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Volume 09 Number 29
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City Takes Actions to Continue Progress Development for McDonald’s and Walmart by MBWright, LFN Editor
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Continuing their efforts to clear the way for the new McDonald’s Restaurant in Los Fresnos, Commissioners accepted the low bid of $29,905 made by Cornett Construction Co. of San Benito to finish up utility line relocations neces-
sary before construction of the new facility during their regular meeting held Tuesday, July 9. The new eatery will be located between the new Stripes and Dairy Queen on Highway 100. “This company has done excellent work for the city and has been in-
volved in several projects recently including the Arroyo Boulevard water and sewer line relocation,” commented City Manager Mark Milum. In other action, the city commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 442 that will require a mineral owner to obtain
a permit for operation of an oil, gas, or combined well within the city limits of Los Fresnos. On the request made by Walmart, Milum said, “They asked us to do this as a safety measure so if someone held mineral rights under their construction site. This
Page 2 CAREGIVERS, STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP MEET IN HARLINGEN TUESDAY, July 16th
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The lobby at city hall has been decorated with a photo mural originally taken in the early 50’s. and is headed with “Greetings from Los Fresnos” . Take time and go by and see if you can identify any of the old landmarks.
will take care of a need Walmart has, although we have no gas in this area”. Walmart will begin construction soon on a retail outlet to be located behind the First Community Bank of Los Fresnos.
Commissioner Javier Mendez announced the 1st Annual City of Los Fresnos’s Boots on the Ground endurance 5k and 10k mud run to be held November 2, 2013. The Veterans Memorial run will be held at the Los Fresnos Rodeo grounds and proceeds will go towards building a Veteran’s Memorial in Los Fresnos. The city is currently seeking sponsors for the event. For more information visit, www. bootsongroundrgv.com. Mayor Polo Narvaez brought up the topic of water conservation and exploring other sources of drinking water. Milum explained that water from the Rio Grande is purchased and stored in a reservoir that holds a 45-60 day supply of water for the treatment plant. He said the council might want to explore expanding the holding tank and even the process of water reclamation. “The city discharges treated wastewater into a drainage ditch that empties
Installation of new maroon-colored signage continues around the community. into the bay. The water we release is cleaner than the water we get from the river. We could buy 50% less water if we reclaimed this treated discharge,” commented Milum. Water reclamation is gaining in popularity; the specially treated wastewater is most often used to supply water for industrial uses and watering landscapes, like golf courses. Studies show water-reclamation technology has improved greatly and will be a vital part of providing drinking water for parts of the country struggling to keep reservoirs full. The water-reclamation process involves a complex series of treatment. The water is disinfected, de-mineralized, disinfected again and mixed with water from the
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Community Enjoys 4th of July Celebration
Upcoming Home Game Schedule
The community of Los Fresnos gathered at the Memorial Park on the 4th of July to celebrate Independence Day. Everyone enjoyed free water rides, free swimming pool access, free watermelon, entertainment, contests and games and free snow cones.
Page 3 Halynn Vasquez, age 1, of Los Fresnos.
Los Fresnos Leaders: Chamber Executive Director Debra Badeaux, Mayor Polo Narvaez, Judge Oscar Garcia, First Lady of Los Fresnos Carlotta Narvaez, Msgr. Pedro Briseno of Saint Cecilia’s Church, Attorney and CDC President Enrique Juarez. Photos: Courtesy of Los Fresnos Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Sack race winners: Billy Goodwin,14yrs, 1st place of Los Fresnos United, Jimmy Lopez, 13 yrs, 2nd of Liberty Memorial. Second and younger race: Pedro Martinez, 9yrs.,Dora Romero Elementary, 1st place - Jorge Espinoza, 8yrs, The Los Fresnos Volunteer Fire Department handed out firehats and goodies, HEB were sponsors and passed out free sunscreen and additional HEB goodies. Paredes Elementary, 2nd place.
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