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Summer 2016 Session Schedule
For children ages *2 and up (Adult lessons available)
Registration Now Open
(limited space available)
Class 1 Time: 9:00am-10:00am Class 2 Time 10:00am-11:00am Class 3 Time: 11:00am – 12:00noon Session I: June 6-June 9, June 13-June 16 Session II: June 20-June 23, June 27- June 30 Session III: July 5-July 8, July 11-July 14 SWIM CLUB 7:30AM to 8:30AM
FEE: $60 (2 Weeks Mon-Thur)
Sign up at Los Fresnos City Hall 200 N Brazil St Los Fresnos, TX 78566 956-233-5768
For more information: 956-534-4619 Los Fresnos City Pool 900 N Arroyo Blvd Los Fresnos, TX 78566
Summer Swimming Pool Hours Public Swimming: Tuesday to Friday 2pm to 7pm Saturday to Sunday 2pm to 8pm Lap Swimming/Aqua Aerobics: Tuesday to Friday 7pm to 8pm Lap Swimming: Saturday 8am to 10am Fee: $2 per person (Children and Adults) Season passes $45 (Children and Adults) Good for Tuesday to Friday Only
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Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons By Janet Tharpe
Bold Tastin’ Grilled Steak Perfect for Memorial Day “This was a favorite when I was growing up!�
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Bold Tastinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Grilled Steak What You Need BEAU MONDE SEASONING 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground allspice 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp ground white pepper 1 tsp ground bay leaves 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp celery seed
Directions â&#x20AC;˘ Mix together spices for Beau Monde seasoning and place in a small jar or zipper bag. â&#x20AC;˘ Combine soy sauce, onion, and garlic in an electric blender. â&#x20AC;˘ Cover and process at high speed for about 1 min or until mixture is very smooth. Stir in gravy coloring and 2 tsp Beau Monde seasoning. â&#x20AC;˘ Arrange meat in a shallow baking dish or gallon-size zipper bag. â&#x20AC;˘ For each piece of meat, pour 1/2 c STEAK MARINADE marinade over top. 1 c soy sauce â&#x20AC;˘ Allow to stand at room temperature 2 large onions, coarsely for 2 hrs or cover with plastic wrap chopped and refrigerate up to 24 hrs. Then 2 clove garlic, halved bring meat back to room temp 1/4 c bottled gravy coloring before cooking. 2 tsp Beau Monde seasoning â&#x20AC;˘ On your favorite grill, slightly oil Steak (your choice) grates, then place meat on the grill and cook to your desired preference. Submitted by: Ashley Muller, Chandler, AZ (pop. 236,123)
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CITY OF LOS FRESNOS PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CHANGE The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments from the public on the rezoning of 70.23 acres from R-1Single Family District to C-2 Highway Commercial District and 57.20 acres will be zoned as R-1 Single Family District. The public hearing will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall, 200 N. Brazil Street, Los Fresnos, Texas. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments from the public on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall.
CITY OF LOS FRESNOS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that the City of Los Fresnos, Texas proposes to institute annexation proceedings to enlarge and extend the boundary limits of said city to include the following described territory, to-wit: Area A-2: 127.43 acres located west of city limits of Los Fresnos and measuring approximately 0.7324 miles on the south side of West Hwy 100 from Tapiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant west to existing city limits of Brownsville and on the north side of West Hwy 100 west to the drainage ditch.
The first public hearing will be held by and before the City Council of the City of Los Fresnos, Texas on the 14th day of June, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Los Fresnos City Hall located at 200 N. Brazil Street, Los Fresnos, Texas for all persons interested in the above proposed annexation. At said time and place all such persons shall have the right to appear and be heard. Of all said matters and things, all persons interested in the things and matters herein mentioned, will take notice. By order of the City Council of the City of Los Fresnos, Texas this the 10th day of May, 2016.
Polo Narvaez, Mayor
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For the second year, Cameron County ci�es are joining forces together with the American Heart Associa�on/ American Stroke Associa�on, for a united local effort to fight stroke. Your sponsorship dollars and support of this event will be used locally for that very purpose. Help us make stroke preventable, treatable and beatable, right here at home. Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum: $5,000 • Dedicated waiter assigned to table • Complimentary wine, table beverage service • Special table signage with your table of 12 Gala tickets • Full-page ad and separate sponsor page listing in program book • Listing with logo on PowerPoint screen at Gala • Listing with logo on the sponsor board to be displayed at Gala • Acknowledgment from podium Gold: $2,500 • Special table signage with 8 Gala tickets • Half-page ad and separate sponsor page listing in program book • Listing with logo on PowerPoint screen at Gala • Listing with logo on the sponsor board to be displayed at Gala • Acknowledgment from podium
Silver: $1,000 • Four Gala tickets • Sponsor page listing in program book • Listing with logo on PowerPoint screen at Gala • Listing with logo on the sponsor board to be displayed at Gala Bronze: $500 • Two Gala tickets • Sponsor page lising in program book • Listing with logo on PowerPoint screen at Gala • Listing with logo on the sponsor board to be displayed at Gala
Individual tickets are $125. For sponsorships or tickets email redballRGV@gmail.com or call (956) 893-0534. Tickets are also available at First Community Bank, at the following locations: 470 East Morrison Rd., Brownsville, TX 78526 1151 W. Hwy. 77, San Benito, TX 78586
Rio Grande LNG – Bringing NEW Energy to the Rio Grande Valley As your neighbors we’re excited about investing in the future of the community. With immediate and long-term economic impacts, our project will inject billions of dollars into the local economy. That means thousands of construction jobs and over 200 permanent jobs will be created, new tax revenues will be generated and small businesses will thrive. And all of this while maintaining the highest levels of safety, security and environmental responsibility.
Immediate and long-term economic benefits Up to $20 Billion investment*
6,000 construction jobs 200+ permanent jobs Bringing New Energy
3,000 + indirect created and sustained in Cameron County to thejobs Rio Grande Valley $300 Million a year added to Cameron County's economy once operational Artist Rendering
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Bringing New Energy to the Rio Grande Valley *Economic impacts, statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are based on present views and best available data, including independent research. For more, go to riograndelng.com.
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