WEEK OF June 8, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 14, 2022 Fishing for Low Rates...
The only Community Bank with locations in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy Counties
RIO GRANDE UNDERWRITERS
INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
Boat owners insurance for less than you think.
AUTO • HOME • LIFE • COMMERCIAL • FLOOD • WIND
956-233-5744
State Farm® boat insurance doesn’t cost much, but covers a lot – like your boat, motor, and trailer. It also protects you and your passengers.
Member FDIC
Volume 18 Number 23
705 W. HWY 100
Do you have the proper coverage? FREE QUOTE
Los Fresnos, Tx 78566
Final Journey www.losfresnosnews.net
EMR Hosts a Ceremony for the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as its ‘Final Journey’
UTRGV Student-Athletes
Page 4
Poem: Curb Violence
Page 5
People wait in anticipation for the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Photos taken by Emilio Flores, Los Fresnos News
Maze
Page 6
The Science Behind Texas Barbecue
Page 7
Utrgv Men’s And Women’s Golf
Page 8
LOOK INSIDE Classified................. pg 3 Sports...................... pg 4 Puzzles.................... pg 5 Activity Page........... pg 6
Emilio Flores Los Fresnos News On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Arrival Ceremony took place marking the end of her final journey. The travel was one that had much anticipation. Many of the Veterans that served on the Kitty Hawk had the honor and privilege to share some of the many memories they had. It was both an amazing experience, and a cherishing one for many. The ceremony started at 9:00 AM, hosted by International Shipbreaking Limited, LLC / EMR in Brownsville. Veterans traveled from all over the United States to see her for the last time. Chris Green, President of International Shipbreaking says “We take great pride in having been awarded another US Navy ship recycling project. He
This Space AVAILABLE CALL 956-264-7720
says he will personally make sure that their recycling operations are as respectful as possible to the men and women who served our country on board this mighty ship. The President explains this will be their fourth Navy Supercarrier recycling project and that they have developed safe procedures for recycling some of the largest ships ever built. Green says “I am proud to lead our team of the hardest working people I have ever met” EMR had a great turnout, Green explains that they are really glad all those that were able to make it to the ceremony did. “When we started doing these large projects, we wanted to put something together to honor them(Those that served) as she conveyed her final entrance into the Port of Brownsville.” EMR created a
public Facebook page called “The Final Kitty Hawk Voyage” back in January of this year. Many people were very thankful for the page being so active and keeping them up to date on the status of the ship. Some History of Her The USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) was commissioned in April
1961 and was the Navy’s second class of “super carrier”. Having first been commissioned as an attack aircraft carrier, in 1973 she was redesigned as a multipurpose aircraft carrier. The vessel has four turbine engines, four aircraft elevators, and four catapults. Cameron County
Commissioner of Pct 1, Sofia Benavides, shared a beautiful speech that you could feel moved in every person in attendance. She says, “The USS Kitty Hawk was one of the most prolific ships to roam the high seas, because of its prowess the United States was able to ward off communism and protect democratic regions of Asia and the world of dictatorship.” As we cherish the great build of machinery she says, “Let us continue to be grateful for this great Nation we live in because of our men and women in uniform. And let us once again, cherish this piece of history right here in our backyard.” Benavides finished by saying “Let us not forget the Kitty Hawk.” These words really stuck with many people and a few tears to many. Shortly afterward they had a list of veterans who came up to share ►
Final Journey
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
CULL Generic 5x2 eng_Layout 1 10/30/12 11:27 AM Page 1
CULLIGAN WATER OF TH ®
Warriors United in Arms getting ready to present both the Texas and United States Flag Photos taken by Emilio Flores, Los Fresnos News CULL Generic 5x2 eng_Layout 1 10/30/12 11:27 AM Page 1
CULL Generic 5x2 eng_Layout 1 10/30/12 11:27 AM Page 1
CULLIGAN WATER OFOF THE RIO CULLIGAN WATER THE RIOGRANDE GRANDEVALLEY VALLEY ®
CULL Generic 5x2 eng_Layout 1 10/30/12 11:27 AM Page 1
®
www.culliganrgv.com www.culliganrgv.com
better water. pure and simple. ® better water. pure and simple.
®
www.culliganrgv.com
CULLIGAN WATER OF THE RIO956-399-1780 GRANDE V CULL Generic 5x2 eng_Layout 1 10/30/12 11:27 AM Page 1
®
1300 W. Business 77 • San Benito, TX
CULLIGAN WATER OF THE RIO GRANDE VAL ®
Call today for a FREE water analysis!
better water. pure and simple.®
2 • June 8, 2022 • LOS FRESNOS NEWS
Final Journey
► CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
their experiences on this mighty ship. Many shared some amazing stories, Dave Gross shared a rap that he wrote himself and shared on stage, ending with the infamous mic drop. Other veterans were Chuck Hargus, Jessy Whisenhunt, Neal Woodall, and Ricky Jones. Ricky Jones states that his wife bought him a flag that said “USS Kitty Hawk Veteran”. “This has turned into a calling,” Jones says he wanted to give everyone the opportunity that
served, to please sign his flag, “Also, I’d like to further extend to anyone who is—to honor someone who’s passed.” Jones wanted to have as many Veterans that served on this ship, have their names on his flag. Saying, “Get their name on there too.” Lastly, Los Fresnos News had the privilege of talking one-on-one with a Veteran, Tommy “Sammy” Mitchell. Mitchell shares the many memories, both good and bad, but one thing he stated was that he “wouldn’t trade it for nothin’!” Sammy Mitchell says “I’m glad my mother had the fortitude and the
aptitude to make me join the military,” “Because I was not gonna—I was going down a bad road in my life.” Mitchell says but “That ship made me a man.” And he wouldn’t trade that for anything. He encourages young men to join the Navy, he says it was the best decision and you get to visit all kinds of places. Robert Berry, Vice President at EMR says “We know what they’ve given up over their lives, INCLUDING those that gave it all.” Berry continues, “We just had a holiday to remember them just yesterday, and today is a day for ALL of them.” expressing
that both those that lost their lives and those that have served and made this day possible, he
thanks them all. Berry says that they respectfully recycle the vessels and have
a ceremony with a moment of silence “Remembering those that served.”
Cameron County Commissioner of Pct 1, Sofia Benavides shares her speech. Photos taken by Emilio Flores, Los Fresnos News
Ricky Jones holds his Kitty Hawk Veteran flag. Photos taken by Emilio Flores, Los Fresnos News
Dave Gross sharing his rap “Crew of the Kitty” Photos taken by Emilio Flores, Los Fresnos News
Ask Our Dentists by DR. ADAM LALONDE
Q: My Oncologist strongly suggests that I see my dentist prior to surgery but I don’t understand why. Please clarify.
“Your Community Newspaper” 705 W. Highway 100, Suite B-2 Los Fresnos, TX
ANSWERED by DR.ADAM LALONDE:
Studies suggest that patients undergoing major cancer surgery might reduce their risk of complications by seeing a dentist beforehand. Studies have revealed that patients who visited a dentist were slightly Dr. Adam Lalonde less likely to have postsurgery pneumonia or more serious complications. According to study data, “Oral care is one simple option for preventing postoperative pneumonia as postoperative pneumonia can be precipitated by aspiration of oral and pharyngeal secretions.” Respiratory germs can grow in biofilms and microorganisms on the surface of the teeth and tongue. Dental care has been found to help reduce pneumonia for patients on ventilators, the researchers wrote in the British Journal of Surgery. In short, it’s good that clinicians do consider preoperative dental care prior to major cancer surgery; it’s a minor step that could result in big benefits. For more information, call our office 956-233-4400 or visit us at www. losfresnosdental.com.
956-233-4400
www.losfresnosdental.com
E-MAIL: info@losfresnosnews.net
We are open Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE: Call 956-264-7720
SUBSCRIPTION RATES 2795 Yr. Valley l $3495 Out of Valley Single Copy Price ......... $.50 ea. Back Issues available .. $.50 ea. $
PUBLISHERS
Landon Jennings Sharice Jennings
ADVERTISING
Victor Moreno 956-264-7720
MAILING ADDRESS CONTENT EDITOR
705 W. Highway 100 Suite B-2 Los Fresnos, TX 7856 797-9920 l Fax 797-9921
Emilio Flores
OFFICE MANAGER
Nelda Briones
“Barriga llena, corazon contento.” “A full belly, a happy heart.” Contribuido por: Alvino Villareal If you have a Mexican saying you’d like to share, please call: 956-797-9920
SPONSORED BY
MEMBER 2020 2022 TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
CORRECTION POLICY
Although the Los Fresnos News Staff strives for excellence in all stories and advertising, spelling or typographical errors can occur. If you find any confirmed factual or other type of error, please call 956-233-9928 during business hours or leave a message.
Here for Generations
WEEKLY COLUMNS printed in the Los Fresnos News contain the opinions of the Authors. They may or may not be the opinion of the Newspaper. HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: 1 year subscription delivered by U.S. Postal service...$27.95 or can be purchased at several convinent locations through out the cities of Los Fersnos and Brownsville for 50¢. The Los Fresnos News is mailed and delivered Tuesday, June 7, 2022, and published weekly by Los Fresnos Publishing, LLC. Periodical Postage Rates paid at Los Fresnos, TX. Post Office. Advertising deadline is noon Thursday at the office at 203 N. Arroyo, Los Fresnos, TX 78566. (POSTMASTER send address changes to Los Fresnos, P.O. Box 990, Los Fresnos, TX 78566.)
956.399.2468
1401 W. Business Hwy 77 | San Benito, TX Mon – Fri 8 am – 7 pm • Sat 9am – 5pm
June 8, 2022 • LOS FRESNOS NEWS • 3 NEED EXTRA CASH!!!??? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I BUY RV S & $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ MOBILE HOME S $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Travel Trailers l 5th Wheels $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Goosenecks l Bumper Pulls $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ A n y w h e r e i n Te x a s ! ! ! A n y C o n d i t i o n ! ! ! Old/New !!! Dirty or Clean !!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I PAY CA$H 956-466-7001 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ No Title – No Problem – We Can Apply For One ANR Enterprises $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Great Classifieds... List Yours Today by Calling 956-233-9928 or 956-797-9920.
REMEMBER: Deadline is Thursday at NOON for ads to be published in the following week’s edition.
Los Fresnos News is seeking a motivated Commissioned Advertising Sales Representative Must have your own dependable, economical, insured transportation and be able to cover large sales areas. Must be knowledgeable and fluent in electronic communications, website navigation and social media platforms. Must understand and be able to work within deadlines, coordinate and manage daily/weekly sales and operations tasks. Please call (956) 264-7720 for appointment
scan & visit “Your On- site Answer to Document Destruction” We supply the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas with Secure Mobile Document Destruction.
Call Us Today!
1-956-233-4780
TexSCAN Week of June 5-11, 2022 ACREAGE
Find Us On Twitter! Additional stories and content on our website
scan & visit!
REAL ESTATE
QUICK CASH for your owner-financed Deed of Trust, Mortgage Note or Land Contracts. Quotes are free with no obligations. Call Steve at 800-874-2389 Own your piece of Texas TODAY! Prices starting at today. www.americanequityfunding.com. A+ BBB $650/acre. Trans Pecos region. Also the Hill Country rating. (Edwards, Menard, Coke, Val Verde Counties free ranging exotics), South Texas (Duval County Brady, TX – Big Acreage Bargains in the Heart of - whitetail, hogs). Large acreage or small. 30 year Texas – 50 to 120+ acre ranches from as low as $4,900/ fixed rate owner financing, only 5% down. Call acre. Beautiful, buildable, hunting and recreational toll free or email for individual prices and terms. tracts. Spectacular views, gorgeous trees. Loaded with www.ranchenterprisesltd.com, 800-876-9720. trophy wildlife! High-speed fiber optic internet, gated entrance, private roads, electric, low taxes through ag ARROWHEADS valuation. Excellent land financing, 877-333-7390 x9, Indian Arrowheads Wanted – Point Type: Clovis, RanchesAtBuckRidgeTX.com. Yuma, Firstview & Eden. Must be old, authentic & unbroken. Absolute TOP DOLLAR paid – up to 5 MEDICAL figures for one point. I am a very serious high-end Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by collector. Call 979-218-3351. Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the ADOPTION compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. California couple promise baby sunlit nursery, Free information kit! Call 866-747-9983. secure future, educational opportunities, devoted DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual grandparents. Generous living expenses, relocation possible. Lindsey and John, 805-660-4251, or Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount attorney, 310-663-3467. plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental AUCTION Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-901-0467 Vehicles & Equipment Auction – Wed., June 15. www.dental50plus.com/txpress #6258
BRADY TX - THE HEART OF TEXAS
690+ items sell no reserve. Pickup trucks, flatbed WANTED trucks, campers, RVs, rollback truck, passenger vehicles, SUVs, skid steer, equipment trailers, utility FREON WANTED: Certified buyer looking to vehicles, dump trucks, buses and more. All items are buy R11, R12, and R500 and more. Call Joe at sold AS IS. 10% buyer’s premium applies. Bid Now! 312-625-5322. purplewave.com. Need Extra Cash – I Buy RVs & Mobile Homes GENERATORS –Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels, Goosenecks, Bumper Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC Pulls. In Any Area, Any Condition – Old/New, Dirty home standby generator. $0 Money Down + Low or Clean! I PAY CA$H. No Title – No Problem, we Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote. Call can apply for one. We go anywhere in Texas. ANR now before the next power outage: 1-855-704-8579. Enterprises, 956-466-7001.
from as low as $4,900/ACRE!
Texas Press Statewide Classified Network 221 Participating Texas Newspapers • Regional Ads Start At $250 • Email ads@texaspress.com
www.ValleyShredding.com
BIG ACREAGE BARGAINS! 50 to 120+ ACRE RANCHES Beautiful, buildable, hunting and recreational tracts. Spectacular views, gorgeous trees. Loaded with trophy wildlife! Recreational paradise for hunters & nature enthusiasts. �igh�speed �ber optic internet, gated entrance, private roads, electric, low taxes through ag valuation. EXCELLENT LAND FINANCING
CALL NOW: 877-333-7390 x9 RanchesAtBuckRidgeTX.com
NOTICE: While most advertisers are reputable, we cannot guarantee products or services advertised. We urge readers to use caution and when in doubt, contact the Texas Attorney General at 800-621-0508 or the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP. The FTC web site is www.ftc.gov/bizop.
KNOW WHERE TO VOTE / SABER DONDE VOTAR Congressional District 34 Special Election/ Elección Especial del 2022 de Distrito Congresional 34
ELECTION DAY/ DÍA DE ELECCIÓN
PCT
LOCATIONS/LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN
ADDRESS/DIRECCIÓN
3, 66
Los Fresnos Community Building
204 N. Brazil St., Los Fresnos
JUNE
SUMMER EVENTS 2022 Kids Fit Camp
Summer Reading Program
Sessions beginning June 6th! 6 Week Program
Week 1: June 13 - June 16
Mondays & Wednesdays! Time: 9am & 6pm Children Ages: 4-12 For more information contact Christine Martinez 956-312-1406 Location: Los Fresnos Memorial Park 900 N. Arroyo Blvd.
GET SCHEDULES, SCORES & LIVE BROADCASTS OF LOS FRESNOS GAMES LIVE BROADCASTS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
“An Ocean of Wonders”
Week 2: June 20 - June 23
“Seven Seas, Infinite Wonders”
Week 3: June 27 - June 30 “Our Blue Planet”
402 W Ocean Blvd. | 956-233-5330 EXT 1602 Session A: Mon & Wed 10:30am - 2:30pm
Session B: Tues & Thur 10:30am - 2:30pm
Swimming Lessons Session 1:
June 6 - June 9, June 13 - June 16
Session 2: June 20 - June 23, June 27 - June 30 Class 1: 8am - 9am Class 2: 9am - 10am Class 3: 10am - 11am Register at City Hall | 956-233-5768
Adult Workout Classes
Senior Center
Free Movie!
Workout classes available mornings and evenings!
All seniors are invited to enjoy coffee, cookies, Chalupa/Loteria, music, and games!
Join us at the Los Fresnos Community Center for a free movie hosted by Los Fresnos Police Department!
204 N. Brazil St. at 3:00 P.M.
Los Fresnos Memorial Park 900 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8am - 12pm All individuals 60 & over
For more information contact Christine Martinez 956-312-1406
204 N. Brazil St. Lupita Garcia 956-233-4350
Join us for zumba, boot camp, kickboxing, lap swimming, & water aerobics!
June 16 & June 30th Free snacks for everyone! 956-233-4473
4 • June 8, 2022 • LOS FRESNOS NEWS
Last One Standing By Ruben Rodriguez Los Fresnos News
Now heading into the Elite Eight, Sharyland Pioneer remains as the only team from the Rio Grande Valley after La Joya’s Elimination at the hands of Austin Lake Travis. The Diamondbacks, who are fresh off a series win against Buda Johnson in the Regional Semifinal, turn their attention to the Regional Final, where they will face off against Georgetown, who eliminated Corpus Christi Ray in the previous round. Pioneer has had quite the tough road in the
2022 Playoffs. After a sweep victory over the Brownsville Porter Cowboys, Pioneer dueled and defeated Corpus Christi Moody and Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial in tough series wins. Heading into their matchup with Buda Johnson, Pioneer has been dominant with Pitching of Angel Larranaga, Solid Hitting has been led by Juan Rivera, Ryan Garza, David and Joshua Benitez. Buda Johnson who has been sending shockwaves by reaching the Regional Semi-Final in only their second season as a school. Pioneer captured game one
11-2 off a strong offense and great defense. Game Two saw a back and forth battle as Sharyland Pioneer took control before Johnson managed to pull off a 3 run rally to win in the Bottom of the seventh inning on a walk off hit, Game three was controlled by Sharyland Pioneer off a late comeback to get the win. Pioneer, who are determined to punch their ticket to the State Tournament for the first time since 2019 have shown they are definitely a team to reckon with.
UTRGV Men’s Soccer Adds Jorge Diaz As Volunteer Assistant Coach RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros men’s soccer team announced on Monday the addition of Jorge Diaz, who spent the last five seasons as part of the coaching staff with the women’s soccer program, as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2022 season. Diaz will primarily work with the goalkeepers. In addition to his role with UTRGV, Diaz will also serve as RGV FC MLS Next U15 Coach and the MLS Next Academy goalkeeper coach. While with the women’s program, Diaz was primarily in charge of the goalkeepers. Diaz guided Maile Lunardi to AllWAC Honorable Mention in 2020-21 while seeing Kinga Szemik to All-WAC First Team honors in 2018
and All-WAC Second Team honors in 2019. Diaz has extensive coaching experience in the Rio Grande Valley, serving as the goalkeepers coach for RGV FC Toros in 2020 and 2021. Diaz was also the head coach for the Superior Soccer Academy in Mission and RGV United USL 20 in McAllen. He has also been an assistant coach with Grandes FC USL 20 in McAllen, Tigres UANL Academy in Brownsville, and the Brownsville Champions Soccer Academy, as well as the Goalkeeper Head Coach at the Brownsville Soccer Complex. Diaz has additional coaching experience as the Staff Head Coach with Dallas Texans Girls and Goalkeeper Coach with Dallas Texans. Diaz currently holds
United States Soccer Federation National E,Y,D,C and National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Goalkeeping levels I, II and III coaching licenses. He also holds an NSCAA junior diploma, a defending principles of play diploma, an Entrenador de Porteros Modulo 3 FMF from México, and a FIFA Diploma Football Medicine from Bélgium. Diaz played soccer for nine years, first with Club De Futbol Rayados De Monterrey Division I from 1985-90, then Club de Futbol Pumas UNAM Division 1 in 1991, Club de Futbol 49’s Cadereyta Division III México from 1991-92, Club de Futbol Ecatepec Division II México in 1992, and Austin Academy USYSA National League in 1993.
UTRGV Student-Athletes #Riseup To Achieve Significant Academic Success
RIO GRANDE VALLEY –The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Tuesday that the department’s student-athletes posted a 3.25 grade point average (GPA) for the 2021-22 academic year, including a 3.21 GPA in the spring, while 121 studentathletes are part of the spring semester Athletic Director’s Honor Roll by achieving a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.25 while serving as fulltime students as part of a team during the spring semester. The department’s cumulative GPA now stands at 3.29. Ninety-seven studentathletes recorded a GPA of at least 3.50 to earn Dean’s List recognition, including 40 studentathletes that finished the semester with perfect 4.0 GPAs. By percentage, 59.45% of student-athletes earned a spot on the AD Honor Roll, 46.86% earned Dean’s List recognition, and 19.32% recorded 4.0 GPAs.
This is the secondstraight semester in which the bar for AD Honor Roll is a 3.25 GPA after previously being 3.0. “I am so proud of our young people for being so dedicated to their studies and succeeding academically by putting in a tremendous amount of work. This success will no doubt set up our student-athletes for success in life,” UTRGV Vice President and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque said. “To see nearly half of our student-athletes honored on the Dean’s List is remarkable. I am grateful for their dedication and that of our academic services team and coaches for their commitment to our student-athletes’ work in the classroom.” Seven sport programs recorded team GPAs above 3.25, led by women’s tennis, which recorded a 3.66 GPA as nine of their 12 studentathletes earned both AD Honor Roll and Dean’s List recognition, including six 4.0’s. Men’s golf led the way among men’s teams with a 3.43 GPA as six of their
eight student-athletes earned a spot on the AD Honor Roll, five made the Dean’s List, and two had 4.0’s. Baseball had department highs in those on the AD Honor Roll (23) and the Dean’s List (20) as well as those earning 4.0’s (eight). Women’s golf had the highest percentage of AD Honor Roll recipients (80%) while women’s tennis had the highest percentage of Dean’s List honorees (75%) and 4.0’s (50%). Men’s golf had the highest percentage among men’s teams in AD Honor Roll recipients (75%) and 4.0’s (25%) while men’s tennis led in Dean ‘s List honorees (66.67%). A complete list of student-athletes on the spring semester AD Honor Roll can be found at this link: https://goutrgv. com/story. aspx?filename=generalutrgv-student-athletesriseup-to-achievesignificant-academicsuccess&file_ date=5/31/2022
Serving Customers Since 1955!
Installment Loans 324 W Ocean Blvd Ste 102 Los Fresnos, TX 78566-3668 Phone (956) 233-1916
Gabby Guevara
Andrea Guevara
Tuesday - Saturday | 7am-1pm
233-9988
32184 State Hwy 100 | Los Fresnos /tapiascafe
June 8, 2022 • LOS FRESNOS NEWS • 5
Want your story in the paper? The Next Chapter is a column featuring a serialized continuing short story/poems from a local author. You can submit your own original story for publication at news@laferianews.net.
The Next Chapter Poem
news@laferianews.net
Curb Violence
The story of Cain and the brother he slew Should serve as a warning for me and for you. When anger is sown, and in the heart it does grow, It can bring forth such evil when it does overflow. And when we blame others for our own mistakes, We kindle fires that burn, and our soul cauldrons bubble, And this does release such great, evil trouble. And so from great anger may we turn away, And live in forgiveness for a true, joyous day. To lift up our hearts at the start of each day, We should bow our heads and let Christ lead the way. Excessive weapons have been amassed; Too many innocents have been slain. O, Lord, help our nation behave sanely again. Poem by James E. Arnold
GET SCHEDULES, SCORES & LIVE BROADCASTS OF LOS FRESNOS GAMES
LIVE BROADCASTS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
ADVERTISE WITH US! 203 N. Arroyo Blvd P.O. Box 990
(956) 233-9928 (956) 797-9920
LAST WEEK’S SUDOKU ANSWERS
LAST WEEK’S CROSSWORDS ANSWERS
THEME: FABRICS ACROSS 1. Ingratiating behavior 6. Testing site 9. Mix together 13. Veranda on Moloka'i 14. Lennon's widow 15. Pilaff, to some 16. Neural transmitters 17. Stumblebum 18. Renter's paper
19. *Plaid weave 21. *Cozy pajama fabric 23. Thanksgiving side? 24. Sign up 25. ____ Francisco 28. 100 centavos 30. *Woven reversible patterned fabric 35. Tucked in at night 37. Unwelcome mail? 39. Italian alternative 40. Brazilian indigenous
people 41. Give out 43. Eye part 44. Violinist Perlman or violinist Stern 46. Toy flyer 47. Clickable text 48. Lady Hamilton's lover 50. Become puddle from icicle 52. Hula dancer's necklace 53. Bloody
55. Cuban dance step 57. *Popular prom dress choice 61. *Namesake of a lemon cake 65. Approximately 70% of Earth 66. Daniel ____-Lewis 68. City in Belgium 69. Not slouching 70. Khan's honorific 71. Viva voce exams 72. Expunge 73. Actor/director Howard 74. Boundary lines DOWN 1. Smelting waste 2. Longer than midi 3. Any day now, formerly 4. Long-limbed 5. Unfortunate outcome 6. *Rumpelstiltskin's weaver 7. Saint Anne, or Santa ____ 8. Resoundingly successful 9. Demeanor 10. Slovenian ski maker 11. Cut with a beam 12. Matt Damon/Adam Driver movie "The Last ____" 15. 2-dimensional 20. Single-cell protozoan 22. Manhole cover 24. Joviality 25. *"Nights in White ____" 26. Bullying, e.g. 27. Katmandu country 29. *Eurasian trade route namesake 31. Stake driver 32. Blacksmith's block 33. Part of a play 34. *Chinos fabric 36. "Buenos ___" 38. Adverse 42. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: "____ Your Children" 45. Powerfully persuasive 49. 1990s negation 51. Formerly, formerly 54. "M*A*S*H" character 56. Flambé 57. Three-____ sloth 58. 0.405 hectare 59. Perceive by touch 60. *A wedding veil covers it 61. Blue hue 62. Notable achievement 63. Eye amorously 64. Scotland's famous lake 67. Gone by
6 • June 8, 2022 • LOS FRESNOS NEWS
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE ON OUR ACTIVITY PAGE PLEASE CONTACT US AT
(956) 797-9920 OR (956) 233-9928
Helping you get more for your REAL ESTATE
M A R K B E C E R R A · R ea l to r
Additional stories and content on our website...
956-801-2284
3340 Pablo Kisel Blvd B105 Brownsville, Tx 78526
956-545-0155
3525 International Blvd. STE D Brownsville, Tx 78526
956-626-2289
@lapalefrozenfruitbar @lapalefrozenfruitbar @lapale-international @lapalefrozenfruitbarLosFresnos,TX
33478 FM 803 Los Fresnos, Tx 78566
June 8, 2022 • LOS FRESNOS NEWS • 7
The Science Behind Texas Barbecue Texas A&M AgriLife elevates the barbecue industry through meat science teaching, research and outreach
while being around other pitmasters and participating in the panel discussions had a layering effect,” he said. “I learn something new every time.”
Bryan Bracewell ’98 is a third-generation owner and pitmaster at Southside Market and Barbecue in Elgin. He credits the meat science techniques taught by Texas A&M AgriLife and its programs with improving Texas’ barbecue scene. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft) Written by Adam Russell As a proud thirdgeneration pitmaster, Bryan Bracewell ’98 has a passion for Texas barbecue that is steeped in family tradition. Bracewell is the current owner of his family’s business, Southside Market and Barbecue, a barbecue restaurant and market that has served the residents of Elgin since 1882. It was this passion for barbeque that led him to become a student in Texas A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He knew
as a freshman that his enrollment would teach him even more about meat and how to best prepare it. “Like any smalltown family business, you do things as they’ve always been done and barbecue was no different for me,” he said. “However, I knew there were things I did not know, and I knew my end goal was to improve our product, and ultimately the experience for our customers.” The knowledge he gained in the classrooms and labs combined with his experience as a member of
the meat judging team and as a student worker in the Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center all translated into better products for his family’s business. But he didn’t stop at undergraduate classes, he credits much of his current success as a pitmaster to his attendance and participation in the meat science courses and programming that occurred after he received his Aggie ring. “All the time I spent at Rosenthal attending the Barbecue Summer Camps and Camp Brisket
Texas tradition meets meat science For more than a decade, the meat science program within the Department of Animal Science has provided educational programs and platforms where barbecue enthusiasts and established restaurateurs like Bracewell could learn proven, sciencebacked barbecue methods identified by meat scientists in Texas A&M AgriLife Research and vetted by top Texas pitmasters. These programs, which translate the most up-todate meat science and research, have helped brisket, ribs and other Texas-style barbecue enter a new culinary stratum and what Texas Monthly dubbed the “golden age of Texas barbecue.” However, Davey Griffin, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Animal Science and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service meat specialist, BryanCollege Station, said it was a slow and low-key journey for Texas barbecue to become a destinationdining experience. To understand the evolution of Texas barbecue, Griffin said, people need to first understand the cuts of meat utilized, including briskets and short ribs in cattle. Before the barbecue boom, these cuts were low-value relative to the carcass makeup. Rib-eye steaks and beef tenderloins for filets were the most tender and preferred for sear-and-serve dining. Other cuts like the chuck and brisket were tough and typically cubed or ground up and used in other dishes. Slow-and-low Texas barbecue was born within meat markets and by butchers who prepared these undervalued cuts in ways that created consumer demand, Griffin said. Bryan Bracewell ’98 Owner of Southside Market and Barbecue William Moon, the original owner and operator of Southside Market and Barbeque in Elgin, is an
example of this origin story. In 1882, Moon raised and processed cattle and swine before refrigeration was available, so he began selling smoked sausage and barbecue to reduce spoilage. “It was one of those ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ situations where these butchers needed to add value to these cuts,” Griffin said. “They found that with time and the right temperature, you could make an incredibly tender serving, and then other businesses put their own spin on the process and end product.” Texas barbecue evolution speeds up Over the past several decades, Texas pitmasters used wood, smoke and spices to enhance flavors and do-it-yourself pit designs to provide hours of consistent low heat to turn tough briskets into tender, savory offerings. Bracewell believes the rapid explosion in Texas barbecue was led by the knowledge and science shared during the meat science programs offered. “Texas Monthly put Texas barbecue in the spotlight with its Top 50 list, but they didn’t get into how it was done well,” Bracewell said. “The meat science programs really connected the dots on the art of good barbecue and what pitmasters were doing and why. Their goal wasn’t to have carbon copies of already successful pitmasters, rather to teach the principles of meat science in ways that could help anyone make the perfect brisket.” Griffin, Jeffrey Savell, Ph.D., University Distinguished Professor, Regents Professor and E.M. “Manny” Rosenthal Chairholder in the department, and Ray Riley, Rosenthal Meat Center manager, helped usher a new era in meat- and barbecue-based science. As educators, they created and moderated the barbecue curriculum. The meat science programs now focused on barbecue began when a Houston food critic approached them to learn the science behind another Texas cultural food icon – fajitas, Griffin said. That inquiry seeded an idea that
revolved around ways the Department of Animal Science could celebrate Texas’ food culture, preserve its history and pave a way for its future. Savell and Riley started in 2009 by introducing future generations of industry professionals – freshmen animal science students – to a universitysponsored ANSC 117 – Texas Barbecue course highlighted by Friday afternoon cookouts. Students learned the howto spectrum of preparing and barbecuing beef, pork, poultry, lamb, goat and turkeys. They even learned various national and international styles of barbecuing, including Kansas City ribs to Cubanand Hawaiian-style pork. Additionally, the students learned proper food safety relating to the various cuts and grades of meat, seasonings, marinades, spices and rubs to the pits, smokers and grills. “It started as a way to help students transition to college life and add to the campus’s community spirit and culture,” Savell said. “They learn about barbecue, and obviously they love to eat it, but the course creates an environment of camaraderie and sharing, and that spirit carried over into the Barbecue Summer Camp. The purpose continues to be to educate our students about meat in a way that gives them an opportunity to share and receive and for us all to learn from and teach each other.” Barbecue Summer Camp, Camp Brisket and beyond The trio of Savell, Riley and Griffin have known each other for decades. Savell and Riley knew each other growing up, and Savell was a meat judging team instructor when Griffin and Riley were student members. Griffin and Riley were two of Savell’s first graduate students after he was hired at the university. The continuity of their passion in the meat sciences continued by spearheading the development of meat science programs
►Science
Behind Texas Barbecue CONTINUE ON PAGE 8
Located next to Los Fresnos Pharmacy
NEW LOCATION AT CAMERON PARK 2302 Delia Ave - Brownsville, TX. 78526 -Tel (956)620-3735 - Fax (956)620-3778 384 Military Hwy. - Brownsville, TX. 78520 - Tel (956)544-4400 - Fax (956)544-4508 3831 Boca Chica Blvd. - Brownsville, TX. 78521 - Tel (956)554-3964 - Fax (956)554-3992 2814 International Blvd. - Brownsville, TX. 78521 - Tel (956)542-8695 - Fax (956)554-3160 3244 Southmost Rd. - Brownsville, TX. 78521 - Tel (956)541-7535 - Fax (956)541-6010 719 W Hwy. 100 - Los Fresnos, TX. 78566 - Tel (956)233-2795 Fax (956)233-2797 860 S. Sam Houston Blvd. - San Benito, TX. 78586 - Tel (956)399-4111 - Fax (956)399-4481 MAIN OFFICE 1737 Boca Chica Blvd. - Brownsville, TX. 78520 - Tel (956)546-3120 - Fax (956)546-3980
719 W. Ocean Blvd. • (956) 233-2795
8 • June 8, 2022 • LOS FRESNOS NEWS be drawn via lottery, the ► science behind barbecuing beef, pork and poultry. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 The first day is dedicated to wood and smoke and that provided outlets to pit design. Students learn educate backyard barbecue by slow-cooking briskets enthusiasts and culinary in everything from a entrepreneurs alike. multi-rack, cylinder pit In 2011, Meat Science to a 22-inch kettle grill. and Foodways Texas joined The second day exposes the trio to create the first students to the intricacies Barbecue Summer Camp of pork, from spareribs to with activities held at the whole pigs. Then day three Rosenthal Meat Center is focused on all thing’s and O.D. Butler Animal poultry – from preparing, Science Teaching, Research brining and injecting birds and Extension Complex. to beer-can chicken and Barbecue Summer Camp spicy drums and wings. is a three-day course that By 2013, the meat teaches 50-60 attendees, science program added who are lucky enough to
Science Behind Texas Barbecue
Camp Brisket, an intensive two-day dive into the slow-and-low magic behind masterpiece briskets. The experiential learning covers woods, smoke, time and temperature, pit designs and safety, meat grades, how to trim fat to maintain the bark and flavor to how to cut the brisket across the grain, Griffin said. “Brisket is king in Texas,” Griffin said. “Camp Brisket covers all the elements it takes to make the meat the best it can be.” Around 20-30 briskets are presented to the class the first night for a taste test. The briskets are
Utrgv Men’s And Women’s Golf
Host Pair Of Golf Performance Camps
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) men’s and women’s golf teams announced on Tuesday that they will be hosting a pair of UTRGV Golf Performance Camps from June 6-8 and from June 13-15. The Performance Camp from June 6-8 will be held at Champion Lakes Golf Course, formally known as Palm View Golf Course, in McAllen while the Performance Camp from June 1315 will be held at Los Lagos Golf Course in Edinburg. The Golf Performance Camp will be conducted by UTRGV women’s golf head coach Bryan
Novoa and UTRGV men’s and women’s golf assistant coach Paola Cortes-Ortiz. Camp is for golfers from ages 8 to 18 and costs $275 for all three days or $95 for just one day sessions. Campers will be provided breakfast and lunch each day. Camp will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with each day focusing on different parts of the game. Monday will focus on short game skills, Tuesday will feature swing skill instruction, and Wednesday will be about on course play and instruction. Those interested in signing up for the Golf Performance Camp can do so at https://camps. jumpforward.com/
utrgvgolfcamp. For more information, please contact coach Novoa at bryan.novoa@ utrgv.edu or call 210865-3302. The camps and academies are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender). NCAA rules prohibit representatives of UTRGV Athletics interests (boosters) who are not legally responsible for a prospective studentathlete (grades 7-12) from providing any expenses to attend a showcase, camp or clinic. Violations of this could result in loss of NCAA eligibility for the prospective studentathlete.
Prime, Top Choice, Choice, Select and specialty breeds such as Wagyu. Students are tasked with grading the meats based on taste and structure. The course features the meat science team along with various superstar Texas barbecue pitmasters like Aaron Franklin, of Franklin Barbecue, Austin, or Tootsie Tomanetz, of Snow’s BBQ, Lexington, and Wayne Mueller, of Louie Mueller Barbecue, Taylor. Bookmark Your Barbecue Camps https://bbq.tamu.edu/
barbecue-summer-camp/ https://bbq.tamu.edu/ camp-brisket/ Greater barbecue experiences Riley said Barbecue Summer Camp and Camp Brisket represent the cumulative knowledge of more than a decade of interactions and discussions on meat science with Texas pitmasters and backyard barbecue enthusiasts. “It seems like it all came together at the same time,” Riley said. “We’ve had a lot of pitmasters who have changed the quality of their meat and made little tweaks to their process here and there, and it has translated into even greater consumer experiences.” Barbecue Summer Camp and Camp Brisket have extended outreach and educational opportunities by participating in barbecue festivals, holding a Texas Barbecue Town Hall meeting that cover much of the standard
information about meat cuts, pits, temperatures and time, smoke and wood, and preparation and proper food safety. Griffin, Savell and Riley are amazed at how far the programs have grown, both in institutional knowledge as well as demand. But they are also keenly aware and appreciative of the effort department personnel, program sponsors, the pitmasters and barbecue community put in to help them elevate the craft of barbecue. “It’s humbling to take something that is a hobby and make it part of the university’s everyday program and curriculum,” Griffin said. “And then for the program to be wildly successful and in such demand and to get the positive feedback from other barbecue hobbyists and professional pitmasters and be able to celebrate and appreciate their success, it’s just amazing how far it has come.”