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The Mercedes Livestock Show took full swing last week, which has been a breath-of-fresh air of sorts after having a rough couple of years due to covid. The current RGVLS president Mike Risica says “The Past two years have been challenging to say the least. In 2020 we had to close early and in 2021 we had a split show.” He continues by adding that “The very thought of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo is Energizing and Exciting…” This year, RGVLS celebrates its eighty-third year!

According to The Mercedes Enterprise, In 1939 the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce organized a project called the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Agricultural Exposition, which was the forerunner of the now well know, RGVLS. By 1940 they held their first-ever Show on the local livestock sale yard with “make-shift pens and lean-to sheds” as stated by the Mercedes Enterprise. They stayed

Thunderstruck, Americas AC/DC Tribute band. Photo taken by Tj Tijerina there only nine years before moving in 1949 to the current location they have now.

This year they started off with the big Parade that Mercedes has every year.

The floats were great and the people loved them. Mercedes had people lined up on both sides of Texas Ave street waiting in anticipation to

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experience all the music and cheer that comes with the parade. The City of Mercedes, Mercedes Highschool marching Band, and the Middle band as well participated along with many businesses including Texas National Bank, McDonald's, McCoys, and the RGV Old Farm Equipment Club also participated riding their old tractors through the streets while waving and showing off their awesome vintage tractors!

Tons of great music from bands and artists like The Spazmatics, Texas Hill, Inevitable, David Lee Garza & Los

Musicales, Texas Legend & The Horsemen Jam, Los Palominos, even Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute band, all performing at the Mercedes Livestock Show!

It got plenty of people excited and made for some great memorial times, and what a breath of fresh air that is! Getting out listening and experiencing all the great music with big crowds once again has been much needed after the lockdowns and mandates enforced due to covid.

RGVLS had some great concerts that had crowds dancing and headbanging

to their favorite country, Mexican, and rock music.

RGVLS also had some great skits and performances like comedy Hypnotist, Tina Marie, The Robinson Chainsaw Carver, and my favorite the Tumbleweed Crossing, a comedy stunt skit put on in a wild west setting where you experience comedy & cowboy showdowns throughout their skit. Had some great stunts and gunfighting action.

This all happened and much more at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show.

Families enjoy the great entertainment put on by the Tumbleweed Crossing, a comedy wild west gunfight stunt show. Photo taken by Emilio Flores, LFN

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An exciting event coming up, that is great for the whole family! Rotary Club is announcing that they will be bringing Flight Squad to Los Fresnos!

Flight Squad is a group of pro-level and Division one basketball players that ask you to challenge them to a fun, family-friendly competitive ball game.

The group brings highenergy competitive entertainment to

different communities all around the United States and overseas.

Rotary hopes to bring great excitement and recognition to the people in the area while helping the club with future events in the community.

The concessions sales will go directly to the Los Fresnos United Booster clubs.

The President of Rotary Club, David Armendariz, highlights on this in the recent Rotary meeting saying

that this is their way of giving back and helping them.

The event will be taking place on April 2nd and will be held at the Los Fresnos United Dome. Come out to support your local community and get tickets before they sell out, a great event for all the Family. The link to buy tickets to this event can be found on our website and Facebook page. Losfresnosnews. net

(StatePoint) Looking to fill your child’s Easter basket with something a bit different this year?

Unlike candy, these fun and engaging gift ideas will last well beyond the holiday: • Expand their library: Grow your child’s library with books that expand their horizons. For example, “100 Words About Places I Go,” is an interactive learning book featuring words in English and Spanish. Ten touchsensitive locations on each page teach about words, colors and counting in the context of 12 unique places, like the beach, the farm, the amusement park and more.

Another title to consider is the “100 Animals Book,” which introduces children to animals from the desert, savanna, rainforest and more through illustrations, photographs and fun facts

that promote early science awareness. Finally, the “Learning Friends 100 Words Book” introducers little learners to words about food, nature, opposites and more.

• Make crafting happen: Kids’ crafting kits can boost creativity and spur your child’s artistic side.

And there are many options that are perfect for celebrating the spring season, from gardening kits to bird feeder painting kits to terrariums.

• Create learning fun: With no web connection, downloads or account setup required, kids can get right to the fun with LeapLand Adventures, a unique plug-and-play TV video game adventure for early learners from LeapFrog.

With 15 replayable levels introducing curriculumbased content and

important foundational skills, preschoolers will enjoy going on a quest across LeapLand to learn about letters, numbers, shapes and colors.

• “Adopt” an animal: You can introduce children to an important cause in a way they can understand through a “symbolic adoption” from the World Wildlife Fund. Adoption kits, which support efforts to protect animals in the wild, come with a plush toy, a photograph, an adoption certificate, and a species card containing fascinating facts about the animal and its habitat.

This year, think beyond the typical Easter basket selections and opt for memorable gifts that enrich the mind and connect kids to the world around them.

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Q: I have a 1yr old baby. My friend has a baby, same age, and has already taken the baby to see the dentist. Isn’t this too early? At what age should we begin seeing the dentist?

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ANSWERED by DR.ADAM LALONDE: I recommend that you begin cleaning your baby’s teeth with a soft cloth or the smallest baby’s toothbrush as soon as they come out.

Clean teeth at least once a day; it’s best to clean them before bedtime.

It’s also good introducing the concept of cleaning teeth to your children as early as possible so that they are comfortable with it.

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Since babies’ teeth come in at different ages, there’s no magic age number to bring them to their first dental visit. It is best to see the dentist as soon as you comfortably can so that baby can begin getting familiar with dental visits. Age 2-4 yrs is generally a good age range for baby’s first dental visit.

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The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a file of the records by calling, writing a letter or in person on or before April 8, 2022 at the following address: Los Fresnos C.I.S.D Special Services Department P. O. Box 309 / 32614 State Highway 100 Los Fresnos TX 78566 Telephone: (956) 254-5107 This notice is in compliance with federal regulations 34 CFR 300.573 as related to students with disabilities receiving special education services.

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By Ruben Rodriguez Los Fresnos News

The Los Fresnos Falcons baseball team took on the San Benito Greyhounds in their second 32-6A Matchup of 2022.

This game would mark the Falcons' District Home opener. In the First meeting on March 8 in San Benito, Los Fresnos won 4-1 off superb pitching by Matthew Padilla. Padilla once again took the mound and quickly wasted no time as the senior ace asserted his dominance by allowing one hit by Tomas Flores,

picking up 11 strikeouts on his way to a shutout victory of 9-0.

San Benito’s offense struggled from the Plate as Padilla maintained control throughout the ballgame.

Andre Mercado took the mound for San Benito, allowing ten runs off nine hits, but managed to strikeout six falcon hitters.

The Falcon offense came alive with ten hits with Padilla and Luis Lucio tacked on multiple hits with Munoz going a perfect 3-for-3 from the plate. Los Fresnos now leads 32-6A as the number 1 seed with a

2-0 district record. Harlingen South and Weslaco also picked up wins to be right behind the Falcons at 2-0.

Padilla, who has been a standout power for the Falcons on the mound, continues to cement himself as one of the top pitchers in not only 32-6A but the Rio Grande Valley. Los Fresnos looks to carry this momentum on their journey to Round Rock and build off their historic playoff run in 2021. The Falcons next district series is against the Donna North on March 22-25.

Falcons baseball Photo taken from LFHS Baseball Twitter account

Clash of the Titans

Photo taken from Los Fresnos CISD Twitter Page

By Ruben Rodriguez lived up the billing, as Los Fresnos News Both Katia Reyes and Katelynn Perez were redhot The Los Fresnos Lady from the circle, rendering Falcons took on the each other scoreless in a Weslaco Lady Panthers in defensive battle that lasted the third district meeting through five innings of of 2022. In a game that great softball. Both Reyes was billed to be a clash of and Perez combined for titans as both teams were 24 strikeouts in what was 3-0 in District Play and the certainly a pitcher’s duel. last two undefeated teams In the top of the 6th, in 32-6A softball. Over Weslaco broke open a the years, the Weslaco, Los scoreless game, picking Fresnos matchup has been up three runs to lead the quite the rivalry in 32-6A. ballgame. However, Los 2021 was the pinnacle of Fresnos quickly responded this rivalry as both teams as the Lady Falcons scored faced off three times, with three runs in the bottom the Falcons winning both half of the inning to make regular season games, it a brand new game. and Los Fresnos sweeping Dakota Martinez played the Lady Panthers in the a key factor with a two Regional Quarterfinal. run homerun to center Both teams were looking field. The way both teams to be the last undefeated battled on throughout the team standing in 2022. In night, it was going to take a matchup that certainly more than seven innings of

softball to see who wins.

In the top half of the ninth inning, Weslaco took the lead bringing in runs of an RBI Double byu Jules Garcia to give the Lady Panthers a 6-3 game. Despite a lot of fight

by Los Fresnos, Weslaco was able to hold on to their three run lead to win 6-3 in extra innings. Los Fresnos fell to 3-1 while Weslaco improved to 4-0 in 32-6A play.

Final Box score was Weslaco picking up six runs on 15 hits and one error, while Los Fresnos scored three runs of four hits and three errors. Los Fresnos will next host Harlingen in their 5th game of the District Season. Both the Lady Panthers ad Lady Falcons will face off again at Weslaco on April 8, 2022

Lady Falcons win first in the Texas High school Women's Powerlifting Association competition.

State Championships!

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Powerlifting State Champs Falcons baseball Photo taken from LFHS Baseball Twitter account

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The Next Chapter Poem Deliverance The hardening darkness of the heart Does cause many men all wars to start.

For when they do, they’ve lost their way, And for this cause, for sinners we pray.

For the innocence that is lost, And for the innocents who are slain.

We also pray for the land Ukraine.

Our God above is the great God

of love.

For sins that we see, For the sinners we plea.

May they find peace today, And from wars turn away.

For to Christ do we pray That they do find their way.

For all wars are from Hell, Is a truth we can tell.

We know that we must Offer prayers from unjust.

For when war does arise, And we feel heat from war’s Hell, Let us all turn from anger, And let Love toll our bell.

For others’ wrongs that we see, Can tempt you and me.

We must show the way By loving each day.

All wars killed and maimed Since beginning of time, And that is the reason This poet wrote this rhyme.

The most powerful force in the world today Is the true loving heart that bows down to pray.

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Christian Response to War in Ukraine

by Andy Rozell Anyone who follows the news is dismayed and disheartened by the war in eastern Europe. Americans who became comfortable and confident after the bloodless victory in the Cold War find ourselves shocked to be menaced once again by a brutal,

bloodthirsty, and nucleararmed Russian dictator who threatens to drag our country, and all the world, into an unimaginable catastrophe.

In the face of this monstrous evil, what should Christians do?

We’re conscious of our Lord’s demands that we love our enemies and

forswear revenge. But does that mean we can’t do anything about the suffering of the Ukrainian people? The answer to that is “no.” There are positive and practical actions we can take in the face of this ongoing crime.

As Christians, we are called to speak the truth in love. Ephesians 4:15. The

first thing that Christians can do is speak the truth about the events in Europe, and insist that others do so as well. The Russian war is unprovoked and unjustifiable, and it’s an affront to God. “The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”

Psalm 11:5. We must not let mistaken notions of even-handedness and objectivity blind us to this truth, and we can’t let those who would make excuses for Russia’s actions go unchallenged.

Second, we can reject apathy and indifference.

Christ made plain that we can’t ignore the suffering of other people. “Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye

did it not to me. “ Matthew 24:45 We can reject the idea that what happens in Ukraine is not our concern, and we can seek out ways to help those who are suffering.

Third, and most importantly, we can pray.

We must never discount the power of prayer to influence the course of events. But what do we pray for? Vengeance belongs to God, not to us, and Christians should hesitate to pray for death and destruction to fall even on the most wicked of people. But we can pray for other things. We can pray that God will give the Ukrainian people the strength to endure the evil that has visited their country. We can pray for the countless kind and generous people struggling to help the refugees. We

can pray that the plans of bloodthirsty men will fail.

We can pray that ordinary Russian soldiers will remember that they have more to fear from God than they do from Vladimir Putin. We can pray that the shame and disgrace of their nation will lead the Russian people to repentance and to a repudiation of the crimes committed in their name. We can pray that our neighbors and friends will turn to our Savior as their one sure hope in difficult times. In all of this we can have confidence that, no matter how inarticulate our prayers may be, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us and makes our prayers known to the Father, and we can be confident that, no matter how dark events may seem, “the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogehter.” Psalm 19:9.

La Niña continues Nielsen-Gammon said the La Niña weather system, which typically delivers below-average precipitation to much of Texas, continues to hang on. Most forecast models expect the La Niña system to enter a neutral period by April.

But by April, weather in Texas is becoming difficult to forecast beyond a week to 10 days. Expectations for April through June are that the state will receive below-normal rainfall, but Nielsen-Gammon said the same was expected last April through June prior to the widespread and consistent rains.

He said this week and next do not look promising for most of the state either.

Much of the state will not see much moisture. In East Texas, expectations are for scattered, mostly light rains, though a cold front later in the week could help maintain soil moisture.

“There are a few storm systems coming through, but it doesn’t look promising for most of the state,” he said. “After that, it’s hard to tell.”

under generally good soil moisture conditions. Some producers were booking cotton prices at over $1 per pound. The prediction for a drier weather pattern and stronger cotton prices may shift some acres away from corn. Livestock were in good condition and stock tank levels were adequate. Overall livestock conditions were fair.

finish grazing and grain crops. Most hay producers were waiting to fertilize hay fields until there was increased soil moisture.

Livestock were showing signs of declining body condition and were still being fed hay and protein.

Spring calving season began.

Dry Spell, Drought Deepens Across Texas

Irrigation pivots are running in many parts of the state in an attempt to provide some pre-plant moisture to soil following a winter dry spell. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie) Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 8, 2022 Written by Adam Russell Soil moisture levels continue to decline in most areas of the state after a months-long dry spell as warm-season crop plantings and preparations increase.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents and specialists have reported critically dry conditions in many parts of the state over the last several weeks. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows more than 93% of the state is in abnormally dry to extreme drought and nearly 81% of the state dealing with moderate-to-extreme drought.

Plantings and fieldwork that require rainfall are being delayed in the hopes that moisture will arrive sooner than later. Cool-season forage and grain crops were failing in some parts of the state, or in poor condition and progressing slowly due to lack of moisture.

The lack of forage and dependence on heavy supplemental feed rations was driving deeper and deeper herd culls for cattle producers in some areas.

“It is very, very dry,” said Jourdan Bell, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension agronomist, Amarillo.

“There is no surface moisture and very few fields have subsoil moisture. We have had negligible moisture this winter.”

Most of the Panhandle is experiencing extreme drought, according to the drought monitor.

Historic winter dry spell John Nielsen-Gammon, Ph.D., state climatologist in the College of Geosciences Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University, said much of the state has been very dry since fall and the rain outlook does not look promising.

Over the past 120 days, Nielsen-Gammon said much of the state had only

received 25% of its average rainfall for that period.

Several cities also reported some of the driest periods between November and March on record.

Amarillo reported 0.5 inches of rainfall during that time, which represents the fourth-driest winter over the past 131 years.

There was a drier stretch during the same time in 2017-2018.

Midland experienced the fifth-driest period on record with 0.3 of an inch and Waco was the third driest in 121-years with 2.94 inches of rainfall.

Cities like Houston and Beaumont received much more rain, but it was still the driest spell between November and March on record for Beaumont with 5.81 inches.

“Dry is relative in Texas,” he said. “A few swaths of the state have done OK, but most of the state has been dry since the widespread spring and summer rains ended last August.”

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summaries: CENTRAL Dry conditions persisted.

More than half the district reported short soil moisture levels. Warmer temperatures were in the forecast. Winter wheat and oats were not maturing or growing well due to drought. Corn planting has now begun

ROLLING PLAINS Conditions were very dry. A fire last week consumed 818 acres of grazing land. Most wheat was being grazed out.

The soil profile received some moisture from an ice storm, which allowed some wheat to green up, but there were still several dead patches in fields.

Most wheat was in poor to very poor condition.

Heavy supplemental feeding continued for cattle on rangelands. Forage inventories continued to decline. Row crop tillage delays continued due to lack of moisture for proper tillage. Some producers spread fertilizer with chances of rain in the forecast, but moisture did not materialize.

COASTAL BEND Days were warm with high winds and low humidity.

The drying weather allowed producers to get into fields to plant corn, sorghum and rice. Soil moisture was short and beginning to be a concern.

Sorghum producers were having to plant deeper than normal to find moisture.

Winter pastures needed significant rainfall to

EAST The district remained in desperate need of rainfall. Subsoil and topsoil conditions ranged from short to adequate.

High winds dried out any recent moisture received.

Houston County reported extremely high fire danger.

Ponds and creeks remained low. Cool-season forages continued to be far below normal production due to dry conditions. Pasture and rangeland conditions varied from very poor to good in some areas. The cattle market remained steady to slightly better.

Livestock were doing fair to good with supplemental feeding. Producers were concerned about high fertilizer costs and its effect on hay production. Wild pig activity increased with damages to pastures and cropland.

SOUTH PLAINS Extremely dry conditions persisted in the district.

Producers with triticale and wheat began to water those crops, which were behind in maturation due to the lack of moisture.

Producers were limiting top-dressing fertilizer.

Planting conditions were unfavorable moving into

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Pasture and rangeland the main growing season. conditions were very poor Preplant irrigation was to fair. Hay was expected occurring but was sporadic. to be more expensive with Cattle producers were Sudan round bales needing supplementing herds with to clear $90 per bale to feedstuffs and hay. cover production costs.

Dry Spell

PANHANDLE Dry, warm conditions persisted. All counties reported very short to short soil moisture. Dryland wheat was in gradual decline. Irrigated wheat was receiving water.

Summer crop preplant fieldwork continued.

Cattle were receiving supplemental feed on rangeland. Crops, rangeland and pastures were in very poor to poor condition.

NORTH Soil moisture ranged from short to adequate. Dry warm weather continued.

Rains helped, but more was needed. Temperatures in some areas reached the mid- to upper-70s. Oats were generally in fair to good condition with a few counties reporting poor conditions. Winter wheat looked better after some fertilizer, moisture and

FAR WEST Temperatures were in the mid-60s during the day with lows in the high- to low-30s at night.

Conditions were dry with no rainfall. The district went 200 days since the last rain of 0.5 of an inch or more. There was no wheat, and pastures were bare. A few growers turned on their irrigation wells.

Irrigated acres may be down considerably this year, especially considering the high cost of inputs.

Summer forages were still dormant. Producers were supplementing all livestock with hay and grain. Ranchers were selling more cattle weekly including breeding stock.

Area ranchers continued to prepare for spring branding season, which generally begins in March. Major producers were getting ready for their annual bull sale, rotating pastures

Harlingen, Texas – As part of its continued commitment to support The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and its remarkable rise as a major Hispanic-serving University, the UT System Board of Regents recently created a new $300 million endowment to reduce the cost of higher education for undergraduate students and their families at all UT academic institutions, including UTRGV. UT System and UTRGV leaders joined elected officials, faculty, community leaders and prospective students at UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High on Thursday to share details of the Promise Plus program, which will greatly expand tuition assistance programs at seven UT institutions.

UTRGV’s Tuition Advantage program currently covers all tuition costs for students whose adjusted gross family income is less than $100,000. The current $100,000 threshold is the largest of any no-cost tuition program in the state and is believed to be the largest of its kind in the nation.

The Promise Plus endowment, which will make distributions to institutions annually, is expected to generate $3.75 million for UTRGV in the first year, making it comparable to an $83 million endowment. It also will raise UTRGV’s family income threshold to $125,000 and make it possible for about 400 more students to have their entire tuition covered. This new threshold covers 90% of South Texas households.

In 2019, the Board of Regents created a $167 million endowment to support students at UT Austin. At the time, Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife said the regents and chancellor were

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“UTRGV is one of the youngest institutions in the country and already is a national leader in expanding educational opportunities for students by lowering their outof-pocket cost to attend college,” Eltife said.

“We're pleased that this new investment will make it possible for even more students to be able to earn a UTRGV degree tuitionfree.”

The Promise Plus endowment will grow in value over time, consistently increasing the allocation to UTRGV and benefiting more students year after year.

“Financial challenges should never stand in the way of any Texan who wishes to earn a highquality UT degree, and I’m grateful to the Board of Regents for this new and important investment in our students,” said UT System Chancellor James B. Milliken. “UTRGV graduates offer essential expertise to Texas’ strong and competitive economy, and we hope the Promise Plus program makes their educational path financially easier.”

Since welcoming its first class in 2015, UTRGV has been a catalyst for social mobility and student success in the Valley. The Board of Regents Promise Plus commitment will play a critical role in expanding access and encouraging student achievement, UTRGV President Guy Bailey said.

“We are grateful to the UT Board of Regents for its continued commitment to the UTRGV community and the Rio Grande Valley community,” Bailey said.

“Their support helps us maximize the opportunities we provide our students and their families and lays the groundwork for career

and gathering cattle while making sure they have plenty to eat and drink.

Producers were checking water and monitoring pregnant cows more closely. Aoudad hunting was in full swing with many guided hunts taking place. Flood-irrigated farmland was being prepared. All major pecan orchards were harvested.

Parts of the lower valley received effluent water from the City of El Paso via the irrigation district.

The upper valley will rely on wells for pre-irrigation of row crops, alfalfa and pecans.

WEST CENTRAL It was a mild week with cool nights and warm afternoons. Wildfire danger remained high.

The area needed a good rain, but there was no significant precipitation in the forecast. Drought conditions continued to persist and intensify as producers prepared fields to plant hay grazer. Rangeland and pasture conditions remained poor to fair, with little emergence of late-planted cool-season grasses. Gins should finish up with cotton soon.

Farmers were waiting for rain to get fields ready to plant. Livestock remained in decent body condition due to supplemental feeding.

SOUTHEAST Drier weather followed wet days that left standing water in low-lying areas.

Warmer temperatures were spurring spring growth, but an upcoming cold front was expected to slow growth.

Weeds were emerging in pastures. Rain chances were also in the forecast.

Producers continued to work rice fields. Rangeland and pasture conditions ranged from very poor to good, and soil moisture levels were very short to adequate.

SOUTHWEST Dry conditions continued with little to no rainfall reported. Warmer weather caused some cool-season forages to green up, but growth was slowed by the lack of moisture. Poor pasture and rangeland conditions reflected the absence of rainfall. Wheat under irrigation looked good. Corn was being planted and sorghum planting should begin soon.

Livestock were in fair condition. Spring lambing and kidding continued.

Sheep and goat prices were up substantially. Producers continued to provide supplemental feed for livestock and wildlife.

SOUTH Temperatures were mild during the day and cool at night. Soil moisture levels ranged from very short to adequate, but dry, windy conditions prevailed. Some rainfall was reported in a few areas. Conditions were extremely dry in some areas. Fieldwork continued.

Farmers planted some corn, but many were holding off on grain sorghum due to very dry conditions

and lack of soil moisture.

Some pastures still looked frost burned. Producers continued to provide supplemental feed to livestock and were selling cattle due to drought.

Wildlife were browsing along roadsides. Rangeland and pasture conditions continue to decline. Stock tanks were declining, and some were dry. Hay prices were $60-$80 per bale. Cattle prices were consistent. Some farmers were planting cotton, but most continued to prepare fields. Citrus, sugarcane and vegetable harvests continued. Onions looked very good and will be harvested soon.

Tuition Relief to UTRGV Students preparation and options and a more prosperous future."

Funding from the Promise Plus endowment will add to the almost $300 million that the Board of Regents has invested in UTRGV since its creation to help advance the institution’s continued establishment as a model for student success and an economic engine for South Texas.

UTRGV represents a commitment to one of Texas’s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions, with a School of Medicine and teaching and research facilities across the region in Boca Chica Beach, Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen, Port Isabel, Rio Grande City, Weslaco and South Padre Island.

In 2020, the institution earned the Carnegie R2 distinction, an indication of a high activity of impactful research.

Regents have contributed more than $270 million toward facilities at UTRGV to support education and research, including: Construction of three buildings to accommodate rapid growth and the clinical, academic and research missions of the School of Medicine: The Institute of Neuroscience, which will provide worldclass facilities for the departments of neurology, psychiatry, and neurosciences and will house clinics and diagnostic centers for numerous neuropsychiatric and aging disorders.

The Team Based Learning Center, which will be an extension of the existing Medical Education Building and will house faculty and administrative offices, small group study spaces, flexible and general-purpose classrooms, conference rooms, and support spaces.

The Center for Human Genetics laboratories,

which will provide urgently needed space to facilitate research supported by multiple National Institutes of Health grants.

Construction of the Music, Science and Learning Center to support general academics, music instruction and recitals, math and language labs, and science teaching labs.

Construction of a Science Building to serve students and support various STEM disciplines, increasing classroom capacity and providing additional instructional and research laboratories.

On top of that, more than $12 million has been earmarked to pay for additional major repairs and upgrades to buildings, lab equipment, and the addition of new technology and improvements to provide critical campus infrastructure.

The UT System also has the full partnership of the Texas Legislature through its approval of more than $112 million in capital construction assistance (formerly called Tuition Revenue Bonds) for UTRGV’s Multipurpose Academic Center, Interdisciplinary Engineering Academic Studies Building and Health Affairs Building.

Regents have also allocated more than $15 million to recruit and retain nine notable faculty members through its successful STARs (Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention) program in the past decade.

To date, those faculty members have collectively generated a return of more than nine times that investment through increased research support for UTRGV. As a part of its continued growth, UTRGV also welcomed several notable investments in 2021, including a historic $40 million gift from

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MacKenzie Scott to support scholarships. UTRGV’s dedication to Latino student success also earned it the highly respected Seal of Excelencia certification in 2021.

Funding for the Promise Plus endowment was generated from a series of prudent investments by UT System financial officers that produced higher than expected returns this past fiscal year.

Full-time, undergraduate students who are Texas residents and qualify for need-based aid will be eligible to receive Promise Plus funds, which will be used to supplement federal and state aid such as Pell grants and TEXAS grants.

The other institutions who will benefit from the UT System’s new Promise Plus program include UT Arlington, UT Dallas, UT El Paso, UT Permian Basin, UT San Antonio and UT Tyler.

About The University of Texas System For more than 130 years, The University of Texas System has been committed to improving the lives of Texans and people all over the world through education, research and health care.

With 13 institutions, an enrollment of more than 243,000 students and an operating budget of $23.4 billion (FY 2022), the UT System is one of the largest public university systems in the United States. UT institutions produce more than 67,000 graduates annually and award more than one-third of the state’s undergraduate degrees and more than half of its medical degrees.

Collectively, UT-owned and affiliated hospitals and clinics accounted for more than 8.6 million outpatient visits and almost 1.8 million hospital days in 2020. UT institutions also are among the most

innovative in the world, collectively ranking No. 4 for most U.S. patents granted in 2020, and the UT System is No. 1 in Texas and No. 2 in the nation in federal research expenditures. The UT System also is one of the largest employers in Texas, with more than 21,000 faculty – including Nobel laureates and members of the National Academies – and more than 85,000 health care professionals, researchers and support staff.

About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) was created by the Texas Legislature in 2013 as the first major public university of the 21st century in Texas. This transformative initiative provided the opportunity to expand educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley, including a new School of Medicine, and made it possible for residents of the region to benefit from the Permanent University Fund – a public endowment contributing support to the University of Texas System and other institutions.

UTRGV has campuses and off-campus research and teaching sites throughout the Rio Grande Valley including in Boca Chica Beach, Brownsville (formerly The University of Texas at Brownsville campus), Edinburg (formerly The University of Texas-Pan American campus), Harlingen, McAllen, Port Isabel, Rio Grande City, Weslaco and South Padre Island.

UTRGV, a comprehensive academic institution, enrolled its first class in the fall of 2015, and the School of Medicine welcomed its first class in the summer of 2016.