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Three Falcon Basketball Players will represent Los Fresnos at the S.T.A.R.S Tournament By Ruben Rodriguez Los Fresnos News
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Although Basketball Season may be long gone, Hoops Fever has gripped South Texas once again as we are just about two weeks away from the Rio Sports Live South Texas Area Regional Showcase (S.T.A.R.S) Weekend on April 22 through the 24 at South Padre Island. Three Falcons will represent Los Fresnos in the two day showcase. For the Lady Falcons, Senior Sarahi Jones and Junior Olivia Parra will suit up for the RGV Girls, while Sophomore JJ Salazar will represent Marco Hinojosa’s Ball club on the Boys Side of Action. The Lady Falcons, who finished off the season 26-12 and 9-5 in District, were led by the Junior-Senior duo of Parra and Jones. Jones averaged 14 points per game, 9.7 rebounds per game. The Texas Lutheran Signee Jones on the season led the Lady Falcons, a total of 531 points, 368 rebounds, 59 steals, 37 blocks and 78 assists in her senior season. Olivia Parra averaged 8.8 points per game with 5.5 rebounds per game.The
Junior sensation had a total 299 points, 188 rebounds, 48 assists, and 37 steals. Both girls were a massive part of the Falcons qualifying for the playoffs in 2021-2022. One more interesting fact about Olivia and Sarahi is that they are both cousins, so that family chemistry certainly plays a factor on the court. “Playing with Olivia these past three years was amazing. We both knew coming into this season the roles we had to fulfill in order for our team to be successful.” Senior Sarahi Jones on being able to play one more time with Olivia. “Three years is a long time on the court together, so along the way we just learned about each other really well.” “I am very proud of them for earning a spot on this team. Just shows that all their hard work has paid off.” Lady Falcons Head Coach Alex Lucio on Parra and Jones being selected to the team. Coach Lucio also spoke on Parra and Jones’ chemistry. “That Cousin tandem really blossomed into something nice to see on the court. They have always had chemistry, but once they started to
understand the system, it was awesome to watch them grow as leaders on and off the court.” On the Boy's side of things JJ Salazar was a dominant force for the Falcons in 32-6A in 20212022. The Sophomore phenom led the way scoring wise for Los Fresnos, scoring 501 points on the season, averaging 16.7 points per game. Defensively, Salazar averaged 2.5 steals per game and an average of 5.1 rebounds in game. For the season, Salazar had 154 rebounds, 76 steals and 20 blocks. A team player as well, Salazar averaged 3 assists per game, 89 in total on the season. “I look forward to being able to showcase my skill and talent while also being able to play with and against the best in the valley.” JJ Salazar on what he is excited about and what he looks forward to in the STARS Showcase. “JJ is well deserving of representing Los Fresnos in the showcase. JJ is without a doubt one of few players in the valley that can guard from the 1 to the 5 and more importantly, defend the 1 to the 5.” Los Fresnos
Falcons Boys Head Coach Marco Hinojosa on his thoughts about JJ Salazar in the Showcase. JJ took on the challenge of leading our team, he could have easily said now but was up for the challenge. JJ has without a doubt has improved his game throughout the year. With a solid off season and with the year of leading this young group, our goal and his goal are to get back to the playoffs, and compete for a title again.” While the Junior Parra and Sophomore Salazar will represent the Falcons in 2022-2023, the STARS Showcase is also bittersweet for Senior Sarahi Jones. “This season was a rollercoaster of emotions for me. I gave everything I had to this Lady Falcon Program, so knowing that I have only a couple of games left to represent The Lady Falcon Basketball Program is disappointing, but also extremely humbling that it will be on an All-Star Setting,” Jones on what the STARS Showcase means to me. Both Coach Lucio and Hinojosa also spoke about their excitement about their athletes competing at the STARS Showcase. “ I am
excited to see them go out and compete against top level competition. It just brings out the best in them, and I’m sure it’s going to be a fun game to watch.” Coach Lucio on his Lady Falcons competing. “ I’m just looking forward to having JJ having fun on the court and for him to showcase his unselfish/team style of play.” Coach Hinojosa on Salazar being a part of this showcase. Sarahi Jones and Olivia Parra will compete on the Girls RGV Lightning, while JJ Salazar will compete on the Boys RGV Lightning. The South Texas Area Regional Showcase will take place at South Padre Island on April 22-24 with the awards banquet on April 22nd at 7pm. Games will begin and take place on April 23rd and 24th. You can catch all the action on Rio Sports Live.
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The Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense Center of Excellence supports the Department of Homeland Security in detecting, assessing and responding to threats and hazards, (Courtesy photo) Written by Paul Schattenberg Since the pandemic, the general public has had a growing awareness of the supply chain and how interruptions can affect their goods and services. One Texas A&M University agency is tasked with assessing security risks to the global supply chain and helping protect the country’s health and economic security. The ability to prevent, prepare for, detect, respond to and recover from an
incident affecting human, animal or plant health without disrupting the supply chain is the focus of the Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense, CBTS, Center of Excellence at Texas A&M University The center was formed by the Texas A&M University System in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs. “We were established
to serve as a conduit for research and to examine potential capabilities to secure the U.S. against threats and hazards without compromising the pace and operational structures of commercial enterprises,” said center director Greg Pompelli, Ph.D., BryanCollege Station. “We support the DHS mission, which includes the detection, assessment and response to known and unknown biological threats and other hazards that could adversely affect the country’s people,
agriculture and economy.” Texas A&M leads the consortium of U.S. academic institutions and other partners to assist DHS planning and operations in protecting the global supply chain and reducing the risk of exposing people and infrastructures to new and evolving biological threats. “We were chosen as a Center of Excellence due to our willingness to commit professional and academic resources and build partnerships as well as for our university-wide expertise in science-based research and technology development,” Pompelli said. He said after the center identifies a challenge, the team develops initial research questions using government, industry and academic insights. “Understanding how projects and project outputs could be combined to form new capabilities is critical,” he said. “This requires that we build teams with the skill sets necessary to advance projects through their entire life cycle.”
solve critical problems related to detecting and addressing biological threats, advancing novel analytics for timely decision-making, and developing new operational methods to assess national supply chain networks. “We also strive to apply academic advances, industry partnerships and enhanced workforce development programs to educate and train current and future personnel throughout the homeland security enterprise,” he said. “And we provide unique capabilities and capacities to support time-critical response for the DHS through the implementation of nextgeneration approaches for threat identification.” Heather Manley Lillibridge, Ph.D.,
executive director for the CBTS, said critical research and workforce development activities provided by the center are needed to assist the DHS in lowering the risks associated with trade as a potential source of threat introduction. “We maintain a variety of agile research, development, test, evaluation and transition programs consisting of biological threat screening, detection and characterization to improve the resiliency of supply chains and homeland security in general,” Manley Lillibridge said. “We are also focused on enhancing the short- and long-term economic vitality that comes from having safe borders that are open to commerce.”
What does the CBTS do? Pompelli said the CBTS assists the DHS by helping
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Photo taken from Rio Sports Live facebook page By Ruben Rodriguez remain unbeaten in the Los Fresnos News 2022 District Campaign. Los Fresnos has survived a The Los Fresnos Falcons pesky Brownsville Rivera Baseball team remains at Raider offense in an 10-8 the top as the number one shootout on March 29, team in District 32-6A walked off against fellow Baseball. But, how did they unbeaten Weslaco 4-3 get there? Los Fresnos has on April 5, and outlasted been on top of the 32-6A defending 32-6A Champion food chain since the district Harlingen 11-6 on April 12. opener on March 8th. Ever So, what lies in store since then, it has been for Los Fresnos for the all gas and no brakes for remainder of 32-6A? The Coach Rene Morales’ ball Falcons have two more club. Holding an overall district games to go in the record of 18-6 and a perfect regular season. The Falcons 32-6A record of 9-0, Los will begin their series Fresnos is definitely on against Brownsville Hanna pace to capture the District on April 19-22. The Final Title that evaded them in series for Los Fresnos will 2021. be Harlingen South from The Falcons, who came April 26-29. into 2022 riding on the As we head down the momentum of last season’s home stretch, the Playoff historic postseason run, Picture in 32-6A is slowly have taken on challengers taking shape. Los Fresnos of all kinds and have looks to hold the number fought all season long to one seed, Weslaco (17-4,
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The Los Fresnos Falcons are in Contention for capturing a share of the 326A title. Currently sitting at 9-2 in district and 21-3 on the season, The Lady Falcons have a few more games left in the 32-6A regular season. Throughout 2022, Los Fresnos remained the lone undefeated team in 32-6A before suffering two district losses, March 15 against Weslaco by a score of 6-3, and March 29 against San Benito 11-9. 7-2) is the number two seed. San Benito (14-7, 6-3) currently holds the third slot while Harlingen South (7-14-2, 4-4) looks to hold on to the fourth seed. In the hunt are the 32-6A Defending Champions Harlingen (8-17, 4-5) and Brownsville Rivera (814, 3-5). Both teams are desperately trying to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Falcons on the field have been led by ace pitcher Matthew Padilla, Hector Muniz, Joshua Munoz, Juan Garica, Roel Gonzalez and Diego Cantu. The Falcons look to wrap up their season on a high note and crown themselves as the 2022 32-6A Champions, and prepare for a potential deep postseason run.
Los Fresnos’ victories this season include Harlingen, Brownsville Hanna, Brownsville Rivera, San Benito, Donna North and Harlingen South. Looking to capture the number one seed, which is held by Weslaco, The Lady Falcons have Brownsville Hanna and Harlingen South left in 2022. The Lady Falcons Dominance in 2022 has been led by standout players. Victoria Altamirano, Andrea and Gabi Guevara, Natasha Gonzalez, Krystal and Katelyn Perez have been
a key contribution to the Lady Falcons success. Last season, the Lady Falcons finished on top of 32-6A with an overall record of 23-5, and a district record of 122. Los Fresnos carried that momentum into the State Playoffs, making an appearance in the regional quarterfinal. For the Lady Falcons, Unfinished Business has been the motto for the season. With a great regular season so far, Los Fresnos looks to dominate in the postseason and improve and build upon last year's success.
Los Fresnos Lady Falcons #8 Teresa Villa. Photo taken by Andrew Cordero
Los Fresnos Lady Falcons celebrating after going against Weslaco. Photo taken by Andrew Cordero
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Work by the Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain defense is helping capture the pandemic’s impact on food and agriculture, plus providing insights into risks that could occur well beyond the pandemic. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie) Projects related to COVID-19 “The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions taken to mitigate their impact presented serious challenges to food and agricultural sectors,” Pompelli said. “They also demonstrated how such events could affect the nation’s security.” To address these challenges, the CBTS employed a mix of approaches to fully capture the impacts on the food and agricultural sectors, with each project providing insights to expand understanding of the risks faced beyond the pandemic. These include: — Contracting with researchers at Victoria University through the Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency at Arizona State University to
use modeling to examine the direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 on major U.S. agricultural sectors and reduced economic activity. Using an expanded agricultural sector model, researchers assessed the impacts of labor and transportation constraints in the sectors. This modeling effort helped serve as the basis for examining how postCOVID-19 markets might recover across major U.S. agricultural commodity markets, producers, consumers and federal policy expenditures in the short and long term. “Market outcomes in 2020 were driven by factors other than the pandemic, such as a surge in crop exports and weather disruptions,” said Matt Cochran, DVM, center research director. “Certain impacts of the pandemic
were partly due to policy responses, including sectorspecific actions targeting agriculture, fiscal policy, monetary policy and lockdowns. But three of the largest direct impacts of COVID-19 were on fuel markets, meat supply chains and consumer demand patterns.” Cochran said the combined analysis of these factors provided the center with some of the earliest estimates of the aggregate economic impacts of the pandemic on the U.S. economy and its major food and agricultural sectors. — Initiating a study with the Anneal Initiative, Inc. to assess other global supply chain threats and risk analysis capabilities, particularly for inputs related to preharvest livestock and crop production. The project developed needs assessments that could be used to better understand supply chain risk. “This included the development of Analytical Requirements and Threat Identification Reports that looked at how U.S. adversaries could potentially manipulate scientific publication processes to negatively impact the U.S. COVID-19 response,” Cochran said. “It also addressed how foreign government efforts could influence operations and information warfare strategies that ultimately affect U.S. and global ag
and food sectors.” — Working with the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri using a modeling system to study the market impacts of COVID-19 on agricultural commodities and provide commodity market simulations. These analyses quantified the pandemic’s impacts on crop, livestock and biofuel markets in the U.S. and international markets. — Working with the National Bureau of Economic Research to identify emerging risks associated with extended supply chains. A series of projects were initiated to look at potential risks to the U.S. economy associated with the global supply chains. The collaboration was designed to examine the consequences of longer supply chains and identify possible risk-reducing strategies. “The pandemic and associated shutdown of economic activity in the U.S. drew attention to the consequences of long supply chains, but the focus of this study was not on the pandemic’s impacts,” Pompelli said. “Instead, this project examined the potential risks associated with global supply chains on which the U.S. economy depends.” Pompelli said CBTS projects have helped identify key aspects of global production networks
that are potential sources of vulnerability for essential goods and services and to identify supply chains that place the nation’s economic health at possible risk in the future. “While these projects were never intended to fully assess the pandemic’s impacts or identify all the emerging issues related to fragile or extended global supply chain issues, they have generated valuable insights and findings,” he said.
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UTRGV Center for Mexican American Studies Hosts Literary Landmark unveiling in honor of Gloria Anzaldúa La Frontera (1987), in the essay "How to Tame a Wild Tongue," Anzaldúa writes about her university experience in the 1960s: “At Pan American University, I, and all Chicano students were required to take two speech classes. Their purpose: to get rid of our accents" (76).
Family members of Gloria Anzaldúa pose with the literary landmark honoring Anzaldúa at an unveiling event hosted by the UTRGV Center for Mexican American Studies on March 28 at the UTRGV Edinburg Campus. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy) By Amanda A. TaylorUchoa EDINBURG, TEXAS – APRIL 4, 2022 – El Retorno Al Valle: Literary Landmark Unveiling and Symposium honoring Gloria Anzaldúa was held at her alma mater, UTRGV, on Monday, March 28, on the Edinburg Campus. A symposium about Anzaldúa was held during the day at the UTRGV Ballroom, and in her honor, the literary landmark unveiling – attended by Anzaldua’s family and the UTRGV community – was held at the UTRGV Library Courtyard. “We are honored that members of Anzaldúa's extended queer familia presented at these historic events, including Graciela Sanchez, Anel I. Flores, and Ari Chagoya, to name a few,” said Dr. Emmy Perez, associate director for the UTRGV Center for Mexican American Arts. “One of the reasons this landmark is important is because Anzaldúa was never invited to speak on our campus, to our knowledge. The other and more obvious reason is that she was an outstanding poet and writer. She crafted powerful images based in the natural world here en el Valle that resonate beyond description.” The literary landmark recognizing Anzaldua is now one of six in the state. Anzaldúa is the first Chicana author to be honored with this
distinction in Texas. Anzaldúa, a queer Chicana poet, writer and scholar, was born and raised in the Valley, where she worked as a farmworker. She wrote and published numerous groundbreaking texts, including Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza and Luz en lo Oscuro/Light in the Dark: Rewriting Identity, Spirituality, Reality. Her work and life are testaments to her contributions in numerous fields of study, and presenters discussed her impacts - past and present – with a look to the future. “El Retorno Al Valle” was organized by the UTRGV Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS), Humanities Texas, and multiple UTRGV, state and local partners. “Gloria Anzaldúa means a lot to many people in the community,” said Dr. Stephanie Alvarez, director of the UTRGV Center for Mexican American Studies and co-organizer of the event. “For many faculty members and students, she has opened new possibilities of seeing the experience of living on the border and being a Chicana, and our students really reflect on that. I think it’s important the university has recognized her experiences as a student, as an alumna, and the major contributions she’s made to literary
studies theory.” Scholars, poets, activists and visual artists from the Valley and beyond the region gathered to consider the impact of Anzaldúa’s work. The symposium events were free and open to the public. THE LEGACY OF GLORIA ANZALDUA Gloria Evangelina Anzaldúa (1942-2004) was valedictorian of Edinburg High School in 1962, graduated from UTRGV legacy institution Pan American College in 1968, and taught in the PSJA school district from 19671973. She attended graduate school at UT Austin and UC Santa Cruz, where she obtained a posthumous Ph.D. Aside from writing and publishing numerous texts, she served as editor/ co-editor of several anthologies, including This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color and this bridge we call home: radical visions for transformation. Her work also is collected in Interviews/ Entrevistas, and The Gloria Anzaldúa Reader edited by AnaLouise Keating. Anzaldúa is the author of two children’s books: Friends from the Other Side/Amigos del Otro Lado and Prietita and the Ghost Woman/Prietita y La Llorona. In her book Borderlands/
LITERARY LANDMARK DESIGNATIONS To earn a Literary Landmark designation, a group or individual must be responsible for the continued designation. A designation itself can take up to eight weeks to approve, as the honoree must have a compilation of background materials that will corroborate the role of the site, including the author’s work and writings. Norma Elia Cantu, president of the American Folklore Society and professor in Humanities at Trinity University in San Antonio, said these designations are not easy to get. “The American Library Association (ALA) designates particular locations that are significant to the literary history of the country, and they designate that spot a literary landmark,” Cantu said. “It's recognized with a plaque, and it stays there in perpetuity. … I believe, in Texas, we only had five up to this year.” The other Texas Literary Landmarks include: • 1999 O. Henry House and Museum, Austin, TX William Sidney Porter, known by his pen name, O. Henry, lived here between 1893 and 1895. Dedicated 1999. •
2000 Menger Hotel - various, San Antonio, TX - The Menger, opened in 1859, is the oldest Hotel west of the Mississippi that has been in continual operation. Some of the literary guests include author Oscar Wilde, author O. Henry, and author Frances Parkinson
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Los Fresnos Rotary receives check for $2,812 that they will be given as Scholarships to Los Fresnos Highschoolers, along with other funds Flores. All concessions sales went directly to the Los Fresnos United Booster clubs. That’s Rotary’s way of giving back and helping Los Fresnos! Los Fresnos Highschool alumni class of ‘85 donated
$2,812 towards Los Fresno student scholarships! The Rotary plans to discuss the total amount they will be adding to this generous donation. Rotary President, David Armendariz, guaranteed that Rotary plans to donate upwards of
$1,500 to local students. A highlight of the event was having the non-profit organization BiG Heroes and all their students attend. David Armendariz, exclaimed “You know, when I was a kid, seeing my first wrestling match, I
was like ‘Oh my G-d! Their bouncing and BREAKING TABLES!?” He explained, “that was the level of excitement these students had!” Their joy and enthusiasm was unparalleled. They were thrilled to receive personal autographs from each team member. Fortunately, BiG Heroes had a sponsor to pay for them to attend the event. Armendariz noted what a blessing sponsors can be to the community of Los Fresnos. Without their contributions and involvement, none of this would have been possible. It’s amazing what a small community can achieve when its members and leaders are actively engaged.
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2002 Katherine Anne Porter home, Kyle, TX Katherine Anne Porter, born in 1890, lived in the house until 1902. Dedicated 2002.
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2009 Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building - various, Austin, TX - Noted Texas authors, including James Michener, Walter Prescott Webb, and Jack "Jaxon" Jackson used the state archives for research and inspiration. Dedicated Dec. 3, 2009.
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2011 Mansfield Public Library - John Howard Griffin, Mansfield, TX - John Howard Griffin lived on a farm in Mansfield during the time he conducted the social experiment chronicled in his book author of Black Like Me. Dedicated Feb. 27, 2011.
This month’s designation makes the sixth Literary Landmark in Texas: •
Dr. Gloria E. Anzaldúa Literary Landmark, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Library, Edinburg, TX
The day before the symposium, two community-based presymposium events were held at Valle de la Paz Cemetery in Hargill, where readings of Anzaldúa’s work was shared and at the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg. Plans are underway to change the outside patio area near the library to Gloria Anzaldúa Plaza, where the Literary Landmark plaque stands. “When Dr. Norma E. Cantú and I applied for the landmark, I was thinking of the many people here en el Valle who have been influenced by Anzaldúa's work,” Perez said. “This landmark was a long-time coming. Members of our local team collaborating on the event wrote the plaque inscription. We worked hard to honor her use of Tex-Mex in her writing, and her contributions to Chicana, LGBTQ+ and American Literature.” Alvarez said honoring Anzaldúa has come full circle, and noted that she did not have an easy academic or writing career. “I think it’s important that UTRGV has acknowledged the treatment many Chicano students received early on at the university, and now, here we are, acknowledging that and honoring the work of this great writer,” she said. For more information on the event and on Anzaldúa, visit the website https://sites.google. com/view/elretorno/ organizing-planningcommittee?authuser= 0
Attendees to the El Retorno Al Valle: Literary Landmark Unveiling and Symposium honoring Gloria Anzaldúa hold sunflowers during the presentation on March 28. The literary landmark honoring the queer Chicana poet, writer and scholar, born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley where she worked as a farmworker, is one of six in the state of Texas. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)
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