Los Fresnos News 9-7-22

An endeavor that has taken over a year to accomplish is finally here. This snack shop has “The best of both worlds!” according to Nydia Estrada part owner of the new Falcons Nest. This new snack shop has hot Cheetos with cheese, Elote en vaso, Marranadas, and nachos, they also make salads and healthy food options as well! They have Chicken salad with grape pecan, chicken chipotle almond, Spinach wraps, Cucumber

rolls, Cucumber boats, Sanwichon, and more.

“Sometimes you want a little cheat meal!” So Estrada says they offer both! “We have the best of both worlds here!” Estrada’s partner, Maricela Alarcon, also owns and runs Parra’s Tamales and Restaurant and Ailento cupcake shop. Estrada says they have been best friends all through grade school. Both partners grew up here in Los Fresnos and are happy with the response of customers.

They had their soft opening at the beginning of last month on Saturday, August

6th. Estrada says that since their soft opening they have had non-stop traffic from 11:30-3 PM saying they truly have something unique.

They offer, on Friday and Saturday, ceviche! Estrada says they run out quickly. By Saturday they’re all out. They also rotate between different Agua Frescas each day.

Hours are from 11 AM - 7 PM Monday through Friday and on Saturday they are open from 11 AM - 5 PM. Estrada says they start closing the kitchen at 6:45 PM but the salad bar is open until 7 PM. And with them now offering delivery, you have no excuse!

The Falcons Nest will be having new Items coming soon as well. Also, Falcon’s Nest offers 15% off LFCISD Staff. All you have to do is show them your badge.

To see their menu check out their Facebook at Falcon’s Nest Snacks and Salads. They are located at 32412 TX100 Suite E, Los Fresnos, TX 78566

Photos are from the "Falcon's Nest Snacks and Salads" Facebook page.

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Some of the Falcon's Nest menu

Teen-Scape Program a hit in Los Fresnos

By Ruben Rodriguez Los Fresnos News

After a long day of school, students look to find multiple ways to relax, and rest from the stresses of class, assignments, quizzes and so on. At Los Fresnos High School, The Teen-Scape program is one of those ways to unwind and have a great time.

Taking place at the Ethel

Library from 5:30 to 7:30, the Program is becoming a popular option for students to connect with their classmates outside of school. “The Program aims to provide a safe space for teens to have fun, be creative, learn new skills, connect with other teens, and fuel their passions in and out of the library” said Iris Garcia.

A lot of exciting activities occur at the

Teen-Scape Program. “At our first meeting, the teens made tye-dye T-Shirts. During the first week of school, we hosted a movie night” said Garcia. “In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month in September, we will be having a cooking class. The Students will be making Tortillas.” said Garcia.

Teen-Scape has been making a dominant impact on the after school

activities scene in Los Fresnos, but how did it come to be? “The idea came about during an appreciation luncheon we were having for all of our teen volunteers,” said Garcia. “I saw the need for a program that targeted that age group and their interests.”

The Teen-Scape program meets at the Ethel L. Whipple Memorial Library.

by Dr . ADA m LALONDE

Dr. Adam Lalonde

Teens put rubber bands around shirt for their personal designs

One of the students designs

Teens enjoy movie night at Ethel Whipple Memorial Library

NOtICE OF CLOSUrE AND AbANDONmENt OF mISSOUrI StrEEt LOCAtED OFF StAtE HWY 100.

The City Council of the City of Los Fresnos, Texas, has received a request from the abutting property owner to close and abandon the Missouri Street located off State Highway 100.

The City Council of the City of Los Fresnos hereby gives notice that a public hearing shall be held regarding said closure and invites the citizens of Los Fresnos to comment on the request by the abutting landowners to abandon, vacate and close the above street. The public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in City Hall, 520 E Ocean Blvd. Los Fresnos, TX. 78566.

The public is encouraged to attend and provide comments to the City Council.

TO: DANIL WILLIAMS RESPONDENT 15537 HWY 64 WEST #5, TYLER, TX 75704 or WHEREVER HE MAY BE FOUND

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear by filing a written answer to the ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE at or before TEN O’CLOCK (10:00) A.M., on the Monday next after the expiration of twenty (20) days after the date of service of this Citation, before the County Court at Law 2 of Smith County, Texas, at the Courthouse of said County located at 100 N. Broadway, Tyler, Smith County, Texas. Said Petition was filed on the 20th day of June, 2022, in this case numbered 22-1315-F on the Docket of said Court and styled:

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF MARY WILLIAMS AND DANIL WILLIAMS

The nature of Petitioner’s demand is fully shown by a true and correct copy of the ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE accompanying this Citation and made a part hereof.

The Officer executing this Citation shall promptly serve the same according to the requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due return as the law directs.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Tyler, Texas, this date: June 22, 2022

ATTEST: CLERK OF THE COURT

PENNY CLARKSTON Smith County District Clerk 100 N. Broadway, Rm. 204 Tyler, Texas 75702

To Whom It May (956)541-2029 to the of the Abatement Act, V.C.S. 447-9a, Sec. 5.05, We hereby notify you that we took custody of the following vehicle on

R#10964 2019 NISSAN SENTRA 4DR GRAY CA/ XU1084 VIN# 3N1AB7AP9KY387176

DRIVER ARRESTED THRU BPD ON 8/05/22 @ 12:11pm on 2340 N. EXPWY 83 BROWNSVILLE TX

The registered owner or lien holder has the right to claim the motor vehicle within (10) days from the date of this publication by payment of the impounding law enforcement agency. Unclaimed vehicles will be turned over to the Police Department to be declared abandoned and sold at public auction to satisfy the charges against the said.

By: Janie E. Trejo (956)541-2029 janie@raymondswrecker.com

ATTEST: CLERK OF THE COURT PENNY CLARKSTON County bANDONED

By: /s/ Stephanie Landeros Stephanie Landeros, Deputy Clerk

CLERK OF THE COURT

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER LISA M. MORAN 100 E FERGUSON STE 1200 TYLER TX 75702

PENNY CLARKSTON SMITH COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK 100 N. BROADWAY, RM. 204 TYLER, TEXAS 75702 903-590-1660 903-504-5004

CAUSE NO. 22-1315-F

T H E S T A T E O F T E X A S

NOTICE OF AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS AND ORDER TO APPEAR

TO: DANIEL WILLIAMS RESPONDENT 15537 HWY 64 WEST #5 , TYLER, TX 75704 OR WHEREVER HE MAY BE FOUND

GREETINGS: WHEREAS, MARY WILLIAMS of the County of Smith, of Texas, the of the County Law of County, Cause No. the MARY WILLIAMS DANIEL WILLIAMS SEE TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE AND ORDER TO APPEAR AND AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS AND ORDER TO APPEAR ATTACHED HERETO; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable Taylor Heaton, Judge of said Court, has entered the following order, to-wit: AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS AND ORDER TO APPEAR; and WHEREAS the said ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE will be heard by the said Court, in the Smith County Courthouse, located at 100 N. Broadway, Tyler, Texas 75702, on this date: SEPTEMBER 19, 2022, at 1:30 pm

THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to appear at the time and place as above stated, and answer said ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE showing cause, if any you can, why same should not be granted. The Court has the authority in this suit to render an order in the child’s interest that will be binding on you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity, and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s adoption.

Given under my hand and seal of said Court at Tyler, Texas, this date: August 04, 2022

A Flying Start

Los Fresnos opens the 2022 High School Football Season with a win

By Ruben Rodriguez Los Fresnos News.

The Long awaited 2022, Texas High School Season is officially underway, and the Los Fresnos Falcons kicked off the regular season on a high note. Week one was kicked off on a friday night on the road against 16-5A D1’s Weslaco East Wildcats.

Fast Offense was the opening factor for the

Falcons as Los Fresnos scored first to lead 7-0. However, solid defense by The Falcons and Wildcats kept the game scoreless for the rest of the first half. Third quarter, both Weslaco East and Los Fresnos struck first, as both teams ended up scoring a touchdown to make it 14-7 at the half.

Heading into the fourth quarter, the Falcons took control on both sides of

the ball, shutting down the Wildcats offense with solid defense. Two more touchdowns were tacked on by the Falcon’s offense, to win the game 28-7.

Los Fresnos, who finished the 2021 regular season 7-4 overall and 5-2 in district. The Falcons. The Falcons were area finalists in 2021 after a loss to San Antonio Brennan.

Sweep City Los Fresnos Holds off powerhouse Mission Veterans

By Ruben Rodriguez Los Fresnos News

With some Valley Districts already beginning district play, the Los Fresnos Falcons have quite a ways before beginning a tough 32-6A schedule. To continue preparing for 32-6A Play, the Lady Falcons hosted the 305A powerhouse Mission Veterans Lady Patriots.

The Lady Patriots, who are the defending 30-5A District Champions, looked to get a huge win on the road against Los Fresnos,

Throughout the night, both teams displayed strong offense and defense as the first set would set the tone for the rest of the night. Los Fresnos would capture set one in a 26-24 thriller.

Los Fresnos still looked strong despite being without their power hitter senior Olivia Parra. The Lady Falcon defense was able to shut down The explosive Lady Patriot offense led by Rylie Barnett. Set two saw the Lady Falcons win by three, 25 to 22. Set three again showed how exceptional

the Lady Falcons were on both sides of the ball. A back and forth battle all night ended with the Lady Falcons coming out on top 25-20 to sweep Mission Veterans Memorial. Shiloh Jones, and Dakota Martinez played standout offense and defense to improve their record to 23-5.

Los Fresnos will have four more tune up games to prepare for district. Their final non-district opponents will be Mission, Edinburg High, Laredo United South and then Edinburg North.

Senior #15 Dakota Martinez

Junior #1 Shiloh Jones

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Collectors, often referred to as hoarders, collect tons of things, but do have borders. For instance, maybe only plates from the 1980’s, or maybe anime collectors from the 20’s. I for one collect book series and beanie babies from 1993.

Space Channel Launches at Texas Southmost College

added that through its 95 years of rich history, TSC continues to serve and be the heartbeat of our communities.

“It’s a testament to who we are….evolving and changing and having the courage to move forward to adapt to the times and continue to serve our communities,” Dr. Rodriguez said.

industry,” Mallam said. “We met Dr. Rodriguez and were impressed with his compassion and how he talked about the students, the campus, and everything that is going on at TSC.”

and editing talent.

The network predicts news stories coming live from Texas Southmost College will occur in 30 days.

A new partnership has landed at Texas Southmost College.

Space Channel, a network dedicated to video coverage on the world of aerospace travel has selected TSC students to be the talent behind their programming in Brownsville.

Space Channel CEO Chad Mallam, TSC Board Chair Adela Garza, and TSC President Jesus Roberto Rodriguez stood in front of local media and community stakeholders to announce the exciting launch of the

program which will use Texas Southmost College students as part of Space Channel’s production team.

Chairwoman Adela Garza said she has seen so many faces come through TSC’s doors to become successful and is proud more opportunities continue for students.

“This is an exciting opportunity for our students,” Mrs. Garza said. “All of our students are wonderful. Thank you, Space Channel, for choosing TSC.”

President Rodriguez

Space Channel’s website lists Brownsville, Texas as its ‘Global News headquarters’ and the place where the network will provide engaging and informative coverage of notable space launches. TSC students will be a part of exciting moments in space history with the progress of SpaceX’s operations at Starbase, Boca Chica Beach. As well as reporting on the wave of space-related companies arriving in the Brownsville region.

Mallam, who left his job in Hollywood to start Space Channel, explained his reasoning behind putting so much emphasis on Brownsville.

“We wanted to put Space Channel at the apex of what’s happening in the

Following the press conference, Mallam and Bob Schefferine, COO of Space Channel, headed to the North/South Courtyard to take part in Welcome Week activities to recruit potential students for the network.

Stephanie Hernandez was one of those students that stopped by the booth to put her name down.

“I’ve always been interested in space, galaxies, and stars. When SpaceX came down here I thought it was pretty awesome for the community. So, when I saw the Space Channel booth I thought ‘Wow that’s a way for me to learn skills and get involved at the same time.’ “

Both Mallam and Schefferine were pleased to see lines of eager students putting their names in the hat to be on-air, behind the camera,

UT System Board of Regents Approves $145M Funding for UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center, a world leader in cancer care and research, is providing oncology advisory services to the Cancer and Surgery Center, to develop and launch the program.

Cancer and Surgery Center will include:

A radiation oncology clinic.

• Medical oncology clinic.

• Diagnostic imaging suite.

By News and Internal Communications

EDINBURG, TEXAS

– AUG. 29, 2022 –The University of Texas System Board of Regents has approved more than $145 million in funding for the new UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center that will provide imperative healthcare services to the

Rio Grande Valley. The approved funding – $145,723,401 will come from the Permanent University Fund (PUF), Tuition Revenue Bond (TRB), and other funding and gifts, including a recent $1 million donation from the City of McAllen toward this project.

“This crucial funding will help address an

underserved healthcare need in our region and provide unprecedented education and research opportunities for our physicians and students,” said UTRGV President Guy Bailey. “I’d like to thank the UT System Board of Regents for believing in our goal of serving as a major catalyst for healthcare and well-being in the Valley.

This center truly will be a gamechanger for our region.”

The center will allow for the provision of comprehensive cancer and surgical services that are on the leading edge of medicine, by serving as an incubator to train the physicians and scientist leaders of the future.

The University of Texas

In addition, development plans were approved for the three-story center that will be located on the UTRGV McAllen Academic Medical Campus, on the south side of Pecan Boulevard between Jackson and McColl roads, within the 495 Commerce Center development.

“I would like to congratulate UTRGV President Bailey for his leadership in helping to make a cancer research center in the Valley a reality,” McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos said. “The City of McAllen is proud to make this donation for development of this cancer research center.”

The 144,231-square-foot

• Rehabilitation therapy.

• Ambulatory surgery center.

• Orthopedics center.

“This is tremendous news for us, as it will serve the student and patient care needs in the region by providing firstclass multidisciplinary education, research and clinical services,” said Dr. Michael Hocker, dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine. “We are looking forward to providing opportunities to expand cancer research and healthcare in the Valley, as our area has a higher rate of many cancers, with the majority in advanced stages at initial detection.”

Rendering of UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center. (UTRGV Photo)

If you missed Space Channel’s booth oncampus students can reach out to the network using crew@spacechannel.com

Texas Southmost College and Space Channel announced a partnership that will provide TSC students an opportunity to be the talent behind their programming during a press conference at the TSC Performing Arts Center Wednesday, August 24, 2022. From left, Texas Southmost College President Dr. Jesús Roberto Rodríguez, Space Channel COO Bob Schefferine, TSC Board of Trustees Chair Adela Garza and Space Channel CEO Chad Mallam.

Texas Southmost College President Dr. Jesus Roberto Rodriguez signs a partnership agreement with Space Channel during a press conference at the TSC Performing Arts Center Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

Space Channel CEO Chad Mallam signs a partnership agreement with Texas Southmost College during a press conference at the TSC Performing Arts Center Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

PAC Art Exhibit Features Valley Nature Theme

UTRGV

By Santana Peralez

RIO GRANDE

VALLEY, TEXAS – AUG. 26, 2022 – "Sophia’s Song," showcasing artwork by Rio Grande Valley-based artist Jessica Monroe, is on exhibit at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex (PAC) on the Edinburg Campus.

The exhibit, which runs through the end of the fall semester in December, is free and open to the public.

Monroe’s paintings, completed over the course of several years, focus on the Valley’s natural assets, like the undergrowth of area landscapes and large-scale details of native plants and insects.

“What is consistent throughout is a love and respect for the natural world,” Monroe said.

“I stay with this subject believing that nature offers

us a window to Hagia Sophia, or Divine Wisdom. In her rhythms, the cycles of season and life. I feel an interconnectedness with all things. I am home.”

Monroe, a Valley native, spent her summers in Lasara on her grandparents’ ranch, surrounded by the native plants and animals, and she remembers how reluctant she was to leave the ranch for the Edinburg suburbs, where she grew up and still lives.

“For me, getting back to the native plants and animals of this area honors this space. And on a personal level, it's my respite,” Monroe said.

She said many of the Valley’s natural spaces have been lost, taken over by buildings and roads and other development.

“We're losing something that makes this area unique. We're losing part of our identity. We're losing access to these beautiful spaces that serve to recharge us and reconnect us to nature,” she said.

Dr. Dahlia Guerra, UTRGV assistant vice president of Public Art and Special Projects, said Monroe’s deep reverence for the natural beauty of the Valley is evident throughout the exhibit.

“We are delighted to showcase Monroe’s ‘Sophia's Song’ exhibit and her representation of Valley landscapes and nature,” she said. “The PAC strives to inspire our visitors with annual artistic exhibits,

so they can experience a variety of wonderful cultural events.”

Monroe originally wasn’t sure of the exhibition would happen because she had a newborn baby, and the COVID-19 pandemic was well underway. She couldn’t paint, and she didn’t have new inventory.

So, she decided to select pieces from different series that she already had painted.

“The PAC is such a phenomenal space,” Monroe said. “And, if you're given the opportunity to have your work in this gorgeous building, you figure out

how to make it happen. And that's what we did.” She also was excited to have her exhibition at the PAC because it is a performing arts space.

“I've gone there and seen the Ballet Folklórico and the mariachis. There is this energy and rhythm in the performances that are presented within that space, and I feel very connected to that in a visual way as an artist,” she said.

“The PAC has these big, beautiful windows connecting visitors to the outside space, and my work is all about the outdoors. So, it just feels like a phenomenal show that I'm really glad came together.”

Forensic Macro Photography at TSC

Advanced photography class teaches Law Enforcement to Identify the missing

this, I understand academic knowledge is important but what’s even more important is practical knowledge,” Kimbriel said. “There are a lot of practical exercises. The goal of the training is for them to become very confident in taking photographs and the paperwork associated with that.”

Kimbriel’s class teaches everything from the basics of the equipment to advanced practices of the trade.

Identifying bodies of missing, abandoned or murdered persons is tough work and can be grim. However, it is extremely important to be quick and efficient for both the law enforcement agency involved and for families and loved ones waiting for closure.

Texas Southmost College offers a Forensic Macro Photography course, in two sections, that allows officers and future officers a chance to learn, sharpen and advance a highly indemand skill. Graduates will leave the course able to provide a valuable tool to a department that can save

thousands of dollars per identification.

When it comes to learning a craft that includes taking highquality photos of missing persons that may have been decomposing for weeks, months, even years, it pays to learn from an instructor with decades of in-the-field experience.

That’s where course instructor Thomas Kimbriel comes in, bringing in-the-field experience to the program. He explained that this skill is helpful for all types of searches from crime victims and cold cases to migrant fatalities to

missing elderly.

“It doesn’t matter why the body has been encountered,” Kimbriel said. “If it’s a murder victim it’s the same thing, the quicker we can start on reconstructing the person’s last 72 hours, the better chance of getting a successful resolution. We’re talking about getting I.D.s in less than a week which costs an agency nothing compared to getting DNA.”

Macro photography, using DSLR cameras, is valuable technology especially when it’s difficult to get a fingerprint from a body.

“Because I have done

“The photographs are very difficult to take so we start from the beginning,” Kimbriel said. “We start to teach them how to use the camera in general and then we go into advanced techniques like painting with light, ambient light, long exposure photography for night crime scenes.”

Advancing agencies Kimbriel spoke about the value that can be created by efficiently identifying missing persons compared to the storage and DNA cost.

He spoke about a nearby county that deals with a high volume of deceased migrants.

“An identification after 3

days saved the department $3,500 on one case...that county is close to 200 bodies this year,” Kimbriel said. “I could train three of their deputies, using their own equipment and that county would be selfsufficient for the cost of storing one body.

Director of the Criminal Justice Institute, Willemina Edwards, served as a Lieutenant in the Dallas Police Department. She emphasized the importance of Kimbriel’s contributions to the police academy.

“His area of expertise stood out when we first brought him on board,” Edwards said. “He is a subject matter expert on crime scenes. Adding intermediate crime scene is a benefit to in-service officers who are already in the field. He’s brought more technology into the courses. We’re looking into adding specifics on advanced fingerprinting, 3D scanning. We’re building out an advanced crime scene certification process.”

Kimbriel spoke about the support from Texas Southmost College has allowed him to provide realistic scenarios and

mock-crime scenes. “It’s been wonderful,” he said. “I must have a certain number of kits and equipment to do the cases. I have my own classroom with everything I need to support that. We have a car to do crime scene analysis. Our students get realistic, real-world scenarios to be able to take these photos.”

This class is an attractive option for police officers looking to fulfill annual Texas Commission on Law Enforcement credits.

The course is five days in a row with a short break between sections to ease scheduling for the agency sending an officer for training. Each section is set at $500, which Kimbriel says is a huge value for the skills attained during the course.

While the course provides great benefits for current law enforcement officers, you do not need to be a sworn officer.

For information on registering for the course, you can reach out to Mr. Kimbriel at (956) 295-3724 or can e-mail criminaljusticeinst@tsc. edu

An art piece from Jessica Monroe's series of paintings currently on display at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg Campus. The free exhibit, titled "Sophia's Song," will be on display through December. (Courtesy Photo)

Rio Grande Valley-based artist Jessica Monroe at work. (Courtesy Photo)

Artwork that is part of “Sophia’s Song,” an exhibit at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg Campus. (Courtesy Photo)