Meet the Firefighters -Michael Ellis

Michael Ellis Title: Firefighter/EMT- Basic Years of Service: I have been a first responder for 10 years. I got my start when I turned 18 years old in Booker, Texas; a small town in the Texas Panhandle. What led you to becoming a firefighter? I…

October 11, 2019No CommentRead More

Latin Jazz Festival Coming to Brownsville This Weekend

by Tony Vindell/LFN If music, particularly the one that makes people dance, is on the minds of anyone, then head out to Brownsville to the 23rd Annual Latin Jazz Festival. The three-day extravaganza, which features dancers from Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley, will be…

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Lions Defeat Raiders

La Feria Beats Rivera 55 -7 for fifth season win by Tony Vindell/LFN The La Feria football team keep scoring points and winning games. The Lions have won their fifth consecutive non-conference game by defeating the Rivera Raiders during Thursday’s Sept. 26 game. The final…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Awards City $1 Million

State Representative Oscar Longoria Instrumental in Funds Meant to Improve Library by Tony Vindell/LFN There were plenty of smiles at the last meeting of La Feria City Commission. And there was a good reason for that as State Rep. Oscar Longoria, whose District 35 covers…

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Beerfest Returns to Brownsville This Saturday

by Tony Vindell/LFN Looking for something do this weekend? If food, cold brewskies and good music is on your mind, then go to Dean Porter Park in Brownsville for the 2019 Beerfest. The event, held from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, will feature plenty of…

October 4, 2019No CommentRead More

Zoofari 2019 Coming This Weekend

by Tony Vindell/LFN The year’s biggest fundraising for one of the Rio Grande Valley’s biggest attractions is this Saturday, Oct. 7 and the money made from the evening full of activities will be used to build an OtterBhan exhibit. It’s Zoofari 2019, an evening of…

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Beachgoers to Spend More Money at County Coastal Parks

by Tony Vindell/LFN Going to any of Cameron County public beaches is soon going to be a little more expensive starting this Tuesday, Oct 1. The commissioners’ court has approved new fees for admission to Isla Blanca, Andy Bowie and Atwood parks on South Padre…

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Three Our Lady of the Lake University Students Become First Scholarship Recipients

by Tony Vindell/LFN Three students enrolled at Our Lady of the Lake University in La Feria have become the first recipients of a new scholarship program funded by a Rio Grande Valley-based business. Each student received $1,666 from Noble Texas Builders, which earlier this year…

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Lions Spear Tarpons 47-7

by Tony Vindell/LFN The La Feria football team is on a roll. The Lions have won their fourth consecutive non-conference game by devouring the Port Isabel Tarpons by 40 points during Friday’s Sept 20 game. The final score was 47-7. The Lions scored 7 points…

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Meet the Firefighters – Deputy Chief (DC)

DC is a 4 month old Dalmatian puppy born May 7, 2019. He is full of energy and loves to run around and play. He is growing so fast that we forget he is just a puppy at times. He is the youngest member of…

September 27, 2019No CommentRead More