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Your Community Newspaper, Serving the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley VOLUME 98 NUMBER 7
Lions host golf tournament Special by David Briones
Adopt-a-beach winter cleanup
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La Feria ready for final playoff push
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LA FERIA - The Lions and Lionette’s hosted their yearly golf tournament on Tuesday at their home course at Tony Butler in Harlingen. This year the team has had to prepare in half the time they usually have to get ready for the season. Due to COVID they were not able to compete in the fall as they usually do. It has not stopped the kids from picking up where they left off last year. The kids have been working hard since returning from Christmas break and are looking forward to competing for a district title in a few months. The girls team is led by Senior Kayla Castillo, she has been with the team since her 8th grade year. On the boys team Joshua Gonzalez leads the boys. This is Joshua’s sophomore year and looks forward to this years district matchup. The girls team came in a close second to Zapata this past Tuesday. The girls team has a group
Photo courtesy of David Briones
Photo courtesy of David Briones
of sophomores that are peaking at the right time. On the boys side they showed a strong showing and were in the mix. They look to improve next week as they travel to Edinburg’s Monte
mingle together when they play. Teams arrive at the course and only play with players from their own school. Once they are done they board the bus and submit scores electronic. Players also had
Cristo course. With Covid numbers still on the rise golf has proven to be one of the safer sports when it comes to social distancing. One of the rule changes for this year is that teams no longer co
to adjust to playing with a mask on. These new changes have not affected the students that much, they still love to be out on the course and enjoy the great weather after being at home virtual learning.
TSTC Surgical Technology students utilize skills at COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The Love Affair By: Nandy Ekle
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HARLINGEN - Some Texas State Technical College Surgical Technology students recently took part in an important effort for the Rio Grande Valley by volunteering their time and skills during a COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Ten students were divided into two separate shifts and tasked with data entry during the drive-thru clinic. Surgical Technology instructor Anna San Pedro said that it was a humbling experience. “To have the opportunity to serve the community during this unprecedented time provided a greater perspective of who we are as health professionals and what it means to be part of something bigger than ourselves,” she said. The added that the learning experience of assisting during the distribution was invaluable.
“I am confident that the experience has provided our students with a great platform to start their careers with a caring and selfless heart,” she said. “It will also give them a stronger perception of what it means to be a health care provider.” TSTC Provost Cledia Hernandez said that preparing students to enter the workforce with confidence is one of the primary missions at TSTC. “TSTC prides itself on preparing our students to enter the workforce ready to work,” she said. “One of the ways we do that is by providing them with the best hands-on experience possible.” She said that realworld learning is where students can blend their passion with their education. “This is where training and their calling merg-
Photo courtesy of TSTC es,” she said. “Students are able to experience that they are here for a bigger purpose.” Hernandez said that this was an event that TSTC students, and history books, will not soon
forget. “Serving during a pandemic is a rare opportunity, but the lessons learned will be applicable for a lifetime,” she said. “Future generations will learn about this • Bridges • Digital
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