Los Fresnos News January 20, 2016

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aring Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons

By Janet Tharpe

un Kitchen Experiment Creates Spectacular Meal “Just as good the second day!�

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Laura Yoder

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anâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Ă&#x20AC;DYRUV DQG LQJUHGLHQWV \RX ORYH JURXQG EHHI FKHHVH EHDQV ROLYHV VWXIIHG LQVLGH PDQLFRWWL VKHOOV ,WÂśV GHOLFLRXV HDV\ DQG IXQ See step-by-step photos of Lauraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/mexicanmanicotti <RXÂśOO DOVR ÂżQG D PHDO SODQQHU FRXSRQV DQG FKDQFHV WR ZLQ (QMR\ DQG UHPHPEHU XVH ÂłMXVW D pinchâ&#x20AC;?...

- Janet

Mexcian Manicotti My Way

â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Pour the jar of picante over the stuffed shells. Then pour in the 2 cups of warm water. â&#x20AC;˘ Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. â&#x20AC;˘ When shells are done and dish is bubbly top with sour cream, reserved cheese and olives.

Directions â&#x20AC;˘ Put back in oven for 5-10 Mix raw ground beef minutes. ith taco seasoning, 1 â&#x20AC;˘ Remove from oven and top up of cheese and 1 can with green onions. efried black beans.

What You Need b lean ground beef Mexican blend hredded cheese an refried black beans pkg taco seasoning mix ar picante sauce, 16 oz. sour cream green onions, sliced mall can sliced black olives water, warm box manicotti shells

Submitted by: Laura Yoder, Brunswick, GA (pop. 15,383)

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Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons

By Janet Tharpe

Fun Kitchen Experiment Creates Spectacular Meal â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just as good the second day!â&#x20AC;?

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Laura Yoder Brunswick, GA (pop. 15,383)

anâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Ă&#x20AC;DYRUV DQG LQJUHGLHQWV \RX ORYH JURXQG EHHI FKHHVH EHDQV ROLYHV VWXIIHG LQVLGH PDQLFRWWL VKHOOV ,WÂśV GHOLFLRXV HDV\ DQG IXQ See step-by-step photos of Lauraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/mexicanmanicotti <RXÂśOO DOVR ÂżQG D PHDO SODQQHU FRXSRQV DQG FKDQFHV WR ZLQ (QMR\ DQG UHPHPEHU XVH ÂłMXVW D pinchâ&#x20AC;?...

- Janet

Mexcian Manicotti My Way

â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Pour the jar of picante over the stuffed shells. Then pour in the 2 cups of warm water. â&#x20AC;˘ Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. â&#x20AC;˘ When shells are done and dish is bubbly top with sour cream, reserved cheese and olives.

Directions â&#x20AC;˘ Put back in oven for 5-10 â&#x20AC;˘ Mix raw ground beef minutes. with taco seasoning, 1 â&#x20AC;˘ Remove from oven and top cup of cheese and 1 can with green onions. refried black beans.

What You Need 1 lb lean ground beef 2 c Mexican blend shredded cheese 1 can refried black beans 1 pkg taco seasoning mix 1 jar picante sauce, 16 oz.

2 c sour cream 2 green onions, sliced 1 small can sliced black olives 2 c water, warm 1 box manicotti shells

Submitted by: Laura Yoder, Brunswick, GA (pop. 15,383)

www.justapinch.com/mexicanmanicotti Brought to you by American Hometown Media

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REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS RFQ - ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM SIDEWALK PROJECT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROAD SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF LOS FRESNOS The City of Los Fresnos is seeking Engineering and Architectural services for a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Sidewalks Project. The TAP Sidewalks Project enhances safety through construction designed to improve the bicycle and the pedestrian safety; encourage a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age; enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school; and to facilitate projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools.

This TAP Sidewalks Project is being funded through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

RFQ’s shall be addressed to: CITY OF LOS FRESNOS C/O MARK MILUM, CITY MANAGER TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM SIDEWALK PROJECT 200 N. BRAZIL LOS FRESNOS, TX 78566.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be received by Monday February 4, 2016 no later than 11:00 a.m. RFQ’s sent via facsimile shall not be accepted. RFQ’s shall be submitted in an envelope sealed with tape and prominently marked on the lower left hand corner of the envelope with corresponding RFQ title. Overnight mail must also be properly labeled on the outside of the express envelope or package in reference to the RFQ. Any RFQ received after closing date and time will be returned to the firm unopened.

Please direct your questions regarding the preparation of the RFQ to Mr. Mark W. Milum, City Manager or Celina Gonzales, Asst City Manager/Finance Director, by calling (956) 233-5768.

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2014-15 Texas Academic Performance Report Public Hearing 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Los Fresnos CISD Board Room/Training Center Texas Highway 100 next to Los Fresnos Elementary School For more information, contact the Los Fresnos CISD Office of Support Services at 254-5014.