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Your Community Newspaper, Serving the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley VOLUME 91 NUMBER 30

Board Rescinds Mandatory Volunteerism

Fourth Endangered Ocelot Killed on State Hwy 100

La Feria School Board met on July 14 for the regularly scheduled meeting. Among the item actions was the hot-button topic of volunteer hours required for graduation.

The board unanimously voted to rescind the requirement but plan to look into offering a reward program for students who still fulfill the 125 hours previously required.

Over the course of the year the subject had been approached by

‘Voluntold’ graduation requirement dropped, 5% increase in pay approved several parents at board meetings as well as being privately brought to the attention of administrative staff.

School Board President Juan Briones noted that when the decision was made it was with the idea of focusing on an ideal student but noted that the board recognized that

outside requirements can make it difficult for students to achieve the required hours. Extra-curricular activities, work or family responsibilities had previously been mentioned as taking from the time required and were mentioned again by Briones.

All board members acknowledged

that the requirement was made with the best of intentions but wanted to make sure that no student was denied a diploma because of outside forces.

Gloria Casas spoke up in defense of the requirement though she did note that two families of the estimated ten that she spoke with didn’t know that the program existed. She ► CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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Lieutenant Rudy Delgado and Constable Cesar R. Diaz discuss preparation plans.

Constable Diaz talks Preparedness

‘My officers are ‘Locos’ Anglin’ for always on call’ Shark Story and photos by Bill Keltner

istorically, late August and September are the months the Texas Coast has the highest probability of tropical storms. People still talk about the devastating “no-name” storm of 1933 and Beulah in 1967, and several others.

Aware of this, all Valley law-enforcement agencies get on high alert with stepped-up preparation and contingency planning. Constable Cesar R. Diaz and Lieutenant Rudy Delgado explained how the officers of his department blend in with the other agencies in times of emergency. Constable Diaz has 19 years with the county, and Lieutenant Delgado has served for 24 years on the force.

The Cameron County Constables and deputies play a vital part in the overall emergency coordination among police departments, DPS, state and federal agencies.

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Band members Recognized Why do people homestead? n the last article we talked about our definition of homesteading. Here we’d like to address reasons WHY people homestead. If you were going to homestead, what would be your reason? Do you want to work in the peaceful outdoors? Are you preparing for a zombie apocalypse? Do you imagine yourself surrounded by adorable baby animals? Although these may seem like good reasons for homesteading, there are more practical reasons, such as: *Growing and raising your own food: Whether it is meat or vegetable, growing your own food has many benefits. You’ll be less dependent on others for your food, it can be grown and raised organically, and it can be fresh and free of preservatives. You would also be able to incorporate unique varieties of fruits and vegetables (such as purple carrots) that would not normally be found in your local grocery store. *Increased physical activity: homesteading is a lifestyle, a lifestyle that is full of physical activity. Taking care of animals, gardening, building projects… all of this requires labor intensive work. Running a homestead is a full body workout. Not only will you become physically active, but the activities you do will produce tangible results. Many people enjoy building projects and working with their hands; homesteading gives them the opportunity to do just that. *General preparedness: We all know the damaging effects of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or tornado. Homesteading is about self sustaining and being able to take care of yourself in a natural or unnatural disaster.

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I La Feria High School Band Students get recognized at the School Board Meeting on July 14, 2014 for their outstanding performances at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest.

Constable Diaz talks Preparedness ► CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

“Should a hurricane strike land this year, we’re much better prepared and ready,” asserted Cameron County Pct 5 Constable Cesar R. Diaz.

“My precinct has tripled in size with the absorption of the old Precinct 7 last year,” he said. “We cover the county from the Willacy and Hidalgo county lines, down to the river; we now are the largest precinct in the county.”

The Constable made an interesting comment: He said, “If a devastating storm, for example, comes ashore-you can forget county lines, city limits or procedure; in times like those, we are ‘Valley-wide’-- responding to any needs, anywhere.

Sometimes, we help fellow officers; sometimes we deliver water and emergency food to remote, isolated areas. All of us respond to calls for help; we’re like a police brotherhood.”

Constable Diaz divides his time between his La Feria and Harlingen Offices.

“With the expansion of Precinct 5,” he added, “we now operate from our offices in La Feria and Harlingen with eight fully-commissioned officers, six reserve officers and two secretaries; We are in much better shape now to deal with any kind

of emergency, disaster or crime problems. I divide my time between the two offices.”

As far as equipment, the Constable said their work load has tripled, but he now has eight marked patrol units and one unmarked

police unit patrolling and available.. The staff of officers include: 1 lieutenant/ investigative, 1 lieutenant/ administrative, 5 patrol deputies, 1 patrol sergeant and 2 office clerks in the La Feria and Harlingen offices.

“Should an emergency be declared for our area, our department will work under the emergency management lead of Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos,” Diaz said.

“At such times, we work along with the Sheriff’s Office to cover all rural areas in the county.

“Tell your readers,” he said, “that should they need any kind of help during emergencies, or any type of law enforcement problem, they can call our office in La Feria or Harlingen.” The La Feria number is (956) 797-1180. Contact the Harlingen office at (956) 427-8051

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went on to note that she took it as a personal failure that they did not follow up on the progress of the program so that there were never any graduates of the program itself.

“I want it noted on the record that I am taking this as a personal failure,” Mrs. Casas stated.

Board member Javier Loredo responded by saying, “That will be on the record because it is an open meeting, but I also want it on the record that this wasn’t a failure by any one person.

We as a group failed to make sure that this program was a success.

“At the same time, the kids shouldn’t be the ones to suffer because of it so it is really the right thing that we are doing (by rescinding the policy).”

Vi c e - P r e s i d e n t A l a n Moore summarized the proceedings by noting, “There is just something contradictory about mandatory and voluntary. The two are in conflict with each other and we had the best intentions but it isn’t doing what he had hoped and we don’t want it to be a problem for our students so we need to do something about it.”

Pancho Cobarrubias moved to put the action to

a vote and the board passes the measure with no opposition.

The board also agreed to a 5% budgetary increase in pay to bring the pay to a competitive rate with a similar market and also the add equality to some positions.

Superintendent Raymundo (Rey) P. Villarreal, Jr. noted that some similar positions, even on the same campus, have a major disparity in pay. The budget adjustment will allow the school district to remedy that.

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Obituary David Lee Sloan May 22, 1943 – June 22, 2014

CHAPLAINS OFFER BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS TO CONSOLE THOSE GRIEVING LOSS OF A LOVED ONE The Chaplains at the Valley Baptist Department of Pastoral Services also offer three Bereavement Support Groups, which are free and open to the public, for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one: • BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP This group is designed to give tools and support to those who are grieving. The group meets at Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen, in the Boggus Education Pavilion, across the street from the Emergency Room, in Room 1 on the first four Tuesdays of every month, at 6 p.m.

• BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP F O R PA R E N T S W H O H AV E EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF A BABY - This group is for parents who are experiencing the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death.

• C O M PA S S I O N AT E F R I E N D S SUPPORT GROUP - This group is for parents who have lost a child / children, no matter the age of the child. The group meets the 1st Tuesday of odd number months (January, March, May, July, September, and November) from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Boggus Education Pavilion, Room 5.

For more information on any of the support groups, please contact Valley Baptist Pastoral Services at (956) 389-1194.

David Lee Sloan, 71, formerly of Colfax and Bloomington, IL and currently of La Feria, TX, passed away on Sunday June 22, 201 at the Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, TX Visitation will be on Sunday, July 20, 2014 from 1—3P.M. at Beck Memorial Home in Bloomington, IL. Funeral services will be on Sunday, at 3:00pm following the visitation at the memorial home. A private family inurnment will follow at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Cancer Center, 407 East Vernon Avenue, Normal, Il 61701 or the Valley Baptist Medical Center MICU, 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550, in his honor. Beck Memorial Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

He was born on May 22, 1943 in Lincoln, IL, son of Eber and Imogene Charles Sloan. He married Darlene Huff on November 10, 1961 in Bloomington, IL; she preceded him in death on July 12, 2013.

Surviving are his two daughters, Diana (Tony) Witte, Bloomington, IL, and Denise (Keith Jackson) Sloan, LeRoy, IL. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Calyn and Sam Witte both of Bloomington, IL; his sister, Barbara (Larry) Howard of Anchor, IL; his sister-in-law, Evelyn Sloan of Kentucky; several nieces and nephews, and his beloved cat, Bailey. David is preceded in death by both of his parents, one brother, Bob Sloan, and his infant twin sister, Linda Sloan who passed away at birth.

David was a Town of Normal Employee for many years.

He started his excavating career with Winstead Excavating; and later worked for West Construction. With the experience he gained while working in the excavating and construction industry, David decided it would be best to own and operate his own enterprise, opening Sloan Excavating in the 1970’s and D & A Foundations in the 1990’s. Along side with his loving wife Darlene, they partnered together having a very enjoyable career together with the excavation company up until their retirement in the fall of 2004. He was a long time member of Operating Engineers Local 649. David was an avid NHRA and St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan.

He will be greatly missed by his loving family and wonderful friends from the Bloomington/Normal, Il; as well as his many close friends in South Texas Haven in La Feria, TX. There will be a celebration of his life later in the fall of 2014 at the club house in South Texas Haven in La Feria, TX. Please view and leave condolences online at www. beckmemorial.com.

By Pastor Samuel Thomas First Baptist Church, La Feria

Encouragement for the Week Think about this: “One thing you can learn by watching the clock is that it passes time by keeping its hands busy.”

“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”

Proverbs 18:9

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“The Gladys Porter Zoo is a leader in the care and conservation of wildlife, and in educating people about the natural world.”

To be accredited, the Gladys Porter Zoo underwent a thorough review to ensure it has and will continue to meet ever-rising standards, which include animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous accreditation process every five years in order to be members of the Association.

The accreditation process includes a detailed application and a meticulous on-site inspection by a team of trained zoo and aquarium professionals. The inspecting team observes all aspects of the institution’s operation, including animal care; keeper training; safety for visitors, staff and animals; educational programs; conservation efforts; veterinary programs; financial stability; risk management; visitor services; and other areas. Finally, top officials are interviewed at a formal hearing of AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission, after which accreditation is granted, tabled, or denied. Any institution that is denied may reapply one year after the Commission’s decision is made.

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First Baptist Church of Santa Rosa Santa Rosa United Pastor Harold Parker Methodist Church 956-636-1603 408 Main Street (Hwy. 107/506) 118 Jesus R. Cruz, Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, across from High Sunday Services 9:30am School Sunday Coffee and Bible Study, 10:30am Morning Fellowship 9:30 AM Worship10 Worship, AM 7pm Wednesday Evening (Communion first Sunday) Worship.

Wednesday Prayer Service 9:00 AM Apostolic Faith Pastor: Carole Lahti Tabernacle (956) 279-3407 Pastor Ramon Zarate 357-6384 Casa de 621 South Main, La Feria Esperanza AposSunday School 10am tolic Church Sunday Worship 4pm, Wed. 416 W. Spruce La Feria Evening 7:30pm.

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Sunday at 1:00pm Daniel Martinez - Pastor Iglesia Oracion en Su Presencia St. Mary’s Catholic Missionary Church Church,Inc. FR. Edouard Atangana, Pastors Frank & Janie Gonzalez 956-636-1211 797-0044 4th Street, La Feria,TX 101 San Antonio Ave., Santa Rosa Sunday 10am & 6pm, Saturday Mass 5pm Bilingual, Monday 7 pm Prayer Service, Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, Wednesday 7 pm, Friday 7 pm.

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First Baptist Church of La Feria Pastor: Samuel W. Thomas 797-1214 Main St. & Magnolia, La Feria Wednesday 6:30pm Youth Bible Study & Mission Friends, 7 pm Evening Bible Study & Prayer Service, Sunday 9:45am Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship Service, 6 pm Evening Worship Service.

St. Albans Episcopal Church Reverend Scott Brown 956-428-2305, 1417 E. Austin, Harlingen,TX Holy Communion 8am, Sunday School 9:15, Holy Eucharist 10:30am.

church: 500 South Canal St., La Feria, Saturday Mass 5:30pm, Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, 10am English, 12pm Bilingual.

Christ In Our Midst Missionary Church Pastor: Rev. Daniel Carrizalez 956-742-6311 1 mile N. of FM 506, La Feria Sunday School - 9:45 a.m., Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday Service - 7:00 p.m., Monday Prayer - 7:00 p.m.

New Hope Presbyterian Church Mary Breden, Interim Pastor 208 West Central Ave, La Feria,TX, 423-0348 Sunday Services 10 am Communion 1st Sunday

Hope in the Word Church Cowboy Church Pastors Jose & Bertha Belmares 11235 Swift Ln. Santa Rosa, Tex. 797-3621, Service at 11:00am Sunday 28354 S. Bixby Rd., La Feria 6:30pm pm Monday Services Friday 6pm, Sunday 956-975-6144 10am. All services are Bilingual, www.westernoutreach.org English & Spanish.

Primera Iglesia Bautista 956-797-1740 519 N. Main, La Feria Bilingual Services: Sunday 9:45am Sunday School, 10:45am Worship Service, 5:00pm WMU, 6:00 pm Evening Worship Service, Iglesia Generacion En Conquista Pastor Samuel y Magda Cervantes, Phone (956) 536-2215 2803 W. Exp. 83 Suite A. La Feria Sunday Service 10am Bible Study, 11am Worship Service, 7pm Wednesday Family Service.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Fr. Rodolfo Franco 797-2666, office: 502 S. Canal

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Top left: JP Cantu with a 6’ 8” Bull Shark. Top right: Raul Hernandez with a 6’3” Bull Shark.

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Hooks anywhere from 7/0 to 20/0 circle hooks and surf weights. Bolt cutters, De-hooker to safely remove hook from shark, dont want to use your hand. Measuring tape and HRI tags. Tail rope comes in handy also. And cable leaders from casting out or dropping big baits on your kayak.Below right: Nora Cantu poses with a 5’2” Blacktip caught on SPI. (Photos courtesy of JP Cantu, ALL sharks were catch and release.)

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901 N. Canal St.

797-8370

*New to District Monday August 4, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Seniors Monday August 11, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (A-L)

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (M-Z)

Juniors Tuesday August 12, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (A-L)

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (M-Z)

Late Registration: Srs/Jrs (Only) Tuesday August 12, 2014 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sophomores Wednesday August 13, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (A-L)

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (M-Z)

Freshman Thursday August 14, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (A-L)

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (M-Z)

Late Registration (all grades) Thursday

August 14, 2014

Late Registration (all grades) Friday

La Feria Academy

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

August 15, 2014

614 S. Main St.

7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

797-8360

Seniors Monday August 11, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors Tuesday August 12, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Late Registration for: Seniors/Juniors/Sophomores/Freshman

Tuesday August 12, 2014 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

W. B. Green Junior High

501 N. Canal St.

797-8400

*New to District Thursday August 7, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

8th Grade Monday August 11, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

7th Grade Tuesday August 12, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Evening Registration Tuesday August 12, 2014 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Noemi Dominguez Elementary

600 Pancho Maples Drive 797-8430

6th Grade Tuesday August 12, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

5th Grade Wednesday August 13, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

*New to District Thursday August 14, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Late Registration Thursday August 14, 2014 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m *Registration for C. E. Vail will be held at the cafeteria* C. E. Vail Elementary

3rd Grade

4th Grade *New to District

Late Registration

797-8460

Monday August 11, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday August 12, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday August 13, 2014 11:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday August 13, 2014 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

David G. Sanchez Elementary

209 W. Jessamine Ave.

1601 S. Main St.

797-8550

1st Grade Wednesday August 6, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

2nd Grade Tuesday August 5, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

New to District/Late Thursday August 7, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Registration

Sam Houston Elementary

500 N. Beddoes Rd.

797-8490

PreK-3/Head Start Tuesday August 5, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

(martes) 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Pre-K-4 (Includes Paid Tuition) Wednesday August 6, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

(miercoles) 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Kindergarten Thursday August 7, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

(jueves) 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

*Late Registration/New to District 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

La Feria Independent School District Registration Guidelines 1. All registrants must bring proof of residency, such as original utility bills that show a physical address. An exhibit C Form is needed if the utility bill is not under child’s parent’s name.

2. Drivers Licenses will not be acceptable as proof of residency.

3. A parent or legal guardian must attend registration with their child. If a family has more than one student at the Jr. High and Dominguez Elementary, they may register at the same time.

4. New to District must provide: birth certificate, Social Security Card, Up-to-date immunizations record.

5. Parents or guardians of Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 students must provide 2011 income tax return with child’s name and W-2 attached or current Food Stamp or Medicaid letter with child’s name.

6. Parents or guardians of Pre-K 4 Paid Tuition students must bring a copy of their acceptance letter.

7. Parents of Pre-K3 students must qualify through the Head Start Program, prior to registering. For questions about Head Start, please contact Mrs. Chavez at 956797-1582.

8. Returning students must be in compliance with dress code to register.

9. Students registering for the La Feria Academy must have a referral letter from a La Feria High School counselor.

Directrices de registro del distrito escolar de La Feria 1. Todos registrantes necesitan traer prueba de residencia, como los cobros originales que enseñan el domicilio. Una forma del objeto expuesto C es necesaria si la cuenta para servicios públicos no está bajo nombre del padre del niño.

2. Licencias de conductores no serán aceptables como prueba de residencia.

3. Un padre o guardián legal debe asistir a registro con su/s hijo/s. Si una familia tiene más de un estudiante en la escuela W.B. Green Jr. High o Noemi Dominguez Elementary, pueden registrar al mismo tiempo.

4. Nuevos al distrito deben proporcionar: certificado de nacimiento, tarjeta de Seguro Social, registro de vacunas actualizado.

5. Los padres o guardianes de los estudiantes de Pre-K3 y Pre-K4 deben presentar su declaración de impuesto federal con el nombre de su/s hijo/s o la carta de las estampillas o carta del Medicaid con el nombre de su/s hijo/s.

6. Los padres o guardianes de los estudiantes de Pre-K4 Programa Pagado deben presentar su carta de aceptación.

7. Los padres o guardianes de los estudiantes de Pre-K3 necesitan cualificar para el programa de Head Start antes de registrar. Preguntas tocantes el programa de Head Start, llame a la Sra. Chavez al 956-797-1582.

8. Los estudiantes que regresan deben ser en cumplimiento con el código de vestimenta para registrar.

9.Los alumnos que quieren inscribirse en la Academia de La Feria deben tener una carta de remisión de un consejero de la escuela secundaria de La Feria.

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Fourth Endangered Ocelot Killed a federally listed endangered species whose historic range in the U.S. extended from South Texas up into Arkansas and Louisiana, but is now reduced to less than 50 animals, mostly in south Texas. Though loss of habitat is the single greatest

threat to the cats, an estimated 40% of ocelots from the Refuge, studied over a 30-year period, have died as a result of being struck by a vehicle.

“We believe the concrete barrier is contributing to the increase in ocelot deaths by

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On Monday, August 4, 2014, the City of La Feria Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for the re-plat of Lot 1, Block 3, La Siesta Estates Subdivision Phase I. Lot 1, Block 3, La Siesta Estates Subdivision is Phase II of a two-phase subdivision located on FM 2556, south of the Arroyo Colorado in the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the City of La Feria. The subdivision was platted with Cameron County in January, 2011. Phase I contains 60 lots intended for single family residential homes including mobile homes.

Phase II, Lot 1, Block 3, La Siesta Estates Subdivision is being re-platted into 51 lots also intended for single family residential homes including mobile homes. The lots, all approximately one-half acre each, will be provided water by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation and sewer through on-site sewer facilities (OSSF’s).

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vehicles in this area� stated Laguna Atascosa Refuge Manager Boyd Blihovde. “Many animals will not, or cannot, jump them, get trapped on the road and pose a danger to drivers and themselves. We have been working with the Texas Department of Transportation on constructing wildlife crossings, but clearly more needs to be done�.

For the wild population to stay healthy and genetically diverse, ocelots from the Refuge need to travel and meet up with ocelots from other populations. Crossing roads and highways is a deadly hazard for the cats.

Scientific studies have shown that wildlife crossings, an under-the-road passage with fencing to funnel animals to it, are very effective at keeping wildlife off roads. Crossings have been successful in south Florida where vehicle collisions with endangered Florida panthers were a huge threat to their existence. Locally, an existing wildlife crossing on State Highway 48, near the Refuge’s Bahia Grande Unit, has been used by bobcats, raccoons and coyotes. “Under road wildlife crossings can play an important role in alleviating unnecessary ocelot deaths� says Zone Biologist Mitch Sternberg. “Because so few wild cats remain, losing one animal has a huge impact on the population. The crossings not only keep wildlife safe, but also the public�.

Sternberg also stated the public plays an important role in keeping this endangered wild cat in the Rio Grande Valley. “The public can contribute to our knowledge of ocelots by watching for ocelots throughout the valley�. The public is encouraged to report any possible sightings to the Refuge by calling 956-748-3607, or after hours 956-784-7520.

To learn more about ocelots in south Texas, visit the Refuge’s website www.fws.gov/refuge/ laguna_atascosa or Facebook page www.facebook.com/ LagunaAtascosaNWR

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