federal guidelines. While continuing to follow all protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including the wearing of face masks, Texas nursing facilities can now permit: close/personal contact during any visitation for fully vaccinated residents. outdoor visitation at all facilities, even when the facility has an outbreak. up to two essential caregivers at the same time to visit a resident ► CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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We listen. We invite you to express your worries from the very first moment you call to book an appointment. Our team makes your concerns our concerns. Whether you’ve had a bad experience in the past, are afraid of needles, or are apprehensive about treatment, let’s discuss it. We promise to listen carefully to get a full understanding of how you feel. Let’s discuss solutions. Our doctors will share with you a full range of options & information so you can make an educated decision about your treatment. We will not rush you into a decision you’re not comfortable with. Additionally, we offer safe, effective dental sedation that has helped other patients like you overcome dental fears. Our team will be happy to discuss the solution that’s right for you. Many patients might be anxious about the cost or duration of dental treatments. Let us put your fears to rest! We make a point to discuss your options in detail so you feel comfortable with every aspect of treatment. Depending on the procedure needed, there may be multiple options available that can fit your time frame & budget. We offer extended hours that can work with your busy schedule. We will explain to you what is covered by your dental insurance & will help you navigate the various financing options we have available. The ultimate decision is yours to make, & we will make sure you have all the information you need to choose the treatment that’s right for you. Learn more about how we’ve helped others feel comfortable during their dental treatment: www.losfresnosdental.com/patienttestimonials.html We’d appreciate the opportunity to put your fears to rest! For more information, call us at 233-4400.
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HHSC Updates Visitation Rules for Long-Term Care Facilities
Expands In-Person Visits at Nursing Facilities
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with any COVID-19 status. all visitation without time limits, while adhering to infection prevention and control measures. end-of-life visits for all residents regardless of their COVID-19 status in all nursing facilities, with an
expanded definition of end-of-life visits that now includes all residents receiving hospice services; residents at or near the end of life, with or without hospice services; and residents whose prognosis does not indicate recovery. Nursing facilities no
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longer need to: request general visitation approval from HHSC. monitor visits or escort visitors to and from the visitation area. limit indoor visitation to areas with a plexiglass barrier or booth.
require documentation of a negative COVID-19 test result for essential caregiver or salon services visitors. In addition to nursing facilities, HHSC expanded visitation allowed in assisted living facilities, in-
termediate care facilities, and Home and Community-based Services providers. The new rules also remove certain administrative requirements for providers, such as the rules to have staff monitor certain visits
and escort visitors to and from a visiting area. For more information about how HHSC is helping Texans affected by COVID-19, visit the HHSC website.
Congressman Gonzalez Announces $13.4 to Combat COVID-19 WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced $9,321,250 for Nuestra Clinica in San Juan, Texas and $4,099,500 for Atacosa Health Center in Pleasanton, Texas as part of the American Rescue Plan Act funding to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines to the hardest-hit and highest-risk communities across the country. The funding will be awarded beginning in April by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This recent funding action comes as part of President Biden’s continued efforts to ensure equity is at the center of the Administration’s COVID-19 response, the BidenHarris Administration is announcing a series of actions to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines to the hardest-hit and highestrisk communities across the country. “I am proud to have supported the American Rescue Plan because it is the bold
approach we need to expand access to vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 to those most impacted by this terrible disease,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “I will continue to work to secure resources and funds for the 15th District of Texas to defeat this pandemic and reinvigorate our economy.” “Every American should have the security of knowing they have access to quality, affordable health care, especially as we face a pandemic that has exposed the disparities facing rural, minority, and lower-income communities,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “The Biden Administration
is committed to getting help to those who need it most, and the communities hit hardest by COVID-19 will benefit from these critical investments.” HRSA-funded health centers are community-based and patient-directed organizations that deliver affordable, accessible, quality, and cost-effective primary health care to medically underserved communities and vulnerable populations, including highneed urban, rural, and frontier communities across the country. Health centers serve 1 in 5 people living in rural communities, and 1 in 11 people nationwide. More than 91% of health center
patients are individuals or families living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, and nearly 63% are racial or ethnic minorities. For detailed information on how this funding is being distributed to health centers, including an interactive map of which health centers will receive funding, please visit: https:// bphc.hrsa.gov/program-opportunities/ american-rescue-plan/ awards. For information on ensuring equity in COVID-19 vaccine distribution, visit: https://www.hrsa.gov/ coronavirus/healthcenter-program
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