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The Great Easter Bash Chamber, Boys & Girls Club, and LF’s Market Days Making Easter a Great Bash! is the coordinator for the Los Fresnos Market Days and was in charge of bringing food vendors along with artisan vendors as well. The response was great. From the crowd, to the local small businesses that had their products for sale, to the delicious food options they had like Tacos, gorditas, Fruit, Hamburgers, hotdogs, and more. Small businesses from Los Fresnos and surrounding areas all came selling their items. The mini-market ranged from candles to sunglasses, necklaces, bracelets, and more! All for people to buy, and support local businesses! iGocraft mentions that it was a nice event having a good turnout. Other tables included Modern Bella, Fancy Charm, and Word of Passion Ministries, they also had face painting for the kids provided by the First Baptist Church of Los Fresnos. Many people enjoyed the music played by the Texas Showdown Band. Mr. Champion mentions
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It’s a great thing to be seeing the world all reverting back to some fundamental normalcies, like social events, finally having full capacity again. Looking back just oneyear ago, masks, social distancing, only half occupancies, shut-downs, people experiencing unemployment, and the list goes on. But as a town of such a driven community centered on serving the city of Los Fresnos never backing down when obstacles arise and seeing leaders never abandon the hearts and minds of the people is what makes Los Fresnos the best city in the RGV. Looking back to last year’s Easter celebration, social distancing and mask mandates were still very real. Yet that didn’t stop the Chamber,
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Rotary, or the EMS and Firestation along with others, from helping make easter spectacular. Last Easter in 2021 the Los Fresnos Chamber of Commerce organized an Easter Bunny Bash event at the Los Fresnos Rodeo Grounds and Los Fresnos EMS and Volunteer Fire Department facilities. Families took time waiting in several different lines to take pictures with the Easter Bunny and receive Easter Eggs, candy, and other goodies. With the help and support of volunteers from the Los Fresnos Rotary Club, Boys & Girls Club, Los Fresnos CISD, City, and others the turnout was great. According to Val Champion, Chamber Executive Director, more than 500 vehicles drove through the EMS station bays last year. The full-length story can be found here:
that the chamber always loves having them at events. And that Alen Duval, the Lead Guitarist, and Champion have a great relationship, and that the band has built a dependable reputation of always being available to put on a great show! Edward Barron, CEO of Los Fresnos Boys & Girls Club was another big part of the great success they had on April 16th, donating memberships and prizes with the amazing monetary value of over eight-thousand-fivehundred dollars! Donating 50 Memberships, 10 After School Program Memberships, 10 Summer Program memberships all in the 50 golden eggs. In closing the Mayor, Alejandro (Alex) Flores wanted to say a few words. He says, "I enjoyed seeing the community out and enjoying the holiday weekend. We have come a long way from where we were two years ago. Thanks to everyone who put this together. It was a success and I look forward to next year's event!"
https://losfresnosnews. net/?p=12783 As stated the event last year had a good turnout and a lot of the community members stepped up and really stood out to many as a great coming together, but the real goal that Mr. Val Champion, the head of the Los Fresnos Chamber of Commerce, and Edward Barron, CEO of the Los Fresnos Boys & Girls had in mind, was having the first great Easter Festival! Champion says that it was last year that both he and Mr. Barron sat down and discussed something like this, but it was because of National restrictions, that the event needed to be postponed and rethought for a different time. Now is that year! Mr. Champion and Barron CULL Generic 5x2 eng_Layout 1 10/30/12 11:27 AM Page 1 along with Carol Aguilar, Posted in March of 2020 by the chamber saying, "Due to all came to make the the evolving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) the Easter Festival ® Easter Festival something that was scheduled for April 4, 2020 has been cancelled to spectacular. Carol Aguilar protect the health and safety of everyone."
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas (April 18, 2022) - Texas Southmost College recently introduced the college’s first Digital Library, and for TSC students like Irlanda Moreno, having this service has made completing assignments and essays more convenient. “Having information and resources at my fingertips and being
able to access it even if I’m not on campus helps so much,” said the 19-year-old. “This is especially going to come in handy as I prepare to apply to the Radiologic Technology program. The way I see it, TSC’s Digital Library is another way the college is helping us succeed.” The idea for TSC’s Digital Library,
located at the SET B Annex, room 1.536, was first introduced in 2019 to give TSC and its students its own library and resources, since this service was originally being shared with a local university. “TSC needed its own in-house library for students and faculty,” said TSC Librarian Nancy Bond. “So, my goal since day one has
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Bond said since the Digital Library’s official kickoff last month, it has been popular with students. “This service is crucial to our student and faculty success,” she said. “We have faculty sending students over and students recommending it to their friends. This is changing the way our students learn and the way our instructors teach. It really has had a positive impact.” TSC’s Digital Library space has been fully redesigned to provide students with individual and group, noise reduction study rooms; a multipurpose room that can be used for class or large meetings; at least 60-70 computers; printers and charging stations. Soon, TSC students will be able to check out laptops using a new kiosk located at the Digital Library center. The kiosk will provide up to 24 laptops that can be borrowed
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JV teams finished off the season Congratulations to the LF JV Dark with 2 big wins! So proud of their team on their season, going 9-2efforts all season! Way to go girls! 1! Way to go!
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Start Looking Out For Stinging Caterpillar
Texas A&M AgriLife experts warn contact can cause rash, painful reaction other issues.”
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Written by Susan Himes As the weather warms up and people begin spending more time in their yards, parks and forests, more people will have the opportunity to encounter insects, some of which can bite or sting. However, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts say before you blame a flying insect or a poisonous plant for a skin ailment, you may need to consider another culprit – “stinging” caterpillars. “Spring foliage can bring on an abundance of caterpillars, a few of whom carry irritating or even venomous hairs that ‘sting’,” said Janet Hurley, AgriLife Extension statewide integrated pest management specialist for schools, Dallas. “We have fact sheets available for schools this time of year, and we want to make sure parents are aware that there are stinging caterpillars in Texas, what they look like, and how to avoid them,” she said. Stinging caterpillar species include the buck moth caterpillar, spiny oak slug caterpillar, hickory tussock moth caterpillar, saddleback caterpillar and io moth caterpillar. Perhaps the most painful caterpillar in
Texas is the southern flannel moth caterpillar, also known as the asp or puss caterpillar. An encounter with a puss caterpillar is very painful and may even require a trip to the hospital, according to AgriLife Extension experts. What stinging caterpillars look like Hurley said that just about every species of stinging caterpillar has now been spotted in Texas. “A good rule of thumb is if a caterpillar looks ‘fuzzy’ — don’t touch it,” said Molly Keck, AgriLife Extension entomologist and integrated pest management specialist, Bexar County. Although many fuzzy caterpillars are not dangerous, do not pick up a caterpillar unless you are sure it is not of the stinging variety. The puss caterpillar, for example, looks deceptively soft and can be especially tempting for children to want to pick up or “pet” them. “These teardropshaped caterpillars look touchable, but they are not,” emphasized Wizzie Brown, AgriLife Extension specialist in integrated pest management for Travis County. “Asps have spines attached to venom glands that can lead to a nasty sting, rash and
Caterpillar sting symptoms and treatment “Since these caterpillars tend to hide, you may not even know you’ve encountered one until you feel the sting,” Hurley said. If you are stung, you may feel immediate pain and reddish colored spots may appear where spines entered the skin. Some people may not feel pain until several minutes after they are stung, while others can experience intense throbbing or radiating pain. Other people may not feel much discomfort, and a red rash may be the only telltale sign. Brown said people respond to caterpillar toxin differently. “Some people may have a more severe reaction than others, and where on your body you are stung and the thickness of that skin can affect your reaction too,” she said. If the caterpillar is still on you, immediately brush it off if possible, and then use tape to remove the spines that may still be in your skin, Brown said. Washing the area with soap and water and applying an ice pack to the sting may offer some relief, and an oral antihistamine may help to relieve itching. Overthe-counter insect sting and bite relief products can also help. The pain often goes away within an hour. Other symptoms after a sting can include nausea, vomiting, headaches, respiratory stress or shock. Since reactions to the toxins from stinging caterpillars can vary, seek medical advice or treatment immediately or go to an emergency room if you become concerned. Any contact with eyes or an allergic reaction to a sting warrants immediate medical attention. Stinging caterpillar habitat “You are more likely to encounter stinging caterpillars when they leave their host plant
in search of a spot to pupate, ,” said Keck. “They aren’t aggressive and won’t come after you, but they can drop from trees.” Keck said she hasn’t yet seen any caterpillars but that once we start having warmer days we may see more. She said this year’s drier weather may also play a role in their numbers. “Insect populations are also often cyclical, and this may just be a year we don’t see them as prevalently,” Keck said. Texans statewide should be on the alert and keep an eye on trees and shrubs for caterpillar development, which typically occurs now into the fall. Some common tree hosts are apple, basswood, cherry, dogwood, elm, maple, plum and oak, which is a favorite of the buck moth caterpillar. Some stinging caterpillars may even be found on crops such as corn. The AgriLife Extension experts explained that southern flannel moths, the adult stage of puss caterpillars, emerge in late spring or early summer to lay several hundred eggs on favored host trees. Caterpillars may also be seen feeding on dwarf yaupon and other shrubs. One to two generations occur each year, though puss caterpillars tend to be more common in the fall. Pest management Avoid stinging caterpillars by not sitting under trees and wearing long sleeves and pants outdoors, although even that is no guarantee of protection. “I had the misfortune of getting an eastern buck moth caterpillar on my pants once and accidentally brought it inside,” said Keck. “When I rested my hand on my leg, I encountered the barbs, and it didn’t feel good. It itched and left an uncomfortable feeling on my thumb for a couple hours.” Keck said there isn’t much you can do about managing these caterpillars until they all pupate and go away. You don’t need
to worry about harm to your garden however, as stinging caterpillars typically do not do enough feeding to harm plants. If you have large populations of stinging caterpillars and decide you need to try to manage them, you can try Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, Btk. However, this will also kill all the nonstinging or “good” caterpillars, which are an important food source for songbirds. You may also look for a pesticide with active ingredients such as spinosad or azadirachtin, which are naturally derived
products. Puss moth caterpillars can also be controlled when they become abundant by spraying with a residual pesticide such as permethrin, cyfluthrin or similar sprays labeled for control of caterpillars on ornamental plants. “We want Texans to know what these caterpillars look like and the importance of not touching them with bare hands,” said Hurley. “Looks can be deceiving and the best way to stay safe is to not handle anything you aren’t familiar with.”
Io moth caterpillar. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Bart Drees)
Buck moth caterpillar. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Patrick Porter)
Puss caterpillar. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Wizzie Brown)
Spiny oak slug caterpillar. (Photo by Jerry A Payne, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org.)
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Community Health Outreach Program The City of Los Fresnos offers a free Community Health Outreach Program within its community. The program offers a variety of free classes/activities, nutrition support, cooking classes and diabetes prevention classes. It also offers free health screenings such as blood pressure screenings, BMI screenings, A1C testing and follow-up care to both men and women 18 years of age and older.
If the pandemic has shown us anything it is that disease respects no borders or social classes. And, it has shown us that diseases like diabetes, obesity and other health-related problems only make our residents more vulnerable. I am highly encouraged to see that many of our cities and towns are already investing in wellness programs and providing opportunities for people to exercise and develop healthy lifestyles. Coupled with education, we can address the causes of some of the factors that produce bad health habits and illness.
I will work to expand health services for uninsured working families, support the health of new mothers, and provide more educational opportunities to encourage young people to pursue careers in front line healthcare. It is unacceptable to me that our residents in South Texas aren’t afforded the same access to healthcare as are all other parts of the state. I believe in a healthier future for all of us here in South Texas. I believe we are Stronger Together.
Exercise classes are offered both virtually and in person. Pre-recorded classes are available on the City of Los Fresnos Community Health Outreach Program’s Facebook group. In person classes are offered at the Los Fresnos Memorial Park. The current exercise class schedule offers Walking 2 Fitness, Zumba, Body Sculpting, Cardio Kickboxing, Dance 2 Fitness, Water Aerobics, Lap Swimming, Family Open Swim and Boot Camp. All classes are taught by Certified Fitness Instructors. To register for the City’s Community Health Outreach Program contact Los Fresnos Community Health Worker Christine Martinez at 956-312-1406 or email at cmartinez@citylf.us. Once enrolled in the program participants are able to participate in all classes/ activities at no charge as offered by the City of Los Fresnos. The current schedule offers a wide variety of classes to choose from! For more information contact Christine Martinez, Los Fresnos Community Health Worker at 956-312-1406 or email at cmartinez@ citylf.us or Los Fresnos City Hall at 956-233-5768
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