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Los Fresnos, the Town of Giving

Los Fresnos’ Rotary Club Gives Donated Gifts to Families in Need The Rotary donated $1,500 of their own to provide these wonderful children with quality presents, and great tamales! It was an exciting time for both the Families and Rotary.

David Armendariz, the current president of Rotary club in Los Fresnos says, “Our club was fortunate enough to team up with Claudia(the LFCISD Family Engagement Coordinator)…” with her help David says, “we were able to locate 11 deserving families consisting of 24 children who we could help with a small gift from our Rotary club to their children along with two dozen tamales to celebrate.” he says “

Lady Falcons’ Sarahi Jones Takes The Next Step In Her Athletic And Academic Career

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L-R David Armendariz current president of Rotary, Claudia Medina LFCISD’s Family Engagement Coordinator, and Ana Castillo om/file/d/1_-BSZNrEKTiLsDGn5hrYRS5M-ovJcwqN/view 1/2 Emilio Flores taking place at the Los extra cheer this year. The LFN Fresnos CISD, serving event was a blast and the great tamales and handing kids were so excited to The Rotary Club last out gifts to a select group receive gifts this holiday of kids in need of a little season!

CTE Teacher Receives New week had a humble event Screen Printing Equipment

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Plan Ahead for Phase Out of 3G Cellular Networks and Service

Los Fresnos High School & Los Fresnos United DECA Earns Chapter Honor

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Happy New Year!

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What a great way to show our commitment to our community and our kids!”

As mentioned Claudia Medina is the Los Fresnos CISD’s ‘Family Engagement Coordinator’. Mrs. Medina told Los Fresnos News “The Family Engagement Department strives to build and strengthen Home, School, and Community Relationships.” And she says “Coming together with the Los Fresnos Rotary to bring a Christmas Blessing to district families is an amazing opportunity to connect with the community and bring joy to the lives of our district children.” She says that “It is a magical moment of service.”

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RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – DEC. 21, 2021 – Just like an arpeggio, two UTRGV freshman singers scored the top two highest spots at the 27th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza.

Natalie Carmona, an exercise science major, and Jenika Montes, an integrated science major, were the victors of the College/University category of the competition.

The event, held annually in San Antonio, showcases the talents of elementary, middle school, high school and college/university mariachi musicians. Held Dec. 3-4, it is the largest and most competitive competition of its kind and attracts mariachis from all over the world.

Last year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the competitions were held virtually. This year, it returned to the main stage at the Lila Crocker Theatre in San Antonio.

For the contest, contestants submit a video audition in the preliminary phase of the competition.

These entries are judged by members of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. Then, finalists are invited to belt it out on the main stage for the final round of the competition.

THE SINGERS The champion of the college/university category and McAllen native, Carmona, is member of the UTRGV Mariachi Aztlán.

She has been singing since she was a young child.

Carmona competed with the song “Ay Mi Mexico”

by Mariachi Divas. Her crescendo to the top spot comes after previously competing in the last four competitions. Last year, she

The Aedes aegypti mosquito is a known carrier of diseases that pose a threat to humans. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Gabriel Hamer)

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UTRGV freshman singers Jenika Montes (left) and Natalie Carmona (right) were the winners of the College/University category at the 27th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza.

Held Dec. 3-4 in San Antonio, the competition is the largest and most competitive competition of its kind and attracts mariachis from all over the world. (Courtesy Photo)

also placed first, but in the high school category.

“I feel very honored to have placed first in the college division because this was my first year competing in the university level and in the university level everyone is very well skilled and were older and had more experience than myself,” Carmona said.

Montes, a classmate of Carmona’s from McAllen High School and a member of the UTRGV Mariachi Juvenil, came in second place. Last year, she competed for the first time in the high school category and came in third place.

“Music has always been a passion of mine since I was very young, I started in mariachi probably like a year and a half ago,” Montes said.

For the competition,

she also sang a song by Mariachi Divas called “Es Mentira.”

“It was my first time competing in person so to be able to get second place is crazy,” Montes said. “I can't even explain it.”

Dr. Dahlia Guerra, UTRGV assistant vice president of Public Art, who founded the Mariachi Aztlán said Carmona and Montes showed the forte of the mariachi talent at UTRGV. “Not only did our fabulous students win first and second place, but the Mariachi Aztlán were invited guests to perform at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Concert with Lupita Infante, granddaughter of the beloved Mexican icon, Pedro Infante,” Guerra said.

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are on a mission to create a new weapon against diseasecarrying mosquitoes.

A close-up photo of a mosquito The Aedes aegypti mosquito is a known carrier of diseases that pose a threat to humans. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Gabriel Hamer) Patricia Pietrantonio, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Research Fellow and professor in the Department of Entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is leading a three-year project toward a new method of mosquito control. The project will focus on Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus species, which occur in Texas and around the globe.

The team aims to identify molecules that can protect deployed U.S. armed forces members from mosquito bites and vector-borne diseases like Zika fever, yellow fever, Dengue fever and West Nile. A $672,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, DOD, is funding the study.

Most mosquito control utilizes pyrethroid-based products or malathion, an organophosphate, Pietrantonio said, but the DOD is looking for insecticides with new modes of action because

the disease-carrying insects are developing resistance to those insecticides.

Female mosquitoes, especially in known diseasevector species, bite to feed on blood, which is necessary for egg production, she said. The study is based on established research but focuses on a novel approach relating to receptors in mosquito mouth parts, legs and internal organs.

“We really don’t know what will happen at this point, but this is of interest because our research is investigating a novel mode of action for mosquito control,” she said. “This is a completely different approach that will be a multidisciplinary effort with many different players.”

Toxic molecule provides potential against mosquito bites Pietrantonio said AgriLife Research scientists and graduate students will be a part of the project in collaboration with the laboratory of James Sacchettini, Ph.D., the Rodger J. Wolfe-Welch Foundation Chair and professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, and collaborators in the Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M and in Portugal.

The project aims to test small synthetic molecules that may be used to create a compound toxic to

mosquitoes. Pietrantonio and her team have screened more than 20,000 molecules and discovered several that could potentially inhibit bites, modify mosquito behavior or kill the insects.

The project will test those molecules’ impact on female mosquitoes. To test efficacy, the team will offer the chemicals to mosquitoes in a feeding mix of blood or will apply them directly to the insect.

Pietrantonio hypothesizes that a successful chemical will prevent bites by disrupting mosquitoes’ sensory signals. In prior testing, the team conducted a high-throughput screen of chemical libraries owned by AgriLife Research. From that screen, three molecules ended up causing paralysis of the hindgut in female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are known carriers of yellow fever and other diseases.

Those molecules and others will be tested further with the goal of producing a protective compound.

“Right now, we are trying to see if the synthetic molecules chosen that have drug-like characteristics will affect the mosquitoes,” she said. “Whether they interrupt feeding or lead to paralysis or death, we want to determine how they might impact the insect and prevent bites.”

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It also announced it will shut down T-Mobile's 3G UMTS network by July 1, 2022, but has not yet announced a shutdown date for its 2G network.

If your mobile carrier is not listed here, you may still be affected. Many carriers, such as Cricket, Boost, Straight Talk, and several Lifeline mobile service providers, utilize AT&T's, Verizon's, and TMobile's networks.

Note: These are dates for completing the shutdowns.

Carriers may begin retiring parts of their networks sooner.

What do I need to do?

Contact your mobile provider or consult your provider's website for more information about their 3G retirement plan and whether your phone, or other connected device, may be affected. It is important to plan now so that you don't lose connectivity, including the ability to call 911.

Some carrier websites provide lists of devices that will no longer be supported after 3G networks are shut down. You may need to upgrade to a newer device to ensure that you can stay connected, and carriers may be offering discounted or free upgrades to help consumers who need to upgrade their phones.

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No, other devices, such as certain medical devices, tablets, smart watches, vehicle SOS services, home security systems, and other connected products may be using 3G network services.

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As mobile carriers seek to upgrade their networks to use the latest technologies, they periodically shut down older services, such as 3G, to free up spectrum and infrastructure to support new services, such as 5G. Similar transitions have happened before.

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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: Being a 34.03 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Tract 44, Subdivision "F" of Paredes Tract Subdivision in Share 19, Espiritu Santo Grant, Cameron County, Texas; said 34.03 acre tract also being out of a certain 747.21 acre tract of land described in the deed recorded in Volume 22333, Page 291 of the Official Records of Cameron County, Texas, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: (Basis of Bearing: Texas State Plane Coordinate System of 1983, South Zone 4205.) and zoning the property amending the official zoning map to reflect the new zoning.

The public hearing will be held by and before the City Council of the City of Los Fresnos, Texas on the 11th day of January, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Los Fresnos city Hall located at 520 E. Ocean blvd., Los Fresnos, Texas 78566 for all persons interested in the above proposed annexation. At said time and place all such persons shall have the rights to appear and be heard.

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A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to-wit: Trespass to Try Title to the following real property: Lots Thirty-Four (34) and Thirty-Five (35), in Block One (1), Section III, MILPA VERDE SUBDIVISION, an addition to the City of Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas. as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition on file in this suit.

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The Los Fresnos Falcons competed in the 2021 City of Palms Tournament at McAllen Rowe High School. The Falcons, who were coming off a great run at the 2021 Hidalgo Pirate Classic, looked to make another great run.

Between the tournaments.

Los Fresnos went 1-1 in two non-district matchups, suffering a loss against PSJA Memorial 55-48, and defeating Sharyland Pioneer in a nailbiter 44-41.

In the opening matchup of the 16 team tournament, Los Fresnos took on the

Rio Hondo Bobcats. Both teams wasted no time offensively as quickly, both the Bobcats and Falcons went on the attack in a high-scoring first quarter that ended in a tie game, 17 to 17. However, Los Fresnos outscored Rio Hondo in the second quarter by 13 points and continued the dominant run to win 71 to 48. Roger Capetillo led the scoring with 20 points, following Capetillo was Luis Ramirez with 15. Gio Galvan and JJ Salazar put up 11 points each.

In their next matchup, Los Fresnos took on the Laredo LBJ Wolves in the

quarterfinal matchup. A close matchup from start, Los Fresnos managed to outscore the Wolves by just two points at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter was another closepaced matchup and led 3126 at the half. In the third quarter, LBJ took control and outscored Los Fresnos 15 to 11, but the Falcons maintained control of the fourth quarter to win 59 to 54. Capetillo again led the scoring with 18 points. JJ Salazar followed with 17 points. Keane Ogao put up 12 points as well.

After a close-knit matchup with Laredo LBJ, The Falcons punched their

ticket to the semifinal where they took on the Santa Rosa Warriors.

The Warriors took the fight to Los Fresnos offensively from the start.

The Warriors fast-paced tempo led to Santa Rosa outscoring by 10 points.

Los Fresnos took control in the second and third quarter, but Santa Rosa maintained control. A strong Warrior fourth quarter led to the Warriors defeating the Falcons by four points, 59 to 54. JJ Salazar led the scoring with 18 points. Roger Capetillo finished with 13 points and Darius Garcia put up 11 points.

Los Fresnos took on Brownsville Hanna in the third-place matchup. A District 32-6A Preview. A Close-knit game throught, both the Falcons and Golden Eagles maintained a constant back and forth battle throughout the game.

A classic chess match of a basketball game, Los Fresnos held on to win 52 to 49 to capture third place over the Hanna Golden Eagles. JJ Salazar led the scoring with 14 points, Darius Garcia put up 10 points, Roger Capetillo with 8 points, and Luis Ramirez finished with eight points.

In a Tournament that

saw the Falcons in very close matchups and very close outcomes, Los Fresnos finished off with a Tournament record of 3-1. Overall, the Falcons improved to 10-5 on the season. Leading scorers for the Falcons were Roger Capetillo with 51 points, JJ Salazar with 60 points, Luis Ramirez, Gio Galvan, Darius Garcia, and Keane Ogao also had strong performances in the Tournaments. Los Fresnos is set to take on Brownsville Rivera on New Year’s eve to kick off 32-6A play.

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at the Varsity Level, has emerged as a leader and a key element to the Lady Falcons the past few years. So far in her final season in a Falcons’ uniform, she has played 18 games, has scored 213 points, averaging a total of 11.8 points per game, leading a charged Lady Falcons Offense. Careerwise, Jones has played 102 games, has scored a total of 744 points, 117 assists.

Defensively, Jones has a total of 738 rebounds, 160

steals, and 134 blocked shots.

Jones, not only excels on the court but in the classroom as well. Posting a Solid 4.1 GPA, Jones plans to pursue a Business Degree at Texas Lutheran University.

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It’s a great feeling to see that all of the work that I have been putting into this sport for the past four years, with the help of everyone

Lady Falcons’ Sarahi Jones Takes The Next Step In Her Athletic And Academic Career The Lady Falcons 2021-2022 Basketball season is in full swing and with District Play just getting underway, one Lady Falcon Senior is already looking forward to next season. Los Fresnos Center Sarahi Jones has signed to play College Basketball at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin next year.

Jones, who has been playing all four years

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____ formation” 34. Mr. Jinx’s (of “Meet the Parents”) cry 35. Clay and silt deposit 37. Camel debris 38. Japanese sword fighting 39. Was aware of 40. Come into sight 42. *”Independence Day”: “I belong in the ____” 43. *”The Dark Knight”: “Why so ____?”

45. Common allergen

47. Cup alternative 48. Bird-made fertilizer 50. Sketch 52. *”On the Waterfront”: “I coulda been a ____” 56. El Dorado-related 57. Tabernacle Choir’s home state 58. Contributed 59. Star Wars attacker 60. Unidentified aircraft 61. Prep for publication 62. Ladder step 63. Tropical American cuckoo 64. Part to play DOWN 1. Precedes storm?

2. Soprano’s song, e.g.

3. *”Mean Girls”: “On Wednesdays, we wear ____” 4. Makes smooth, as in hair 5. Dutch cheese 6. *”Darkest Hour”: “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and ____” 7. ____ Walker, American Girl doll 8. *”Field of Dreams”: “If you build it, he ____ _____” 9. Related 10. Deity, in Sanskrit 11. “... ____ he drove out of sight” 13. Fungus damage (2 words) 14. Meryl Streep’s “The ____” 19. Supernatural life force, pl.

22. Query 23. *”Who Framed Roger Rabbit”: “That’s all, ____!”

24. Côtes du ____, wine region 25. Mideast V.I.P. 26. Soreness 27. Kidney-related 28. *”Princess Bride”: “You killed my father.

Prepare ____ ____” 29. Bound by oath 32. “Lights out” tune 33. Nile reptile 36. *”Finding Nemo”: “Just keep ____” 38. Danish money 40. Two before Oct 41. Lack of enthusiasm 44. 1/16th of a pound 46. Not two years but three, e.g.

48. Coped (2 words) 49. Freshwater eel, in Japan 50. Comics character Little ____ 51. Fe 52. Caribbean island country 53. Carpenter’s joint 54. Like a fairytale stepmother?

55. Network of nerves 56. Acronym, abbr.

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CTE Teacher Receives New Screen Printing Equipment Celeste Cortez, Staff Writer for The Talons, Los Fresnos' Student Newspaper December 21, 2021

Los Fresnos High School CTE graphic design and illustration teacher Ivan Hernandez recently received new screen printing equipment for his classes through the CTE department.

Among the new equipment he received is a 6 colored press, which will allow him to print with more

color, a conveyor dryer, which cures prints, a flash cure, an exposure unit, and a washout booth.

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“Eventually, I want to use the screen printing equipment for school services such as making shirts for band, football, and other school activities,” Hernandez said.

Hernandez has been teaching for 17 years and for four years at LFHS. Before teaching graphic design and illustration, he taught art and special education.

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December Weather Can Be No Los Fresnos High School & Holiday for Farmers, Ranchers Los Fresnos United DECA

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Los Fresnos High Schools DECA team. Photo via the Los Fresnos High School DECA twitter account

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By Gary Joiner Publisher December weather in Texas can be a gift or a lump of coal in your stocking.

Unfortunately, this year, farmers and ranchers in the Texas Panhandle would soon just return what Mother Nature gave them last week.

A lingering drought set the stage. A fierce wind storm finished the

job, destroying much of the area’s wheat crop.

Green fields are now brown and likely a total loss for many farmers.

High winds also fanned the flames of wildfires, threatening farms, ranches and communities. Blowing dust, smoke from wildfires and heavy winds caused accidents and power outages.

The Panhandle hasn’t received rain in nearly 70 days. The drought,

punctuated by the wind storm, was just too much for the struggling wheat.

But the failed wheat crop comes on the heels of one of the best cotton crops for some Panhandle farmers.

Such is the nature of farming in Texas. You embrace the good years.

A farmer’s faith, hope and love keep them going. That’s appropriate for the month of December.

Los Fresnos, TX Distict 1 – Los Fresnos High School and Los Fresnos United DECA in Los Fresnos, (South) Texas was recently awarded the Community Service Achievement Level Award for the 20212022 school year. The results were announced on decadirect.org.

Each year, DECA recognizes leading chapters that have built strong local programs focused on serving an exceptional number of members, advisors, alumni and business partners.

These chapters and

individuals dedicate their year to academic and career preparation, community service projects, membership recruitment, school outreach activities and other DECArelated endeavors.

The chapter’s advisor and student leaders have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to DECA. In DECA’s community service campaign, chapters held a community service activity, engaged at least 75% of its members, and created at least one form of publicity or

promotion.

“Anyone can participate in an activity, but it means so much more when you do it with your heart!”

– Mindy Quiroz Of the 3,000 DECA chapters, only 450 chapters earned recognition in DECA’s chapter campaigns and only 775 chapters earned recognition in DECA’s membership campaign.

The DECA chapter advisor at Los Fresnos High and Los Fresnos United is Mindy Quiroz.

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