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Volume 18 Number 10
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Ballet Nepantla Performed at Los Fresnos High School
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After the performance on Monday, February 28th, the performers from Ballet Nepantla took pictures with the Las Yescas Elementary Cheer team. Photo taken by Emilia Contreras Emilio Flores & Emilia Contreras Los Fresnos News
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Last week, Ballet Nepantla shared both history and dance, with their unique, yet breathtaking performance of Valentina. The performance was held at the Los Fresnos Highschool, with tickets going towards supporting the senior class graduation. Los Fresnos Superintendent Gonzalo Salazar tweeted about the event calling it a “celebration of culture and the arts.” Ballet Nepantla is an affiliate of the Edinburgh Dance Company and a non-profit arts organization based
out of New York City, though many of them are originally from the Valley! Andrea Guajardo, one of the founders of Ballet Nepantla, was born and raised in the Valley and attended Dancentre of Edinburg. She has an extensive background in classical ballet and contemporary dance. The other founder, Martin Rodríguez, was born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México. He began dancing folklórico at age 9 at the Academia de Danza Imagen, and through his adolescence took classes with various companies throughout Guadalajara. Together the founders envisioned a new form of expression that fused the two modalities. They
imagined and created an aesthetic that would speak to the historical, cultural, and social realities of a broader narrative including Mexican, immigrant, and transcultural themes. “Through a fusion of Mexican folklórico, contemporary dance, classical ballet, and West African dance, Nepantla explores the ‘inbetween’ spaces of transhistorical cultures.” Through their production of Valentina, Ballet Nepantla shared an inspiring collection of dances and short stories that “speak to the strength and resilience of women during Revolutionary Mexico.” Through their unique blend of Mexican folklórico, contemporary dance, and classical ballet,
they depicted tales of struggle and triumph, with clear themes of feminism, love, family, war, courage, and hope. According to their website, Ballet Nepantla’s goal is to “tell stories to provoke the imagination of audiences and to help our society see the beauty of our community,” and provoke imagination they did! Though many came to watch the beautiful production, perhaps the most impacted audience members were the Las Yescas Elementary cheerleaders. The elementary cheer team was in awe of much of the performance. It was a wonderful opportunity for these girls and it wouldn’t have been possible without one of the teachers at the elementary, Ms. Nora Garcia. Ms. Garcia sponsored these young girls, giving them
a chance to experience something unique. She explains that the school saw this great opportunity and they had to take the cheer team. The girls loved it. The Las Yescas cheer girls went home so excited and seemed very inspired by the performance they had just witnessed. The performance engaged and excited the audience, while still holding to the traditional gracefulness of ballet intertwined through it all. The use of Hispanicstyle music and Mexican folklórico dance captured the audience with a sense of familiarity with the culture that so many of us know and love, while the balance of traditional ballet created a diverse and unparalleled experience.
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Public Notification of Destruction of Section 504 Student Records
Public Notification of Destruction of Special Education Student Records
In accordance with the United States statues, the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District will destroy section 504 records on May 27, 2022. These individual student records contain confidential data including, but not limited, to the following; individual accommodation plans, evaluations for eligibility for section 504 and section 504 committee meeting records/forms. The information contained in this file may be needed for Social Security benefits or other purposes in the future. Therefore, this correspondence serves as notification to the parents and/or students that graduated or reached the age of 21 prior to 2016 to provide them with an opportunity to obtain their records.
In accordance with the United States statues, the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District will destroy special education records on May 27, 2022. These individual student records contain confidential data including, but not limited, to the following: individual education plans, evaluations for eligibility for special education and ARD committee meeting records/forms. The information contained in this file may be needed for Social Security benefits or other purposes in the future. Therefore, this correspondence serves as notification to the parents and/or students that graduated or reached the age of 21 prior to 2016 to provide them with an opportunity to obtain their records.
The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a file of the records by calling, writing a letter or in person on or before April 9, 2022 at the following address:
The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a file of the records by calling, writing a letter or in person on or before April 8, 2022 at the following address:
Los Fresnos C.I.S.D Special Services Department P. O. Box 309 / 32614 State Highway 100 Los Fresnos TX 78566 Telephone: (956) 233-3937
Los Fresnos C.I.S.D Special Services Department P. O. Box 309 / 32614 State Highway 100 Los Fresnos TX 78566 Telephone: (956) 254-5107
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This notice is in compliance with federal regulations 34 CFR 300.573 as related to students with disabilities receiving special education services.
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The Lady Falcons come out strong tonight and defeat a solid Weslaco team. Los Fresnos 6 - 0 Weslaco
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Down to the Wire
By Ruben Rodriguez Los Fresnos News
The Los Fresnos Falcons hosted the La Joya Palmview Lobos in a Non-District Battle on a very frigid Monday Night. In what has become quite the rivalry over the years, The Falcons and Lobos faced off for the fourth straight season. Last season the Falcons and Lobos tied in extra innings, the year prior, Palmview took the win 6-4. The Falcons last defeated Palmview in 2019 by a score of 4-0, so this match served as the climax in a new and exciting rivalry. To make things more interesting, both the Falcons and Lobos were perfect and coming off great Tournament runs. Both teams were also coming off big wins over Coastal Bend Powerhouses GregoryPortland and Corpus Christi London. Taking the Mound for the Falcons was senior ace Matthew Padilla, who was a key player in Los Fresnos’ historic playoff run in 2021. Palmview, who is known to have multiple aces in their starting rotation, started with Juan Castaneda set the stage for a possible pitcher’s duel.
Palmview struck first as leadoff hitter Tony Villareal hit a solid line drive to left field for a standup double. After a strikeout and a groundout, Pitcher Juan Castaneda hit a hard liner into center to bring Villareal in to take the lead in the top of the first. Padilla got the Falcons out of trouble by getting his second strikeout. The Falcons, who have a plethora of talent, fell victim to the dominance of Castaneda from the mound as he forced a one, two, three outing for three consecutive innings. Accumulating five strikeouts in the process, it was until the bottom of the fourth when Los Fresnos was able to get some hits on the board. Despite constant hitting by Palmview, Los Fresnos managed to hold them scoreless for the rest of regulation. In the Bottom of the sixth inning, Padilla was hit by a pitch after Muniz started off the inning with a flyout. Josh Muniz then brought Padilla in with a huge RBI triple. Then after a few more hits by Diego Cantu and Roel Gonzalez, Pinch Hitter Sebastian Sanchez hits
an RBI Single to give Los Fresnos the lead 2-1. In the Top of the seventh inning, errors began to plague Los Fresnos as Palmview took advantage of the errors as Josiah Gonzalez hit an RBI Single to tie the ballgame. Padilla who held his own for seven innings, hit a total of 14 strikeouts and held Palmview Scoreless was pulled at the top of the eight inning as Los Fresnos sent Josh Munoz to the mound as a reliever. After Los Fresnos was not able to break the tie in the bottom of the seventh. Los Fresnos was consumed by errors once again as Palmview tacked on three more runs of Falcon Errors to make it a 5-2 game. Los Fresnos then battled in the bottom of the eight inning but Lobo Reliever Derek Garza forced groundouts to give Palmview their fifth win of 2022. In what truly delivered as a pitcher’s duel, Padilla and Castaneda combined for 25 strikeouts as Los Fresnos Falls to 5-1. The Falcons will take part in the Mira’s Sports Classic in Corpus.
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Texas Bats To Emerge Soon Learn more about the risks, benefits of bats
Bat watchers gather at the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin as bats emerge at dusk to feed. (Stock photo) Written by Adam Russell Bats are beginning to become active in some southern parts of the state, and while cold fronts could reduce activity, it is a good time for the public to be aware of the benefits and risks associated with Texas species. Janet Hurley, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service integrated pest management specialist, Dallas, said Texas residents should expect bat activity to increase as temperatures climb. Hurley said bats are typically more prevalent in areas with agricultural fields in proximity, but cities like Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Waco, Temple and College Station and the surrounding suburbs have higher bat populations. Bats will soon be exiting torpor as temperatures allow them to activate and seek food and water, Hurley said. “Activity will be on the increase over the coming weeks and months. Once evening temperatures are consistently 70 degrees, it will be game on,” she said. “That tells them it is time to be out there feeding on insects.”
Billion-dollar bats Bats consume large amounts of insects, including crop-damaging pests, and are considered a beneficial species, she said. But they can also be a nuisance and pose a public health risk. It is important for people to be mindful of their presence and role in the environment and cautious during encounters. There are 33 bat species in Texas, representing one of the most diverse bat populations in the U.S. — a population that is growing. Bats roost in various habitats, including caves, trees and bridges, but they are increasingly found in buildings. They typically roost near food or water sources, but some bats travel miles each night to eat their favored foods. Texas bats consume some mosquitoes, Hurley said, but their diets consist primarily of moths, including corn earworm and armyworm moths, and beetles. This diet plays a large role in controlling insect pests in agriculture. It is estimated Texas bats eat enough insects to save producers over $1.4 billion annually in pest control costs alone. “They literally are
AUSTIN – During National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March, the Texas Health and Human Services Office of Disability Prevention for Children is hosting a free statewide virtual conference featuring a series of weekly webinars focused on preventing intellectual and developmental disabilities in children. An estimated 485,000 children are affected by IDD in Texas. “Our goal is promoting respect, fostering understanding and highlighting the importance of prevention and early intervention initiatives in the lives of Texas children and families,” said Keisha Rowe, HHSC associate commissioner of Rehabilitative and Independence Services. “We can change lives when we give Texans tools to support maternal health, prevent childhood injuries, and identify disabilities early.” The second annual
HHS Office of Disability Prevention for Children Statewide Virtual Conference, “The Power of Prevention: Promoting Healthy Development in Children,” aims to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including community-based organizations, government, health care professionals, educators, families, caregivers and others to discuss and learn about strategies for implementing positive change in the lives of children and families across Texas. Several state and national prevention professionals will share information about current trends, initiatives and practical information for attendees. The webinars are free and open to the public, and takes place on the first four Tuesdays in March from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is required. Keynote topics include providing equitable learning opportunities for all learners, the role of Medicaid in improving the lives of children and
billion-dollar bats,” she said. “We have resident bats that never leave, but many species migrate into Texas from Mexico, and some migrate from Mexico up to Wisconsin. Many times, their migration will coincide with the migration of the various moths. They can’t consume enough, but they try.” Take precautions, avoid contact Roosting sites in buildings can increase the chance of interactions with humans and the annoyances of noise, odor, piles of droppings and the potential danger of rabies. Only a tiny percentage of bats in colonies carry rabies, but any bat found on the ground is more likely to be sick or injured. Signs of possible rabies infection are flying in the daytime, dirt in the bat’s mouth or teeth, abnormal sounds, cloudy eyes, dehydration, mucous in the nostrils, breathing difficulties and spastic movements or paralysis. “It’s best to avoid handling bats under any circumstance,” she said. “They may seem cute, but a grounded bat during daylight hours, as with any nocturnal animal out during daylight, there
is a greater chance they have rabies or some other zoonotic disease.” Hurley said a bite, scratch or even saliva transmission could be problematic. If there is any chance a person may have been bitten or had direct contact with a bat, the animal should be captured and submitted to the local health department for rabies testing. For more information about rabies, visit the Texas Department of State Health Services Infectious Disease Control website. Bat in the house? Typically, bats that enter a home do so by accident. If they do not find their way out, they can be safely captured by waiting until the bat lands on the wall or ceiling. Carefully place a box or coffee can over the bat and slide a piece of cardboard between so that the bat remains inside
the container. If there is a reason to believe the bat could be sick and tested for rabies, call your local law enforcement or animal control to have it picked up. If no one comes in contact with the bat, it can be turned over to a wildlife rescue organization or released outside away from people and pets, preferably after sundown. “Be calm because the more you get excited, the more they will get excited,” she said. “Put on some good leather gloves, let them land somewhere and then use anything like a shoebox or small trashcan and cardboard or something to scoop them into it. If they just flew in accidentally and seem fine, you can take them outside, but make sure to place them somewhere they can launch from like onto a tree. Bats cannot take off from the ground like birds.” If a bat is found in a room with an unattended child or someone sleeping
or there is a reasonable possibility the person came in contact with the bat, the bat should be captured and submitted to the designated local public health agency for testing. Pets should not be allowed to interact with bats. Bat colonies that take up residence in attics, in wall spaces or under eaves of occupied buildings can be safely evicted. Using pesticides against bats is illegal and using traps can drive bats to other areas of a structure. The best method is exclusion techniques that allow bats to exit but prevent reentry. A free online AgriLife Extension “Bats 101” course describes practices related to integrated pest management, IPM, practices and bats as pests, how to perform bat removal and exclusion techniques, and how to solve bat problems by applying IPM techniques.
The tri-colored bat is among the 33 species found in Texas. They historically ranged in the eastern half of the state but have been reported as far west as Lubbock County. (Texas A&M AgriLife Research)
HHSC Recognizes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with Virtual Conference
youth with disabilities, and addressing the impacts of COVID-19. Other topics include water safety education, Texas WIC, childhood injury prevention, Early Childhood Intervention, and Pediatric AcuteOnset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. The full conference agenda and registration for all four virtual sessions is here. Continuing education credits for multiple disciplines can be earned for attending this event. About the HHS Office of Disability Prevention for Children The Office of Disability Prevention for Children works to prevent developmental disabilities in infants and children from conception to age 12 through provider and public education, partnerships with other state agencies and stakeholders and evaluating state efforts to prevent developmental disabilities. For more information, visit PreventChildDisability.org.
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The Passing of an Iconic Gorilla Patriarch
Photo via Gladys Porter Zoo’s Facebook BROWNSVILLE, Texas was humanely euthanized due to declining health. (February 24, 2022)— He was estimated to be Gladys Porter Zoo staff are approximately 60 years mourning the passing of old, well past the average Lamydoc (pronounced luhlife expectancy for Western MY-dok), the patriarch of the Zoo’s multi-generational lowland gorillas. In the wild, the life Western lowland gorilla expectancy for lowland troop. On the afternoon of gorillas is only 30 to 40 February 22nd, Lamydoc
years. In human care, they can live beyond 50 years . . . and, in Lamydoc’s case, much longer. “Heart disease, which is common in older gorillas, was detected in Lamydoc about ten years ago,” said Dr. Tom deMaar, the Zoo’s Senior Veterinarian. “We
supported his condition medically, just as in human medicine. Additionally, over the past two years, he has been demonstrating symptoms of progressive dementia. Although there was never any evidence that he was experiencing pain, it was obvious that his quality of life was deteriorating with no possibility of improvement.” Lamydoc arrived at the Gladys Porter Zoo in July 1970 at the estimated age of eight. He was accompanied by Katanga, a young female who became his lifetime mate and companion until her euthanasia in 2015 due to cancer. Between 1972 and 1991, Lamydoc sired 11 healthy baby gorillas. Two of them, Martha and Penney, still remain part of the Zoo’s gorilla troop, and are currently caring for youngsters of their own. Others joined gorilla troops elsewhere, including Mary, who lives at Busch Gardens, Tampa, and Casey II, at the Louisville Zoo.
“Lamydoc was the Gladys Porter Zoo’s original silverback and the inspiration for the Zoo’s logo,” said Dr. Pat Burchfield, the Zoo’s Executive Director. “To those of us who were here the day he arrived, he was a solid reflection of the consummate dominant male gorilla. He was independent, confident and full of bravado – the most magnificent male Western lowland gorilla we have ever seen.” In 2012, Lamydoc and Katanga were photographed by world-renowned wildlife photographer, Joel Sartore, leader of National Geographic’s Photo Ark. In order to raise awareness of species in need of conservation, Photo Ark images, including those taken at Gladys Porter Zoo, have been viewed by millions on the internet and at museums and zoos around the world. Lamydoc’s living legacy is carried on through his
offspring and the future generations of Western lowland gorillas descending from his bloodline. It will also live on in the many lives he has touched throughout his long life. Western lowland gorillas are listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. In the wild, they are threatened by poaching, disease, and most of all, habitat loss and destruction. The Gladys Porter Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which sets a high standard for animal care at zoological institutions across the nation. The Zoo also participates in the Gorilla Species Survival Plan (SSP), which seeks to create a sustainable, genetically diverse population of gorillas in human care.
UTRGV Film Student Wins Two Awards For Documentary Short Film based on spouse’s experience as ICE agent By Santana Peralez
Film poster for “Political Agenda,” a short film by UTRGV student Brenda Patricia Garza.
a former ICE agent unveils the truth that agents go through as they separate children from their families after they cross the U.S. / Mexico border, and the toll it takes on their personal lives,” Garza said. “‘Political Agenda’ is literally based on my husband’s experience, and he’s still working through it,” Garza said. “He suffers from PTSD because of this experience and the documentary has a lot to do with how he felt as an ICE agent.” The documentary short, Garza’s directorial debut, was her first submission to both film competitions. The UTRGV TV and Film Production postbaccalaureate student said just being accepted into the competitions was a milestone, and because the film hit so close to home, she is particularly proud of the awards. “I mean, I was crying with happiness. I was crying with awe,” she said. “As a student, you often don’t feel that what you put out is good enough. I am over the moon knowing that my film and my husband’s story were recognized.”
Garza credits her film professor, Dr. Ferenc Moldovanyi, for guiding her to this success. It’s amazing when you have professors like Dr. Moldovanyi who believe in the work you’re doing. It gives you the confidence you need,” Garza said. “As a student, you often feel unsure of your own work. It isn’t until someone else confirms it for you and tells you, ‘This is really good,’ that you believe it, that this is actually really good.” Moldovanyi, assistant professor in the UTRGV Theatre, TV and Film department, said Garza is talented. “I first met Brenda in the last spring semester in my Intro to Film and Video Production class, and with her came fun, humor and plenty of energy,” Moldovanyi said. “She is a strong, positive person with a lot of creativity. She is a visually sensitive student with excellent storytelling skills and the potential to have a promising film career.” Garza is no stranger to the silver screen. She made her feature acting debut in 2020 as Luisa in the Netflix film, You Are My Home,
(StatePoint) No matter the length of a vacation, students often have some catching up to do upon their return to school. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Check out these five spring break ideas that will keep young minds active and engaged, for a smooth transition back to the classroom. 1. Host a read-a-thon: Get inspired by the reading challenges hosted by schools and libraries during the long summer
a local charity. 2. Pick up a new instrument: Spring break can be a great time to immerse oneself in a new instrument. To build a solid musical foundation fast, consider a keyboard designed with beginners in mind. For example, the compact and portable, 61-key Casiotone CT-S200 allows students to make music from anywhere during their break, and has an array of useful features: a metronome to help with
lessons, app connectivity to make learning fun, and built-in speakers for cranking up the tunes. 3. Get outdoors: What do physical activity and time spent outdoors have in common? They’re both beneficial for cognition and brain health. Take advantage of the warm spring weather to hit up a local park, trail or nature center and get moving as a family. 4. Make math a game: Use the time away from
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – FEB. 25, 2022 – UTRGV student Brenda Patricia Garza has garnered two awards for a documentary short film based on her husband’s experiences as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The recognitions are from international film competitions – the Best
Shorts Competition and the IMPACT DOCS Awards. “Political Agenda,” the documentary short directed by Garza, an Edinburg native, spotlights the life of her husband, former ICE agent Robert Briseño, and unveils the reality behind what ICE agents go through daily and how those events can affect the agents and their families. “After years of working for the U.S. Government,
UTRGV student Brenda Patricia Garza recently won two film awards for her short film “Political Agenda.” (Courtesy Photo) starring actor and activist Alyssa Milano. When time allows, Garza follows her passions, which include voiceover work, TV hosting, freelance writing, directing and acting. She still attends classes at UTRGV and currently is cast in a film that will premiere on Netflix later this year, among other acting projects. Her own short film, she said, has had a profound personal impact. “My husband is finally getting help,” Garza said. “He’s now visiting a counselor. So that, to me,
is by far the best thing that could have come from this, regardless of awards, regardless of what anybody has thought. It was just about getting him the help that he needed to address the issues he had from doing what he was doing.” Garza said many men and women who serve their countries have potential distress or PTSD from this kind of career. “I, in all honesty, think that if this documentary does get into the right hands, it would be an eyeopening experience,” she said.
school to show kids that math is not just for the classroom. From puzzles to patterns to logic challenges, recreational mathematics can reintroduce an often dry subject to students in a way that is fun. Equip your child with a calculator, which can be used to play a variety of games. The basic, scientific and graphing calculators from Casio are easy to use and can be part of the fun. 5. Get creative: Whether it’s writing poems, painting
a portrait or putting on a play, making art can boost self-esteem while offering kids an outlet for self-expression. It’s also a fun way to keep the mind active during the break. Not only is a week off from school the perfect time to explore interests, take up new hobbies and to be creative, engaging in these activities can help make the transition back to school after spring break easier.
Tips to Keep Young Minds Active Over Spring Break break and host a mini event this spring. Invite your child and their friends to participate. You might even want to add a philanthropic element -- have participants get sponsored by friends and family to earn money based on the amount of reading they do. (Because of the short duration of the event, you may choose to have pledges be based on the number of pages or chapters a student reads, instead of entire books.) Donate the money raised to