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LOS FRESNOS - Four Los Fresnos High School band students – Elaina Garza, Benjamin Ramirez, Armando Vega, and Favian Zúñiga – have earned the prestigious honor of being named a Texas All-State Musician by the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA).

The four were chosen for this impressive honor through a competitive process that began last fall and included district, region, and area levels. Garza, Vega and Zúñiga play trumpet with LFHS Band, and Ramirez plays bass guitar with the LFHS Jazz Band 1. It’s the second all-state honor for

Zúñiga. Despite the innumerable challenges encountered throughout this school year, 2021 all-staters remained committed to their personal musical development. They demonstrated the very perseverance and dedication that ongoing participation in a music program fosters.

TMEA sponsors the Texas All-State audition process to promote students’ dedication to their musical knowledge and skill and to encourage educators to support their students in this development. All-State is the highest honor a Texas music student can receive. More than 50,000

students initially entered the TMEA All-State competitive process. Of those, 1,860 students were named to 2021 All-State organizations (bands, jazz ensembles, orchestras, mariachi ensemble, and choirs).Because of the impacts of the pandemic, TMEA will not host a 2021 performance event.

Council awards students and discusses public parks status By Tony Vindell

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To open or not to open the city’s public park was a question the Los Fresnos City Council discussed at its last meeting. And after an exchange of concerns over the agenda item, a motion to reopen the four parks died after three councilmen voted to allow people to use the facilities while three others said no. Mayor Alex Flores introduced a motion for the parks reopening. “I have been talking to people,” he said, “and they have been telling us to reopen the parks.” But Councilman Andres Lopez and Polo Narvaez said the time to do so is not right because of the health and legal

Anya Villarreal of Los Fresnos Elementary gets a Elementary 1st place medal from Police Chief Hector Gonzalez. risks involved. “I am concerned about safety,” Lopez said. “I am in favor of partially opening the parks but what about having supervision?” The councilmen opposing the reopening said the pandemic has not gone away and letting large groups of people in some of the

city’s parks is counterproductive. But Flores, who repeatedly made a motion to reopen the parks, said how long it is going to take for people to enjoy the outdoors. “The pandemic began more than nine months ago,” he said. “Are we ► CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

Alondra Tefertiller of LFHS receives a Secondary 1st place medal

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Over 2,000 receive second vaccination dose at local clinic By Tony Vindell Some people waited for up to seven hours to get the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at the last Los Fresnos clinic. Others, however, spent a little more than three hours after they arrived early morning on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The clinic was held at the EMS/FD building where scores of health workers were on hand to administer the vaccines as people stayed inside their vehicles. “This is the epitome of efficiency,” Bayview Resident Remberto Arteaga said. “We got to the rodeo grounds at 4:30 a.m. and were out at 7:49 a.m.” But others, including Gerardo Palacios and Marta Perez of Brownsville said they arrived at the facility at 11 p.m. the

day before. “It was worth it,” Palacios said. “Once they started giving the vaccines everything moved quickly.” He and Perez were out of the building at about 6:30 a.m. and parked their vehicle after being told a 15-minute waiting period was recommended though it was not required. The two said the way the clinic was held was more efficient and better organized than the first they attended about a month ago. Joey Lopez, a commissioner with Cameron County Precinct 2, said Los Fresnos has excelled itself with the vaccination clinics. “I have been at other clinics and this is by far the best one I have witnessed,” he said after leav-

County health workers during Wednesday, Feb.10, vaccine clinic in Los Fresnos. - Photo: Tony Vindell

ing boxes of doughnuts in a room where county health workers were

preparing the vaccines. “The cooperation Los Fresnos has been giving to

this campaign is unbelievable.” Lopez said he wishes

more vaccines were available so more people could get inoculated.

ecutive officer with Valley Baptist Medical Center –Harlingen, gave an assessment on the current health situation. Boswell said they now see a light at the end of the tunnel, adding there are still challenges ahead. “Today is a milestone as 2,000 people are getting their second doses today, which means they are fully inoculated,” he said. “This has been difficult because we don’t have enough vaccines and we thank you for your patience.” Treviño said the increase in cases in

December and January can be attributed to the gathering of people during the holidays. Asked when people that don’t fall under 1A and 1B categories are going to be vaccinated, he said the Center for Disease Control, has not set any newer guidelines. 1A applies to health and front line workers and 1B is

for people 65 years and above as well as for those with preexisting conditions who are much younger. Treviño said they need to take care of the older, saying they have much higher probabilities to get hospitalized and to die from the virus.He said a total of 1,357 people have died as of the day of the press conference.

More deaths occur with pandemic reaching plateau By Tony Vindell

The pandemic caused by the Covid-19 virus has reached a plateau but with that comes an increase in people dying from the virus. Such was the picture painted during a press conference held as up to 2,000 people received their second Moderna vaccines on Feb. 5 at Casa de Amistad in Harlingen. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr., several county health officials, Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell and Manny Vela, the chief ex-

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LOS FRESNOS-The Lady Falcons wrapped up the regular season with a 15-8 record and went 6-6 in district play. Over the course of the season, junior Sarahi Jones helped lead a young group of Lady Falcons to a playoff berth. Jones leads the team with 9.7 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Rio Sports Live and The Los Fresnos News had a chance to catch up with Jones. Q: As a junior, you are back in the playoffs. What does that mean to you after the strange season we have all had with COVID-19? Sarahi: Being in the playoffs this year is both a blessing and a privilege. No one was really sure how long of a season we were going to be able to have with COVID, so we took every game as if it were our last and played hard. Q: What has been the biggest obstacle you have faced this season? Sarahi: The biggest obstacle this season -not only for mysel, but the team too -- was the (COVID-19) protocol break that we all had to take. This, unfortunately, hit us during our high point in the season, so we had to work extra hard to regain what we had going before the break. Q: What is your favorite pre game meal? Sarahi: My go to pregame meal is 100 percent a sandwich from Subway with a Sprite to drink.

Q: What is on your pregame playlist? Sarahi: My pregame playlist consists of mostly loud hype songs just to get me going and pumped for the game.

three wishes my first two would be for an abundance of wealth and good health for my family, and my third one would be for world hunger to end.

Q: You have been able to play with your sister this season, what has that been like? Sarahi: Being able to play with my sister this year has been another blessing. Ever since her 8th grade year we thought it would be so cool to play together when she made it to high school. Especially since it isn’t all that often that you see sisters together on the court.

Q: Who is your favorite athlete and why? Sarahi: My favorite athlete is by far Michael Jordan because of all of his hard work and dedication he put into his team. Even with all of the adversity going on inside and outside of basketball, he always found a way to produce for his team on the court.

Q: If you could play another sport what would it be and why? Sarahi: If I could play another sport it would probably be tennis because it involves a lot of running so it would keep me in shape. It also looks extremely competitive so I wouldn’t mind playing it.

The Los Fresnos Falcons swim program continues to dominate. On the girls side, the Lady Falcons won their third straight regional title. The Lady Falcons dominated the Region VIII-6A meet with 418 points. In second place was Laredo United with 313 points, Laredo Alexander finished third with 300 points, Mission High landed in fourth with 252 points and Harlingen South finished in fifth place with 187 points. In the girls 200-yard medley relay, Los Fresnos brought home the gold with a time of 1:56.13. Rebeca Osuna, Jada Ashford, Maria Jimena Trevino and Ariana Mancillas were all a part of the 200-yard medley relay. On the boys side, Evyn Garcia set a

Q: You wear the No. 24 any reason behind it? Sarahi: The reason I chose number 24 my freshman year was mainly because it was one of the only jerseys that was available to me, and of course it was the same number Kobe Bryant wore. After his death the number just became more meaningful to me. Q: What are you currently binge-watching? Sarahi: I am currently binge-watching “Criminal Minds” on Netflix. Q: If you could have three wishes what would they be? Sarahi: If I had

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school record in the 100 butterfly with a time of 54.28 and punched his first ticket to the state meet. In the 200 freestyle relay,, junior Jayden Crews, senior Efrain Mascorro and sophomore Israel Gomez with a first-place time of 1:31.18. Garcia capped off his day by finishing third in the 200 individual medley with a 2:03.53 time. In the 200-medley relay, the team finished in third place with a time of 1:43.56. Photos courtesy of Los Fresnos CISD Facebook Page

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The Love Affair Pt. V By Nandy Ekle

“Oh, Jose. That’s just a nice way of saying I’m boring.” “Far from it. You have that quiet wisdom that comes from leading the kind of life you live—introverted but observant of the world around you. That’s exactly what I crave in a . . . friend. Is that what we are, Christine? Friends?” “As long as we’ve known each other, I think we’re more than that. With all the things you’ve brought to my life, I’d say we are more like . . .” she looked over at Bryan who was wiping the potato chip grease on his jeans. “You bring everything to my life I’ve always wanted and you never fail to do it ex-

actly when I need it most. Like, during all his games. I’m not a person who needs attention all the time like some of my friends, but sometimes I do need a little. And then you show up bringing me danger and adventure, love and romance, all the right things in all the right places. Jose, I wish I had married you.” “WHAT?” Bryan gasped and a swallow of beer fell out of his mouth onto the front of his shirt. He turned to face them. “DID YOU SEE WHAT THAT BLIND REF DID? PENALTY, THAT’S WHAT HE DID. WHAT A STUPID IDIOT.” He raised his fist and slammed it down on the coffee table in front of him, causing the snack plates to rattle. “ARE YOU FREAKIN’ CRAZY? THAT

WAS SO OBVIOUS EVEN I COULD SEE IT.” Jose turned back to Christine, her eyes still on her husband. Jose nuzzled her neck and blew warm air on the spot behind her earlobe. Christine felt goose bumps deliciously pop out on her arms. He had regained her attention. “Sweet Christine. I could never be a husband, you know that. What we have is wonderful just the way it is. The ultimate highlight of my existence is when your eyes look deep into mine and your hands grip me the way you’re gripping me now. I want to be in your head when we’re not together. I want you to think about me and yearn for me all the time.” “Don’t worry about that. I walk around all the time thinking about you. Sometimes the hardest work I do is keeping my mind focused on what I’m supposed to be doing.” “Now that’s what I want to hear. My darling, you are my entire world. I couldn’t exist without you,” Jose whispered into her ear. She reached up and moved a lock of his hair from one side of his face to the other. “THAT’S IT, THAT’S IT, THAT’S IT,” Bryan yelled. “UNH. TAKE THAT BACK TO YOUR HOMETOWN, YOU

STINKING –“ Jose’s cheeks were smooth and his lips were soft. She looked into his eyes where her reflection looked back at her from deep inside. What she saw took her breath away. She looked so youthful and beautiful. Her silver hairs sparkled like silver threads in a gown. Her eyes shown back at her through his eyes with warmth and eagerness. Her smile produced a line on each side of her mouth, not from age, but from happiness. And her skin warmed with excitement. She read the words his eyes were telling her. Come a little closer, my darling. Her nose nearly touched his face. He quickly closed the space between them and planted a quick kiss on her lips. “ATTA WAY! ATTA WAY! GET HIM GET HIM GET HIM GET HIM,” Bryan yelled. Jose and Christine backed away from each other slightly. “TOUCH DOWN,” Bryan screamed. “Jose, you have a way of making me feel like a beautiful princess. Hold me tight and whisper sweet things to me.” He leaned his mouth to her ear and whispered. She giggled and snuggled closer to him as if she wanted to climb inside

right to his spine. Being with Jose, she was able to forget Bryan’s neglect, the splatters of beer on the floor around him, and the cookie and chip crumbs thick as piles of sand. She could forget the glob of mustard that had landed on her new

dress. She could forget the fact that the real competition was not between the jerseys chasing the ball on the television, but between those jerseys and her. And she could forget the fact that the jerseys would always win.

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Council awards students... Continued from page 1 going to wait for two or three years?” After discussing the pros and cons of the parks reopening, the councilmen reached a deadlock and the motion died as there was no one else to break the tie. Councilman Juan Muñoz joined the nays while Ray Ortiz voted with Flores and Herrera. In other action, Los Fresnos Police Chief Hector Gonzalez gave medals of recognition to four of six students who placed in a December event called Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest.

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LF Police Chief Hector Gonzalez gave a medal to Sasha Villarreal of Palmer-Laakso Elementary who took Elementary 3rd place in the contest.

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas (Feb. 5, 2021) - David Tumlinson, a leader in the Brownsville and Rio Grande Valley community, has been welcomed to Texas Southmost College as the Director of Foundation and Community Outreach, bringing with him an extensive career in public justice and fundraising. “I’m excited to begin in this new role at this stage of my life,” said the Brownsville native. “I’m in a position to make a difference and propel success. Everything we do at TSC changes lives and positively affects local families. This is what I live for.” Over the past two decades, Tumlinson has worked as the Deputy Director for the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department in

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5 Tips to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams Right Now

(StatePoint) Social isolation among seniors is not only linked to numerous negative health consequences like depression and cardiovascular disease, but it’s also a primary contributing factor in financial exploitation and scams. Estimated to affect one in 10 older adults and cost billions annually, the threat of elder financial fraud is pervasive, and especially so right now. With seniors more isolated than ever due to the pandemic and stimulus checks being sent to millions of Americans nationwide, experts suggest that seniors and their families be extra vigilant. “Scammers look for key time periods where money and private financial information are in motion. Not only is IRS fraud one of the most common and successful types of scams that exists, as a general rule, additional money equates to additional fraud,” says Ron Long, head of Aging Client Services at Wells Fargo. “Scammers are banking on the fact that many seniors are apart from families and friends due to COVID-19. When someone is alone, physically or socially, they often miss out on the added benefit of a second pair of eyes and ears.” Compounding the risks associated with isolation is the number of seniors who feel their chances of fall-

ing victim to a financial scam is unlikely. According to a recent Wells Fargo study conducted by The Harris Poll, 69 percent of all seniors age 60 and above believe they’re not likely to be susceptible to a financial scam, despite nearly all seniors (97 percent) acknowledging that older people are very or somewhat susceptible to becoming a victim. When asked about their peers, the poll found that 47 percent of all seniors knew someone who had already fallen victim to a scam. “The results indicate what most of us want -the ability to age relatively unaffected from the realities associated with aging,” says Dr. Marti DeLiema, a gerontologist and consultant for Wells Fargo’s Aging Client Services. “The problem is that when someone doesn’t feel they’re at risk, they’re unlikely to take precaution.” To better protect seniors from elder financial fraud and abuse, consider these tips from Wells Fargo: 1. Don’t wait for a crisis. Seniors should speak with trustworthy family members about financial plans, as well as consult them when something doesn’t feel right. 2. Stay up-to-date. Seniors and families should draft and periodically update legal documents such as wills, healthcare directives and powers of

attorney. 3. Automate. Seniors should consider signing up for direct deposit, automatic bill pay and large transaction alerts. 4. Prioritize security. Seniors should keep checks and credit cards locked away, and update passwords when information is compromised. They should also carefully review credit reports, account statements and bills for unusual activity or charges. 5. Be aware. Families can help seniors stay aware of the latest and most common scams, as well as help them identify potential red flags, including: • Alleged emergency situations involving family members, often grandchildren, requiring immediate payment. • Lottery winnings requiring upfront cash payment for taxes and other fees. • Phone calls from alleged government agencies, such as Social Security, threatening arrest or penalties. For more information on fraud prevention, visit wellsfargo.com. “Aging resiliently requires planning ahead and not shying away from difficult conversations,” says Long. “We have to talk with our older loved ones about the risks, the warning signs and prevention -- and we have to keep talking.”

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Brownsville and Leadership Brownsville and as a board member for the United Way of Southern Cameron County assisting in fundraising that collectively brought in more than $13.5 million dollars. Tumlinson currently serves on two boards Mr. Amigo Association and the Juvenile Justice Association of Texas. He is also the safety co-coordinator for the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department in conjunction with the Cameron County Safety Committee and Rancho Viejo Alderman.

make a difference in lives,” said Tumlinson. “I’m fortunate that TSC has a strong Board of Trustees and administration that believe in the scope of this mission.”

For his fundraising efforts and volunteer work, Tumlinson has received several awards that include Employee of the Year for the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department, Leadership Brownsville Alumnus of the Year and Volunteer of the Year for the United Way of Southern Cameron County.

Tumlinson added that he hopes to create signature events that bring in funds for student scholarships and raise awareness on how donors are making a positive change in the lives of TSC students and graduates.

“TSC is a new adventure within my extensive career and volunteer work, and I look forward to raising awareness of the workforce training and academic programs TSC offers and showcasing how our scholarships

“The return of investment that happens when donors help our students is astronomical,” he said. “Our scholarship fund is what helps students continue their education, graduate and gain employment, which in turn pushes the Lower Rio Grande Valley forward.”

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For more information on how to donate to the TSC Foundation, visit tsc.edu.

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