Rudy Garza Funerals, Inc. R I N I T Y FUNERAL HOME
Freddy and Lenny Elizondo Funeral Directors
Caring, Compassionate, Courteous Service Nationwide Shipping Service
• 1002 E. Harrison • Harlingen, Texas (956) 364-2444
LA FERIA
FARMERS
317 S. MAIN (956) 797-3122
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HARLINGEN 702 E. HARRISON (956) 425-8200
MERCEDES
Gets you back where you belong
HIGH SPEED INTERNET & COMPUTER SERVICES
236 S. OHIO (956) 565-1175
Auto ~ Home ~ Flood ~ Mobile Home
Kent Jones OUR NEW ADDRESS 1102 E. TYLER AVE, Ph: 440-8890 HARLINGEN
Not just family operated, but one of the finest
LOCAL FAMILY OWNED
Funeral homes left in the Rio Grande Valley
900 W. VAN BUREN • HARLINGEN • 956.421.2608• FAX: 801.730.6001
March 8 Don’t forget to set your clocks 1 hour ahead!
“Friends of the Pink Ribbon” Golf Tournament in Laguna Vista March 28 For registration or more information, contact Sherry Russo at (956) 389-5001 or Eva Guajardo at 389-5019
956-425-2812
24 Hour Skilled Nursing Care Physical·Occupational· Speech Therapy Wound Care IV Therapy Medicare & Medicaid Accepted Hospice & Private Pay
www.lahaciendahealthcare.com
2nd Chance Financing-Credit Problems? Call Pete Caballero
STOP PAYING RENT
NOW
Own Your Home We Can Help 1-800-269-5163
RBI# 33178
“WE WON’T BE UNDERSOLD” 1-888-233-5721
P.O.Box 1871 1401West Business 77 San Benito, TX 78586
Come Celebrate Anna Bernice’s 90th Birthday Sunday, March 22 2-4 pm Golden Palms Deli Room 1st Floor Anna Bernice would certainly appreciate your attendance, but if you are unable to attend the party please consider sending a card to La Feria News P.O. Box 999 La Feria, Tx 78559 or send an email to laferianews@aol.com (Anna B. Birthday in the subject line).
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CENTRAL PARK Quick Lube
Stop. Go. Pennzoil. ©1999 Pennzoil Products Company.
Located across Expressway 77/83 from VALLE VISTA MALL (North of H.E.B. on the Frontage Rd.)
COME WORSHIP WITH US
Let Us Help You Protect Your Car’s Engine All Year Long
LA FERIA CHURCH OF CHRIST
912 N. Parker Road La Feria TX 78559
“Put
(next to VIP Trailer Park)
Christ Back in Your Life”
Sunday 10:30 AM & 6 PM Gene Head, Minister 956-797-9890
www.laferiachurchofchrist.com
Rudy Garza Funerals, Inc. 219 S. Main, La Feria, TX 1-800-425-8200 1702 E. Harrison Harlingen, TX 78550
Quality Linens & Uniforms
Family Owned and Operated by the Rudy Garza Family Since 1974
236 S. Ohio Mercedes, TX 78570
Queen City Services Quality Linens & Uniform Rental
956-565-0666 Fax:956-565-6865 1-888-955-0666 546 South Illinois ♦ Mercedes, Texas 78570
Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Sat. 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Closed Sundays 501 W. Expressway 83 • Harlingen, Texas (956) 428-8000
Brad Shields Attorney at Law
120-B N. Main, P.O. Box 926 La Feria, TX 78559 (956) 797-6116
brad@bradshieldslaw.com
PROBATE • BUSINESS • REAL ESTATE • LITIGATION TAXES • FAMILY • MUNICIPAL • CRIMINAL
LA FERIA CONTRACTORS MECHANIC SHOP “Let Professionals Service Your Cars, Trucks, Tractors, Trailers” Offering: Oil & Filter Changes Inspection on Cars - Motorcycles DOT and Non-DOT Trucks & Trailers COME BY AND SEE US 123 South Beddoes Rd., La Feria 797- 2231 HOURS: 8:00 - 5:00 MONDAY - FRIDAY
W E S U P P ORT THE MIGHTY LIONS!
Photos by V. Briones
BILL BUNTON
Marco Rodriguez, PE
AUTO SUPPLY & MACHINE, INC. Wally Bunton
“The Parts Place Where People Provide The Solutions” 1101 W. Hwy. 83 (956) 565-2473
Mercedes e-mail: bunton@hiline.net
GO LIONS & LIONETTES GO!
MAROD ENGINEERING MEP Consulting Services
Licensed in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma
We Support You All The Way 128 W Oleander Ave La Feria, Texas 78559 mundo@rgv.rr.com
p:956-797-3300 f: 956-797-3301 c:956-245-4901
M VEC Magic Valley Electric Co-op
CLAW YOUR WAY TO VICTORY!
THE MIGHTY LIONS We’ve Got Them. It’s Worth The Trip To Raymondville To See Them.
Go Team Go!
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March 8 Don’t forget to set your clocks 1 hour ahead! FREE DIRECTV 4 ROOM SYSTEM!
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Toll Free 800-214-7110
We Make Loans Up to
$1,000 Prestamos
956-514-9900
Loans to Go 129 N. Texas Ave. Mercedes www.letsgondo.com/1094
Feel like you’ve gone thru HELL trying to buy a car? Relax!
EVERYONE IS APPROVED*!!! THIS LOCATION ONLY. CALL CHRIS 956-216-8060 $287/mo
2009 Nissan Murano
all-wheel drive, fully loaded.
$273/mo
2007 Honda Accord EX 4 Dr 4-Cyl. 2.4 Liter, a/c, AM/FM, CD, leather, sun roof, cruise, alloys.
$357/mo
2009 Nissan Titan Crew Cab V8, fully loaded.
2005 Ford Focus
dark pebble green, power door lokcs & windows, CD/MP3 player, dual airbags, alloy wheels
2009 Nissan Altima
2007 Ford Focus
$197/mo
2007 Honda Civic EX Coupe
4-Cyl. 1.8 Liter, a/c, AM/FM, CD MP3 playback, cruise, alloys.
2004 Infiniti G35
2007 Ford Mustang Convertible
$307/mo
2008 Chevrolet Silverado LT 1500 Crew Cab
$244/mo
2007 Dodge Nitro SUV
power windows. CD player with MP3 playback, steering wheel stereo controls
Power locks & windows, CD player, driver & passenger airbags
$111/mo
CD player, radial tires, driver and passenger side airbags
$259/mo
Power windows & locks, CD player, Automatic, V6 4.0 Liter, a/c, alloys, cruise, CD, dual airbags, pdl, ps, pw, steering wheel stereo controls, satellite radio ready, alloy wheels AM/FM, RWD, tilt
$97/mo
$277/mo
Automatic, a/c, CD, AM/FM, power windows and doors.
$209/mo
$163/mo
2004 Chevy Colorado LS Crew Cab
$147/mo
2007 Chevy HHR 4 Dr Wagon 4-Cyl. 2.2 Liter, a/c, AM/FM, CD, cruise.
5-Cyl 3.5 Liter, a/c, CD, cruise, alloys, keyless entry.
$281/mo
Ed Carey
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HARLINGEN PRE-OWNED CENTER
2008 Nissan Rogue S SUV
Automatic, 4-Cyl. 2.5 Liter, a/c, CD, AM/FM.
Sunshine Strip Wells Fargo
CHARLIE CLARK SELECT
All payments based on 30% down - TTL 75 months at 7.99 APR with approved credit
YOU’RE APPROVED!
A Job and Driver’s License,
THIS LOCATION ONLY.
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BAD CREDIT-OK!, REPO-OK!, BANKRUPTCY-OK!, SLOW PAYMENTS-OK!, DIVORCE-OK!
REAL ESTATE If you want to buy a new home or sell your property. Call your La Feria Real Estate Company, SOUTH TEXAS REALTY at: (956) 797-2900.
EMPLOYMENT CHILD CARE SERVICES:
6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Infants, Toddlers, and After School Pick-Ups, Drop-Ins. 204 Magnolia. CALL ANYTIME. 797-3420
HOUSE FOR RENT Brick 3BR- 1Bath w/carport. Burglar bars on windows and doors. Located near sports complex & schools. Located in nice neighborhood, corner lot. Hidden Acres Subdivision. $600 mo. plus negotiable deposit. Call 512-4455198 or cell 512-699-5055
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(956)428-7475 • (800)880-0938
VALLEY SHREDDING SERVICE “Your On site Answer to Document Destruction”
1-866-217-4733
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S. Martinez Realty
Homes
Land
1/8 Mi. N. Beddoes Rd. Box 1291 La Feria, TX 78559
(956)797-1341
FOR SALE Hello my name is Tipper,
Help Wanted:
I am an adult heeler mix with salt and pepper feet. I weigh about 50 pounds. I am is fast and I like to have companions around! For info Call Recycled Rovers and Friends
Dominos Pizza La Feria
Delivery Drivers $6.55/hr, plus gas.
Apply in person - 797-2121
OFFICE HELP WANTED: Looking for full- or parttime help to head up and/or work in La Feria office. Will work during our office hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Experience with MS Office and QuickBooks helpful. Initiative and willingness to learn necessary. Perfect for stay-at-home mom or college student. For more info and to obtain an application, call 956.207.0550.
Hello my name is Tabitha,
I love to run and have a lot of energy. I must have been hurt or abused by children. I will bark when they come near. I love adults and older teenagers. Move slowly until I get to know you. For info Call Recycled Rovers and Friends
For Sale:
Day Bed $40 Wrought Iron Round Table w/4 Chairs $125 Interested Call: 797-1141
American Legion Post 439
Available for Quinceañeras, Weddings, Parties and other social or business occasions
797-3701 Open To The Public 145 E. Commercial La Feria
FOR RENT Harlingen-
1 Bedroom apartartment, fursnished, all bills paid, high speed internet. $595/month
956-536-8465
Mesothelioma may occur 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Many workers were exposed from the 1940s through the 1970s. Industrial maintenance and operators are among those at risk for mesothelioma, throat cancer or lung cancer. Call us for professional insight.
EXPERIENCE COUNTS
Lawyers with over 90 years combined expertise.
Ryan A. Krebs, M.D., J.D. Doctor-Lawyer in Full-time Law Practice
Richard A. Dodd, L.C. Timothy R. Cappolino, P.C.
Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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SUNSHINE MOTORS
2330 N. 77 SUNSHINE STRIP • HARLINGEN, TEXAS
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 100% RECESSION PROOF! Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own local candy route. 25 machines and candy. All for $9,995. 1-888-6255481. Multi Vend, LLC. OWN A COMPUTER, put it to work! Work from anywhere. Two step process. Request online Information, Review Information. Set-up phone interview. Serious people only: www.PTIMENTOR.com
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EXAM / PREP POST OFFICE HIRING Nationally! Average pay $20/hr, $57K/yr, including Federal benefits, OT optional fee-based test, prep materials, not affiliated with the US Postal Service. 1-866-497-0218
HELP WANTED APPRAISAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Earn up to $60,000 a year part-time. Farm equipment and livestock appraisal training and certification. Agricultural background required. Classroom or home study courses available. 1-800-488-7570, www.amagappraisers.com
HOMES FOR SALE FORECLOSURES & BANK REPOS! 5BR/4BA $17,675 or $255/month! 4BR/2BA $10,100 or $199/month! (5% down, 30 years, buy@8%) These Homes won`t last! Fee for listings call 1-800-544-6258 Ext. 9847 NEW HOMES, GOVERNMENT Loans. Prequalify, Call 1-409-755-7967
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REAL ESTATE ABSOLUTELY THE BEST VIEW Lake Medina/Bandera 1/4 acre tract, central W/S/E, RV/motor home/house, OK only $830 down $235 month (12.91%/10yr), Guaranteed financing, More information call 1-830-460-8354
MEYERS CANYON RANCH, Tract #25, southwest Texas, west of Del Rio, 190.67 acres, $325 per, acre. Hunting country. Owner financing or TX Vet with 5% down. Ranch Enterprises, 1-866-286-0199. TEXAS & OLD MEXICO: Affordable hunting & fishing property. 100 acres for $79,000 with 10% down & no credit check. All sizes available up to 20,000 acres. Call 1-877-77-BIGLAND (1-877-772-4452) 71.91 ACRES, SOUTH of Tucumcari. Electricity, beautiful mesa views, proven water. Retirement/investment property. $745/acre, long term, owner finacining. Toll free 1-877-797-2624. www. newmexranches.com 81 ACRES, SONORA/Del Rio. Rugged, heavy cover. Whitetail, exotics, hogs, turkey. End of road, borders large ranch. $995/acre, terms. 1-830-2575572. www.texasranchland.com $93 MONTH BUYS land for RV,MH or cabin. Gated entry, $590 down, ($5900/10.91%/7yr) 90 day same as cash, Guaranteed financing, 1-936-377-3235 $106 MONTH BUYS land for RV/motor home/ house, pier, boat ramp, pool, clubhouse, gated entry, on Lake Fork, $690 down ($6900/10.91%/7yr) Guaranteed financing, 1-214-696-2315
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Don’t Forget Every Sunday is Conjunto Sunday From 6pm to 10pm office
(956) 636-2590 or cell 244-1404 Santa Rosa ♦ 1 Mile South FM Rd 506
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956-428-3925 Want A New Look for Fall? Come See Us!
Tues. thru Fri. 9:00 - 4:00 Come See
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Stylist Spa •Clipper Cuts/Style Cuts Wax • Color • Hi-Lites Appts. & Walk-Ins Welcome 122B W. Oleander St. La Feria • 956-797-4036
FREE HEARING AID REPAIRS
If we repair your hearing aid in the office, there will be no charge. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SPECIAL OFFER LIMITED TIME! Present this ad to: Brownsville • 2100 FM 802 #2030 • 956-544-2783 Harlingen • 216 Ed Carey • 956-425-4011 McAllen • 910 N. Main • 956-686-6881 Pharr • 1201 S. Jackson #8 • 956-283-0040 Toll Free 1-877-55-SOUND (1-877-557-6863) We accept Medicaid. • www.newsoundhearing.com
Welcomes Dr. Cuong Van Nguyen, DDS Harlingen Family Dentistry is pleased to announce the association of Dr. Cuong Van Nguyen, for the practice of orthodontics. Dr. Nguyen graduated from Temple University, Philadelphia, and the University of California, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Nguyen conducted research on Invisalign performance to enhance the orthodontic treatment. The system is published in a textbook, “The Invisalign System”, utilized by dentists and educators worldwide.
Dr. Nguyen welcomes new patients of all ages at Harlingen Family Dentistry
Ph. (956) 428-5322 1214 Dixieland Rd., Suite #4 • Harlingen, Tx 78552
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518 N. 1ST ST. • HARLINGEN
(956)428-7475 • (800)880-0938
Stop in for a FREE Hearing Evaluation
Now Accepting Medicaid
Expwy 83 (between Rabb & Solis Rds.) La Feria
797-3839
www.yourhearingcare.com
800-276-4048
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For Info. Call 361-289-2256
Now Serving Over 300 Items Everyday!
Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Design
“Selected Best Course in the Valley” Rolling Fairways - Lakes and Bird Watchers Paradise, Plenty of Wildlife $
$
36.00 + tax
33.00 + tax
Twilight after 1pm $ 95
29.
SOME OF LIFE’S TOUGHEST CONVERSATIONS HAPPEN OVER COFFEE.
Rates Include Golf, Cart & Tax
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3009 N. Augusta National Dr. • Harlingen, TX
956-365-3100
Talk to me today about your life insurance needs.
John Ftacek, Agent 101 South Main St La Feria, TX 78559 Bus: 956-797-2881 john.ftacek.g5pp@statefarm.com
Winter Texan Special
Regular Price
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Eat, drink, sleep, shower, cook, clean...
(Over 60) Lunch Buffet - $5.99 Lunch Buffet - $5.59 Dinner Buffet - $7.99 Dinner Buffet - $6.99 . Seafood All Day . Chinese . Mongolian Grill . Sushi---Bar•• . Oysters . Frog Legs
makes it better.
I Love You Buffet
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