- La Feria Community Holds Succesful Business Mixer Event
- Little Nashville to Take Place in Downtown Mercedes
- Lions Basketball Captures District Gold
- La Feria ISD Students Compete in Regional Chess Tournament
- Lions End First Half of 32-4A on a High Note
- La Feria ISD Held Another Successful Parent Conference
- Strong Appearance for Lions at Hidalgo Power Meet
- LFECHS Students Get to Meet Local Actress
- Students Participate in Marine Biology Camp
- Two LFECHS Students Qualify for All-State Band
School Board Welcomes New Superintendent
- Updated: August 9, 2013
La Feria School Board President Juan Briones presents a Lion hat and shirt to newly hired Superintendent Rey Villarreal
La Feria ISD Trustees held a special meeting Thursday, July 25 to finalize contract negotiations and welcome new Superintendent Rey Villarreal to the district. Villarreal and his wife, Isabel were in attendance at the meeting.
Board President Juan Briones welcomed Villarreal to the community and added , “Congratulations, you start tomorrow!” Briones presented him with a cap and shirt with the La Feria logo.
The board agreed on a salary of $120,000 plus benefits for Villarreal who comes to La Feria from a position in Laredo. The family has already found a home in the community.
“I am thrilled to be here, it is such an honor and I am so humbled. I will do my best everyday and look forward to working with the students, staff and the community,” commented Villarreal.
If you would like to read more about the new superintendent or make a comment take a look at our ever expanding website: www.laferianews.net.
