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The 28th annual Fiesta de La Feria has been canceled this year. The City of La Feria made a post of Facebook saying the celebration was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The annoucement adds to the list of canceled events put on by the city every year, including the Fourth of July celebrations at Veterans Memorial Park and Sports Complex and Christmas parade.

The Fiesta de La Feria attracts thousands of visitors every year with vendors lined up along Main Strett and East Commercial Avenue. Food vendors sold all sorts of food such as hamburgers, barbeque, lemondade, funnel cakes and many more. Other displays includes antique and show cars, live music, motorcycles and vehicle contests for prizes. The Los Fresnos Rodeo, which takes place around late Feburary every year, was also canceled this year,but the livestock show is still a good as of now.

Dancers at the Fiesta de La Feria in 2009 perform on Main Street in La Feria, Texas. Photo courtesy of City of La Feria.

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Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances and such have not been possible so we have engaged not only on reading and recording music, but also on creating our own. As part of a class

project students used their music knowledge to add rhythm and body movement to their favorite songs. All the class enjoyed exploring each other’s creations. The project encouraged students to analyze music, explore and

use rhythm combinations and use a lot of creativity. This journey of musical growth will continue, as our class now will explore music composition during the second semester of this unprecedented academic year.

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To unfamiliar eyes, written music may appear as unknown symbols scrunched up in a piece of paper. To our 6th grade choir students, these symbols are becoming more and more familiar as they continue to advance in their music read-

ing skills. Using their background knowledge gained in elementary grades, now they are putting everything together and translating symbols into sound. Using solfege and Hand Signs, students are incorporating voice and body movement to create a

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beautiful melody. The knowledge gained during the first semester was reflected on our choir’s parVirtual Performance shared through social media last December ticipation in a Virtual Choir Performance of the song Be The Change, composed by Kaplan. The video was published last December through the La Feria ISD Facebook page. As part of the learning process to put the performance together, students had to identify all song parts, identify the notes, work on the rhythm and pitches, follow entrances and conductor’s cues, and finally, when they put all of the pieces together and put on their practice time, they recorded themselves to submit their individual videos. Each video was later synchronized (audio and visuals) into our performance.

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La Feria looks to rebound after turbulent season

BY KEVIN NARRO

While 2020 provided plenty of twists and turns, the offseaThe Lions, who son and preseason consistently make the were cut short due to playoffs, took a step COVID-19 and limback last season. ited what coach Dario The Lions went 2-25 Sanchez wanted to do. overall and 0-14 in “I’m not special, evdistrict play. eryone in our district This year, the Lions is dealing with (COreturn eight playVID-19) in the same ers from last season, way,” Sanchez said. including Dario “We had four preSanchez Jr. , Carlos season games. Some Gonzalez and Xander teams may have gotBarrera. ten five at the most, “This year, we did and then we went into not want to go winless district. Everyday, it in district play,” Sanis a new thing – some chez Jr. said. “That people are gone and left a real sting in our some people come hearts, and we came back. We have to figinto this year with a ure that out, and it is a chip on our shoulder, challenge. We are all and we wanted to in the same boat.” prove to the district Despite the panthat we won’t fold like demic slowing down we have in the past.” the season, the Lions

are currently in the thick of the district race and have seen a turnaround. Sanchez believes it begins with his team’s willingness to not quit. “My boys do not quit on me,” Sanchez said. “We have lost a few games in district play – and they have been some close ones – but they don’t quit.” The Lions have seen their eight returning players step in and take on minutes, and last year’s struggles Gavin Vento drives past defender have been a motivation factor into this year. “The kids will continue to work and keep that fire that they came in with when we started the year.” said Sanchez.

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place by beating district rival Port Isabel in the finals. Along the way, the duo beat Brownsville Porter, McAllen High, and Harlingen South. Senior Nicolas Jimenez won first place. Jimenez defeated Brownsville Porter in the opening round. She went on to defeat Harlingen South in the next three rounds to claim first place. In addition, Julia Conde and Jimena

La Feria tennis returns to action for spring season

The La Feria tennis team returned to action after a strong fall season. The Lions were able to win a team district title against Port Isabel and now have their sights on the spring season. The team is coming off their first action in the Harlingen South Silver Varsity Tournament. “It was good to

get the kids back out there,” La Feria coach Noe Moraida said. “We were able to compete in the fall. We were limited to just one district match against Port Isabel. We were not allowed to have any practice match, and we wound up making the playoffs and lost in the area round to Hondo.” On the boys doubles team, Jonathan Leal and Ythan Castillo brought home first

Dario Sanchez Jr. dribbles on fast break tuesday night against Port Isabel

Salazar won third place in doubles. After a bye in the first round, they defeated Harlingen South to clinch a spot in the semifinals. The duo lost in the semifinals to Port Isabel. Conde

and Salazar would later win their thirdplace match against Harlingen High. “There is a different energy with the kids since coming back for the spring season,” Moraida said, “espe-

cially for my seniors, who had their season cut short last year; and this year, they have a chance to play, and they are out there every day working hard and doing the best they can.”

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LIONETTES La Feria’s tennis team poses for a photo in front of the high school. From Left to Right: Jonathan Leal Junior, Ythan Castillo Junior, Nicolas Jimenez Senior, Julia Conde Junior, Jimena Salazar Junior. Photo via La Feria ISD Facebook.

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The Next Chapter The Love Affair pt. 2

By Nandy Ekle

As she arranged the sandwich plate and the chip bowl she thought of her little indulgence. Every year on Super Bowl Sunday she had a date with another lover. She never considered it wrong because for one thing, she and Bryan both got what they wanted. It had to be okay, right? For another thing, Bryan, well aware of her tryst, never said a word about it. In fact, he encouraged it. As long as she didn’t interfere with his game, he didn’t care

what she did. His neglect had pushed her to look elsewhere. She didn’t let that little stab of thought bother her. Instead she focused on her own plans for the evening. Bryan would watch his all-important game, and she would spend the evening with Jose Amante, who cared nothing whatsoever about football, or any other competitive sport. Jose would woo her, hold her, and whisper wonderful words to her. And Bryan, as long as he wasn’t bothered during the climax of his autumn

own private luxury box so precisely just for him. And so be it. She ran up the stairs to shower and dress. The day before she had gotten her hair fixed, her fingernails and toenails shaped and painted, and bought a new dress. She didn’t buy new shoes because she loved to sit on the couch with her bare feet curled under her especially when Jose was with her. Her knees had gotten a little stiffer over the years, but as long as she could fold her legs up under her, she was happy. As she applied her mascara and lipstick she thought about Jose. She had known him practically all her life. Their deep friendship had started the moment she laid eyes on him. Since the time she was a little girl he had known exactly the right words to make her feel beautiful, important, and adventurous. Now as a grown woman, he still made her feel warm with love, or made her cry with deep sorrow. He knew which buttons would make her blush and which ones would make her laugh so hard she cried. He could

season, wouldn’t care a whit in the world what she did or who she did it with. She looked at Bryan’s corner of the couch where he would yell at the television as if the coaches could hear him and think he was a genius. Fluffed up cushions, a cooler of beers, plate of sandwiches, bowl of chips, and stacks of cookies. The remote control, complete with new batteries, sat on the arm of the sofa next to the TV Guide, which sparkled with glossy pictures of the opposing coaches in their team colors. He never acknowledged all the care she used building his

anger her, scare her, even make love to her—and she was never disappointed. Jose was her perfect match. His cream-colored skin never changed and his dark eyes always reflected her deep inner self. What she saw in those deep gorgeous

mirrors was beautiful. She giggled as she thought about his weight. Sometimes he was pretty hefty, and sometimes he was slim. But he was always the most wonderful thing she saw, especially on Super Bowl Sunday each year.

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8 • JANUARY 27, 2021 • LA FERIA NEWS

La Feria ISD Students of the Month

JANUARY 2021

Pediatric Dentistry

956-365-6000 1706 Treasure Hills Blvd Harlingen, Texas Call today! Now accepting new pediatric patients

E lementary School Students

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La Feria Café

(956) 887-7018

Pre-K - Amaya Trujillo Sanchez Elementary

Pre-K -Mateo Garcia Sam Houston Elementary

Pre-K - Romeo De La Rosa CE Vail Elementary

Kinder -Callie Alejandro Sam Houston Elementary

HOURS Monday-Sunday 7:00am-2:00pm

Kinder - Madison Terry CE Vail Elementary

121 W. Commercial • La Feria, TX 78559 • Bridges • Digital

X Rays

• Dentures • Teeth

Whitening • Crowns

Kinder - Zoey Olivarez Sanchez Elementary

1 - Mia Beth Pina Sam Houston Elementary

1 - Ryan Freeman CE Vail Elementary

1 - Atticus Silguero Sanchez Elementary

Javier Trevino D.D.S.

2 - Aliannah Aguilar Sam Houston Elementary

Dentistry for all Members of the Family

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

Ph: (956)797-4444

100 S. Main Street

La Feria, Texas

ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE Call 797-9920

if you would like to be a SPONSOR for this section 2 - Asiel Hernandez CE Vail Elementary

2 - Jesse Joe Lozano Sanchez Elementary

4 - Codey Chavez Sanchez Elementary

4 - Finn Moore Sam Houston Elementary

3 - Aliyah Marin Sam Houston Elementary

4 - Nicholas Ruiz CE Vail Elementary

3 - Esteban Pecina Sanchez Elementary

Junior H igh Students

3 - Jenson Arispe CE Vail Elementary

5 - Azul Aleman Dominguez Elementary

6 - Doriane Fernandez Dominguez Elementary 7 - Estefano De Leon WB Green Junior High

H igh School Students

9 - Liana Lavarro La Feria High School

10 - D’angelo Fait Torres La Feria High School

11 - Ashley De Leon La Feria High School

12 - Nicholas Bochas La Feria High School

8 - Kennedy Leal WB Green Junior High

10 - Jonathan Gallegos La Feria Academy

LA FERIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 Data Control Codes

REVENUES: 5700 Total Local Intermediate Sources 5800 State Program Revenues 5900 Federal Program Revenues 5020 Total Revenues

General Fund $ 5,009,528 27,816,457 2,812,426 $ 35,638,411

ESEA I, A Improving Basic Program $

CARES Act ESSER Grant Funds

Other Funds

Total Governmental Funds

1,507,738 1,507,738

1,357,408 $ 1,357,408

$ 925,181 1,328,731 1,075,967 $ 3,329,879

$ $ $ $

5,934,709 29,145,188 6,753,539 41,833,436

1,398,978

$ 20,126,958

EXPENDITURES: Current: 0011 Instruction

$ 970,867

$ 857,886

0012 Instructional Resources & Media Services

287,455

18,494

12,711

318,660

0013 Curriculum & Instructional Staff Development

158,202

22,838

113,458

294,498

0021 Instructional Leadership

945,907

49,965

84,890

$ 1,080,762

2,146,831

165,467

21,289

$ 2,333,587

800,321

63,689

66,037

930,047

26,584

73,853

100,437

276,072

22,072

4,255

302,399

0034 Student (Pupil) Transportation

1,106,009

6,058

$ 1,112,067

0035 Food Services

2,335,482

$ 2,335,482

0036 Cocurricular/Extracurricular Activities

1,889,739

59,939

$ 1,949,678

0041 General Administration

1,442,053

19,805

$ 1,461,858

0051 Plant Maintenance and Operations

4,753,335

7,691

$ 4,761,026

82,327

22,688

105,015

601,473

33,300

11,093

645,866

26,674

85,922

154,730

267,326

0023 School Leadership 0031 Guidance, Counseling & Evaluation Services 0032 Social Work Services 0033 Health Services

Rick W. Bassett, M.D.

0052 Security and Monitoring Services

To all our patients and people who need care for their knee and hip pain. We are still here to serve you! Using special precautions and ultra clean rooms, we have seen more than five hundred patients at our clinic in the past four months. With laminar air operating rooms and minimally invasive surgery, ninety percent of our patients have gone home in 12 hours, walking after a knee replacement or hip replacement. Same day surgery (outpatient) Those patients who need to stay in the hospital have a private room. Not one person has had an infection. Thank you, Rick W. Bassett, M.D

(956) 421-2663

1601 Treasure Hills Blvd. | Harlingen, Texas 78550

0053 Data Processing Services 0061 Community Services

$ 16,899,227

Debt Service:

0071 Debt Service - Principal on long-term debt

328,074

1,120,000

0072 Debt Service - Interest on long-term debt

91,483

828,975

920,458

43,085

0073 Debt Service - Bond Issuance Cost and Fees Capital Outlay: 0081 Facilities Acquisition and Construction

1,039,922

Intergovernmental:

$ 1,448,074

$ 1,039,922 $

0093 Payments to Fiscal Agent/Member Districts of SSA

0095 Payments to Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed. Prg.

67,897

0099 Other Intergovernmental Charges 6030

Total Expenditures

1100 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over (Under)

$ 35,305,067

333,344

1,507,738

$ 3,474,889

$ 41,645,102

$ 1,357,408 -

(145,010)

188,334

1,250,000 (1,208,965) 41,035

Expenditures OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES): 7901 7912 7916 8940 7080

Refunding Bonds Issued Sale of Real and Personal Property Premium or Discount on Issuance of Bonds Payment to Bond Refunding Escrow Agent (Use) Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)

1200 Net Change in Fund Balances

333,344

(103,975)

229,369

0100 Fund Balance - September 1 (Beginning)

7,983,271

399,539

8,382,810

1300 Prior Period Adjustment

(1,184,611)

3000 Fund Balance - June 30, (Ending)

$ 7,132,004

$ 295,564

(1,184,611)

$ 7,427,568