la feria news january 20, 2016
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Formerly known as HATCU
Same great quality service!
Great Loan RatesLocal Decisions
Community Involvement
This Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.
(956) 423-5792www.rgvcu.coop
Formerly known as HATCU
Same great quality service!
Great Loan RatesLocal Decisions
Community Involvement
This Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.
(956) 423-5792www.rgvcu.coop
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PLAN WHILE YOU CAN.DRINK. DRIVE. GO TO JAIL.
Drinking slows your reaction time, impairs your judgement and makes driving dangerous. That’s why, even if you’re just buzzed, you’re still getting busted.
So, before you go out, make a plan to get home safe or law enforcement across Texas will make one for you.
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Fun Kitchen Experiment Creates Spectacular Meal
Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons
Can’t decide if you want Mexican or Italian for dinner tonight? Why not both! Laura Yoder
experimented in her kitchen and came up with this fun Mexican Manicotti My Way. It has all the taco
See step-by-step photos of Laura’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at:
www.justapinch.com/mexicanmanicotti
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www.justapinch.com/mexicanmanicotti
What You Need1 lb lean ground beef2 c Mexican blend shredded cheese1 can refried black beans1 pkg taco seasoning mix1 jar picante sauce, 16 oz.2 c sour cream2 green onions, sliced1 small can sliced black olives2 c water, warm1 box manicotti shells
Directions• Mix raw ground beef with taco seasoning, 1 cup of cheese and 1 can refried black beans.
Mexcian Manicotti My Way
• Using the uncooked manicotti shells, stuff the meat mixture into the shells and place in a large baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Pour the jar of picante over the stuffed shells. Then pour in the 2 cups of warm water.
• Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• When shells are done and dish is bubbly top with sour cream, reserved cheese and olives.
• Put back in oven for 5-10 minutes.
• Remove from oven and top with green onions.
“Just as good the
second day!”
By Janet Tharpe
- Janet
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Laura Yoder Brunswick, GA (pop. 15,383)
Submitted by: Laura Yoder, Brunswick, GA (pop. 15,383)
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1-888-955-0666 956-565-0666 Fax:956-565-6865
1st United Methodist Church
Pastor Harold Dailey, 797-1393
331 S. Main St., La Feria, Sunday School 10am,
Traditional Worship Service 9am, Contemporary Service 11am,
UM Youth 5pm
International Worship Center
Bishop Ronaldo Ortiz 956-797-1204
116 W. Seventh St., La FeriaServices Sunday (English) 9:30am
Domingo (Espanol) 11am, Miercoles 7pm
Interdenominational Worship Extreme Youth Sat. 6 pm
First Baptist Church of Santa RosaPastor Harold Parker
956-636-1603 118 Jesus R. Cruz, Santa Rosa
Sunday Services 9:30am Bible Study, 10:30am Morning
Worship, 7pm Wednesday Evening
Worship.
Apostolic Faith Tabernacle
Pastor Ramon Zarate 357-6384
621 South Main, La Feria Sunday School 10am
Sunday Worship 4pm, Wed. Evening 7:30pm.
All services are bilingual.
Iglesia Oracion en Su Presencia
Missionary Church,Inc.
Pastors Frank & Janie Gonzalez 797-0044 4th Street, La Feria,TX
Sunday 10am & 6pm, Monday 7 pm Prayer Service,
Wednesday 7 pm, Friday 7 pm.
Church of ChristMinister Gene Head
797-9890912 N. Parker Rd., La Feria,
Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study, Sunday 9:30am Bible Study,
10:30am Service, 5pm Evening Service Los Domingos: 12:00
Medio Dia y 7:00pm Los Jueves: 7:00 pm Estudio De Biblia
Faith Church of Christian & Mission-ary Alliance Church
Pastor Oscar Loredo 797-1739
125 W. First St., La Feria,Tx Bilingual Ministry Sunday 10am Sunday School, 11am Worship, Wednesday 7 pm Bible Study,
Friday 7 pm Prayer.
Santa Rosa United Methodist Church
408 Main Street (Hwy. 107/506)Santa Rosa, across from High
School Sunday Coffee and Fellowship 9:30 AM Worship10
AM (Communion fi rst Sunday)Wednesday Prayer Service
9:00 AMPastor: Carole Lahti
(956) 279-3407
Casa de Esperanza Apos-
tolic Church416 W. Spruce La Feria
965-639-4301 Bilingual Services Sunday at 1:00pm
Daniel Martinez - Pastor
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
FR. Edouard Atangana, 956-636-1211
101 San Antonio Ave., Santa Rosa Saturday Mass 5pm Bilingual, Sunday Mass 8am Spanish,
10am English.
First Baptist Church of La Feria
Jerry Johnson, Interim Pastor797-1214
Main St. & Magnolia, La Feria Wednesday 6:30pm Youth Bible
Study & Mission Friends, 7 pm Eve-ning Bible Study & Prayer Service,
Sunday 9:45am Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship Service, 6
pm Evening Worship Service.
St. Albans Episcopal Church
Reverend Scott Brown 956-428-2305,
1417 E. Austin, Harlingen,TX Holy Communion 8am, Sunday
School 9:15, Holy Eucharist 10:30am.
Hope in the Word Church
Pastors Jose & Bertha Belmares797-3621,
28354 S. Bixby Rd., La FeriaServices Friday 6pm, Sunday
10am. All services are Bilingual, English & Spanish.
Primera IglesiaBautista956-797-1740
519 N. Main, La Feria Bilingual Services: Sunday
9:45am Sunday School, 10:45am Worship Service, 5:00pm WMU,
6:00 pm Evening Worship Service,
Iglesia Generacion En Conquista
Pastor Samuel y Magda Cer-vantes, Phone (956) 536-2215 2803 W. Exp. 83 Suite A. La
Feria Sunday Service 10am Bible Study, 11am Worship Service,
7pm Wednesday Family Service.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Fr. Rodolfo Franco797-2666, offi ce: 502 S. Canal
church: 500 South Canal St., La Feria, Saturday Mass 5:30pm,
Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, 10am English, 12pm Bilingual.
Christ In Our Midst Missionary ChurchPastor: Rev. Daniel Carrizalez
956-742-6311 1 mile N. of FM 506, La Feria Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.,
Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday Service - 7:00 p.m.,
Monday Prayer - 7:00 p.m.
New HopePresbyterian Church
Richard J. Hartsfi eld, Pastor208 West Central Ave, La Feria,TX, 423-0348 Sunday Services 10 amCommunion 1st Sunday
Cowboy Church11235 Swift Ln. Santa Rosa, Tex.
Service at 11:00am Sunday6:30pm pm Monday
956-975-6144 www.westernoutreach.org
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Pastor Nathan WendorfSundays 8:00AM (Traditional)
HC fi rst, third & fi fth10:30AM (Contemporary)HC second, fourth & fi fth
(956) 423-3924602 Morgan Blvd.
Harlingen, TX 78550church@saintpaulharlingen.
com
Templo GetsemaniPastor Julio y Claudia Mendoza
Phone (956) 589-501611418 Fifth St. La Feria
Servicios: Tuesday & Thursday 7pm
Friday Pray at 7pm Sunday Bible Study at 10am
& 6pm
The Country VetJohn G. Montalbano, DVMA Large & Small Animal Practice
Licensed Veterinarian
Harlingen, Tx 78552956.423.BARK(2275)
PLAN WHILE YOU CAN.DRINK. DRIVE. GO TO JAIL.
Drinking slows your reaction time, impairs your judgement and makes driving dangerous. That’s why, even if you’re just buzzed, you’re still getting busted.
So, before you go out, make a plan to get home safe or law enforcement across Texas will make one for you.
GET A CAB • CALL A FRIEND • DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE
Make your plan to get home safe at soberrides.org#planwhileyoucan
BIG FINES
$17,000 UP TO
JAIL TIME
LOSE YOURLICENSE
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF LA FERIA TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
PLANNING & CAPACITY BUILDING FUND PROJECT AND
USDA RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE RURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT
The City of La Feria is developing a Comprehensive Plan for the City through a 2014 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) contract with the Texas Department of Agriculture – Office of Rural Affairs and a Strategic Plan for three areas in the City of La Feria Extra Territorial Jurisdiction through a Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) from the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), an Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture .
A public hearing concerning the development of these plans is scheduled to be held at 6:00 p.m. on January 25, 2015 at the Chaparral Building located at 108 S. Main Street, La Feria, TX. The purpose of this public hearing will be to discuss the proposed plans and solicit citizen input for the City’s 2014 TxCDBG and RBS-RBDG projects.
All citizens are encouraged to attend this public hearing and present their views to the city. The meeting room is handicapped accessible. Individuals who require assistance, auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should contact the City Secretary to arrange to make arrangements two days prior to the meeting. If anyone interested in attending the public hearing requires the assistance of a translator, please contact the City Secretary two days prior to the public hearing. If you are unable to attend the meeting, written comments will be accepted and may be submitted to:
City of La Feria Attn: Planning Department
115 E. Commercial Ave. La Feria, TX 78559-5002
For further information concerning the City’s 2014 TxCDBG and RBDG project, please contact Sunny K. Philip, 956/797-2261. Para más información en español, comuníquese con Esmeralda Sanchez al 956/797-2261.
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Approx. 40 Bullsand 300 Females
Offering the following BULLS
Sponsored by the DeWitt County Purebred Breeders Assoc. and the DeWitt County Beef and Forage Committee along with Anthony Netardus, DeWitt Co. CEA-AG
115 N. Gonzales, Suite E, Cuero, TX 77954 361-275-0816
FemalesFeaturing Bred, Pairs, and Opens
SAT., JAN. 30Cuero Livestock Commission Co.Bulls sell at 11 am
Females sellimmediately following
South Texas Hereford Association
Beeville Livestock Commission, Inc.2218 US Hwy 59E, Beeville
For sale info., contact Robbie Morish [email protected]
Sponsored by
Lyssy & EckelFeeds
Offering: 40 Hereford bulls,4 Brahman bulls, 100+ Hereford females,40 Brahman females, 100 F1 Braford females
Sat., Feb. 611 am
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LA FERIA HIGH SCHOOL Lion Basketball
9th, JV & Varsity Boys 2015-2016 Season Schedule
Day Date Opponent Place Time
Tuesday Nov. 24, 2015 Mercedes (J.V. & Var.) Home 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Santa Maria (9th) Away 10:00 a.m.
Friday Nov. 27, 2015 Open
Tuesday Dec. 1, 2015 Santa Maria (ALL) Away 5:00 , 6:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Thr, Fri, Sat Dec. 3-5, 2015 Varsity Lyford Tournament JV @ PSJA SouthWest Away TBA
9th Open Away Tuesday Dec. 8, 2015 Open
9th vs Raymondville Home 5:30 p.m. Thr, Fri, Sat Dec. 10-12, 2015 Varsity Hosts C.E. Vail Tournament Home TBA
Tuesday Dec. 15, 2015 Santa Rosa (ALL) Home 5:00 , 6:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Thr, Fri, Sat Dec. 17-19, 2015 Varsity PSJA Tournament JV Open Away TBA
9th Open Away Monday Dec. 21, 2015 Juarez Lincoln (ALL) Away 9:00, 10:00, & 11:30 Tuesday Dec. 29, 2015 San Perlita (J.V. & Var.) Away 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Open (9th) Friday Jan. 2, 2016 Hidalgo* (J.V., VAR., 9TH) Home 11:00, 12:00 & 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday Jan. 5, 2016 Progreso* (J.V., VAR., 9TH) Away 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m. Friday Jan. 8, 2016 Rio Hondo* (J.V., VAR., 9TH) Home 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Jan. 12, 2016 Zapata* (J.V., VAR., 9TH) Home 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m. Friday Jan. 15, 2016 Port Isabel* (J.V., VAR., 9TH) Away 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Jan. 19, 2016 Raymondville* (J.V., VAR., 9TH) Away 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m. Friday Jan. 22, 2016 Grulla* (J.V., 9TH, VAR.) Home 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Jan. 26, 2016 Hidalgo* (J.V., 9TH, VAR.) Away 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m. Friday Jan. 29, 2016 Progreso* (J.V., 9TH, VAR.) Home 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Feb. 2, 2016 Rio Hondo* (J.V., 9TH, VAR.) Away 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m. Friday Feb. 5, 2016 Zapata* (J.V., 9TH, VAR.) Away 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m.
Monday Feb. 8, 2016 Port Isabel* (J.V., 9TH, VAR.) Home 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m. Friday Feb. 12, 2016 Raymondville* (9TH, J.V., VAR.) Home 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m.
Monday Feb. 15, 2016 Grulla* (9TH, J.V., VAR.) Away 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m. Head Coach: Ruben Zambrano Superintendent: Mr. Rey Villarreal Asst. Coaches: Principal: Mr. Issac Rodriguez Erik Villagomez Asst. Principal: Ms. Mirella Livingston Rey Trevino Jaime Guerra Asst. Principal: Mr. Adan Cortez Dario Sanchez Athletic Director: Athletic Trainer: Erin Henderson Mr. Oscar Salinas Office Phones: Athletics: 797-8389 *District Games School: 797-1353 • School Fax: 797-9374
“BELIEVE”
The La Feria Independent School District cordially invites you to the 19th Annual District Parent Conference. The conference will be held on January 21, 2016 at the La Feria High School from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please come and join us for some important informational sessions as well as food and entertainment!
Highlights: Informational Sessions
Community Representatives with Information
Entertainment
Childcare Services will be available
Door Prizes
La Feria High School 901 N. Canal Street La Feria, Texas 78559
La Feria Independent School District Parental Involvement Department 203 E. Oleander La Feria, Texas 78559
19TH Annual Parental Involvement Conference
La Feria Independent School District Parental Involvement Program
Welcome
“Excellence in Education Through Rigor, Relevance and Relationships”
We would like to invite you to come in for your allergy test here with us. We want to extend our services to our community. Allergies are responsible for so many ailments and we can help you get rid of some of them. Finding out what you are allergic to would be the first thing and then getting treatment to help you get rid of them would be the goal. Get rid of your runny nose, congestion,itchy watery eyes, rash and for some even your asthma. By getting rid of these , you may even get rid of some muscle soreness, stomach problems, breathing problems, headaches, weakness, sleepiness, tiredness,or other problems that you may not even be aware are caused by allergies. At the same time you get rid of some of your medications that have serious side effects. Come in and let us help you with your allergies and other problems you may have.
The Neighborhood DoctorDr. Mario A. Sanchez, D.O.
106 N. Main St.La Feria, TX 78559p. (956) 797-2002f. (956) 797-3361
We would like to invite you to come in for your allergy test here with us. We want to extend our services to our community. Allergies are responsible for so many ailments and we can help you get rid of some of them. Finding out what you are allergic to would be the first thing and then getting treatment to help you get rid of them would be the goal. Get rid of your runny nose, congestion,itchy watery eyes, rash and for some even your asthma. By getting rid of these , you may even get rid of some muscle soreness, stomach problems, breathing problems, headaches, weakness, sleepiness, tiredness,or other problems that you may not even be aware are caused by allergies. At the same time you get rid of some of your medications that have serious side effects. Come in and let us help you with your allergies and other problems you may have.
The Neighborhood DoctorDr. Mario A. Sanchez, D.O.
106 N. Main St.La Feria, TX 78559p. (956) 797-2002f. (956) 797-3361
We would like to invite you to come in for your allergy test here with us. We want to extend our services to our community. Allergies are responsible for so many ailments and we can help you get rid of some of them. Finding out what you are allergic to would be the first thing and then getting treatment to help you get rid of them would be the goal. Get rid of your runny nose, congestion,itchy watery eyes, rash and for some even your asthma. By getting rid of these , you may even get rid of some muscle soreness, stomach problems, breathing problems, headaches, weakness, sleepiness, tiredness,or other problems that you may not even be aware are caused by allergies. At the same time you get rid of some of your medications that have serious side effects. Come in and let us help you with your allergies and other problems you may have.
The Neighborhood DoctorDr. Mario A. Sanchez, D.O.
106 N. Main St.La Feria, TX 78559p. (956) 797-2002f. (956) 797-3361
El Departamento de Involucramiento de Padres cordialmente les in-vita a la Decimonovena Conferencia Anual para Padres. La confer-encia se llevará acabo el día 21 de enero, 2016 en La Feria High School de las 5:30 p.m. a las 8:00 p.m. Vengan y acompañenos a unas sesiónes informativas e importantes. ¡También habra guard-ería para los niños, comida, entretenimiento y premios!
Los Puntos Importantes: • Sesiónes Informativas
Representantes de la comunidad con Información
Entretenimiento
La Feria High School 901 N. Canal Street La Feria, Texas 78559
La Feria Independent School District Parental Involvement Program 203 E. Oleander La Feria, Texas 78559
DECIMONOVENA CONFERENCIA ANUAL PARA
PADRES
Distrito Escolar de La Feria Programa de Involucramiento de Padres
¡Bienvenidos!
“Excelencia en Educación Mediante el Rigor, la Relevancia y las Relaciones”