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The Scholarships are intended to give back to students who have given something to their

community.

Made possible by your support to your local

Los Fresnos High School

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The Scholarships are intended to give back to students who have given something to their

community.

Made possible by your support to your local

Los Fresnos High School

CULLIGAN® WATER OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY

better water. pure and simple.®

www.culliganrgv.com

Summer 2016 Session Schedule For children ages *2 and up (Adult lessons available)

Registration Now Open (limited space available)

Class 1 Time: 9:00am-10:00am Class 2 Time 10:00am-11:00am Class 3 Time: 11:00am – 12:00noon

Session I: June 6-June 9, June 13-June 16

Session II: June 20-June 23, June 27- June 30

Session III: July 5-July 8, July 11-July 14 SWIM CLUB 7:30AM to 8:30AM

FEE: $60 (2 Weeks Mon-Thur) Sign up at Los Fresnos City Hall For more information: 956-534-4619 200 N Brazil St Los Fresnos City Pool Los Fresnos, TX 78566 900 N Arroyo Blvd 956-233-5768 Los Fresnos, TX 78566

Summer Swimming Pool Hours Public Swimming: Tuesday to Friday 2pm to 7pm

Saturday to Sunday 2pm to 8pm

Lap Swimming/Aqua Aerobics: Tuesday to Friday 7pm to 8pm

Lap Swimming: Saturday 8am to 10am

Fee: $2 per person (Children and Adults)

Season passes $45 (Children and Adults) Good for Tuesday to Friday Only

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MaY 2016

CITY OF LOS FRESNOS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION

Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that the City of Los Fresnos, Texas proposes to institute annexation proceedings to enlarge and extend the boundary limits of said city to include the following described territory, to-wit:

Area A-2: 127.43 acres located west of city limits of Los Fresnos and measuring approximately 0.7324 miles on the south side of West Hwy 100 from Tapia’s Restaurant west to existing city limits of Brownsville and on the north side of West Hwy 100 west to the drainage ditch.

The first public hearing will be held by and before the City Council of the City of Los Fresnos, Texas on the 14th day of June, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Los Fresnos City Hall located at 200 N. Brazil Street, Los Fresnos, Texas for all persons interested in the above proposed annexation. At said time and place all such persons shall have the right to appear and be heard. Of all said matters and things, all persons interested in the things and matters herein mentioned, will take notice.

By order of the City Council of the City of Los Fresnos, Texas this the 10th day of May, 2016.

Polo Narvaez, Mayor

CITY OF LOS FRESNOS PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CHANGE

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments from the public on the rezoning of 70.23 acres from R-1Single Family District to C-2 Highway Commercial District and 57.20 acres will be zoned as R-1 Single Family District. The public hearing will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall, 200 N. Brazil Street, Los Fresnos, Texas. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments from the public on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall.

Bold Tastin’ Grilled Steak Perfect for Memorial Day

Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons

The marinade for Ashley Muller’s Bold Tastin’ Grilled Steak is so tasty! It would

complement any red meat, but I have to say, it was

steak at your Memorial Day cookout and your guests will think you’re a grill master. And ask for the recipe...

See step-by-step photos of Ashley’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at:

www.justapinch.com/grilledsteak

chances to win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”...

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What You NeedBEAU MONDE SEASONING1 tsp ground cloves1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground allspice1 tsp ground nutmeg1 tsp ground black pepper1 tsp ground white pepper1 tsp ground bay leaves1 tsp salt1 1/2 tsp celery seed

STEAK MARINADE1 c soy sauce2 large onions, coarsely chopped2 clove garlic, halved1/4 c bottled gravy coloring2 tsp Beau Monde seasoning Steak (your choice)

Bold Tastin’ Grilled Steak

Directions• Mix together spices for Beau Monde

seasoning and place in a small jar or zipper bag.

• Combine soy sauce, onion, and garlic in an electric blender.

• Cover and process at high speed for about 1 min or until mixture is very smooth. Stir in gravy coloring and 2 tsp Beau Monde seasoning.

• Arrange meat in a shallow baking dish or gallon-size zipper bag.

• For each piece of meat, pour 1/2 c marinade over top.

• Allow to stand at room temperature for 2 hrs or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hrs. Then bring meat back to room temp before cooking.

• On your favorite grill, slightly oil grates, then place meat on the grill and cook to your desired preference.

“This was a favorite

when I was growing

up!”

By Janet Tharpe

- Janet

Brought to you by American Hometown Media

Ashley Muller Chandler, AZ

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Submitted by: Ashley Muller, Chandler, AZ (pop. 236,123)

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As your neighbors we’re excited about investing in the future of the community. With immediate and long-term

economic impacts, our project will inject billions of dollars into the local economy. That means thousands of

construction jobs and over 200 permanent jobs will be created, new tax revenues will be generated and small businesses

will thrive. And all of this while maintaining the highest levels of safety, security and environmental responsibility.

Artist Rendering

Immediate and long-term economic benefits

Up to $20 Billion investment*

6,000 construction jobs

200+ permanent jobs

3,000+ indirect jobs created and sustained in Cameron County

$300 Million a year added to Cameron County's economy once operational

*Economic impacts, statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are based on present views and best available data, including independent research. For more, go to riograndelng.com. Copyright © 2016 NextDecade, LLC. All rights reserved.

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For the second year, Cameron County ci�es are joining forces together with the American Heart Associa�on/ American Stroke Associa�on,

for a united local effort to fight stroke.

Your sponsorship dollars and support of this event will be used locally for that very purpose. Help us make stroke preventable,

treatable and beatable, right here at home.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum: $5,000 • Dedicated waiter assigned to table • Complimentary wine, table beverage service• Special table signage with your table of

12 Gala tickets • Full-page ad and separate sponsor page

listing in program book • Listing with logo on PowerPoint screen at Gala• Listing with logo on the sponsor board to be

displayed at Gala• Acknowledgment from podium

Gold: $2,500• Special table signage with 8 Gala tickets • Half-page ad and separate sponsor page

listing in program book • Listing with logo on PowerPoint screen at Gala• Listing with logo on the sponsor board to be

displayed at Gala• Acknowledgment from podium

Silver: $1,000• Four Gala tickets• Sponsor page listing in program book• Listing with logo on PowerPoint screen at Gala• Listing with logo on the sponsor board to be

displayed at Gala

Bronze: $500• Two Gala tickets• Sponsor page lising in program book• Listing with logo on PowerPoint screen at Gala• Listing with logo on the sponsor board to be

displayed at Gala

Individual tickets are $125.For sponsorships or tickets email redballRGV@gmail.com or call (956) 893-0534.

Tickets are also available at First CommunityBank, at the following locations:470 East Morrison Rd., Brownsville, TX 785261151 W. Hwy. 77, San Benito, TX 78586