This has led him to have Rotary be the front in leading this great service. But Martin says that he can’t do this alone, he needs all the help. Past Rotary president, Darlene Pederson says, “Martin called me and said since he’s in the hospital if I would lend a helping hand and take lead on this service project,” Pederson says that’s what’s so awesome about the Club, “we are always there to help each other out.” She says it’s “Definitely a team effort!” Pederson encourages everyone that is able, to donate, saying,“1 donation can help save 3 lives. It is very important to help those that are (in) need especially to those persons that have a rare blood type. It is a very simple procedure that only takes a few minutes of our time and those few minutes can actually make a huge difference in someone’s life!”
Emilio Flores Los Fresnos News Los Fresnos, Texas — The Ethel Whipple Memorial Library has been having a blast exploring with kids the underwater world through this year’s summer camp “Oceans of Possibilities”. The camp started on June 13th and has just come to an end this month on the sotheThroughout14th.theweekskidshavelearnedmuchaboutthe different parts of the fish, the different layers of the ocean, and the sea creatures in each respective layer.Iris Garcia, the head of the Children’s Department and coordinator behind the lesson planning and activities, has put in countless hours to offer these kids a wonderful experience and open them up to the joy of reading and creativity.“Itiethe lesson with a book during Storytime and a hands-on craft to allow the kids to express themselves and use their creativity.”Asmentioned back in June, one of the biggest goals for Ms. Garcia’s Summer Reading program is to keep the kids engaged. And Miss Garcia met that goal, she says, “We had the oncompleteparticipantsasurveythelastdaytoget information straight from the source– the kids.” Garcia says, “After reading their responses, it became so apparent that every child is different.” Emilio Flores Los Fresnos Los Fresnos, Texas — This week the Rotary Club has announced on their social media that they will be partnering with Vitalant to put on a Blood Drive for donating blood.“Rotary Club of Los Fresnos will be hosting its first Service project (blood drive) of the new Rotary year FRIDAY, July 29th (10am-1pm) at ZARSKY’S LUMBER LosRecently,Fresnos.”the new Rotary president for Los Fresnos, Martin Magallan, has gone through open heart surgery and has received support and love from family, friends, and Rotary club members. But now he’s asking for Los Fresnos to fight with him by doing their part. Magallan has decided that the Rotary Club of Los Fresnos should have a blood drive, inviting the public to “(I)knowdonate.thatI have personally benefited from other people’s kindness during my recent major medical procedure. There was no doubt someone’s generous life-saving gift (was) used to get me through my procedures.” It became evident only once Magallan was there, in the situation, of what importance it is to donate. “At intake, I was asked if I agreed to (take) blood in a transfusion if needed and without hesitation, I said yes. Which lead me to take pause and wondered where that blood would come from? I am glad there are people out there who step up when asked.”
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Recently having covid, Darlene Pederson was concerned about it being an issue, but upon calling Valalant they said after 10 days of testing negative, you are safe to donate. Lastly, Martin Magallan says, “Every day there are people in need of blood and blood products. Donating blood is a safe and efficient way to help maintain a steady blood supply. With increases in population and more medical availableproceduresoursupply is highly taxed. This act of kindness (donating blood) is an easy way to help many people in need. Our club invites you and all you know to step up and donate blood.”
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One of the questions on the survey asked what their favorite part about the program was, and their answers were all over the board.“This tells me that our program had a little something for everyone! We provided a lot of arts & crafts and STEM activities which allowed the kids to be hands-on. These activities enhanced the reading program by really engaging the kids and keeping their brains active thisWhensummer.”asked on the survey if they would want to participate again next year, “we got a unanimous yes!” Iris Garcia says, “GoalTheyachieved.”alsohada reading challenge during the camp, to that she says “Along with administering verbal quizzes after a child completed a book, we also utilized a computer program, which helped us measure comprehension for the purpose of determining whether the student has read and understood a book. Our Top Summer Readers, Isaiah Juarez (Age 6) and Emma Torres (Age 7), read a combined 53 books!” Miss Garcia says that they definitely witnessed an improvement in confidence when tackling a new book. “At first students would gravitate toward lower reading level books or something that was familiar, like Pete the Cat or Dr Seuss. But by the end of the program, they were exploring other authors and reading at their appropriate readingLastly,level.”IrisGracia says “We just want to thank our awesome group volunteers for their time and commitment to the program, Walmart for the grant that helped supply the material and incentives, Child Nutrition at Los Fresnos CISD for providing nutrition meals, Friends of the Library for their contributions, and (the) City of Los Fresnos for their support! Stay tuned for upcoming events and programs happening at the Library!”
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UTRGV Men’s And Women’s Track & Field Teams Recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its 2022 NCAA Division I All-Academic awards on Wednesday and recognized The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s men’s and women’s track & field teams as AllAcademic Teams. To be named an AllAcademic Team, the cumulative GPA for all student-athletes on the institution’s squad list must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The UTRGV women’s team notched a 3.209 cumulative GPA, while the men’s team recorded a 3.133 cumulative GPA.There were 237 DI women’s teams recognized and 172 men’s teams. Texas and Florida were named the men’s and women’s National Scholar Teams of the Year, respectively, for both indoor and outdoor track & field. UTRGV Volleyball Earns USMC/ AVCA Team Academic Award
By Ruben Rodriguez Los Fresnos News As the 2022 MLB Regular season has officially begun its second half. The 2022 All Star weekend is officially in the books. From the Futures Game, to the Celebrity All-Star Game and from the Home Run Derby to the All-Star Game. Here is what went down at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Starting off with the Futures Game, which consists of the MLB’s best prospects in all of Baseball who get to show their talents in an All Star Game between the American League and the National League. Always an exciting start to All Star Weekend, the 2022 Futures game certainly got the festivities kicked off in the right way. In a back and forth battle the American League Future Stars defeated the National League Future Stars 6-4 To wrap up All Star Saturday, one of the most popular events of All-Star weekend took place. The MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game certainly was a memorable night this year. The event, which is in its 21st edition, brings out the biggest names in entertainment and retired baseball greats to face off in a five inning game. In honor of the game taking place in Los Angeles, The two teams facing off were Team Brooklyn and Team LA, as a tribute to Dodger History.Some Big names in this year’s game were Actors Bryan Cranston, J.K. Simmons, Rob Lowe, Anthony Ramos and Joel McHale. Artists Coi Leray, Bad Bunny, Quavo, and Action Bronson. Comedians Guillermo Rodriguez, and the comedy duo of Desus Nice and The Kid Mero. WWE Superstar The Miz, Social Media influencer Jojo Siwa, and lastly Former MLB Players CC Sabathia, Shawn Green, Hunter Pence, Adrian Beltre and Andre Eithier. Team Captains for this year’s event were softball legend Jennie Finch for Team Brooklyn and Bad Bunny for Team LA. After a very exciting close game Team Brooklyn defeated Team LA 15-13. MLB Legends Vladimir Guerrero Sr. and David Ortiz made surprise appearances.TheAnnual Home Run Derby then took place. Eight of the best power hitters in all of baseball stole the show in Los Angeles. Round won saw Julio Rodriguez defeat Corey Seager, Pete Alonso defeat Ronald Acuna, Juan Soto defeat Jose Ramirez and in a major upset, Albert Pujols defeats Kyle Schwarber. Round two saw Julio Rodriguez defeat Pete Alonso, Juan Soto defeated Albert Pujols in his fifth and final derby of his career. The Derby Championship saw Nationals Star Juan Soto defeat Seattle’s Julio Rodriguez in a thrilling final round. Lastly, the Main event saw the 2022 All Star Game take place. The 92nd Midsummer classic was certainly a thrilling matchup. With some of the best of the best facing off, fireworks were definitely going to fly. After 9 innings of excellent baseball on display, the American League won 3-2. New York Yankee Giancarlo Stanton was named the game’s MVP.
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By Ruben Rodriguez Los Fresnos News With the 2022-23 NFL Season Fast approaching, The Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys are waiting anxiously for opening day. Here are the 2022-23 Schedules for Houston and Dallas. For the AFC South’s Houston Texans, the Preseason will feature the New Orleans Saints on August 13, the Los Angeles Rams on August 19, The Regular season kicks off on September 11th against the Indianapolis Colts. Week 2 against the Denver Broncos on September 18th. Week 3 against the Chicago Bears on September 25th. Week 4 against the LA Chargers. Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Week 6 will be the Texans’ BYE week. Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans, week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Week 10 against the New York Giants. Week 11 against the Washington Commanders. Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins. Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns. Week 14 against the Dallas Cowboys. Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans. Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts. With an exciting calendar for the Houston Texas, Fans all over South Texas are happily counting the days until the preseason. Now For the Dallas Cowboys The regular season begins September 11th on Sunday Night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Week 3 against the New York Giants. Week 4 against the WeekDallasagainsttheEagles.6againstCommanders.WashingtonWeek5theLARams.WeekagainstthePhiladelphiaWeek7againstDetroitLions.Week8theChicagoBears.willhavetheirBYEonweek9.
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By Maria Gonzalez RIO engaged, in migrant and other seasonal farm work during their first year of college.Theaward, from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Migrant Education, is a five-year grant and goes through June 2027. UTRGV has CAMP programs on both the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses; this grant is for the Brownsville Campus, which was up for renewal thisCAMPyear. was founded in 1972 under legacy institution UT Pan American and continues at UTRGV with staff dedicated to helping first-year migrant students achieve their higher education goals by providing them with academic tutoring, peer mentoring, financial assistance and career guidance.“CAMP students receive academic support, advising and connections to various campus resources, and they make life-long friends,” said Cindy Valdez, associate vice president for College Access and K-12 Partnerships. “The program gives students the tools to succeed beyond their first year and builds on the work ethic and sacrifice they have seen modeled by their families,” she said. Noel Rodriguez, CAMP special programs director on the willRodriguezsuchservicestoWefarmworkertheeducationisstakeholderscommunitydemonstratesandstudentCAMP’sdemonstratingplaysgrant,investigatorCampusBrownsvilleandprincipalonthesaidthefundinganessentialroleinUTRGVcommitmenttosuccessincollegebeyond.“ThisworktoourandourthatUTRGVaninstitutionofhigherthatembracesmigrantseasonalcommunity.understandtheneedprovidesupportivefromaprogramasCAMP,”said.“Additionally,CAMPcontinuetojoininon the effort with UTRGV to inform our communities and potential CAMP student participants of the excellent andacademicundergraduateprogramsuniqueexperiences UTRGV offers,” he said. The grant seeks to support students in three areas: college and career planning, financial academic support, and resources, such as social and emotional support and cultural educational experiences.Theprogram projects that 86 percent of CAMP students will complete the first year of their postsecondary program, and 92 percent of CAMP students who complete their first academic year of college, will continue their districtswithforwardcommunity,thesaiddirectorhaseducation.post-secondaryRodriguez,whoservedasCAMPfor13years,UTRGVsupportsmigrantfarmworkerandhelookstocollaboratingregionalschoolandtheirmigrant
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Written by Adam Russell Summer is always a challenging time for Texas ornamental and vegetable gardens, but a record heat wave and drought have made it especially difficult to keep plants from turning brown and crispy. So, how can we manage our gardens until rain and cooler temperatures bring relief?Michael Arnold, Ph.D., director of The Gardens and professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Horticultural Sciences, has some good tips gardeners should abide as the dog days of summer set in. “Conditions are severe. If we were dealing with typical heat and mild drought, I would say ‘Be patient,’ but we are dealing with an extended period of drought and extreme heat stress,” he said. “The priority might be to keep vegetables producing or to salvage ornamentals and make sure our perennials and trees see another year.”
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Keeping plants alive during heat wave, drought To save gardens and landscapes, Arnold said the obvious solution is irrigation. But managing water resources wisely is critical for plants, water costs and to conserve a finite resource. “Once we pass the upper-90s during the day and mid-70s at night, plants can struggle with natural processes like photosynthesis, and that reduces vigor and increases susceptibility to other stresses. We’re just looking to reduce as much stress as possible by watering and tending to the plants’ individual needs while avoiding adding stress.”
Arnold said gardeners should test their soil before applying fertilizers. Frequent irrigations can leach minerals from the soil, but it is important to avoid theplantsbydeath“Youofcanissues.contributefertilizersover-applyingbecausetheytosalinity“Fertilityandirrigationbetrickyinthistypedrought,”hesaid.canloveplantstoorcreateavictimtryingtokeepotheralive.Theseareconsiderationsthat may require some specific regimens.”
Arnold said saving plants this summer will take prioritization, time, effort and likely a higher water bill. But gardeners can plan for future heat waves by introducing heatand drought-tolerant plant varieties and choosing beneficial planting sites for more sensitive plants. “Selecting heat-tolerant plants like tropicals and summer-loving annuals will improve success,” he said. “Many xeric plants suited for the Hill Country and West Texas can be winners in the severe heat.”
Timing is everything Timing is an important factor for overhead and spray water applications, especially for larger areas like turfgrass, Arnold said. Watering during the morning or evening hours reduces losses to evaporation. Be sure and allow time for leaf surfaces to dry before dark to avoid fungal pathogen infections onInfoliage.areas of the state with salty irrigation water, Arnold said it is critical to avoid contacting the foliage during irrigation because leaves are much more sensitive to salt exposure than the roots of most plants, he said. Subcanopy application methods will reduce the adverse impact of salty irrigation water. This also applies if a gardener is using recycled water as irrigation because these sources are often high in dissolved salts, Arnold said. Plants vary tremendously in their ability to tolerate salt exposure, so it is important to reserve the best quality water, such as captured rainwater, for use on the most sensitive plants. “Regardless of the application technology you choose to use, the best results typically occur when we water thoroughly, but less frequently,” he said. “This encourages deeper root development and helps to wash any accumulated salts out of the upper layers of the soil where most of the roots develop.”Moisture monitoring devices can help with timing of irrigation, but for landscape beds, vegetable gardens and containers, Arnold said the finger method is pretty reliable. Push your finger in the soil or pot substrate, if it is moist, there is no need to water, but if the soil is dry, apply water. For the lawn, seeing footprints when you walk is a sign that grass may need water. The efficiency of overhead water applications can be maximized by performing an irrigation audit and making needed adjustments to risers or sprinklers and run times.
Landscape plants and turfgrass are taking a beating under the extended high temperatures and drought. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Adam Russell) Sprinklers can save turfgrass, but homeowners should be mindful of timing and application duration for effective and efficient watering. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura
PlantsMcKenzie)scorched by the summer sun in hanging baskets. Many plants need help to survive during an extended period of high temperatures and drought. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Adam Russell)
Drip and low-flow irrigation, such as spray stakes below the plant canopy or bubblers, are advantageous, Arnold said. They reduce evaporative water loss, help prevent overspray on foliage and provide directed application to an area or individual plants. They can also be hidden from view. Mulching helps to conserve applied soil moisture, Arnold said. Placing 2-3 inches of leaves, straw, homemade mulching mixes or bagged products around plants and trees helps provide a layer to protect and preserve soil moisture.Alight application of organic mulch over drip lines, not more than 2-3 inches deep, can help reduce moisture loss from the soil, Arnold said, but excessive mulch applications can impede water filtration and gas exchanges needed for healthy plant root growth. Remember to check the system’s water pressure when using low-flow irrigation, he said. If the pressure is higher than recommended, installation of an inexpensive pressure regulator will save headaches from blown drip lines.Arnold said to be sure to monitor both landscapes and vegetable gardens for pest and disease infestations because heatand drought-stressed plants may be more susceptible to infections.“Awell-watered and maintained garden attracts many insects and insect predators,” he said. “But the benefit to gardening and helping vegetables and flowers through a tough summer, beyond the production and aesthetics, is you’re providing an oasis for native pollinators and honeybees.”
Arnold said these are recommendations,generalized and gardeners should seek local assessments and advice from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents and/or horticulturists sooner than later in some cases where high-value plants and trees are stressed. Take care of yourself first during heat wave Safety should always be the top priority for home gardeners, Arnold said. While plants, landscapes and gardens are a concern, gardeners should be mindful to avoid overexertion and heat- or sun-related injury as they tend them. To stay cool, Arnold recommends wearing a broad-brimmed hat and loose-fitting, breathable, light-colored clothing and to complete more strenuous activities in the early morning hours while temperatures are cooler. Sunscreen is always a good addition to avoid sunburn and importantButoverexposure.twoofthemostprecautions to take during extreme heat are staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water and avoiding alcoholic and caffeinated drinks and taking intermittent breaks to cool down inside or in a shady, breezy location. “Think of breaks as strategy time where you can plan your efforts,” he said. “I also recommend a garden buddy in extreme heat. You can keep an eye on each other, and it gives you someone to complain about the weather with.”
Tips for gardeners during a Texas heat wave
Record temperatures push limits of plant survival
Planning for future heat waves
Many Texas Superstar plants display drought- and heat-tolerant characteristics because varieties chosen for the designation perform under summer conditions across the state, Arnold said.Xeric plants will need locations with good drainage to avoid root rot due to saturated soils, he said. This can be a concern when balancing turfgrass water needs with sensitive plants and trees like post oaks, which can be easily overwatered.Ontheother hand, placing plants in locations that receive afternoon shade can also help varieties that prefer milder conditions, Arnold said. Emergency shade can be provided to sensitive plants by erecting shade cloth over them, but be sure to avoid direct contact of the shade cloth with the foliage.Asimilar strategy can be applied with ornamental plants, shade and fruit trees and vegetable gardens, he said. Plants like okra and peppers thrive in the heat provided they have sufficient soil moisture. Vegetable gardens are ideal locations for drip and lowflow irrigation uses. “It’s a stressful time for our plants and trees, and that can put pressure on gardeners and homeowners,” he said. “There are different philosophies to planting and maintaining gardens and landscapes, and I think it comes down to personal preference regarding how much time, energy and resources we employ to achieve our goals. But it shouldn’t add to our stress.”
