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Your Community Newspaper, Serving the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley VOLUME 91 NUMBER 22
New Commissioners Sworn-in Full House Crowd Celebrates New Leadership for La Feria
by MB Wright,LFN Editor
Santa Maria 2014 Grads
page 10 LA FERIA HIGH SCHOOL
Awards & Scholarship Night 6 p.m. – 7p.m.
Monday, June 2,2014 (LFHS Gym)
Graduation Dates W.B. Green Jr. High School 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 5,2014
After the votes were canvassed, three new commissioners took their seats on the La Feria City Commission at a special meeting held Tuesday, May 20. As they stepped down from their positions on the council, Lori Weaver and Angelica Baldivia wished the best to the new councilmen and thanked the community for their support throughout the last eight years of their tenure. “I have always enjoyed working with my school and city through the years. I have watched the city grow from 4000 to over 8000. God bless you all,” added Baldivia. Replacing those commissioners and filling an open spot on the council are, Olga Hinojosa Maldonado in Position 3; Julian Guevara, Jr in Position 4 and Esmeralda Lozano will sit in Position 5. Position 4 was vacant after Victor Gonzalez, Jr. made a successful bid for mayor when the previous mayor Steve Brewer left the office to unsuccessfully run for county commissioner. The elected candidates
City of La Feria Mayor Victor Gonzalez, Jr. cuts the celebration cake as newly seated commissioners (l-r) Commissioners Julian Guevara, Jr., Olga Maldonado and Esmeralda Lozano look on MBWright/LFN Photo were heavily endorsed by the mayor. “I want to thank the outging commissioners for their dedication to the community,” commented Mayor Gonzalez. Mercedes Judge Juan R. Alvarez officiated for the
swearing-in ceremony for Commissioner Maldonado and Lozano. Commissioner Guevara was sworn-in by longtime Judge Arturo Salas. As soon as the new candidates took their seats on the council for the first time, the
(LFHS Gym)
La Feria High School 7:30 p.m.
meeting was adjourned to a reception in the La Feria Fire Station meeting hall. Guests were greeted with a table loaded with food and a large cake. Addressing the crowd, the mayor asked that everyone work together and move on. Also speaking to the guests and supporters, Commissioner Guevara thanked his supporters and the Mayor for a great campaign. He also told the group how he
has enjoyed working with the two other new commissioners. “I want to thank you all for your support,” Commissioner Maldonado told the reception attendees and Commissioner Lozano added, “the work starts now, keep us in your prayers.” The next meeting of the La Feria City Commission will be Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the commission meeting room located at 115 E. Commercial Avenue.
Friday, June 6,2014 (Lion’s Stadium)
W.B. Green Jr. High Golf Competes in First Tournament The new commissioners take their seats for the first time along with veterans, Commissioners John Betancourt and John Hernandez
Appetizers and cake were served at a reception held at the La Feria Fire Station
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