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Freddy and Lenny Elizondo
HARLINGEN 702 E. HARRISON (956) 425-8200
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La Hacienda Healthcare 956-425-2812
24 Hour Skilled Nursing Care Physical·Occupational· Speech Therapy Wound Care IV Therapy Medicare & Medicaid Accepted Hospice & Private Pay
Restlawn Memorial Park LA FERIA
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14166 East Bus. 83 (956) 797-2322
HARLINGEN FUNERAL HOME
2906 S. Exp 77/83 (956) 428-9004
2nd Chance Financing-Credit Problems? Call Pete Caballero
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All Valley AIR SERVICE Commercial & Residential Air Conditioning Preventive Maintenance & Filter Service Servicing All Makes, Models and Brands
“Quality Service You Can Depend On For All Your HVAC Equipment Needs”
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27166 S. White Ranch Road State Licensed & Insured TACLB015601C
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HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: 1 year subscription delivered by U.S. Postal Service…$24.95 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 Tuesday, May 5 , 2009 and published weekly by Wright Ventures, Inc., President Donald R. Wright, Secretary Mary Elizabeth Wright. Periodical Postage Rates paid at La Feria, TX., Post Office. Advertising deadline is noon Thursday at the office at 102 S. Main St., La Feria, TX 78559. (POSTMASTER send address changes to La Feria, P.O. Box 999, La Feria, TX 78559.)
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LA FERIA CHURCH OF CHRIST
912 N. Parker Road La Feria TX 78559
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(NEXT TO VIP TRAILER PARK)
Christ Back in Your Life”
Spanish Bible Study Every Thurday Night at 6:30 pm Sunday 10:30 AM & 6 PM Gene Head, Minister 956-797-9890
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Come be a part of the City of La Feria – Market Days Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
On Saturday, May 9, 2009, the City of La Feria will be hosting its first MARKET DAYS from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the city’s parking lot on 119 W. Oleander Street. Vendors will be on hand offering a variety of arts & crafts, antiques, collectibles and food. Vendors are welcome. Contact Ben Guerrero or Florence Reichle at City Hall 797-2261 for more information and to reserve a space.
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LuLu’s
Flower & Gift Shop FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AND CORSAGES FOR YOUR MOTHER MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 10
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797-2284
1000 E. Bus. Hwy 83, La Feria
M VEC Magic Valley Electric Co-op
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THE MIGHTY LIONS Marco Rodriguez, PE
“Let Professionals Service Your Cars, Trucks, Tractors, Trailers”
MAROD ENGINEERING MEP Consulting Services
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Hearing Instrument Specialists FREE CLEANING & IN-STORE REPAIRS Stop in for a FREE Hearing Evaluation
Now Accepting Medicaid
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Located across Expressway 77/83 from VALLE VISTA MALL
Expwy 83 (between Rabb & Solis Rds.) La Feria
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797-3839 800-276-4048
(North of H.E.B. on the Frontage Rd.)
Let Us Help You Protect Your Car’s Engine All Year Long
Pre-Mother’s Day Dance 9pm - 1am Friday May 8,9 •Ruben Vela y Los Melones • Frutty Villarreal y Los Mavericks • Gerardo Mejia y su Clica $10.00 per person
Mother’s Day Dance
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
6pm - 11pm Sunday May 10 •El Marinero y su Grupo • Grupo Engaño • Paul Trevino The Country Singer • Grupo Karizma • Grupo Culpable $ 5.00 per person
FREE FOOD AND DOOR PRIZES
Highway 506 Santa Rosa Call 636-2590 244-1404
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BILL BUNTON
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
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We’ve Got Them. It’s Worth The Trip To Raymondville To See Them.
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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
Manager Needed!!! IBR Plasma Center seeking an experienced Manager in Brownsville. Please send resumes to sanderson@ibior.com or 540-301-2865
145 E. Commercial La Feria
Apply in person - 797-2121
1/8 Mi. N. Beddoes Rd.
AFFORDABLE ELEGANCE!
(956)797-1341
Available for Quinceañeras, Weddings, Parties and other social or business occasions
Delivery Drivers $6.55/hr, plus gas.
CASA DE FIESTAS
Box 1291 La Feria, TX 78559
Post 439
797-3701
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Santa Rosa I.S.D REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
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Phase 2 Street Improvements
Santa Rosa I.S.D is soliciting proposal for the following item:
Pending Disaster Funding
Specifications may be picked up at the Santa Rosa I.S.D Business Office (Room 35) located at 301 Jesus Cruz, Santa Rosa, Texas or the District website www.srtx.org/Bids&Proposals/Property Insurance. All proposals must be in a sealed envelope with the words “Property/ Casualty Insurance Sealed Proposal” on the outside of the envelope and addressed to Chief Financial Officer, Lucio Mendoza. Deadline for Proposal will be on June 4, 2009, @ 3:00 p.m. Santa Rosa I.S.D reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive all formalities or to accept the proposal most advantageous to the District
1. Old Gin Lane from First St. to cul-de-sac 2. West 1st St from Canal St. to Willow St. 3. Avenue A from Willow St. to Dukes Drive 4. Avenue B. from Willow Street East to alley 5. Avenue C from Willow Street East to alley 6 .Commerical Ave from Parker Road to East St. 7. Genevieve from Tichenor Lane N, to Tichenor Lane S. 8. Tichenor Lane N from Willow to West 9. Tichenor Lane S from Willow toWest
1. Ninth Street from Main to Canal 2. North Parker Rd from Expwy 83 to city limits North 3. Windson Village Subdivision: West Breeze Court, North Wind Court, South Breeze Court, East Wind Court, Trail Winds Drive 4. Valle Verde Subdivision 6. llinois Circle 7. Genevieve from Tichenor Lane N, to Tichenor Lane S. 8. Tichenor Lane N from Willow to West 9. Tichenor Lane S from Willow toWest
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REAL ESTATE 312.45 ACRES, FENCE line, good hunting, deer and turkey, shared windmill, southwest Texas near Sanderson, $425 per acre. Owner financing. 1-866-286-0199. www.westerntexasland.com 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 Randy at 1-877-818-3257.
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Town of Combes
ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS AND CONSTRUCTION The Town of Combes will receive sealed bids for Road Ditch Silt Removal Project on May 15, 2009 until 4:30 p.m. at the Town of Combes Town Hall located at 306 Templeton, Combes, Texas 78535. The sealed bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work as follows: 1.
Road Ditch Re-grading and Silt Removal on both sides of the following streets: a. Dishman Street b. Brown Street c. Tamm Lane d. Holland Street e. White Street f. Milam Street g. Madely Street h. Reis Street
2.
134 Each Driveway Culvert Clearing
3.
4 Each Driveway Culvert replacement.
Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at the Town of Combes Town Hall located at 306 Templeton, Combes, Texas Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents may be obtained at Town of Combes Town Hall located at 306 Templeton, Combes, Texas 78535. Any project related questions or questions related to obtaining bid packages should be directed to Mr. Noe Alaniz, Town of Combes Utility Supervisor at (956) 535-2177. A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the Town of Combes or negotiable U. S. Government Bond (at par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 7th , 2009 at the Town of Combes Town Hall located at 306 Templeton, Combes, Texas 78535. All prospective bidders are required to attend. The Town of Combes reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the Town of Combes for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigation of bidders’ qualifications prior to the contract award. The Town of Combes is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Small, Minority and Female owned firms are encouraged to submit bid proposals.
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440-8736 • 571 - 5059
0-12 YRS Educational Curriculum Serving Home Cooked Meals
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Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Design
“Selected Best Course in the Valley” Rolling Fairways - Lakes and Bird Watchers Paradise, Plenty of Wildlife
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Stylist Spa •Clipper Cuts/Style Cuts Wax • Color • Hi-Lites
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Feed Brands Showmaster Show Feeds
Bluebonnet
ACCO
Hog Goat Lamb Steers Animal Health Products Pet Supplies Stock Tanks & Fencing Saddle Horse Tack (956)425-1419 or 1-800-439-0193 4797 W. Expressway 83, Harlingen
(956) 797-2751 201 W. Bus. Hwy. 83 La Feria, TX 78559
NewSound Hearing Aid Centers
Tues. thru Fri. 9:00 - 4:00
“30 years of Quality Customer Service”
Oil Changes & Tune-Ups
(956) 412-1115 8203 W. Bus. Hwy. 83 Harlingen, TX 78552
Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen & Pharr
Want A New Look for Spring? Come See Us!
Wade Feed Store
Harlingen Location Open 7 Days A Week
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All Major Credit Cards Accepted
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
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.®
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33.00 + tax
Twilight after 2pm $ 95
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3009 N. Augusta National Dr. • Harlingen, TX
956-365-3100
Eat, drink, sleep, shower, cook, clean... makes it better.
Culligan Water of the Rio Grande Valley
• 1-800-698-5491
State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in NY or WI) • State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI) • Home Offices: Bloomington, IL • statefarm.com® P062020 0806 * Introductory offer is subject to credit approval is valid for residental products and services at participating dealerships, is not valid with any other offer, is only for new customers and does not include the cost of installation. The Good Housekeeping Seal applies to drinking water systems, softeners, whole-house filters and air systems.