WEEK OF April 13, 2022 THROUGH APRIL 19, 2022
Los Leones Restaurant
www.laferianews.net
Rudy Garza Funerals, Inc. LA FERIA
Monday - Sunday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
317 S. MAIN
(956) 797-3122 800-425-8202
Orders to Go
956.797.1000
NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS 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 Owned and Operated by
The Rudy Garza Family
109 N. Main St. • La Feria, TX 78559
Our Family Serving your Family
Family Care Clinic, 200 W. 1st Street, Suite B, La Feria
Your Community Newspaper, Serving the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley VOLUME 99 NUMBER 16
Two LFHS Girls Selected to Attend Girls State
Texas A&M Center Assessing Security Risks
Page 2
Top of the Food Chain
Page 5
L-R President- Betsy Foote, Galilea Rodriguez, Ashlyn Garza, Treasurer Cheryl Reitmeier
Lionette Track!
Page 5
Poem: Consider
Page 7
Once again, this year, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 439 is sponsoring two girls from La Feria High School to attend the Bluebonnet
Girls State being held June 19-25, 2022 at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas. The two young ladies selected from La Feria are Galilea
Rodriguez and Ashlyn Garza. Girls State citizens are made up of high school students from across the state. Girls are selected
And the winner is.... A big congratulations to Aaron Cantu $15,000 and Vanessa Hinojosa $7,000 grant recipients. Both Aaron and Vanessa are teacher aides at Noemi Dominguez Elementary. They were asked to apply
for the grant to help them in completing their education. Mrs. Lamas was very happy when she heard the great news. "I couldn't be prouder of Aaron and Vanessa. I can't wait to see what the future holds for them." Nora Lamas.
TCLAS ....Grow Your Own Program is set to help our very own employees further their education so that they can become a teacher in La Feria. Vanessa added, "I am so excited to be receiving this grant of $7,000 to help me complete my certification. I would love to become a valuable member of this esteem school district. " Aaron continued, "I am very grateful for this opportunity to further my
TCLAS Grant
Students of six weeks
Page 8
to participate based on nominations by their own high school faculty or staff. Eligibility is limited to any girl in her junior for third year of any Texas senior high school whether public, private or parochial. Fundamental qualifications of all nominees are demonstrated accomplishments of leadership, citizenship, and character in their schools and community. Past Girls State citizens include former Governor Ann Richards, former Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn, and Judge Court of Criminal Appeals Bea Ann Smith. For one week each summer Girls State citizens come together and create a mythical 51st state. Government is organized at the city, county, party and state levels. These young ladies can campaign for the various offices among the other participants, write and debate bills for laws, and learn practical working knowledge of the system of government in Texas. Typically, the selected citizens would
be together in a single college dorm room building as they created their state. The week would also include a visit to the state capital and visits to actual legislators' offices. During the sessions they will also have the privilege of hearing many outstanding government speakers. Past speakers have included then Governor George W. Bush, former Presidents George Bush and Lyndon Baines Johnson, First Lady Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson and Miss Barbara Jordan. Last year’s program was held virtually because of the pandemic but they are hoping to do an in-person session this year. Since its inception, the number of participants has grown from 94 to over 500 each year. Currently, the Girls State program is sponsored as a public service to the community, state and nation by the more than twenty thousand members of the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Texas.
education. This grant will allow me to focus on my studies rather than the cost.
I would like to thank La Feria I.S.D for selecting me."
Celebrating traditions in every detail
City Calendar............pg. 2 Classified....................pg. 4 Sports..........................pg. 5 Activity Page.............pg. 6 Puzzles........................pg. 7
ADVERTISE WITH US!
128 W. Oleander • (956) 797-9920 • Fx: (956)797-9921 www.laferianews.net
The only Community Bank with locations in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy Counties
• Digital
26873 N. White Ranch Road La Feria, TX 78559
www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov
Elizondo Family (956)241-0978
X Rays
The Community’s Choice.
• Dentures • Teeth Whitening • Crowns
BEST HOSPITAL
Member FDIC
• Bridges
H ARLINGEN M EDICAL C ENTER
HEAVENLY GRACE FUNERAL HOME, MEMORIAL PARK & CREMATORY
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 • April 13, 2022• LA FERIA NEWS
Texas A&M Center Assessing Security Risks From Pandemic
Research, programs address global supply chain, disinformation, biological threats, more
The Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense Center of Excellence supports the Department of Homeland Security in detecting, assessing and responding to threats and hazards, (Courtesy photo)
Written by Paul Schattenberg
Since the pandemic, the general public has had a growing awareness of the supply chain and how interruptions can affect their goods and services. One Texas A&M University agency is tasked with assessing security risks to the global supply chain and helping protect the country’s health and economic security. The ability to prevent, prepare for, detect, respond to and recover from an
incident affecting human, animal or plant health without disrupting the supply chain is the focus of the Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense, CBTS, Center of Excellence at Texas A&M University The center was formed by the Texas A&M University System in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs. “We were established
to serve as a conduit for research and to examine potential capabilities to secure the U.S. against threats and hazards without compromising the pace and operational structures of commercial enterprises,” said center director Greg Pompelli, Ph.D., BryanCollege Station. “We support the DHS mission, which includes the detection, assessment and response to known and unknown biological threats and other hazards that could adversely affect the country’s people,
v
agriculture and economy.” Texas A&M leads the consortium of U.S. academic institutions and other partners to assist DHS planning and operations in protecting the global supply chain and reducing the risk of exposing people and infrastructures to new and evolving biological threats. “We were chosen as a Center of Excellence due to our willingness to commit professional and academic resources and build partnerships as well as for our university-wide expertise in science-based research and technology development,” Pompelli said. He said after the center identifies a challenge, the team develops initial research questions using government, industry and academic insights. “Understanding how projects and project outputs could be combined to form new capabilities is critical,” he said. “This requires that we build teams with the skill sets necessary to advance projects through their entire life cycle.”
solve critical problems related to detecting and addressing biological threats, advancing novel analytics for timely decision-making, and developing new operational methods to assess national supply chain networks. “We also strive to apply academic advances, industry partnerships and enhanced workforce development programs to educate and train current and future personnel throughout the homeland security enterprise,” he said. “And we provide unique capabilities and capacities to support time-critical response for the DHS through the implementation of nextgeneration approaches for threat identification.” Heather Manley Lillibridge, Ph.D.,
executive director for the CBTS, said critical research and workforce development activities provided by the center are needed to assist the DHS in lowering the risks associated with trade as a potential source of threat introduction. “We maintain a variety of agile research, development, test, evaluation and transition programs consisting of biological threat screening, detection and characterization to improve the resiliency of supply chains and homeland security in general,” Manley Lillibridge said. “We are also focused on enhancing the short- and long-term economic vitality that comes from having safe borders that are open to commerce.”
What does the CBTS do? Pompelli said the CBTS assists the DHS by helping
Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense assists with biological threat screening, detection and characterization. (Stock photo)
► CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
“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
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. 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
APRIL 26, 2022
City Commission Meeting Commission Meeting Room
115 E. Commercial Avenue • La Feria, TX
SUBSCRIPTION RATES $ 27 95 Yr. Valley 34 95 Out of Valley Single Copy Price ...................... $.50 ea. Back Issues available ............... $.50 ea. $
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
2022 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, April 18, 2022 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.)
April 13, 2022 • LA FERIA NEWS • 3 ► Assessing Security Risks CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2
Work by the Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain defense is helping capture the pandemic’s impact on food and agriculture, plus providing insights into risks that could occur well beyond the pandemic. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie) Projects related to COVID-19 “The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions taken to mitigate their impact presented serious challenges to food and agricultural sectors,” Pompelli said. “They also demonstrated how such events could affect the nation’s security.” To address these challenges, the CBTS employed a mix of approaches to fully capture the impacts on the food and agricultural sectors, with each project providing insights to expand understanding of the risks faced beyond the pandemic. These include: — Contracting with researchers at Victoria University through the Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency at Arizona State University to
use modeling to examine the direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 on major U.S. agricultural sectors and reduced economic activity. Using an expanded agricultural sector model, researchers assessed the impacts of labor and transportation constraints in the sectors. This modeling effort helped serve as the basis for examining how postCOVID-19 markets might recover across major U.S. agricultural commodity markets, producers, consumers and federal policy expenditures in the short and long term. “Market outcomes in 2020 were driven by factors other than the pandemic, such as a surge in crop exports and weather disruptions,” said Matt Cochran, DVM, center research director. “Certain impacts of the pandemic
were partly due to policy responses, including sectorspecific actions targeting agriculture, fiscal policy, monetary policy and lockdowns. But three of the largest direct impacts of COVID-19 were on fuel markets, meat supply chains and consumer demand patterns.” Cochran said the combined analysis of these factors provided the center with some of the earliest estimates of the aggregate economic impacts of the pandemic on the U.S. economy and its major food and agricultural sectors. — Initiating a study with the Anneal Initiative, Inc. to assess other global supply chain threats and risk analysis capabilities, particularly for inputs related to preharvest livestock and crop production. The project developed needs assessments that could be used to better understand supply chain risk. “This included the development of Analytical Requirements and Threat Identification Reports that looked at how U.S. adversaries could potentially manipulate scientific publication processes to negatively impact the U.S. COVID-19 response,” Cochran said. “It also addressed how foreign government efforts could influence operations and information warfare strategies that ultimately affect U.S. and global ag
and food sectors.” — Working with the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri using a modeling system to study the market impacts of COVID-19 on agricultural commodities and provide commodity market simulations. These analyses quantified the pandemic’s impacts on crop, livestock and biofuel markets in the U.S. and international markets. — Working with the National Bureau of Economic Research to identify emerging risks associated with extended supply chains. A series of projects were initiated to look at potential risks to the U.S. economy associated with the global supply chains. The collaboration was designed to examine the consequences of longer supply chains and identify possible risk-reducing strategies. “The pandemic and associated shutdown of economic activity in the U.S. drew attention to the consequences of long supply chains, but the focus of this study was not on the pandemic’s impacts,” Pompelli said. “Instead, this project examined the potential risks associated with global supply chains on which the U.S. economy depends.” Pompelli said CBTS projects have helped identify key aspects of global production networks
More news and exclusive content at
that are potential sources of vulnerability for essential goods and services and to identify supply chains that place the nation’s economic health at possible risk in the future. “While these projects were never intended to fully assess the pandemic’s impacts or identify all the emerging issues related to fragile or extended global supply chain issues, they have generated valuable insights and findings,” he said. Ongoing research Additional research through the CBTS to secure the U.S. against threats and hazards without negatively impacting commercial enterprises includes: — Development of a truck border crossing delays and disruptions economic impact assessment mode. — A permissioned blockchain testbed for tuna supply chain tracking. — A low-cost, high-
throughput method using dogs to detect contraband in shipping containers. — Pre-symptomatic detection of illness. CBTS supports critical research Pompelli said the CBTS also funds research, education and workforce development projects that develop solutions, protocols and capabilities to detect, assess and respond to biothreats and hazards. “The best projects are the result of close collaborations with offices across DHS and researchers across the country working to deliver solutions and develop novel processes and tools that enhance capabilities to meet specific DHS needs or fill in gaps in larger research programs,” he said. He said the projects listed on the CBTS website illustrate the breadth of center research as well as the diversity of its research partners.
Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense projects have helped identify key aspects of global production networks that are potential sources of vulnerability. (Stock photo)
GET SCHEDULES, SCORES & LIVE BROADCASTS OF LA FERIA GAMES
LIVE BROADCASTS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
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
“Aprieros somos y en el camino andamos.” “We are muleteers and travel the high road.” 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
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. Minister Roger Goodwin
Church of Christ 912Minister N. ParkerGene Rd., LaHead Feria Sunday536-9832 10:30am Service 912 N. Parker Rd., La Feria, Sunday 5pm Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study, LosSunday Domingos9:30am 2:00pmBible MedioStudy, Dia Los 10:30am Service, 5pm Evening Service Los Domingos: 12:00 Medio Dia Los Jueves: 7:00 pm Estudio De Biblia
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 & fifth Pastors Jose & Bertha Belmares 10:30AM (Contemporary) 797-3621, HC second, fourth & fifth 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,
Faith Church of Christian & Missionary Alliance Church iglesia Generacion Pastor Oscar Loredo En Conquista 797-1739 Pastor Samuel y Magda Cervantes, 125 W. First St., La Feria,Tx Phone (956) 536-2215 Bilingual Ministry Sunday 10am Sunday 2803 W. Exp. 83 Suite A. La Feria School, 11am Worship, Wednesday 7 pm Sunday Service 10am Bible Study, 11am Bible Study, Friday 7 pm Prayer. Worship Service, 7pm Wednesday Family Service
immanuel lutheran Church & School Rev. Ed Weber 956-565-1518 Office (M-F; 8-12 noon) 956-565-3208 School (Grades: PK-5th 703 W. 3rd St., Mercedes, TX Sunday Worship Services 9am Sunday Bible Class 10:30 am immanuelmercedes@gmail.com lutheranmercedes.com
First Baptist Church, La Feria This Sunday will be Easter. I know, you thought that was last Sunday. However, for the Eastern Orthodox Church, this coming Sunday, April 24, will be Easter. One would think that Christians could agree on the date for Easter. We all agree that Christmas is December 25. We even agree Halloween is October 31. We should try and get Easter right. But Easter has always been a movable feast determined by a formula involving the spring equinox and Passover. Only, not everyone agrees on the formula. Some say Easter is one Sunday but others a different Sunday. My friend Laurel reminded me of something Twain said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Maybe when Easter happened is not as important as why it happened. -Mark S. Ross DMin.
4 • April 13, 2022 • LA FERIA NEWS
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 Carpinteria General Remodelo Banos, Pisos, Nivelacion de Casas Ciro- (956) 200-6678 Mobile Home INSURANCE
Pay Less....Check oorhes Insurance Agency
√
518 N. 1ST ST. • HARLINGEN (956)428-7475 •(800)880-0938
THE HAIR CENTER Betsy OPEN Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
956-797-4036 122 W. Oleander • La Feria, TX
LEGAL NOTICE
APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION FOR A WINE AND BEER R E TA I L E R ’ S P E R M I T B Y P E D R O C . ORENDAY DBA CHARLIE’S BAR & GRILL TO BE LOCATED AT 2602 E 14TH STREET, B R O W N S V I L L E, C A M E R O N C O U N T Y, TEXAS.
LEGAL NOTICE
APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION FOR A WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE RETAILER’S ON- PREMISE PERMIT BY RRL LLC, DBA: BRADY’S GRILL TO BE LOCATED AT 900 SOUTH MAIN ST., CAMERON COUNTY, LA FERIA, TEXAS 78559. MANAGING MEMBER, BEING RUBY ROSE LEAL
LEGAL NOTICE
“Your On- site Answer to Document Destruction” We supply the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas with Secure Mobile Document Destruction.
Call Us Today!
1-956-233-4780 www.ValleyShredding.com
APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISION FOR A PACKAGE STORE PERMIT (P) BY CISNEROS DIVERSIFIED L L C D B A T H E B O T T L E S H O P, TO B E LOCATED AT 1314 E. BUSINESS 83, LA FERIA, CAMERON, TEXAS. OFFICERS OF SAID ENTITY: RUDY AND KARINA CISNEROS, OWNERS.
LEGAL NOTICE
APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION FOR A WINE AND MALT B E V E R A G E R E TA I L E R’S P E R M I T B Y D O W N O N WA S H I N G TO N C O R P D B A MORNING GLORY TO BE LOCATED AT 1049 E WASHINGTON STREET, BROWNSVILLE, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS. OFFICERS OF SAID CORPORATION ARE HECTOR ZAVALA – PRESIDENT & DIANA K. MEDINA-REYNA - SECRETARY
TexSCAN Week of April 17-23, 2022 ACREAGE
EVENTS Chicken Fried Steak Festival, April 29-May 1, Lamesa, TX. More than 100 booths, volleyball tournament, 5K Run, live music, children’s story time, pet costume contest, petting zoo, parade, Chicken Fried Steak Cookoff, team roping, car and motorcycle show, worship service, kickball tourney, children’s story time, carnival games, tumblers & dancers, Mister and Miss Chicken Fry Pageant. For registration forms and more information go to www.ci.lamesa.tx.us or call 806-872-2124 ext. 322.
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, New Braunfels Area Car Club Swap Meet & Sunday www.ranchenterprisesltd.com, 800-876-9720. Car Show – April 22, 23 & 24, 2022, Comal County Fairgrounds, 801 E. Common Street, New Braunfels. ARROWHEADS www.newbraunfelsareacarclub.com. Face Masks Encouraged. Indian Arrowheads Wanted – Point Type: Clovis, Yuma, Firstview & Eden. Must be old, authentic & ROOFING unbroken. Absolute TOP DOLLAR paid – up to 5 ATTENTION HOME-OWNERS – Upgrade figures for one point. I am a very serious high-end your home with a new METAL ROOF ONLY collector. Call 979-218-3351. $4995* COMPLETELY INSTALLED. Professional installation. Factory warranty. CALL 800-664-4856 AUCTION LIMITED TIME OFFER. * 1500 sq ft roof. Huge Estate Auction, On-Site & Online Bidding –Thurs., April 28, Starts 9:35 a.m., Mayes County Fairgrounds, 2200 NE 1st Street, Pryor, OK. On-site and online bidding on Lots 1-57 starts 11:37 a.m. Vintage Restored Cars, Pickups, SUVs, Mowers, Snow Blower, Generator, Vintage Fuel Pump, Porcelain & Metal Signs, Shop Hoist, Lighted Signs, Model A & Early V8 Engine Auto Parts, Tools, Furniture & Decor, Vintage Collectibles & More. (918) 630-0495, for photos & info: chuppsauction.com.
WANTED FREON WANTED: Certified buyer looking to buy R11, R12, and R500 and more. Call Joe at 312-625-5322. Need Extra Cash – I Buy RVs & Mobile Homes –Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels, Goosenecks, Bumper Pulls. In Any Area, Any Condition – Old/New, Dirty or Clean! I PAY CA$H. No Title – No Problem, we can apply for one. We go anywhere in Texas. ANR Enterprises, 956-466-7001.
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.
April 13, 2022 • LA FERIA NEWS • 5
Lionette Track! Congratulations to our 3200 meter runners All three qualified girls Area competition later this month. Left to right: Mia Treviño- 2nd place District Champion - Liana Navarro 3rd place - Cierra Garcia
Top of the Food Chain
Photo from La Feria ISD Facebook page By Ruben Rodriguez La Feria News The La Feria Lionettes Softball team continues to be on the hunt throughout the 2022 Texas High School Softball Season. The Prey you may ask, The 32-4A District Title. Dominance from the circle, at the plate and on defense has propelled La Feria to the number one seed of District 32-4A, After going 12-10 during a grueling NonDistrict schedule that has seen La Feria battle with Valley Powerhouses such as Weslaco East, Harlingen South and San Benito. The purpose for a tough non-district has always been scheduled to prepare a team for District Play and a possible playoff appearance, and for the Lionettes, it certainly has done its job. La Feria currently sits on top of
Photo from La Feria ISD Facebook page
Long jumpers! Kaya Dickerson - 2nd place Ashley Reath - 1st place Keira Castillo - 3rd place Congratulations, Lionettes!
District 32-4A with a stellar 5-0 record. The Lionettes have had their fare share of competition in the past from contenders Rio Hondo, Port Isabel and Raymondville, But La Feria has faced off and defeated challengers of all kind and have shown they can play ball with some of the Valley’s Best and still remain as the number one seed in District 32-4A, Some of the Lionettes Biggest victories have been 15-4 over Rio Hondo in the 32-4A opener on March 8, and a huge 15-4 win over Raymondville on March 11. La Feria then defeated Grulla 17-1 on March 22 and then Hidalgo 19-8 on March 25. La Feria then faced off against the tough Port Isabel Lady Tarpons in a close one 4-2 on March 29 to remain perfect through the first half of district
play. Starting off the second half of 32-4A. La Feria continued their winning ways with a big win over Rio Hondo 12-2 on April 1, and a major 17-8 victory against Raymondville April 8. Remaining on the Schedule for the Lionettes includes Hidalgo and Port Isabel. Again, dominance from both sides of the ball have been the major factor for the Lionettes’ success in 32-4A Softball in 2022. Looking to punch their ticket to the Postseason, La Feria prepares for the tough road ahead against possible opponents Alice, Calallen and TulosoMidway from District 31-4A in the Bi-District Round. Certainly a challenge, but the Roll Pride has shown they can tangle with the roughest and toughest teams in South Texas Softball.
MEET THE
LIONETTES Photo from La Feria ISD Facebook page
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
2022 LIONETTES POWERLIFTING
6 • April 13, 2022 • LA FERIA NEWS
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITY PAGE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THESE SPONSORS: Elizondo Family (956)241-0978
1002 E. HARRISON AVE, HARLINGEN, TX 956-364-2444 | FAX: 956-216-8044
Helping you get more for your REAL ESTATE
MARK BECERRA · Real tor
Acoustic Jam - Monda y s 1-3pm
Musicians by Invitation Only All Listeners Welcome FREE!
YELLOW ROSE RV PARK 1609 N Main St | La Feria, TX
Septic Services by R&R
• Sales of Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Blocks & Bases • Septic Tank Cleaning • Service Repairs
(956) 226-9468
1 10/30/12 11:27 AM Page 1
Service you can trust
ULLIGAN WATER OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY by Rene Taguilas La Feria ®
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
April 13, 2022 • LA FERIA NEWS • 7
The Next Chapter Poem Consider I meditate in silence at the end of every day To consider all the blessings I encountered on my way, For things I saw that lifted me And dangers missed I did not see. Thy eternal love, O Thou Great God above, For Thou protecteth me. Amen.
[
CiTATiON BY pUBliCATiON - TrC 109 & 114
]
THE STATE OF TEXAS 2022-DCl- 01665 luisa Z. Montemayor
§
VS
§
OF
Margarita padilla and Minerva padilla
§
CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS
TO:
IN THE 357TH DISTRICT COURT
Margarita padilla and Minerva padilla , DEFENDANTS - GREETINGS:
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. if you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 am on the Monday next following the expiration of 42 days after the date this citation was issued , a default judgment may be taken against you. in addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexaslawHelp.org." "
Our 99th
ANNIVERSARY
serving the community of
LA FERIA
You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Original petition at or before 10:00 o'clock A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of 42 days after the date of issuance of this citation before the Honorable 357th District Court of Cameron County, at the Courthouse in said County in Brownsville, Texas. Said Original petition was filed in said court on the 1st day of April, 2022 in the above entitled cause.
A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to-wit: Trespass to Try Title as is more fully shown by Original petition on file in this suit. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Brownsville, Texas, on this the 8th day of April, 2022. ATTORNEY: TrAViS BENCE 24029441 956-440-8900 1018 East Tyler Harlingen TX 78550
Poem by James Arnold
laura perez-reyes
District Clerk of Cameron County 974 E Harrison Street Brownsville, Texas 78520 By: Brenda ramirez , Deputy Clerk
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: BEATLEMANIA ACROSS 1. In the Queen of Hearts’ oven? 6. Indiana Jones’ quest 9. Dance with leis 13. Sheikh, alt. sp. 14. Opposite of paleo 15. Hedgehog of movies
and video games 16. Toilet, to a toddler 17. Pilot’s estimate acronym 18. One deserving of respect? 19. *Like submarine 21. *Abbey Road location 23. Lobe location 24. Per person 25. To the ____ degree
28. *”Twist and Shout” endearment 30. English confection 35. Wraths 37. Swarm like bees 39. Not taken and taken 40. Skiing helmet manufacturer 41. Homework assignment 43. Kamakawiwo’ole’s strings, pl.
44. Thermonuclear weapon 46. Type of list 47. Frost residue 48. “God, We Praise You” (2 words) 50. Redecorate, e.g. 52. What Carl Lewis did 53. Doctor’s order 55. December 31st, e.g. 57. *”Whisper words of ____” 60. *”Please ____ Me,” 1st album 63. Amusement 64. Rage 66. Scary movie consequence 68. ____ del Carmen, Mexico 69. Corn spot 70. Reach a goal (2 words) 71. Unit of heredity 72. Cry of alarm 73. Wipe out
DOWN 1. Cough syrup amt. 2. Greeting at sea 3. Blood vessel network 4. Ownership document 5. NASA’s first space station 6. All over again 7. Retired, abbr. 8. Aussie bear 9. *”I want to ____ your hand” 10. Editing arrow 11. Bank holding 12. Acronym, abbr. 15. Mister in Brazil 20. Speak from a podium 22. Month X 24. Hideous sight 25. *”It’s been a hard day’s ____” 26. Social group 27. Roman king of Judea 29. *Starr’s predecessor 31. *Fabulous number 32. Faquir, alt.sp. 33. Swelling 34. Ruhr’s industrial center 36. Not all 38. Like a full-fledged Mafia man 42. Cry of the Alps 45. The enlightened one 49. Barn sound 51. Nervous (2 words) 54. Inflict a blow 56. Truth or Dare player? 57. ____ E. Coyote 58. Persian Gulf country 59. Eye infection 60. Peephole glance 61. ____ ____ good example 62. Chows down 63. Frugal driver’s acronym 65. Fish eggs 67. Unidentified Jane
8 • April 13, 2022 • LA FERIA NEWS
La Feria ISD Students of the Fifth Six Weeks
MARCH 2022
Pre-K 3 - Mia Cortez (Sam Houston Elementary)
Pre-K 3 - Anais Saldivar (David G. Sanchez Elementary)
Pre-K 4 -Josiah Coronado (Sam Houston Elementary)
Pre-K 4 - Regina Carmona (David G. Sanchez Elementary)
Pre-K - Alice Lugo (C. E. Vail Elementary)
Life Skills - Uriel Mireles (Sam Houston Elementary)
Kinder- Valeska Flores (Sam Houston Elementary)
Kinder- Carlee De La Fuente (David G. Sanchez Elementary)
Kinder- Ignacio Perez (C.E. Vail)
1st Grade- Adalyn Cavazos (Sam Houston)
1st Grade- Alec Vasquez (Sam Houston)
1st Grade- Renata Carmona (David G. Sanchez Elementary)
1st Grade- Aubree Silva (C.E. Vail)
2nd - Edward Cavazos (Sam Houston Elementary)
(David G. Sanchez Elementary)
2nd- Jenessa Esquivel
2nd- Jaythan Trevino (C.E. Vail)
3rd- Luis Cervin (David G. Sanchez)
3rd- Ami Morales (C. E. Vail Elementary)
4th - Ian Hernandez (Sam Houston Elementary)
4th - Javier Rodriguez (Sam Houston Elementary)
4th- Abigail Castillo (David G. Sanchez Elementary)
5th- Nikko Zapata (Noemi Dominguez Elementary)
6th- Noah Zamora (Noemi Dominguez Elementary)
7th- Faith Chavarria (W. B. Green Jr. High)
8th- Osbaldo Tijerina (W. B. Green Jr. High)
9th- Geronimo Moreno (La Feria High School)
11th- Star Sanchez (La Feria High School)
Pediatric Dentistry
956-365-6000 1706 Treasure Hills Blvd Harlingen, Texas
12th- Hunter Vaughn (La Feria High School)
ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE Call 797-9920
www.suclinica.org
HUGE ESTATE AUCTION ON-SITE & ONLINE BIDDING Thursday, April 28 • Starts @ 9:35 AM
Mayes County Fairgrounds • 2200 NE 1st Street, Pryor OK
For more photos & info please visit our website: chuppsauction.com Estate of: Nancy Battenfield • Owners: Tom Battenfield
RUNNING 1-2 RINGS ALL DAY!
Vintage Restored Cars, Pickups, SUVs, Mowers, Snow Blower, Generator, Vintage Fuel Pump, Porcelain & Metal Signs, Shop Hoist, Lighted Signs, Model A & Early V8 Engine Auto Parts, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Dog Kennel, Whelping Pens, Crocks, Collector Wall Clocks, Patio Furniture & Decor, Yard Tools, Bicycles, Fishing Equipment & Supplies, Medical Equipment, Household Furniture, Ladders, 100+ Doll Collection, Vintage Collectibles, Vinyl Records, Antique Victrola & More!
LIVE ON-SITE AND ONLINE BIDDING ON LOTS 1-57 START @ 11:37 AM Dale & Maria Chupp Coldwell Banker Neokla Select (918) 630-0495
section
4th- Guadalupe Vasquez (C. E. Vail Elementary)
10th- Lianna Navarro (La Feria High School)
Jose Lopez (LF Academy)
if you would like to be a SPONSOR for this
Call today! Now accepting new pediatric patients
3rd- Jael Benavides (Sam Houston)
3rd- Alejandro Perez (Sam Houston)
• Bridges • Digital
X Rays
• Dentures • Teeth
Whitening • Crowns
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