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Your Community Newspaper, Serving the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley VOLUME 98 NUMBER 39

Homecoming Night

Suicide Prevention Month

Page 2 Three Industries that Help Grow the RGV

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L-R: Princess: Angelina “LuLu” Trevino, Homecoming Queen: Rehmi Angeline Saldivar, Princess: Allison Rosales

La Feria Steam Rolls Tuloso-Midway 58-36

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Islanders' Splash CrossCountry Meet

Page 5 Princess Angelina “LuLu” Trevino, escorted by Carlos Ortiz

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Princess Allison Rosales, escorted by Aaron Trevino

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NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS Bright Odei, MD & Juan Briones, PA-C

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Warning Signs During National Suicide Prevention Month HARLINGEN & BROWNSVILLE – Because of the stigmas still associated with mental health, suicide remains a topic that can be difficult to discuss even today as September serves as National Suicide Prevention Month.

Such discussions regarding mental health are critical when it comes to recognizing and understanding the warning signs that someone might be considering suicide, said Becky Tresnicky, MSW, LCSW, and Director of Behavioral Health Services and Performance Excellence at Valley Baptist-Brownsville.

“Suicide awareness is incredibly important because we can all prevent suicide,” she said. “Understanding the issues regarding suicide and mental health is an important step in helping ourselves, helping others, and positively reframing the conversation around suicide.”

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2019 alone, 47,511 Americans

died by suicide and there were an estimated 1.38 million suicide attempts.

Such figures make efforts to raise awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month critical to keeping loved ones safe, said Tresnicky, especially as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to have farlasting impacts on maintaining good mental health. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, studies have shown amplified risk factors associated with suicide, such as job or economic loss, trauma or abuse, mental health disorders, and barriers to accessing health care, she said.

While there is no one set of signs that someone might be considering hurting themselves, Tresnicky said that at-risk individuals often display certain characteristics or risk factors.

“Some of the risk factors include, but are not limited to a current or historical mental health diagnosis, alcohol and/or substance use disorders, feelings of hopelessness, history of trauma or abuse, access to lethal means, lack of social support, stressful life

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events (such as divorce, bullying, financial crisis, or psychosocial loss), exposure to another person’s suicide, and perceived stigma associated with mental health crisis,” she said.

Anthony Manuel, MSN, RN, and Director of Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen’s Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit, said that the community can play an important role in preventing suicide by simply being aware of those around us and caring for their wellbeing.

“It is important to pay attention to what people say, how they act, and how they feel, especially now under the prolonged and extreme stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A person considering suicide might talk about killing themselves, being a burden to others, or feeling hopeless,” he said. “Their behaviors might also signal a risk, especially if it is related to a painful event, loss, or change that results in suicide planning, isolation from family and friends, giving away prized possessions, new or increased aggression, and fatigue. Warning signs in someone considering suicide may also include a person exhibiting depression, anxiety, shame, or a sudden onset of relief or improvement

in mood.”

Above all, Manuel said that those who are considering suicide should not be ashamed to seek help.

“Whether you, or someone you know, might have mental health concerns or suicidal ideations, be open and don’t be afraid to speak to someone,” he said.

“We all have mental health just as we have physical health, and help is available.”

While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily paused physical support group gatherings, Valley Baptist Health System’s Pastoral Services Department continues to offer support for those in need by providing information regarding available local resources.

For more information on local suicide prevention and support resources, call (956) 389-1194.

Emergency Services: 9-1-1 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Crisis Line: 1-877-289-7199 Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit (956) 564-3674 (956) 389-4940

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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/ boards-and-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.

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Three Industries that Help Grow the RGV Emilio Flores La Feria News

There is no doubt that La Feria is a historical town. Being one of the first developed towns to have a bank, two churches, a weekly newspaper, and a population of roughly 200 people by the 1920s.

There’s been a lot of growth in the City of La Feria since then. These are just some industries in La Feria today that are contributors to our wonderful Rio Grande Valley.

Noble Texas Builders Noble Texas Builders provides general contracting, design-build, construction management, and facility maintenance services designed to exceed the expectations of our clients. Working in the name of the greater good is a driving force for our company and we take our commitment to the communities we serve as seriously as we take our work. Noble Texas Builders have an extensive client base, servicing all over the Rio Grande Valley. Including some interior remodeling for Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, also did remodeling for Reese ProBAR Law Office, and Krispy Kreme in Brownsville the list goes on. This is a quote from Valley Baptist Physician Network on some of Noble’s work “We selected Noble Texas Builders to finishout our Brownsville Neurology Clinic because they took a pro-active

approach on identifying cost saving opportunities and expedited our project while keeping it under budget. They managed the project efficiently and professionally. It was a pleasure to work with such a great team.”

- Sarah A. Garza, MBA (Valley Baptists Physician Network) Southern Trenchless Solutions Southern Trenchless Solutions specializes in the rehabilitation of underground infrastructure for municipalities across the Lone Star State. They provide manhole rehab, Pipe Bursting, Bypass Pumping, Cement Mortar Lining, Cured in Place Pipe, Closed Circuit Tv

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a major supplier to large commercial jobs and numerous distributors throughout Central and South Texas including, Home Depot, McCoy's, Builders First Source, Sakrete, Old Castle and Sutherlands.”

The best part, they are proud to call La Feria their home.

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Innovative Block Innovative Block is a major supplier of concrete material for the Rio Grande Valley, Corpus Christi, Laredo, and Central Texas.

“We saw a need in the market. We researched and assembled the finest equipment from around the world. We built our company from the foundation to the top of the silos with one goal... to produce the finest block and concrete products possible.”

They strive for quality material that can be provided as fast and efficiently as possible.

Having their cast division make in-house molds for rapid production for any project thrown their way. (Where they make it)“Innovative Block is

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First Baptist Church, La Feria As I type, I notice that tomorrow will be the first day of autumn. Since Palms do not change colors and the days are as hot as ever, it is hard to tell that fall has come to the Valley.

But it is not just the RGV. NOAA has noted that since records have been kept, July 2021 was the hottest month on earth. That is 142 years! And climate change is not real?

For some it is not real. Or, at least it is not our fault.

But watching Louisiana flooding again or wildfires destroying redwoods and dry forests, it is obvious that the world is worse for the wear.

Saint Paul said, “Creation groans, waiting.” Waiting for what? Maybe creation is waiting for us to get our act together and start to enjoy this world rather than market it.

-Mark S. Ross DMin.

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.

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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 Gene Head 536-9832 912 N. Parker Rd., La Feria, Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study, Sunday 9:30am Bible Study, 10:30am Service, 5pm Evening Service 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.

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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

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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

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CITY OF LA FERIA UTILITIES BOARD 2nd Tuesday, 5:15pm La Feria City Hall 115 E. Commercial Ave. (956) 797-2261 CITY OF LA FERIA CITY COMMISSION 2nd & 4th Tues, 6:30pm La Feria City Hall 115 E. Commercial Ave. (956) 797-2261 AMERICAN LEGION POST #439 1st Tuesday, 7:30pm American Legion Post 145 E. Commercial Ave. (956) 797-3701 CHIP-O-TEXAS WOODCARVERS Every Tues • 8:30am-noon Park Place Estates Friendship Hall • Harlingen (956) 399-6660 SOUTH TEXAS UNITED AUTO WORKERS RETIEES 2nd Tuesday • 10:30am Elk Lodge Club 1426 S. Commerce • Harlingen (956) 428-3555 BLUEGRASS JAM SESSIONS Every Tuesday, 1:30pm Kenwood RV Resort 1201 N. Main • La Feria (956) 797-1875

DIALOGUE MEETINGS 1st & 3rd Wed, 12:30pm Sept. - May Valley Baptist Medical Center East Tower, 1st Floor, Abbot Meditation Room • Harlingen MAGIC VALLEY QUILTERS Every Wednesday • 10am 1st Christian Church 400 N. Readan • San Benito COUNTRY JAM Wednesdays • 2-4pm Musicians by invite only OPEN TO PUBLIC Park Place Estates Ballroom • Harlingen contact Charlie (308) 379-4589

SOROSIS LITERARY CLUB 2nd Thursday Contact Cindy Moore (956) 245-5742 SANTA ROSA CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3rd Thursday • 7:00pm Santa Rosa City Hall (956) 636-1113 MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP Every Thursday • 7-9pm Men’s Resource Center of South Texas 204 N. 1st St. • Harlingen (956) 425-6110

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT The City of Primera invites all citizens to a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 4th, at the City Hall, 22893 Stuart Place Rd. Primera, TX 78552, to review performance and obtain comments regarding its 2019 Texas CDBG Program Community Development Contract 7219340. Disabled persons or those who require auxiliary aids or services who wish to attend this meeting should contact the City’s Office at 956-423-9654 at least two days before the meeting to make arrangements.

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La Feria Steam Rolls Tuloso-Midway 58-36

By Kevin Narro La Feria News

Photos via Andrew Cordero taken Sept.17 at La Feria.

Islanders' Splash Cross-Country Meet

The Lions are now 3-0 on the year, after a 58-36 drumming of TulosoMidway. Aaron Trevino torched the TM defense all night long with 191 passing yards and three scores and finished 8-for-16 through

Photos via Andrew Cordero taken Sept.17 at La Feria.

the air. On the ground Trevino ran for 179 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries. Zion Dickerson added 157 yards rushing

with three touchdowns on 24 carries. Joaquin Trevino caught two passes for 90 yards and a touchdown.

By Kevin Narro La Feria News

La Feria competed in the Islanders' Splash cross country meet at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi.

The Lionettes earned first place at the meet. Five Lionettes placed at the meet. In first place was Liana Navarro, in 10th place was Mia Trevino, in 11th was Leandra Fernandez, 13th was Cierra Garcia and in 22nd was Lindsey Cantu.

Also taking place in the race was, Zaida Manzo, Rianna Gonzalez, Jasmine Villagomez, Ximena Garcia, Mia Cerda, Katelyn Cavazos and Kenedy Cantu.

Photos via Andrew Cordero taken Sept.17 at La Feria.

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UTRGV Institute of Neuroscience Opens

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As UTRGV Institute of Neuroscience opens, director Salloum stresses healthcare access for the Valley

The UTRGV Institute of Neuroscience (ION) in Harlingen. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

By Dimitra Trejo RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – SEPT. 21, 2021 – When Dr. Ihsan M. Salloum arrived in the Rio Grande Valley in August 2020, his hope was to contribute to big improvements in healthcare.

Now, the new chair of the UTRGV School of Medicine’s Department of Neuroscience and director of the university’s Institute of Neuroscience (ION) in Harlingen is positioned to do just that as he spearheads the much-

anticipated institute, slated to open this fall.

A diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Salloum, MD, MPH, holds a roster of accomplishments, including being a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and an honorary member of the World Psychiatric Association.

“What all that mainly means,” Salloum said, “is that my decades of experience in medicine and research can help fill the

gaps in healthcare in this historically underserved region, particularly in mental and brain health.”

BREAKING GROUND The comprehensive neuroscience facility has been in development for about three years and will act as a hub for multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research, education, clinical care and community partnership facility with a central goal: advancing brain health in the Valley and beyond.

Construction on the $30 million, world-class

clinical and research site began in November 2019, funded in part by a $15 million donation from the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation.

As ION’s director, Salloum said, he will focus on the prevalent mental health disparities unique to the region.

“I’ve dreamed about this opportunity,” Salloum said. “The more I learned about the region, the more enthusiastic I became, and I thank the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation for its generous gift which will help us increase access for the Valley community.

“I was in Miami before the Valley, and that also has a big Hispanic population.

I hope to work with our community the way I worked in Miami, with the unique mental health challenges Hispanics face that stem from illnesses like diabetes and hypertension,” he said.

Chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure have behavioral components, Salloum said. “It is all intertwined with brain health, so it’s about promoting health in general.”

The research done at ION, he said, will help provide concrete results in the community it serves.

“We want to enhance education in neuroscience for medical professionals, as well as the general community,” he said. “We would love to be involved in the community, which will help us understand how we can best help them and address the issues that directly affect them.”

COLLABORATION IS KEY Salloum said he understands how crucial ION will be for the Valley and is confident the multispecialty institute will transform medicine in the region.

“Our Institute of

Neuroscience will be a facility for the Valley that will house clinical and laboratory research in a variety of neurological, psychiatric and age-related disorders, including mood disorders, substance abuse, Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and other neurodegenerative diseases,” Salloum said.

The vast array of medical specialties that fall under the institute is largely handled by highly trained and dedicated physicians with UT Health RGV, the clinical practice component of the UTRGV School of Medicine.

“We have so many great doctors on board who have dedicated their lives to their respected specialties,” Salloum said. “The Institute of Neuroscience will provide medical services, with a state-of-the-art neurology outpatient clinic unique to the Valley under the direction of Dr. Michael Dobbs, chair of the

our community the best resources to healthcare possible,” he said. “With more than 32,000 square feet, our institute will be a space where students, faculty and staff will be able to collaborate and work on new ideas for brain health and neurological care. It will allow us to offer Valley residents answers to and resources for their most pressing healthcare issues.”

ION also will provide educational opportunities in neuroscience, as well as cutting-edge research, all based in the region with providers committed to and passionate about the work they are doing, he said.

Salloum, president of the International College of Person-Centered Medicine, an international, professional organization that upholds humanism and science as the basis of care, said he hopes ION ultimately will help his team put patients first.

“Our priority will be serving the needs of the Valley community. We

Dr. Ihsan M. Salloum, chair of the UTRGV School of Medicine’s Department of Neuroscience and director of the university’s Institute of Neuroscience in Harlingen, will guide the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research, education, clinical care and community partnership facility with a central goal: to advance brain health in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. (UTRGV Photo by Jennifer Galindo)

Department of Neurology and UTRGV vice dean for Clinical Affairs leading a team of renowned neurologists.”

Dr. Michael B. Hocker, dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, said the institute will offer spaces for educational and research advancements that will directly benefit the Valley.

“The Institute of Neuroscience is a prime example of our School of Medicine’s goal of offering

call this person-centered medicine, which enhances the positive aspects of health and well-being, like prevention, recovery and health restoration,” Salloum said. “The core principles of personcentered medicine underscore the highest ethical commitment and cultural sensitivity of care and provide the best science-based individualized care by considering the uniqueness of each person.”