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10 am - 11 am – Weslaco HS Mariachi Pantera 11:30 am - 1 pm – Carlos Canas 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm – Mario Aleman 3 pm - 4 pm – Gabriela Ariana 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Madelyn Victoria 6 pm - 6:30 pm – Texas Dezire 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Bo Garza 8 pm - 9 pm – Johnny Rodriguez 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm – Grupo Control
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10: 30 am - 11:30 am – Chef Steve, HEB Cooking Connection 11:45 am - 12:45 pm – Lamar Jones, Creator of Jank BBQ Sauce 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm – Lowe’s Demonstration 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm – Chef Emma & TSTC Culinary Art Students 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm – Chef Adrian Cruz, The Quarter New Orleans Kitchen and Tap Room 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm – Lowe’s Demonstration 5 pm - 6 pm – Onion and Salsa Recipe Contests
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1st United Church of Christ Methodist Church Minister Gene Head Pastor William C. Davis, 797-9890 797-1393 912 N. Parker Rd., La Feria, 331 S. Main St., La Feria, Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study, Sunday School 10am, Sunday 9:30am Bible Study, Traditional Worship Service 9am, 10:30am Service, 5pm Evening Contemporary Service 11am, Service Los Domingos: 12:00 UM Youth 5pm Medio Dia y 7:00pm Los Jueves: 7:00 pm Estudio De Biblia International Worship Center Faith Church of Bishop Ronaldo Ortiz Christian & Mission956-797-1204 ary Alliance Church 116 W. Seventh St., La Feria Pastor Oscar Loredo Services Sunday (English) 9:30am 797-1739 Domingo (Espanol) 11am, 125 W. First St., La Feria,Tx Miercoles 7pm Bilingual Ministry Sunday 10am Interdenominational Worship Sunday School, 11am Worship, Extreme Youth Sat. 6 pm Wednesday 7 pm Bible Study, Friday 7 pm Prayer. First Baptist Church of Santa Rosa Santa Rosa United Pastor Harold Parker Methodist Church 956-636-1603 408 Main Street (Hwy. 107/506) 118 Jesus R. Cruz, Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, across from High Sunday Services 9:30am School Sunday Coffee and Bible Study, 10:30am Morning Fellowship 9:30 AM Worship10 Worship, AM 7pm Wednesday Evening (Communion first Sunday) Worship. Wednesday Prayer Service 9:00 AM Apostolic Faith Pastor: Carole Lahti Tabernacle (956) 279-3407 Pastor Ramon Zarate 357-6384 Casa de 621 South Main, La Feria Esperanza AposSunday School 10am tolic Church Sunday Worship 4pm, Wed. 416 W. Spruce La Feria Evening 7:30pm. 965-639-4301 Bilingual Services All services are bilingual. Sunday at 1:00pm Daniel Martinez - Pastor Iglesia Oracion en Su Presencia St. Mary’s Catholic Missionary Church Church,Inc. FR. Edouard Atangana, Pastors Frank & Janie Gonzalez 956-636-1211 797-0044 4th Street, La Feria,TX 101 San Antonio Ave., Santa Rosa Sunday 10am & 6pm, Saturday Mass 5pm Bilingual, Monday 7 pm Prayer Service, Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, Wednesday 7 pm, Friday 7 pm. 10am English.
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First Baptist Church of La Feria Matt Cason, Senior Pastor 797-1214 Main St. & Magnolia, La Feria Wednesday 6:30pm Youth Bible Study & Mission Friends, 7 pm Evening 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.
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Hope in the Word Church Cowboy Church Pastors Jose & Bertha Belmares 11235 Swift Ln. Santa Rosa, Tex. 797-3621, Service at 11:00am Sunday 28354 S. Bixby Rd., La Feria 6:30pm pm Monday Services Friday 6pm, Sunday 956-975-6144 10am. All services are Bilingual, www.westernoutreach.org 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, office: 502 S. Canal
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Cameron County, Texas and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within the Cities of Brownsville, Harlingen, La Feria, Los Fresnos, Los Indios, Port Isabel, Rio Hondo, San Benito, Santa Rosa and South Padre Island; the Towns of Bayview, Combes, Indian Lake, Laguna Vista, Rancho Viejo and Rangerville; and the unincorporated areas of Cameron County. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for the aforementioned communities. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. This appeal period will commence on the second publication date of this notice scheduled on or about March 31, 2016. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). Although no changes have occurred in the flood hazard information for City of Palm Valley and the Town of Primera, a 90-day comment period is being provided to these communities to allow for comments and concerns found within the new/updated FIRM panels and FIS report released on June 4, 2015. This comment period will commence on the second publication date of this notice scheduled on or about March 31, 2016. The Preliminary FIRM and FIS report have been mailed to the local Floodplain Administrators. In addition, FEMA has posted digital copies of these FIRM and FIS report materials to the following Website: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata.
Districto Escolar de La Feria ofrecerá Programa preescolar de cota mínima La Mesa Directiva del Districto Escolar de La Feria aprobó el programa preͲescolar de cuota limitada para el año escolar 2016Ͳ2017. El programa estará disponible a costo mínimo a los empleados del distrito y a los miembros de la comunidad. Los padres de familia con niños/as que cumplan cuatro años de edad antes del 1 de septiembre y no califiquen para el programa preͲescolar regular, podrán llenar una solicitud para matriculación en la oficina de administración. Programa de Matricula mínima de niños preͲescolares. 1. El requerimiento para ser elegible es que el padre o madre del niño/a deberá ser empleado del distrito escolar o residente de La Feria y no califiquen para el programa preescolar regular. 2. Los niños recibirán instrucción de una maestra certificada. 3. El programa será de acuerdo con el calendario 2016Ͳ2017 del distrito escolar de La Feria, y empezara a las 7:55 a.m. y terminara a las 3:25 p.m. 4. El distrito les dará el almuerzo y comida estándar sin costo adicional. 5. Habrá transportación disponible. 6. Los padres deberán llenar una carta de interés en la oficina administración entre 7:30
a.m. a las 4:30 p.m. empezando el 18 de abril. Los primeros DIEZ estudiantes de cada escuela elemental que se inscriban serán aceptado en este programa para el año escolar 2016Ͳ2017. Toda aquella inscripción después de los primeros diez será puesta en una lista de espera según su orden de matriculación. Todos los estudiantes aceptados al programa serán notificado en mayo 2016. 7. El costo de la matriculación del programa preͲescolar será de $635.00 anual. 8. Los pagos serán divididos en 10 meses. Se les requeriría a los padres que firmen un
documento donde están de acuerdo en continuar los pagos aun si deciden sacar al niño del programa. Si tiene alguna pregunta, favor de ponerse en contacto con Maggie Cantu en oficina de administración al (956) 797Ͳ8308.
La Feria ISD to offer TuitionͲsupported PreͲKindergarten 4 Year Old Program For the 2016Ͳ2017 school year, the La Feria ISD Board of Trustees has approved offering a limited TuitionͲsupported PreͲkindergarten Program for La Feria ISD employees and community members. Children who are four year old on or before September 1st and who do not qualify for the current PreͲ kindergarten program provided for qualifying students are eligible to apply for the TuitionͲsupported PreͲkindergarten Program at La Feria ISD.
TuitionͲSupported PreͲKindergarten Program 1. The eligibility requirement is that the child’s parents or legal guardian is a staff member of La Feria ISD or a resident of La Feria and does not meet the eligibility requirements to attend the tuitionͲfree program. 2. Children will be taught by a certified teacher. 3. The program will follow the La Feria ISD 2016Ͳ2017 school calendar and will be a fullͲday, beginning at 7:55 a.m. and ending at 3:25 p.m. 4. LFISD will provide the standard tray breakfast and lunch at no additional cost. 5. Transportation will be provided for children. 6. Parents must complete a form at the Business Office starting April 18, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The first TEN students that register for each of the 3 PKͲ4 campuses will be accepted into the program for the 2016Ͳ2017 school year. Any additional students that register will be placed on a waiting list in the order that they register. Students that are accepted into the program will be notified in May 2016. 7. The tuition for the PreͲKindergarten Program will be $635.00 per child per year. 8. Payments will be made over a 10 month period. Parents are required to sign a statement of responsibility agreeing to pay the full year’s tuition even if the child withdraws from the program. If you have any questions, please contact Maggie Cantu at the business office (956) 797Ͳ8308.
Employment Opportunity Employment Opportunity Employment Opportunity Employment Opportunity Water/Wastewater Plant Operator Water/Wastewater Plant Operator Water/Wastewater Plant Operator Water/Wastewater Plant Operator The City of La Feria is seeking a qualified water/wastewater treatment The City of La Feria is seeking a qualified water/wastewater treatment qualified water/wastewater treatment The City of La Feria is seeking a plant operator. The position requires a TCEQ Class “C” Surface Water The City of La Feria is seeking a qualified water/wastewater treatment plant operator. The position requires a TCEQ Class “C” Surface Water plant operator. The position requires a TCEQ Class “C” Surface Water and Wastewater Treatment license or the ability to acquire such license. and Wastewater Treatment license or the ability to acquire such license. plant operator. The position requires a TCEQ Class “C” Surface Water and Wastewater Treatment license or the ability to acquire such license. Additional requirements include a a high diploma or GED, or valid Additional requirements include high school school diploma GED, valid and Wastewater Treatment license or the ability to acquire such license. Texas Driver License, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. This is Texas Driver License, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. This is Additional requirements include a high school diploma or GED, valid a requirements full time hourly paid position. a Applications are available at La or Feria Additional include high school diploma GED, valid a full time hourly paid position. Applications are available at La Feria Texas Driver License, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. This is City Hall and online at Texas Driver License, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. This is City Hall and online at http://www.cityoflaferia.com/departments/humanͲresources. For a full time hourly paid position. Applications are available at La Feria a http://www.cityoflaferia.com/departments/humanͲresources. full time hourly information, paid position. Applications are available at La Feria For additional call City Hall at 956Ͳ797Ͳ2261. The City of La City Hall and online at Feria is an Equal Opportunity Provider Employer online and does not City of La additional information, call City Hall 956Ͳ797Ͳ2261. The City Hall and at and at http://www.cityoflaferia.com/departments/humanͲresources. For discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or Feria is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and does http://www.cityoflaferia.com/departments/humanͲresources. not For disability. Position will be open until filled. Completed applications additional information, call City Hall at 956Ͳ797Ͳ2261. The City of La discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or additional information, call City Hall at 956Ͳ797Ͳ2261. The should be submitted to Human Resource Director at La Feria City Hall City of La Feria is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and does not disability. Position will be open until MondayͲFriday filled. Completed applications located at 115 E. Commercial Avenue, between 8:00 Feria is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and does not should be submitted Human Resource at La Feria City Hall discriminate based on to race, color, religion, Director sex, national origin, age, or AMͲ4:30 PM. discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or located at Position 115 E. Commercial Avenue, MondayͲFriday between 8:00 disability. will be open until filled. Completed applications disability. Position will be open until filled. Completed applications AMͲ4:30 PM. should be submitted to Human Resource Director at La Feria City Hall should be submitted to Human Resource Director at La Feria City Hall located at 115 E. Commercial Avenue, MondayͲFriday between 8:00 located at 115 E. Commercial Avenue, MondayͲFriday between 8:00
CITY OF LA FERIA ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION TO BID Sanitary Sewer System Improvements The City of La Feria will receive Competitive Sealed Bids for Unit D “Sanitary Sewer Improvements for West Colonias Phase II” at City Hall located at 115 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria, TX 78559 until 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Summary of Work: The proposed project involves construction and installation of approximately 16,600 linear feet of SDR 35 / SDR 26 pipe for sanitary sewer collection ranging in size from 6" to 18" diameter. The project also requires construction of a lift station with 10’ diameter FRP monolithic wet-well, factory made duplex 4” horizontal self-prime pumps with skid and factory made control panel, 125 kw generator, odor control unit, and building enclosure all as specified in the plans and specifications. Bidders must be well acquainted with the rules and regulations established by the 30th TAC Chapter 217 and must be able to demonstrate past experience with construction of sanitary sewer collection facilities. Bid/Contract Documents may be examined and/or obtained at the office of Sigler, Winston, Greenwood & Associates (SWG Engineering LLC) 611 Bill Summers Intl., Blvd., Weslaco, TX 78596. Copies may be obtained by depositing one hundred Dollars ($100.00) in cash, bank or certified check payable to the Engineer for each set of the Bid/Contract Documents. The deposit is refunded to each document holder of record who returns a complete set of Bidding Documents in good condition within 30 days following the Bid opening. Bidder must be registered as a “plan holder” with SWG to ensure receipt of any addenda issued. Each bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name of the Project in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders and shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond issued by an acceptable surety. A certified check or bank draft payable to the City of La Feria may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. Bidders may not withdraw their bid for a period of sixty days (60), excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays after the actual date shown above for the receipt of the bid. The Bidding firm must be able to furnish a 100 percent Performance Bond, a 100 percent Payment Bond, and Warranty Bond from a U.S. Treasury certified surety company acceptable to the Owner with the signed Contract. Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend a Pre-Bid meeting to be held at La Feria City Hall, 115 E. Commercial Avenue, La Feria, Texas on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 2:00 PM. Any contract awarded through this bid notice is funded with assistance from the TWDB and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Neither the State of Texas, EPA, nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees, are or will be a party to this Invitation for Bids or any resulting contract. This contract will be subject to all TWDB applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and contingent upon release of funds by TWDB. The TWDB Clean Water State Revolving Fund program receives federal funds from EPA. As a condition of federal grant awards, EPA regulations require that loan recipients make a "good faith effort" to award a fair share of work to DBE's who are Minority Business Enterprises (MBE's), and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE's) whenever procuring construction, supplies, services and equipment. EPA’s policy requires that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to MBE and WBE owned firms. Although EPA’s policy does not mandate that the fair share goals be achieved, it does require applicants and prime contractors to demonstrate use of the six affirmative steps. Note MBE/WBE contract percentages for the following: Construction 12.94%/8.72%; Supplies 9.68%/9.34%; Equipment 7.12%/5.39%; and Services 10.84%/5.72%. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the prevailing wage rate as issued by the U.S. Department of Labor and contained in the contract documents must be paid in compliance with Davis Bacon and related Act. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Bidders will be required to comply with the Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60-2 Affirmative Action Programs which include the President's Executive Order No. 11246 as amended by Executive Order 11375. The Contract will be awarded based on the lowest Bid received from the lowest responsive, responsible, qualified bidder who submitted a complete Bid including all requested information as well as the written and verbal response from the information section of the specification, on or before the time and date, and at the place stated in the Invitation for Bid. The term “lowest responsive, responsible, qualified bidder” as used herein shall mean the firm whose quotation is the lowest of those firms, possessing the skill, ability, and integrity necessary to the faithful performance of work and who provides the equipment specified or its exact equivalent to obtain the desired results stated in the specifications. The Owner reserves the right to waive any formalities or to reject any or all Bids if deemed to be in its best interest.