La Feria News 12-21-22

Phantom Artist Spreads Holiday Cheer

Emilio Flores La Feria News

Ever wonder about some of the great murals that are painted around La Feria or even the window paintings at different business fronts?

Many of those are done by one man. Brett Oberthaler is an artist out of Weslaco that does work from all over the Valley.

Oberthaler shares that he started his side job about 20 years ago as a way for a little extra income.

“It’s all just been word of mouth,” he says “I’d be just working with the School and people would find me.”

He says people noticed and he received referrals from Schools and one thing led to another, and now he’s doing great murals all over the Valley!

He says window art is just a side thing that a lot of people enjoy and that he enjoys doing for the holidays. This year he’s done several around town including La Feria Cafe,

Los Leones, All-Star Dentistry, JC Wings, and La Feria News.

Brett Oberthaler has a Masters in fine arts by the University of Pan Am (UTRGV) and teaches fine arts at the Middle School in Santa Rosa, along with early college courses for high schoolers that are taking Art Appreciation. He teaches for Texas Southmost College. “The College course is Art Appreciation mixed with a studio element, too” So he

says the kids get to do alot of painting with that.

Oberthaler stays very busy but loves what he does and that passion really shows. He shares that he got out of retirement and started teaching again at Santa Rosa sharing that, “A lot has changed,” says that many of the students are different after covid, and many still scared.

When asked what Oberthaler has been able to implement, he states, “Just staying positive, and

not being afraid,” he says, “Because that’s another thing is they watch the news they hear about the death… It’s put a lot of fear in the kids.” He says that he tries not to focus on death, but rather says, “Let’s live!” Next time you have the chance to walk around downtown and enjoy some of the great artwork get inspired to do some of your own! Pick up a new hobby and as Brett says, “Let’s live!”

In accordance with the Order of the Office of the Governor issued March 16, 2020, the City of La Feria will conduct the meeting and provide audio/telephonic availability for the public using live stream in order to advance the public health goal of limiting face-to-face meetings (also called “social distancing”) to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (also known as Covid-19). To view the meeting via internet live streaming, please visit https://www.cityoflaferia.com/ boards-and-commissions/city-commission/agendas-2020/ where you will find the agenda for the next meeting. The pdf for the agenda will include a link, meeting ID and passcode for the Zoom meeting. More information is available by calling 346-248-7799.

Members of the public may sign up for public comment on an agenda item or for another item of public concern by submitting an email to amorales@cityoflaferia.com containing (1) the name of the individual wishing to comment; and (2) the item number or subject matter the individual wishes to comment on. Please submit requests for public comment no later than two hours before the meeting. Join the meeting at the time and login listed above and the Mayor will call on you when it is your turn to speak. A recording of the meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. If during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda is permitted to be held in executive or closed session, whether such item is already so identified on this Agenda or not, the City Commission will convene in such executive or closed session in accordance with Texas

Code Section 551.001551.146.

La Feria City Meeting Updates

The La Feria city commission held its first regularly scheduled meeting for the month of December last Tuesday, December 13, at 6:30 pm. This meeting was brief, containing one consideration and a presentation.

First, the consideration and possible action on Ordinance 202216 amending monthly emergency service fee. This consideration was presented by City Financial Director, Frank Rios who says this ordinance entails a $2 increase. This has been something spoken in the past that the City has seen fit due to the growth and further expansion of the City of La Feria. This is collected through water bills, having half go to City, while the other half goes to the Fire Department. Some funds will also be going towards the Police department aswell.

Rios shares that the Police Department had recently received a body camera grant, this grant given was for $40,000, Financial Director shares

that the remaining $25,000 was taken from the City’s general fund to total $65,000 investment. Currently no grants have been accepted for the Fire Department of La Feria. “We’re applying for other fund sources,” City Manager, Jaime Sandoval says.

Next on the agenda was a presentation regarding a Health Wellness 5K, presented by Veronica Galligan, Community Relations director for Prominence Health Plan in the Texas region. Mrs. Galligan shared some of her passion for health and fitness. She first shares that she was a La Feria graduate.

Why a 5K Mrs. Galligan explains the importance of a 5K walk/run and that this is something she pushes for everyone to encourage everyone to do this as a lifestyle change, to get out there and enjoy a walk or stroll. “Changing your lifestyle is important,” she share that she has been a runner for 27 years plus, and says her passion is fitness and wellness.

Galligan has been putting

on runs & walks for a number of years and wants to bring this run & walk to La Feria. She shares that this 5K will be just $10. Mrs. Galligan also says she would like to bring her ABI Screening system to this event aswell for anyone that may want/need screening. The ankle-brachial index test compares the blood pressure measured at the ankle with the blood pressure measured at the arm. A low ABI number can indicate narrowing or blockage of the arteries in the legs. Ankle-brachial index testing might be done before and right after walking on a treadmill such in suggested by Mrs. Galligan.

Veronica Galligan wants this to be an entire event not just a 5K, “I also want to incorporate a healthfair,” Booths that can help with installing ramps for those that may need, or food, or medications… “The matter is that we want to help and support our community.”

No set date has been mentioned thus far, but members of the board seem excited and Veronica Galligan will be coordinating with the City Manager for further safety and planning; incorporating both the Police and Fire Department to help. Thoughts of this 5K starting at Veterans Memorial Park seem to be where they are planning, further detail will be relayed as the information develops.

C HURCH

1st United methodist church

Pastor Federico Perez, 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 Feria Services Sunday (English) 9:30am Domingo (Espanol) 11am, Miercoles 7pm Interdenominational Worship Extreme Youth Sat. 6 pm

First baptist church of Santa rosa Pastor 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 christ Minister Gene Head 536-9832

912 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 Los Jueves: 7:00 pm Estudio De Biblia

Faith church of christian & missionary 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.

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Dependent Administration in the Estate ESTRELLA DE LOS SANTOS, Deceased, were issued to Adan Garcia, on August 8, 2022, in Cause No. 2020-CPC-00107 now pending in the County Court at Law Number Four of Cameron County, Texas. Claims should be addressed to the Dependent Administrator, c/o Hamilton & Lucio, P.C., 805 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas 78521-3557.

All persons having claims against such Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

/s/Adan Garcia Dependent Administrator

Wednesday Prayer Service 9:00 AM Pastor: Carole Lahti (956) 279-3407 casa de Esperanza Apostolic church 416 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 797-1214

Main St. & Magnolia, La Feria Wednesday 6:30pm Youth Bible Study & Mission Friends, 9:45am Sunday School, 11am Morning 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 Belmares 797-3621, 28354 S. Bixby Rd., La Feria Services Friday 6pm, Sunday 10am.

All services are Bilingual, English & Spanish.

Primera Iglesia bautista 956-797-1740 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 Cervantes, 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 Franco 797-2666, 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 church Pastor: 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 Hope Presbyterian church 208 West Central Ave,

First Baptist Church, La Feria

On December 7, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight KL755 from Ecuador to Spain had a stowaway. No one knew, everyone was surprised, even Tamara, the stowaway’s mother.

A few hours before landing, Tamar began to feel abdominal pain. She left her seat for the restroom. Tamara was surprised when her stomach pain became contractions. After two contractions, she delivered an 8 lb. boy. Tamara had no idea that she was even pregnant, carrying a stowaway.

A child born to a woman who does not know she is pregnant is not that unusual. They are referred to as a Cryptic or a stealth pregnancy. In some cases, the mother cannot accept the fact that she is pregnant. That is called a denied pregnancy. Other women simply do not know. The changes to the body are minimal and they may be on birth control.

Most babies are expected and even anticipated. Occasionally, there are surprises. Occasionally, nature or God does something to remind us we do not know everything and certainly control very little.

Once upon a time a woman was found to be with child. She had no reason to expect that she was even pregnant. Except, like a dream, a small voice gave her the good news. She was the first to hear the gospel. “His name shall be Emmanuel, God with us.” And He still is.

-Mark S. Ross DMin.

Emilio Flores La Feria News

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The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Announce the First-Ever Water Polo Regional Coach of the Year Awards

THSCA recognizes water polo coaches across Texas for their achievements for the 2022 UIL Water Polo Season.

San Marcos, Texas- The THSCA and Texas Farm Insurance announced the 2022

THSCA Boys and Girls Water Polo Regional Coach of the Year awards.

These awards recognize coaches across the state of Texas for their exemplary achievements in the 202223 UIL Water Polo Season.

“THSCA is very passionate about the celebration of our coaches. Creating the Coach of the Year awards is an amazing opportunity to highlight the elite coaches across Texas,” said Joe Martin, the Executive Director of the THSCA. “We’re excited to celebrate and honor almost 1,600 coaches across 23 different sports in Texas for their athletic accomplishments during the 2022-23 school year.”

Nominations are reviewed and chosen by the THSCA Awards Committee. The nomination process is open to every member

of THSCA after the state championships in each sport. Each THSCA member is offered a chance to nominate a head coach and/or assistant coach to submit through the Member Portal.

Nominations conclude to all members after two weeks. Each nomination is then handed over to the Awards Committee for scoring (by region). The Awards Committee ranks all nominations (ex. 1- 25).

The 2022 THSCA Boys and Girls Water Polo Regional Coach of the Year Awards presented by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance are listed below. Please note these coaches will have the opportunity to win the THSCA Coach of the Year in their respective sport in January of 2023.

Regional Head Coach of the Year

Boys Water Polo –Brandon Dion, Marcus HS

Girls Water Polo – Tony Arbogast, Flower Mound HS

Boys & Girls Water Polo – Jeff Chandler, Cypress Creek HS

Boys Water Polo – Hector Castaneda,

Halringen CISD

Girls Water Polo –Danny Euresti, Harlingen HS

Boys & Girls Water Polo – Alberto Escalante, Boerne Champion HS Regional Assistant Coach of the Year

Boys & Girls Water Polo – Michael Gillette, Boerne Champion HS

About the Texas High School Coaches Association: The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is the principal advocate and leadership organization for Texas high school coaches. The THSCA provides the highest quality representation, education, and services to Texas high school coaches and affiliate members by enhancing the professionalism of coaches and the schools they represent. The mission statement is simply this: To help and serve Texas high school coaches as they work to help and serve student - athletes.

"HELPING COACHES HELP KIDS." For more information on THSCA visit www.thsca.com

Roll Pride

By Ruben Rodriguez La Feria News

The La Feria Lions took part in the 91st annual C.E. Vail Basketball Tournament. La Feria, who host the tournament every year, looked to make a statement in this year’s tournament.

Day one saw the La Feria Lions jump ahead over Edinburg Vanguard and grabbed a huge win to open the tournament play. After a close knit matchup,

La Feria took on 31-5A Powerhouse PSJA North and despite a hard effort by the Lions, PSJA North would win 66-57.

Day two action saw La Feria Bounce back against the Brownsville Porter Cowboys. Dominant offense was the key as La Feria jumped ahead to a 30 point lead and won 61-31.

Now in the Tournament quarterfinals, La Feria took on another powerhouse from 31-5A in Edinburg Vela. A nail biting matchup

La Feria goes 2-2 in C.E. Vail Tournament Action Roll Pride Soccer

that saw La Feria leading 32-28 at the half. Edinburg Vela, known to pull off second half heroics, took control and slipped away. After key offense for both teams, Edinburg Vela slipped away, winning 57-37.

La Feria would finish tournament play at 2-2 after a good run at the C.E. Vail Tournament. Great offense and defense for the Lions showed they can make a deep run in District.

Lionettes Soccer set to begin the 2022-23 season

By Ruben Rodriguez La Feria News

The La Feria Lionettes are set to kick off another season of soccer. After the successes of last season’s team, the Lionettes look to repeat the success.

Last season, La Feria finished off 12-4 overall and 10-2 in District Play. After finishing second in 32-4A, La Feria captured a

big win over Raymondville in the Bi-District round before falling to Calallen in the Area Round. So let’s see what lies ahead.

Non-District Action will begin January 3rd as the Lionettes will host the Valley View Lady Tigers. The Lionettes had a lengthy non-district that included some big names such as Raymondville, and Brownsville Pace.

The Schedule for District play will begin January as the opponents for the Lionettes will take on teams as Port Isabel, Harmony School of Innovation, IDEA Sports Park, IDEA Frontier and Brownsville Jubilee. Of Course Last season, the Lionettes look to repeat the success of Last season’s District campaign.

Combes, Cameron County Texas

The City of Combes will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on December 27, 2022 at Combes Municipal Complex, 21626 Hand Road, Combes Texas regarding the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for one or more Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) grants for Program Year 2023. The City of Combes may be eligible to participate in the 20232024 Community Development Fund Program. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. The City of Combes encourages citizens to participate in the development of TxCDBG applications(s) and to make their views known at this public hearing, Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Aida Gutierrez, City Administrator, 21626 Hand Road, P.O. Box 280, Combes, Texas 78535 Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact Combes City Hall to 956-425-7131 to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact the Combes City Hall to 956-425-7131 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Para mas information en espanol, comuniquese con Aida Gutierrez, Administradora De La Ciudad -956-425-7131

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Combes, Cameron County Texas

TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

The City of Combes will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on December 27, 2022 at Combes Municipal Complex, 21626 Hand Road, Combes Texas regarding the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for one or more Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) grants for Program Year 2023. The City of Combes may be eligible to participate in the 20232024 Community Development Fund Program. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. The City of Combes encourages citizens to participate in the development of TxCDBG applications(s) and to make their views known at this public hearing, Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Aida Gutierrez, City Administrator, 21626 Hand Road, P.O. Box 280, Combes, Texas 78535 Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact Combes City Hall to 956-425-7131 to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact the Combes City Hall to 956-425-7131 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Para mas information en espanol, comuniquese con Aida Gutierrez, Administradora De La Ciudad -956-425-7131