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San Benito honors state lawmakers for passing historic legislation

SAN BENITO – The City of San Benito honored state Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., and state Rep. Eddie Lucio, III, for helping to pass what city leaders say is historic legislation. A reception was scheduled at 6 p.m. on July 23 at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum. The two lawmakers “proved that they are true friends” of the City of San Benito, the mayor said. “We wanted to show them that we as a community, are grateful for their dedication and commitment to our city’s future.” San Benito City Manager Manuel De La Rosa said he believes the new legislation has the potential to make San Benito a Destination City. “It will help attract a greater number of

visitors from both Mexico to the South, and throughout the State of Texas, thereby making the city an international destination,” the city manager argued. House Bills 4377 and 2199 topped San Benito’s legislative agenda during the 86th Legislature. San Benito City Manager Manuel De La Rosa said the bills would help facilitate “financial mechanisms” to bring about a variety of retail, sporting, dining, lodging, entertainment and educational facilities to the city. “This is legislation of historic proportion for San Benito and South Texas,” De La Rosa said. He argued that the bills were crafted to specifically to bring greater growth and development to San Benito. “House Bill 2199 is designed to use municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities, including San Benito, for development of sports and entertainment facilities,” De La Rosa said. “Likewise, HB 4347 is a bill that will allow San Benito to again

use municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified development.” De La Rosa pointed out that the two Lucio’s authored and introduced legislation that evolved into House Bills 4377 and 2199. They were ultimately approved by the Legislature on May 23. “As initial authors of our legislation in their respective chambers of the Legislature, they oversaw the measures through their respective committees and hearings,” De La Rosa said, pointing out that the legislation becomes effective on Sept. 1. De La Rosa said the recently completed 86th Texas Legislative Session was “very good” for the City of San Benito. “The Legislative delegation from the Rio Grande Valley was strong this year. They managed to maneuver the bill to the right people. This is wonderful beyond measure for the imminent development of the City of San Benito. With this action, we made it over the goal-line,” De La

Congressman Gonzalez Announces $4.75 Million for Hidalgo County Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced $4,750,000 in grant funding was awarded to Hidalgo County for Homeland Security’s FY 2019 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG). OPSG seeks to provide funds to enhance cooperation among state, local, tribal, territorial and federal law enforcement in joint coordination to secure the United States’ borders in states bordering Mexico and Canada. The OPSG program provides $90 million for improved security

along routes of ingress including travel corridors and international waters. “This funding is critical to continue operational and technological readiness of our border security apparatus,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “Our border communities remain among the safest in the state of Texas and the nation because of the resources we provide to our law enforcement personnel. These funds will help increase our capabilities to prevent and protect

Cesario’s Barber Shop Celebrates Grand Opening in La Feria

La Feria, TX - Cesario’s Barber Shop welcomed more than 30 attendees at its Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting ceremony help on July 17, 2019. Close family, friends, representatives from Mid Valley Business Network and City of La Feria officials were in attendance to welcome Alex and Claire Hernandez to their new location in see Cesario page 10 the La Feria downtown neighborhood.

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Tips from a Yellow Jacket---Dr. Alanis

WESLACO – Dr. Heriberto Alanis, Medical Director of The Clinic in Weslaco – and a graduate of Edcouch-Elsa High School -- recently shared several tips which Valley residents can use to avoid the dangers of heat stroke this time of the year. Dr. Alanis advises Valley residents to stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. if possible, drink lots of water, and immediately go indoors if they start to feel exhaustion from the heat. If you must be outside during the hot part of the day, take frequent breaks and stay in the shade as much as possible. Heat stroke is a medical emergency that people can die from; call 911 immediately. Dr. Alanis was recently named Medical Director for “The Clinic”, which treats Mid-Valley patients at 1600 N. Westgate, Suite 800, behind Home Depot in Weslaco. “The Clinic” cares for the entire family, and is a service of the Knapp Medical Group. Patients can receive care for a wide variety of conditions, with services including care of asthma and COPD, laceration repairs, management of high blood pressure, cancer prevention and screenings, diabetes management, EKGs, immunizations for adults (including shingles & pneumonia vaccine), wellness exams, and physicals. Dr. Alanis -- who was born at Knapp Medical Center -- completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Texas in Austin.

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The Challenge to End Well 2 Timothy 4

In a race, how you begin is not as important as how you finish. And this same principle is also true to a large degree in the spiritual realm. That’s why the writer of Hebrews reminds us to “lay aside every encumbrance” that hinders us in the race set before us (12:1). A believer’s lifetime is not a sprint but a marathon walk with Christ, and our goal should be the same as Paul’s—to fight the good fight, finish the course, and keep the faith (2 Tim. 4:7). Today’s passage contrasts two runners. After a great start as a fellow worker with Paul (Philem. 1:24), Demas later deserted the cause because of his love for the world (2 Tim. 4:10). Instead of enduring to the end, he gave up and didn’t finish the course. Mark, on the other hand, started poorly. When Paul and Barnabas went on their first missionary journey, they took the young man with them, but after the first leg of the trip, he returned to Jerusalem (Acts 13:5, Acts 13:13). Because Mark had deserted them on that first trip, Paul refused to take him on the second (15:36-40). However, when Paul was nearing death, he wanted Mark, whom he now considered “useful for service” (2 Tim. 4:11). Mark had proven himself faithful by persevering in obedience and service to the Lord, and eventually he wrote the one of the four gospels. It’s easy to get caught up in the pursuits and pleasures of this life and forget that we have a higher goal. Once we cross the finish line and see Christ face-to-face, everything else will fade in comparison. So let’s run with endurance the race set before us.

5 Smart Ways for Busy People to Stay Healthy Your health is intimately tied to your success, both personally and professionally. It’s very hard to perform well, in any capacity, if your body hasn’t been properly cared for. When you take excellent care of yourself, you feel excellent, which makes you a more productive, creative and high-performing person. That said, most successful and driven people will find themselves neglecting their health at one time or another. It’s easy to get caught up in your passion and ambition and find yourself a little overloaded. Here are some tips for getting back on track and staying healthy when your schedule is jam-packed: 1. Think outside the box. Many people get caught up in one activity for exercise and one idea about what exercise looks like. If you’ve always been a runner, it might not occur to you to drop into a dance class during your lunch break. If you are dedicated to the gym, you might not realize that your office is the perfect place for a quick round of crunches or some yoga. There are plenty of ways to exercise. Even little changes, like upping your daily step count by taking the stairs or parking further away from the entrance to your building, can improve your general health. The mentality that a workout has to be intense to matter is dangerous. Focus instead on fitting small, active bursts into your day. You can also mix things up by getting a workout partner, which is an approach I’ve found to be hugely beneficial. I meet up with a colleague to play squash during our lunch break. Not only does meeting up with someone provide me with accountability, but the exercise also breaks up the tedium of the workday. Squash is fun for me, which makes it easier to get motivated! Find a type of exercise that doesn’t feel like work and leaves you re-energized and happy. 2. Don’t fear shortcuts. A home-cooked meal with fresh ingredients is always the gold standard, but it isn’t always possible. Luckily, we live in a time where you can eat healthy with frozen foods and a microwave. Just because you weren’t able to prepare a whole week’s worth of healthy meals doesn’t mean your diet has to fall apart with fast food. Stock up on frozen veggies and keep a selection of healthy snacks in your desk drawer. The new industry of healthy meal services, like Blue Apron and Hello Fresh, is also an excellent option for busy people. 3. Do your research. There’s a wealth of resources for workouts and diets to fit almost any schedule and budget. In the era of telecommuting and remote work, everyone’s life looks a little different. Less of the workforce is living the traditional, in-office, 9-5 week. Health is an ongoing conversation, and there are so many different ways to keep your body in top working order. Even if you have a decent arrangement now with healthy food and exercise in your daily life, there are probably ways you could improve. Continue to read and learn about health studies, exercise and diet trends. While not every fad should be followed, there is always something to be gained from staying abreast of new trends. 4. Don’t forget your mind. Health is not exclusively a physical concept. Mental health, especially for those of us with a packed schedule, is a very important and often-overlooked component of overall health. We all know the importance of a good night’s sleep, and I would argue that daily downtime is just as important. Allow your mind time to rest and play—this might mean trying your hand at a guided meditation, reading a “just-for-fun” book or writing in a journal. The mind thrives in an environment where it’s not too task-oriented. Create space for your creativity to flow and ensure that you are not always rushing from one job to another. 5. Outsource. Stress is an alarm. If your schedule really challenges your ability to stay healthy, you need to check your priorities. What can you give up or outsource? Just offloading the smallest thing—hiring a laundry or meal service or house cleaner, even once a month—can create a remarkable amount of time in your schedule. Or perhaps your rebalancing needs to happen in your professional world. Maybe it’s time to give more responsibility to your employees, hire an assistant or ask your colleagues to carry more weight. Find something that you can give up to make room for your health. If you ever find yourself saying things like, “I’m too busy to work out,” or “I just don’t have time to eat healthy,” then you need to reassess your priorities. You’re unlikely to achieve any goals—professional or otherwise—if you are neglecting your health.

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Local pet salon hits the big league

HARLINGEN — Michelle Franco-Mar has always been a dog lover. But when she moved to Harlingen with her husband Greg she decided she did not want to be a housewife and looked for something to do. “ I knew I wanted to create a business that had to do with dogs since I love them so much, and we decided to open up our business where I could work and be with pets that I love,” Michelle said. The Mar’s are owners of Pooches Corner, a pet styling salon in Harlingen at 116 N. 77 Sunshine Strip. The pet salon was featured in Pet Age magazine, a national pet magazine. “ I always wanted to be featured in that magazine and I said one day, you will. I don’t know how but you will. And then the editor messaged me,” Michelle said. “ We do a lot of promotion through our social media and I think that is how he found me. He told me he wanted to feature me and I thought there would be a catch. I would have to pay or something. But he truly just wanted me to get featured.” After the magazine article was published, the Mar couple noticed an increase in clients and they

noticed old clients were coming back. “ My job is not a job, it is like a dream come true, because I love to work with dogs,” Michelle said. They opened their business 10 years ago and they said it has grown tremendously since then. Michelle is a certified groomer and went to grooming school in Houston to make sure she had the preparation she needed to hire her staff. But she also has a business management bachelor’s degree, which has come in handy. Michelle wants to continue working with her favorite animal but says she would like to open another Pooches Corner in the future. “ I still have customers from 2009 that continue to come and if they see me on the street they recognize me,” she said. Greg, her husband, said he did not used to be a big dog lover, as he is now. But his wife’s influence has made him fall in love with their clients. “ I used to be the kind of guy that did not want dogs inside the house but our genuine love for dogs and she changed me,” he said. Michelle mentioned they pay special attention to older and disabled dogs, who in her eyes deserve

special attention. “ We know that these are the most special beings for many people, which is why we try to protect them and treat them like they deserve. These are beings that deserve our kindness, which is why our motto is paws above the rest” Greg Mar said.

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NFL FLAG POWERD BY USA FOOTBALL in La Feria NFL FLAG powered by USA Football is the premier youth flag football program in the United States with more than 410,000 boys and girls ages 5-17 playing in the leagues nationwide. La feria NFL Flag Football League will offer the Co-ed NFL Flage Football program powered by USA Football to ages 4-12 for the Fall 2019 Season. Players will have fun while gaining the sport’s inherent benefits and being physically active. Young athletes learn every position on the field as well as football fundamentals through USA Football’s digital resources at www.usafootball.com Registrations begins Augst 5th and continues through Augst 30th Players can register at La Feria City Hall, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm For More information call (956)797-2261 or vistit http://www.cityoflaferia.com/category/news-and-announcements/

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Brownsville teacher participates in NASA event “I have been searching for ways to involve my students in Space Exploration and programs such as this provide me with many resources,” Jimenez said. “Most recently I teamed up with Texas Southmost College to do an Engineering Camp the first week of July. I shared stories with the students, showed them many NASA pictures, and encouraged them to take pride in our city’s Expanding Frontiers initiative.” Expanding Frontiers is a new nonprofit launched by the City of Brownsville and UT-Rio Grande Valley professor Rick Jenet. It aims to build a cluster of Space industry companies in the Rio Grande Valley.

BROWNSVILLE, – A teacher from an early college high school in Brownsville has been selected for the inaugural LiftOff Alumni Summer Institute to be held at The Greene School in West Palm Beach and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida this summmer. Roxana Jimenez, who teaches at James Pace ECH School, left for Florida on July 27 and returned July 31.LiftOff is a collaborative effort of Texas Space Grant Consortium members and affiliates, NASA, and industry.

“Students said to me they really enjoyed the Engineering Camp week with me and many of them said they wanted to go to the moon and Mars. I wish to continue to spark interest as well as keep participating in programs such as LiftOff and perhaps even start programs like this here in Brownsville,” Jimenez said.

The Liftoff Alumni theme is The Next Giant Leap! It will highlight the 50th anniversary of the Apollo missions, allowing teachers to explore the legacy of Apollo while exploring the future of space exploration. According to organizers, the workshops will provide teachJimenz said she hopes to conduct experiments, ers a rare – and for most, unique – opportunity tour facilities, and network with other educato spend a week working with professionals tors while sharing innovative lesson plans and at the cutting edge of space exploration while ideas. She pointed out that nationally compet- having an opportunity to experience hands-on itive program is sponsored by NASA’s Texas technology of the future. A news release from Space Grant Consortium and that it aims to in- NASA states that since its founding in 1958, crease a teacher’s knowledge of science, tech- NASA has reached that goal numerous times nology, engineering, and math through space over. “From walking on the moon to landing education. “My interest in Space Exploration on Mars, NASA has brought the wonders of began when I was about three years old when space to people on Earth for decades. Thoumy neighbor spoke to me about the planetary sands of people have been working around alignment of Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune the world – and off it – for decades, trying and referred to it at “The Three Wise Men,” to answer some basic questions. What’s out Jimenez explained. “Looking at those planets there? How do we get there? What will we at such a young age piqued my interest in the find? What can we learn there, or learn just by cosmos.” Jimenez has been involved with trying to get there, that will make life better NASA programs since her college days. She here on Earth?” said she is thrilled to have been given the opportunity to attend the LiftOff Alumi 50th An- The news release stated: niversary Celebration of the Apollo Mission.

Almost 50 years ago, men from Earth left our home planet and journeyed to the moon. It all started in 1961 when President John F. Kennedy announced the goal of sending astronauts to the moon before the end of the decade. Coming just three weeks after Mercury astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American in Space, Kennedy’s bold challenge set the nation on a journey unlike any before in human history. On July 20, 1969, culminating eight years of work by thousands of Americans, Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong stepped out of the lunar module and took “one small step” in the Sea of Tranquility, calling it “a giant leap for mankind.” The moon has been the destination of some of humanity’s most monumental and challenging expeditions. As the moon becomes more accessible to both national space programs and private enterprise, what did we learn and where will this knowledge take us.” Jimenez pointed out that teachers apply for LiftOff and are selected competitively. She said the workshops are organized around an aerospace or space science theme drawn from NASA’s diverse engineering and scientific research programs. The weeklong institute features a series of workshops, hands-on activities, field investigations, and presentations by NASA scientists and engineers working on various missions. “We celebrate all that NASA has contributed in the past and will contribute in the future and the engineering behind its accomplishments at LiftOff Alumni 2019! The aim of Liftoff is for teachers to return to their school districts to not only use materials received in their own classroom, but to train other educators. “The LiftOff workshops prove that the excitement teachers, and more importantly, their students, feel about earth and space science can be used to enrich STEM education and inspire the next generation of explorers.”

City of Weslaco breaks ground on new north side

The City of Weslaco held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 23 for a new 45-acre park off of FM 88 and Mile 11 Road. This project will feature a one-mile park trail and additional nature trails, a fitness equipment station, tennis courts, basketball courts and sand volleyball courts, youth soccer fields, a splashpad, and an amphitheater. Future phases may include softball/youth baseball fields, lighted athletic fields, playgrounds and additional picnic units. The City of Weslaco has received assistance from several different entities that are helping with the funding and building. Grants for the new park include: $500K grant through the Land & Water Conservation Fund U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service administered by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department; $500K from the Knapp Community Care Foundation and $500K from the Weslaco Economic Development Corporation. Hidalgo County Precinct One is providing assistance by building a one-mile 12-foot wide asphalt trail and playground system and the City of Weslaco has committed $300,000 and in-house construction of the park road and parking lot. Total commitment for phase one of the project is $1.8 million and the projected completion date is July 2020.

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Cesario “As small business owners, it was amazing to see the amount of support we had for our Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting event. Our new location in downtown La Feria represents a lot of hard work and sacrifice, and we are thrilled to finally see our dream of expanding into a larger location come true. We are happy to welcome new and existing clients to our new location.” Joe Becerra and Jaime Martinez, President San Benito De La Rosa said. In addition to the two Lucio’s, De La Rosa also gave a shout out to legislative consultant Parker McCollough, a senior vice president with Mercury LLC. De la Rosa said McCollough helped navigate the measure through the legislative process. “It is through their perseverance that these two major pieces of legislation were enacted,” De La Rosa said. Mayor Gomez said that with the legislation now approved, the City of San Benito will begin the process of establishing legal agreements with a potential developer who has expressed interest in creating the project. “We are ecstatic that after seven long months of hard work and dedication we now have a solid strategy to create new business opportunities in our community,” Gomez said. How the Legislation Came About In a news release, the City of San Benito explained how the legislation came about. In

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and Vice President of the Mid Valley Business Network opened the ceremony with a group prayer and comments about the entrepreneurial couple at this special event. “We are very excited for Alex and Claire and look forward to frequenting their barber shop in the future”, stated Jaime Martinez. Joe Becerra noted, “Alex and Claire are just so welcoming as well as innovative which makes this barber shop experience so much more than just a great haircut. It’s also about lasting friendships.”

September 2018, a developer approached De La Rosa to propose a project similar to one he has underway in East Texas, utilizing municipal hotel funds as incentives to pay-down development costs. “He liked our physical location with traffic flow to the north and south, and the availability of land. The problem was, we needed to change state law to be able to assist in financing the anticipated multi-million project, De La Rosa said. “It was quite a challenge for us to decide to tackle this mammoth undertaking. You know how difficult it is to actually pass a law, so, it is quite amazing that we were able to get this accomplished on our first try.” In October 2018 the City of San Benito hired McCollough as their legislative consultant, believing he had the knowledge and contacts to steer the legislation through the House and Senate. “Hard work, long hours by all concerned and a die-hard spirit were instrumental in its success,” De La Rosa said. On Jan. 22-24, the city manager met in Austin with the two Lucio’s to discuss the

Cesario’s offers a full suite of men’s grooming services and carries three exclusive product lines of beard and hair styling products not found in retail stores. Currently, Alex Hernandez is the full-time barber and is assisted by two part-time barbers. Public parking along South Main Street is available to clients as well as public parking behind the building. Cesario’s Barber Shop can also be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/cesariosbarbershop/. proposed legislation. De La Rosa was back at the state Capitol April 8-10. It was during this visit that he testified before the Senate’s Intergovernmental Relations Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee. Next Steps De La Rosa said that with the legislation approved, the City will begin the process of establishing legal agreements with the developer. “The City will soon begin work with principals of the company to structure the document to protect both parties’ interests. Completion of financing details, utilizing the benefits built into the new legislation and approval by City officials each step of the way, will be institute as the project advances,” De La Rosa said.

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Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District: Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technology Education Programs

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Admission Policies: The Texas Education Agency mandates the school district to inform the public concerning admission policies to Career and Technology programs and activities. The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District has maintained a policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI or the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended. Edcouch-Elsa ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For more information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Virginio Gonzalez at 920 West Santa Rosa Avenue, Edcouch, Texas 78538, (956) 262-6000 or Mrs. Lydia Gonzalez, Career and Technology Director at 956-262-7100.

Pursuant to the provisions contained in Chapter 18, Article 18.17(c.), Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, we hereby serve notice that the item(s) described below is/ are being held in our custody, and must be picked up by the Legal Owner, with all charges paid. You may claim your property (In person only) at 207 South 10th Street, Donna Tx. With Det. Enrique A. Saldana # 403. In accordance with State status, if you fail to claim the described item(s)30 days and or within 90 days from the date of this publication, the property will be disposed of in a manner prescribed by state law.

Item: Case# Date______________ A.) MOTORCYCLE 19-009184 06-14-2019

Aviso Importante: La secretaria de educacion estatal ordena que se le comunicara a la ciudadanía sobre la política del distrito escolar de Edcouch-Elsa en cuanto al manejo de servicios y actividades al estudiante que asiste a las clases del centro tecnológico de la escuela superior. Se hace al conocimiento al publico que se mantiene la matricula abierta a todos los aspirantes que quieran iniciar una carera y llevar algún curso vocacional. El distrito escolar seguirá manteniendo la política de no discriminar en su admission a las clases cocínales o actividades por motives de raza, origin, nacional, sexo, o impedimento físico según lo dicta la ley del los derechos civiles de 1964, específicamente el Titulo VI, según la enmienda; también lo dicta la ley en el Titulo IX según las enmiendad del acta de educación de 1972, y sección 504 de el acta de rehabilitacion.

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