La Feria News 12-29-21

WEEK OF December 29, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2021

Los Leones Restaurant

www.laferianews.net

Rudy Garza Funerals, Inc. LA FERIA 317 S. MAIN

We will be closed through January 1

(956) 797-3122 800-425-8202

109 N. Main St. • La Feria, TX 78559

The Rudy Garza Family

Family Owned and Operated by

Orders to Go 956.797.1000

Our Family Serving your Family

NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS Bright Odei, MD & Juan Briones, PA-C Physicals | Well Visits | Sick Visits | Immunizations | and more...

To schedule an appointment, call 956.370.7169 or visit myvbpn.com.

Family Care Clinic, 200 W. 1st Street, Suite B, La Feria

Your Community Newspaper, Serving the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley VOLUME 98 NUMBER 52

TSTC Graduate Aims To Flourish In Surgical Technology Career

December Weather Can Be No Holiday for Farmers, Ranchers

Page 2

5 Affordable Hobbies to Take Up Today

Page 5

Spot the difference

Page 6

Winter Storm!

by Selene Olguin

Page 7

(HARLINGEN, Texas) - Amiel Basave, of La Feria, began her career as a surgical technologist with Rio Grande Regional Hospital Outpatient Surgery Center a few months ago.

She graduated in August 2021 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology from Texas State Technical College.

When Basave was doing her student clinicals at Rio Grande Regional Hospital Outpatient Surgery Center, she found the company culture there to be very heartwarming.

“During my clinicals the employees were very helpful and willing to teach,” she said.

Basave recalled having difficulty as a student in the area of ophthalmic eye

surgery. Now it is an area that she really enjoys.

Jeff Randall, director of nurses for the Rio Grande Regional Hospital Outpatient Surgery Center, remarked that Basave has an incredible work ethic.

“What I truly appreciate is that she has a willingness to get her hands dirty and keep going,” he said.

One of the most important things that Basave incorporates into her job is sterile technique.

This involves proper handwashing, the use of a sterile field, the use of sterile gloves for application, and the use of sterile instruments.

“My perspective is that I imagine it is one of my own family members going into surgery,” she said. “I think of how I would want them to be treated. This is what I

do for our patients.”

Basave describes the feeling of working in the operating room as very exciting.

“You will always learn something new,” she said.

“As a surgical technician, your focus is to ensure that everything is perfect.”

According to onetonline. org, surgical technologists can earn a yearly median salary of more than $49,000 in Texas. Jobs are expected to increase 14% in the state by 2028.

TSTC offers Surgical Technology at the Harlingen campus, where students can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Registration for the spring semester is underway. For more information, visit tstc.edu.

Emilio Flores La Feria News

hand gifts out to children along with our very own Mayor of La Feria, Olga Maldonado.

The tables were full of gifts for all the kids. The Police Department received a sum of around 1,200 toys that they passed out. Making sure everyone gets a quality toy during the holidays this year.

They also had great holiday music to help spread the cheer as well as a place to take pictures with Santa Claus. The backdrops were custom made by ‘It’s a Jolly Thing’.

Also, there were several businesses that donated a sponsor spot on the “Merry Christmas & Happy New Year” truck banner, which helped make this Gift Giveaway event possible!

Thank you to all the sponsors that helped make someone’s day, and most importantly thank you to our Police Department for keeping our children safe and handing out gifts during the Holidays!

Amiel Basave of La Feria

4th annual Christmas Toy Giveaway December 20th, 2021 —The La Feria Police Department held the 4th annual Christmas Toy Giveaway event last Monday, December 20th. Kids were eager in anticipation to see what kind of toys or games they could get! Families were wrapped around the City Hall building waiting in line to get their kid’s a gift for the holidays. From 4 pm to 7 pm Police Officers stood by and helped

Malena & Robert Nunley with toy donations

Happy New Year!

Page 8

City Calendar............pg. 2 Classified....................pg. 4 Sports..........................pg. 5 Activity Page.............pg. 6 Puzzles........................pg. 7

Chief Cesar Rene Diaz, Mayor Olga Maldonado and Officer A. Pena

The only Community Bank with locations in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy Counties

• Bridges

H ARLINGEN M EDICAL C ENTER

• Digital

► CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Elizondo Family (956)241-0978

X Rays

The Community’s Choice.

• Dentures • Teeth Whitening • Crowns

BEST HOSPITAL

Member FDIC

Officer L. Casanova

5501 S. Expressway 77 Harlingen, TX (956) 365-1000 | www.harlingenmedicalcenter.com

Javier Trevino D.D.S.

Dentistry for all Members of the Family

Welcoming New Patients Now Open Monday - Saturday Call for an Appointment Today!

100 S. Main Street

Ph: (956)797-4444

La Feria, Texas

1002 E. HARRISON AVE, HARLINGEN, TX 956-364-2444 | FAX: 956-216-8044

2 • December 29, 2021• LA FERIA NEWS ► CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2

December Weather Can Be No Holiday for Farmers, Ranchers

Officer A. Herrera handing out toys

Photo courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service

By Gary Joiner Publisher

Cpt. J. Rodriguez, Mayor Olga Maldonado, Chief Cesar Rene Diaz and Sgt C.Cisneros

December weather in Texas can be a gift or a lump of coal in your stocking.

Unfortunately, this year, farmers and ranchers in the Texas Panhandle would soon just return what Mother Nature gave them last

week.

A lingering drought set the stage. A fierce wind storm finished the job, destroying much of the area’s wheat crop. Green fields are now brown and likely a total loss for many farmers.

High winds also fanned the flames of wildfires, threatening farms, ranches and

communities. Blowing dust, smoke from wildfires and heavy winds caused accidents and power outages.

The Panhandle hasn’t received rain in nearly 70 days. The drought, punctuated by the wind storm, was just too much for the struggling wheat.

But the failed wheat crop comes on the

heels of one of the best cotton crops for some Panhandle farmers.

Such is the nature of farming in Texas. You embrace the good years.

A farmer’s faith, hope and love keep them going. That’s appropriate for the month of December.

v

“Your Community Newspaper since 1923”

CALENDAR of EVENTS

128 W. Oleander Ave., Downtown La Feria, TX

956-797-9920

E-MAIL: laferianews@aol.com We are open Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE: Call 956-330-6838

SUBSCRIPTION RATES $ 2795 Yr. Valley l $3495 Out of Valley Single Copy Price ...................... $.50 ea.

Back Issues available ............... $.50 ea.

115 E.Commercial Ave. • La Feria, Texas 78559 • (956) 797-2261 In accordance with the Order of the Office of the Governor issued March 16, 2020, the City of La Feria will conduct the meeting and provide audio/telephonic availability for the public using live stream in order to advance the public health goal of limiting face-to-face meetings (also called “social distancing”) to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (also known as Covid-19). To view the meeting via internet live streaming, please visit https://www.cityoflaferia.com/boardsand-commissions/city-commission/agendas-2020/ where you will find the agenda for the next meeting. The pdf for the agenda will include a link, meeting ID and passcode for the Zoom meeting. More information is available by calling 346248-7799.

Members of the public may sign up for public comment on an agenda item or for another item of public concern by submitting an email to amorales@cityoflaferia.com containing (1) the name of the individual wishing to comment; and (2) the item number or subject matter the individual wishes to comment on. Please submit requests for public comment no later than two hours before the meeting. Join the meeting at the time and login listed above and the Mayor will call on you when it is your turn to speak. A recording of the meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. If during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda is permitted to be held in executive or closed session, whether such item is already so identified on this Agenda or not, the City Commission will convene in such executive or closed session in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.001-551.146.

6:30 PM

DEC 21, 2021

City Commission Meeting Commission Meeting Room

115 E. Commercial Avenue • La Feria, TX

DEC 23 & 24, 2021

Closed City Offices Closed

City offices will be closed for Christmas Holidays

Also distributed to each LFISD School Student.

PUBLISHERS

MONDAYS _____________

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 12135 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30pm St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall at the corner of West & Cypress (956) 797-266 LA FERIA SCHOOL BOARD 2nd Monday, 6:30pm Board Room Central Administration Office 505 N. Villarreal St. (956) 797-8300 LA FERIA BAND BOOSTERS 3rd Monday, 7:00pm La Feria HS Band Hall (956) 797-8300 SANTA ROSA SCHOOL BOARD 3rd Monday • 6:30pm Santa Rosa HS Library (956) 636-9800 MAINSTREAM/PLUS DANCE Mondays • 9:30am - noon Park Place Estates Ballroom • Harlingen

TUESDAYS _____________

BLUEGRASS JAM SESSIONS Every Tuesday, 1:30pm Kenwood RV Resort 1201 N. Main • La Feria (956) 797-1875

WEDNESDAYS _____________

Musicians by invite only OPEN TO PUBLIC Park Place Estates Ballroom • Harlingen contact Charlie (308) 379-4589 LINE DANCING Weds • 9:00am - 11:30am • $3 Park Place Estates Ballroom • Harlingen

THURSDAYS _____________ SANTA ROSA CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3rd Thursday • 7:00pm Santa Rosa City Hall (956) 636-1113

FRIDAYS _____________

LINE DANCING Sat • 1:00pm - 3:00pm • $3 Park Place Estates Ballroom • Harlingen

SATURDAYS _____________ ORDER OF EASTERN STAR HARLINGEN CHAPTER #641 3rd Saturday • 2:00pm Masonic Temple 702 E. Harrison • Harlingen (956) 423-5544

COUNTRY JAM Wednesdays • 2-4pm

Have a weekly community event you would like us to include in our calendar?

email news@laferianews.net or call (956) 797-9920

ADVERTISING

Landon Jennings Sharice Jennings

Victor Moreno 956-264-7720

MAILING ADDRESS

Emilio Flores

P.O. Box 999 La Feria, TX 78559

CONTENT EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER

Nelda Briones

956-797-9920 MEMBER 2020 TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

CORRECTION POLICY Although the La Feria News Staff strives for excellence in all stories and advertising, spelling or typographical errors can occur. If you find any confirmed factual or other type of error, please call 956-233-9928 during business hours or leave a message.

WEEKLY COLUMNS printed in the La Feria News contain the opinions of the Authors. They may or may not be the opinion of the Newspaper.

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: 1 year subscription delivered by U.S. Postal Service…$27.95 or can be purchased at several convenient locations throughout the cities of La Feria, Santa Rosa, Santa Maria & Blue Town for 50¢.

The La Feria News is mailed and delivered Monday, December 27, 2021 and published weekly by La Feria Publishing, LLC. Periodical Postage Rates paid at La Feria, TX., Post Office. Advertising deadline is noon Thursday at the office at 128 W. Oleander Ave., La Feria, TX 78559. (POSTMASTER send address changes to La Feria, P.O. Box 999, La Feria, TX 78559.)

December 29, 2021 • LA FERIA NEWS • 3

Seeking An Anti-Mosquito Molecule Two Utrgv Freshmen Take Top

Spots At Mariachi Vargas Competition

By Victoria Brito Morales

The Aedes aegypti mosquito is a known carrier of diseases that pose a threat to humans. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Gabriel Hamer)

Written by Adam Russell

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are on a mission to create a new weapon against diseasecarrying mosquitoes.

A close-up photo of a mosquito The Aedes aegypti mosquito is a known carrier of diseases that pose a threat to humans. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Gabriel Hamer) Patricia Pietrantonio, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Research Fellow and professor in the Department of Entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is leading a three-year project toward a new method of mosquito control. The project will focus on Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus species, which occur in Texas and around the globe.

The team aims to identify molecules that can protect deployed U.S. armed forces members from mosquito bites and vector-borne diseases like Zika fever, yellow fever, Dengue fever and West Nile. A $672,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, DOD, is funding the study.

Most mosquito control utilizes pyrethroid-based products or malathion, an organophosphate, Pietrantonio said, but the DOD is looking for insecticides with new modes of action because

the disease-carrying insects are developing resistance to those insecticides.

Female mosquitoes, especially in known disease-vector species, bite to feed on blood, which is necessary for egg production, she said.

The study is based on established research but focuses on a novel approach relating to receptors in mosquito mouth parts, legs and internal organs.

“We really don’t know what will happen at this point, but this is of interest because our research is investigating a novel mode of action for mosquito control,” she said. “This is a completely different approach that will be a multidisciplinary effort with many different players.”

Toxic molecule provides potential against mosquito bites Pietrantonio said AgriLife Research scientists and graduate students will be a part of the project in collaboration with the laboratory of James Sacchettini, Ph.D., the Rodger J. Wolfe-Welch Foundation Chair and professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, and collaborators in the Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M and in Portugal.

The project aims to test small synthetic molecules that may be used to create a compound toxic to

mosquitoes. Pietrantonio and her team have screened more than 20,000 molecules and discovered several that could potentially inhibit bites, modify mosquito behavior or kill the insects.

The project will test those molecules’ impact on female mosquitoes.

To test efficacy, the team will offer the chemicals to mosquitoes in a feeding mix of blood or will apply them directly to the insect.

Pietrantonio hypothesizes that a successful chemical will prevent bites by disrupting mosquitoes’ sensory signals. In prior testing, the team conducted a high-throughput screen of chemical libraries owned

by AgriLife Research.

From that screen, three molecules ended up causing paralysis of the hindgut in female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are known carriers of yellow fever and other diseases.

Those molecules and others will be tested further with the goal of producing a protective compound.

“Right now, we are trying to see if the synthetic molecules chosen that have druglike characteristics will affect the mosquitoes,” she said. “Whether they interrupt feeding or lead to paralysis or death, we want to determine how they might impact the insect and prevent bites.”

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – DEC. 21, 2021 – Just like an arpeggio, two UTRGV freshman singers scored the top two highest spots at the 27th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza.

Natalie Carmona, an exercise science major, and Jenika Montes, an integrated science major, were the victors of the College/ University category of the competition.

The event, held annually in San Antonio, showcases the talents of elementary, middle school, high school and college/university mariachi musicians. Held Dec. 3-4, it is the largest and most competitive competition of its kind and attracts mariachis from all over the world.

Last year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the competitions were held virtually. This year, it returned to the main stage at the Lila Crocker Theatre in San Antonio.

For the contest, contestants submit a video audition in the preliminary phase of the competition. These entries are judged by members of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán.

Then, finalists are invited to belt it out on the main stage for the final round of the competition.

THE SINGERS The champion of the college/university category and McAllen native, Carmona, is member of the UTRGV Mariachi Aztlán. She has been singing since she was a young child.

Carmona competed with the song “Ay Mi Mexico” by Mariachi Divas. Her crescendo to

UTRGV freshman singers Jenika Montes (left) and Natalie Carmona (right) were the winners of the College/University category at the 27th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza.

Held Dec. 3-4 in San Antonio, the competition is the largest and most competitive competition of its kind and attracts mariachis from all over the world. (Courtesy Photo)

the top spot comes after previously competing in the last four competitions. Last year, she also placed first, but in the high school category.

“I feel very honored to have placed first in the college division because this was my first year competing in the university level and in the university level everyone is very well skilled and were older and had more experience than myself,” Carmona said.

Montes, a classmate of Carmona’s from McAllen High School and a member of the UTRGV Mariachi Juvenil, came in second place. Last year, she competed for the first time in the high school category and came in third place.

“Music has always been a passion of mine since I was very young, I started in mariachi

probably like a year and a half ago,” Montes said.

For the competition, she also sang a song by Mariachi Divas called “Es Mentira.”

“It was my first time competing in person so to be able to get second place is crazy,” Montes said. “I can't even explain it.”

Dr. Dahlia Guerra, UTRGV assistant vice president of Public Art, who founded the Mariachi Aztlán said Carmona and Montes showed the forte of the mariachi talent at UTRGV. “Not only did our fabulous students win first and second place, but the Mariachi Aztlán were invited guests to perform at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Concert with Lupita Infante, granddaughter of the beloved Mexican icon, Pedro Infante,” Guerra said.

CHURCH SERVICE DIRECTORY 1st United methodist church Pastor Federico Perez, 797-1393 331 S. Main St., La Feria, Sunday School 10am, Traditional Worship Service 9am, Contemporary Service 11am, UM Youth 5pm International Worship center Bishop Ronaldo Ortiz 956-797-1204 116 W. Seventh St., La Feria Services Sunday (English) 9:30am Domingo (Espanol) 11am, Miercoles 7pm Interdenominational Worship Extreme Youth Sat. 6 pm First baptist church of Santa rosa Pastor Harold Parker 956-636-1603 118 Jesus R. Cruz, Santa Rosa Sunday Services 9:30am Bible Study, 10:30am Morning Worship, 7pm Wednesday Evening Worship.

Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Pastor Ramon Zarate 357-6384 621 South Main, La Feria Sunday School 10am Sunday Worship 4pm, Wed. Evening 7:30pm.

All services are bilingual.

Iglesia Oracion en Su Presencia missionary church,Inc. Pastors Frank & Janie Gonzalez 797-0044 4th Street, La Feria,TX Sunday 10am & 6pm, Monday 7 pm Prayer Service, Wednesday 7 pm, Friday 7 pm. church of christ Minister MinisterRoger GeneGoodwin Head 536-9832 912 N. Parker Rd., Feria, 912 N. Parker Rd., LaLaFeria Wednesday 6:305pmpmEvening Bible Study, 10:30am Service, Service Sunday 9:30am Bible Study, Los Domingos 2:00pm Medio DiaService Los 10:30am Service, 5pm Evening Los Domingos: 12:00 Medio Dia Los Jueves: 7:00 pm Estudio De Biblia Faith church of christian & missionary Alliance church Pastor Oscar Loredo 797-1739 125 W. First St., La Feria,Tx Bilingual Ministry Sunday 10am Sunday School, 11am Worship, Wednesday 7 pm Bible Study, Friday 7 pm Prayer.

Santa rosa United methodist church 408 Main Street (Hwy. 107/506) Santa Rosa, across from High School Sunday Coffee and Fellowship 9:30 AM Worship10 AM (Communion first Sunday) Wednesday Prayer Service 9:00 AM Pastor: Carole Lahti (956) 279-3407

Living Water church and ministry Pastor Henry and Rosie 2805 Memorial Suite B. La Feria Sunday Service 11am, 6pm Spanish Worship Service, 7pm Wednesday Service St. Francis Xavier catholic church Fr. Rodolfo Franco 797-2666, office: 502 S. Canal casa de church: 500 South Canal St., La Feria, Esperanza Apostolic Saturday Mass 5:30pm, church Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, 416 W. Spruce La Feria 10am English, 12pm Bilingual.

965-639-4301 Bilingual Services Sunday at 1:00pm christ In Our midst Daniel Martinez - Pastor missionary church Pastor: Rev. Daniel Carrizalez St. mary’s catholic 956-742-6311 church 1 mile N. of FM 506, La Feria FR. Edouard Atangana, Sunday School - 9:45 a.m., 956-636-1211 Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m., 101 San Antonio Ave., Santa Rosa Wednesday Service - 7:00 p.m., Monday Saturday Mass 5pm Bilingual, Prayer - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, New Hope 10am English.

Presbyterian church 208 West Central Ave, First baptist church of La Feria,TX, 956-277-0208 La Feria Services Sunday 4:30 pm 797-1214 Sunday School 3:15 pm Main St. & Magnolia, La Feria Communion on the Wednesday 6:30pm Youth Bible Study & 1st Sunday of every month Mission Friends, 9:45am Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship Service cowboy church 11235 Swift Ln. Santa Rosa, Tex. Service St. Albans at 11:00am Sunday Episcopal church 6:30pm pm Monday Reverend Scott Brown 956-975-6144 956-428-2305, www.westernoutreach.org 1417 E. Austin, Harlingen,TX Holy Communion 8am, Sunday School St. Paul Lutheran church 9:15, Holy Eucharist 10:30am.

Pastor Nathan Wendorf Sundays 8:00AM (Traditional) Hope in the Word church HC first, third & fi fth Pastors Jose & Bertha Belmares 10:30AM (Contemporary) 797-3621, HC second, fourth & fi fth 28354 S. Bixby Rd., La Feria (956) 423-3924 Services Friday 6pm, Sunday 10am.

602 Morgan Blvd.

All services are Bilingual, English & Harlingen, TX 78550 Spanish. church@saintpaulharlingen.com Templo Getsemani Primera Iglesia Pastor Julio y Claudia Mendoza bautista Phone (956) 589-5016 956-797-1740 11418 Fifth St. La Feria 519 N. Main, La Feria Servicios: Bilingual Services: Sunday 9:45am Tuesday & Thursday 7pm Sunday School, 10:45am Worship Friday Pray at 7pm Service, 5:00pm WMU, Sunday Bible Study at 10am & 6pm 6:00 pm Evening Worship Service, Immanuel Lutheran Iglesia Generacion church & School En conquista Rev. Ed Weber Pastor Samuel y Magda Cervantes, 956-565-1518 Office (M-F; 8-12 noon) Phone (956) 536-2215 956-565-3208 School (Grades: PK-5th 2803 W. Exp. 83 Suite A. La Feria 703 W. 3rd St., Mercedes, TX Sunday Service 10am Bible Study, 11am Sunday Worship Services 9am Worship Service, Sunday Bible Class 10:30 am 7pm Wednesday Family Service immanuelmercedes@gmail.com lutheranmercedes.com

First Baptist Church, La Feria As a holiday, Christmas is over. And most of us are over Christmas. We are ready to pronounce the proverbial petition, “Happy New Year.” Yet, we wonder, “Will the new year be a happy one?” A variant virus is coming in with the new year. Omnicon threatens all, particularly the unvaccinated.

Still, 2022 will not be the same as the last years. We are not the same people.

We have experience with viruses and the tools to stay safe, including vaccines and boosters. If we will use them is yet to be seen?

With our experience and tools, we also have the scriptures that tell of people who have faced floods and fires, plagues and persecutions. God said to those people what God says to us. “Fear not.”

Someone counted 365 “Fear Nots” in the Bible. One for each day. The count may be wrong but the sentiment is correct. No fear is the best way to face a new year.

-Mark S. Ross DMin.

“Cuando no hay carne de lomo de todo como.”

“When there’s no sirloin, I’ll eat any meat.”

Contribuido por: Alvino Villarreal

If you have a Mexican saying you’d like to share, please call: 956-797-9920

SPONSORED BY

ADVERTISERS:

This spot is available.

Call LA FERIA NEWS for more information.

797-9920

4 • December 29, 2021 • LA FERIA NEWS

More news and exclusive content at

Great Classifieds... List Yours Today by Calling 956-233-9928 or 956-797-9920.

REMEMBER: Deadline is Wednesday at NOON for ads to be published in the following week’s edition.

Services THE HAIR CENTER Betsy OPEN Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

956-797-4036 122 W. Oleander • La Feria, TX

“Your On- site Answer to Document Destruction”

Mobile Home INSURANCE

Pay Less....Check

√oorhes Insurance Agency

518 N. 1ST ST. • HARLINGEN (956)428-7475 •(800)880-0938

We supply the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas with Secure Mobile Document Destruction.

www.ValleyShredding.com

APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION FOR A WINE AND BEER RETAILER'S PERMIT BY VERO'S MINIMART TO BE LOCATED AT 10660 US. HWY 281, SANTA MARIA, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS. OFFICER OF SAID CORPORATION IS MARISOL ESTELA ZAVALA.

LEGAL NOTICE

Want to be a reporter for the La Feria News?

956-797-9920

Call Us Today!

1-956-233-4780

LEGAL NOTICE

news@laferianews.net

128 W. Oleander

(956) 797-9920 Fax: (956)797-9921

APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE WITH T H E T EX AS A LCOHOLIC BEV ER AGE COMMISSION FOR A WINE AND MALT BEV ER AGE R ETA I LER’S PER M I T BY C O C T E L E R I A PA L M A R E S L L C DBA C O C T E L E R I A PA L M A R E S T O B E LOCATED AT 2207 CENTRAL BOULEVARD, BROW NSV I LLE, CA M ERON COU N T Y, TEXAS. CATALINA PRESAS MANAGER AND JOSE G. HERNANDEZ MEMBER.

w w w.laferianews.net

GET SCHEDULES, SCORES & LIVE BROADCASTS OF LOS FRESNOS GAMES LIVE BROADCASTS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

TexSCAN Week of Dec. 26-Jan. 1 ACREAGE

EVENTS

Hunting/investment/recreational property. Starting at $650/acre. Trans Pecos region. Also the Hill Country (Edwards, Menard, Coke, Val Verde Counties free ranging exotics), South Texas (Duval County - whitetail, hogs). Large or small acreage. 30-year fixed rate owner financing, only 5% down. Call toll-free or email for individual prices and terms, www.ranchenterprisesltd.com, 800-876-9720.

Bob’s Baseball Tours – Field of Dreams Tour Aug. 15-21, 2022: Home games for Chicago (Cubs/White Sox), Brewers and Twins. Also a visit to the Field of Dreams movie site. Tour begins/ends in Minnesota.

New York/New England Fall Foliage Tour Sept.

26-Oct. 2, 2022: Home games for New York (Yankees/ Mets) and Red Sox. Guided Tour of NYC, free time in Boston, Trolley Tour in Maine, travel through White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire & scenic train ride in Vermont. Tour begins/ends in Newark, NJ. Tours include deluxe motor coach transportation, additional sightseeing opportunities and quality game tickets/hotels. FREE brochure: 507-217-1326.

GENERATORS

MEDICAL

GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions.

855-704-8579.

Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information kit! Call 866-747-9983.

MAINTENANCE

Life Alert. One press of a button sends help FAST, 24/7! At home and on the go. Mobile Pendant with GPS. FREE First Aid Kit (with subscription.) CALL 844-831-1525. FREE Brochure.

Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection.

Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off and 0% financing for those who qualify. PLUS Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-815-5722.

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-901-0467 www.dental50plus.com/txpress #6258

Texas Press Statewide Classified Network 221 Participating Texas Newspapers • Regional Ads Start At $250 • Email ads@texaspress.com NOTICE: While most advertisers are reputable, we cannot guarantee products or services advertised. We urge readers to use caution and when in doubt, contact the Texas Attorney General at 800-621-0508 or the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP. The FTC web site is www.ftc.gov/bizop.

PUBLIC NOTICE Without public notices in the newspaper, you’re left guessing.

Public notice is your right to know about the issues that directly affect your life.

And, you can easily find public notices in your local newspaper. Without public notices in the newspaper, you’re left to guess about what the government is doing in your community and how elected officials are spending your tax dollars.

Your local newspaper fulfills an essential role in serving your right to know. After all, it shouldn’t be your responsibility to know how to look ... where to look ... when to look ... and even what to look for in order to be informed about public information. It is the government’s responsibility to notify you of public information, and your local newspaper is the most accessible place to find it.

PUBLIC NOTICES IN NEWSPAPERS. Where public information is accessible to the public.

December 29, 2021 • LA FERIA NEWS • 5

Hard Fought Battle

By Ruben Rodriguez La Feria News The La Feria Lions Basketball team traveled to Edcouch-Elsa to take on the Yellow Jackets in another round of non-district play. A rematch of the Consolation semi-final at

the 2021 C.E. Vail Classic in which the Yellow Jackets defeated the Lions 48-40.

Early on, the Yellow Jackets, who have a fast paced tempo of play, took the fight to La Feria to gain control. The Lions battled back to change the course of the matchup and

battled throughout the first half. In the second quarter, Edcouch continued to regain control of the game heading into the First Half.

Late in the half. La Feria began to answer back to limit the offensive attack of the Yellow Jackets.

Going into the third

quarter, Edcouch took control early on again to set the tempo the Yellow Jackets had been trying to accomplish all game, which was a fast paced offense followed by a high pressure defense. La Feria started to counter attack and find a way through

the defense of Edcouch to try to close out the lead by the Yellow Jackets. In a fourth quarter that was to determine the course of the game. La Feria took control and maintained it for the majority of the quarter until a late surge of offense by the Yellow Jackets secured

the win 48 to 40.

Next up for the Lions is a matchup against the Progreso Red Ants on New Year’s eve before La Feria kicks off District Play January 18th against Hidalgo.

StatePoint Have you ever been reluctant to try a new hobby because you were worried you would spend a lot of money on gear, supplies and other start-up costs only to lose interest?

Here are five great ways to explore hobbies more affordably: 1. Language exchange: Rather than purchase pricey software or attend in-person classes, consider finding a language exchange partner. Take turns conversing in each other’s native tongue and pick up important communication skills -- and maybe a friend -- along the way.

2. Built-in music lessons: Music lessons and instruments can be expensive. However, you don’t need a fullsized grand piano or multiple sessions with a private teacher to master the instrument. Today, digital keyboards can offer a high-quality piano sound at a price that’s within reach, along with features specifically designed for building the skills of novices.

For example, Casio keyboards are affordable

and some models are outfitted with Casio’s Step-up Lesson System, which can help you learn built-in songs at your own pace. Additionally, the LCD display teaches both music notation and correct hand positioning, while an innovative scoring system allows you to track your progress. By connecting to the free Chordana Play iOS/Android app, you can learn to play your favorite songs from downloaded MIDI files, taking your music further.

3. Pick-up games: While organized sports leagues are an opportunity to make friends and get some exercise, you may not have the time to commit to weekly games or the inclination to spend money on team equipment and uniforms.

Whether you call up your best pals to play in the backyard, or try your luck at the local court or field, all the benefits of team sports (e.g. fresh air and camaraderie) can be experienced participating in a casual pick-up game.

4. Wellness: To participate in online yoga classes, all you

need is a mat and comfy clothes. Online classes can deliver high-quality instruction for free on a schedule that works for you. The important thing is to find a teacher whose cues you understand and who practices a style that aligns with your needs and goals. Safety tip: if you are unsure how a certain pose or flow is performed, watch the video first before attempting it on your own.

5. Return-oninvestment crafting: Crafting can be expensive, particularly if you work with highquality materials. The good news is that once you master a particular skill, be it knitting, sewing or mosaics, there are opportunities to sell your work at craft fairs and on sites like Etsy.

And of course, crafts can make amazing gifts for friends and family.

While hobbies can enrich the mind, body and soul, they don’t need to cost a fortune. With a little creativity, you can learn new skills and try different activities without breaking the bank.

5 Affordable Hobbies to Take Up Today

MEET THE

LIONETTES Septic Services by R&R

• Sales of Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Blocks & Bases • Septic Tank Cleaning Supports the Lions • Service Repairs and Lionettes.

BILL BUNTON

AUTO SUPPLY & MACHINE, INC.

Service You Can Trust by Rene Taguilas

La Feria

(956) 226-9468 Valleywide Service

Now offering flu and pneumonia vaccinations!

Mario A. Sanchez, D.O. and Staff

GO MIGHTY LIONS!

(956) 797-2002 106LaN.Feria Main St

1101 W. Second Bus. 83 Mercedes, TX 78570

GO LIONS GO! Brian Bunton

(956) 565-2473

2021 LIONETTES

VARSITY BASKETBALL

6 • December 29, 2021 • LA FERIA NEWS

THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITY PAGE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THESE SPONSORS: Helping you get more for your REAL ESTATE

MARK BECERRA · Real tor

Septic Services by R&R

• Sales of Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Blocks & Bases • Septic Tank Cleaning • Service Repairs

(956) 226-9468 La Feria

Service you can trust

by Rene Taguilas

Elizondo Family (956)241-0978

1002 E. HARRISON AVE, HARLINGEN, TX 956-364-2444 | FAX: 956-216-8044

GET SCHEDULES, SCORES & LIVE BROADCASTS OF LA FERIA GAMES

LIVE BROADCASTS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

1 10/30/12 11:27 AM Page 1

ULLIGAN WATER OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY ®

0/30/12 11:27 AM Page 1

_Layout 1 10/30/12 11:27 AM Page 1

LLIGAN WATER OFOF THE RIO CULLIGAN WATER THE RIOGRANDE GRANDEVALLEY VALLEY ®

®

www.culliganrgv.com www.culliganrgv.com

better water. pure and simple. ® better water. pure and simple.

®

www.culliganrgv.com

better water. pure and simple.®

OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY

WATER OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY 956-399-1780 1300 W. Business 77 • San Benito, TX

Call today for a FREE water analysis!

ganrgv.com

better water. pure and simple.®

better water. pure and simple.®

v.com IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE ON OUR NEW ACTIVITY PAGE PLEASE CONTACT LA FERIA NEWS AT

(956) 797-9920

December 29, 2021 • LA FERIA NEWS • 7

Drunk And Impaired Driving Involved In Nearly One Quarter Of All Holiday Traffic Deaths

The Next Chapter Poem Winter Storm!

As I sit in my home with my warm soup, a storm is brewing and blowing towards you.

The snow so blue and the trees, so bare. Not a soul dare steps a foot out there.

I still sit inside with a hot chocolate by my side. Time had passed, then you come inside, poured on with snow, drenched to the bone! You just finished paving the road.

Poem by Selene Olguin 12 years old

AUSTIN– A night of drinking at a friend's house for Richie Griffin in Austin led to the holidays spent in the court system after he crashed into a home when he got behind the wheel drunk. This is just one of many stories that highlight the costly and tragic consequences of driving under the influence. This holiday season, TxDOT wants to remind Texans to always find a sober ride.

Throughout December, TxDOT’s Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign will host events across the state featuring video testimonials of Texans like Griffin who deal with the daily consequences of drunk driving, either as an

offender or survivor.

These powerful stories and drunk driving facts can be found at SoberRides.org.

“It is our hope that these moving, firsthand accounts will encourage all of us to make the right choice and not ever drive after drinking or doing anything that can alter our judgment,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. ”We don’t want to turn a happy time of year into one that could be marked by tragic loss caused by someone’s poor decision to drink and drive.”

There were 2,462 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes in Texas during the holiday season of December 1, 2020 through January

1, 2021. Those crashes killed 93 people and seriously injured another 215.

Drinking and driving is 100% preventable and can have serious physical, emotional and financial consequences that can last for years. A DWI can hurt or kill someone, devastating the lives of victims and survivors forever. It can also cause significant and expensive legal issues, create difficulty finding or keeping a job and bring a lifetime of regret.

There are many sober ride options available. Designate a sober driver, call a taxi, use a rideshare service, stay put, call a friend or family member, or use mass

ADVERTISE WITH US!

128 W. Oleander • (956) 797-9920 • Fx: (956)797-9921 www.laferianews.net

LAST WEEK’S SUDOKU ANSWERS

LAST WEEK’S CROSSWORDS ANSWERS

THEME: MOVIE QUOTES ACROSS 1. THESE 5. General Services Administration 8. Ex-Miami Heat player Dwyane 12. Pomegranate seed 13. Actor Chris O'____ 14. Pacific Crest Trail walker

15. Country dance formation 16. Wished undone 17. Popeye's sweetie 18. *"Sudden Impact": "Go ahead, ____ ____ ____" 20. Arm part 21. Gold unit 22. Parabola, e.g.

23. San Joaquin Valley city 26. Hangs out with 30. Unit of electrical resistance

31. *"Star Wars": "Stay in ____ formation" 34. Mr. Jinx's (of "Meet the Parents") cry 35. Clay and silt deposit 37. Camel debris 38. Japanese sword fighting 39. Was aware of 40. Come into sight 42. *"Independence Day": "I belong in the ____" 43. *"The Dark Knight":

transit to ensure you don’t drive impaired.

The Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel such as wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, never texting and driving and never driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. November 7, 2000, was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways.

"Why so ____?"

45. Common allergen 47. Cup alternative 48. Bird-made fertilizer 50. Sketch 52. *"On the Waterfront": "I coulda been a ____" 56. El Dorado-related 57. Tabernacle Choir's home state 58. Contributed 59. Star Wars attacker 60. Unidentified aircraft 61. Prep for publication 62. Ladder step 63. Tropical American cuckoo 64. Part to play DOWN 1. Precedes storm?

2. Soprano's song, e.g.

3. *"Mean Girls": "On Wednesdays, we wear ____" 4. Makes smooth, as in hair 5. Dutch cheese 6. *"Darkest Hour": "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and ____" 7. ____ Walker, American Girl doll 8. *"Field of Dreams": "If you build it, he ____ _____" 9. Related 10. Deity, in Sanskrit 11. "... ____ he drove out of sight" 13. Fungus damage (2 words) 14. Meryl Streep's "The ____" 19. Supernatural life force, pl.

22. Query 23. *"Who Framed Roger Rabbit": "That's all, ____!"

24. Côtes du ____, wine region 25. Mideast V.I.P. 26. Soreness 27. Kidney-related 28. *"Princess Bride": "You killed my father. Prepare ____ ____" 29. Bound by oath 32. "Lights out" tune 33. Nile reptile 36. *"Finding Nemo": "Just keep ____" 38. Danish money 40. Two before Oct 41. Lack of enthusiasm 44. 1/16th of a pound 46. Not two years but three, e.g.

48. Coped (2 words) 49. Freshwater eel, in Japan 50. Comics character Little ____ 51. Fe 52. Caribbean island country 53. Carpenter's joint 54. Like a fairytale stepmother?

55. Network of nerves 56. Acronym, abbr.

8 • December 29, 2021 • LA FERIA NEWS

Your Community Newspaper, Serving the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley

FROM

La Feria News and these area businesses would like to wish you and your family a HAPPY NEW YEAR/FELIZ AÑO NUEVO!

and

Happy New Year

GET SCHEDULES, SCORES & LIVE BROADCASTS OF LA FERIA GAMES

LIVE BROADCASTS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

from the City of La Feria Mayor, City Commission, City Boards and City Staff Javier Trevino D.D.S.

Doctor Javier Treviño and staff wish you and your family

A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Now Open Monday - Saturday

5 columns x 11 inches

100 S. Main Street

Ph: (956)797-4444 La Feria, Texas

BILL BUNTON

AUTO SUPPLY & MACHINE, INC.

956-797-5465 Open: Sat & Sun 7am - 3pm Mon - Fri 7am - 7pm 105 S. Main St. La Feria, Tx.

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!

(956) 565-2473 1101 W. Hwy. 83 Mercedes www.buntonauto.com

NOW ENROLLING WELDING STUDENTS

CALL: (956)-292-9911 FREE WELDING CLASSES AT SICC ON JAN. 15TH AT 901 E. EXPRESSWAY 83, LA FERIA, TX.

WE’D LIKE TO WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY

HAPPY NEW YEAR 365-6000 Harlingen Pediatrics • Kids Dental Su Clinica participates in Texas STAR/STAR+Plus

Septic Services by R&R • Sales of Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Blocks & Bases • Septic Tank Cleaning • Service Repairs

A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

(956) 226-9468

(956) 903-4292 www.toniesflowerstx.com

La Feria

Service you can trust

by Rene Taguilas