by Tony Vindell/LFN Dr. Juan D. Villarreal, a Harlingen dentist, philanthropist and community leader, passed away on December 29, 2019, at age 66. Dr. Villarreal founded Harlingen Family Dentistry in 1983, a practice he started off with two employees, adding six satellite clinics, five throughout the Rio Grande Valley and…
by Nadia Ramlagan AUSTIN, Texas – Nearly 100 days are left before the 2020 Census count begins, and advocates for Texans over age 50 say this massive undertaking is an opportunity for people looking for short-term work. Tina Tran, state director of AARP Texas, says her organization is helping older residents who…
(StatePoint) Chances are you’ve heard of the keto diet. Its popularity has soared in recent years, adding it to the list of diets many people try, especially in the New Year. The keto diet is founded on the belief that when your body is in a state of nutritional ketosis…
by Tony Vindell/LFN The La Feria Police Department has recently acquired two new vehicles with money allocated from Operation Stonegarden. The program is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that provides grants to local, state and tribal law enforcement agencies to assist in border security efforts. LFPD…
by Tony Vindell/LFN For five families from the La Feria area, their Christmas got better thanks to the local police department’s Operation Blue Star. Each received a turkey plus all the staples used in making a holiday meal and gifts for the parents and children. Accompanied by their children and…
Community Invited to Participate in Century Old Fire Department Tradition by Victor Moreno/LFN City Leaders and department heads, and citizens of La Feria joined the La Feria Police Department and Fire Department in celebrating a new fire truck and new police units. A ceremony was held on Friday, December 13,…
by Eric Galatas AUSTIN, Texas – Children up to age 6 in Texas and across the nation continue to lose health coverage, according to a new Georgetown University report. Among 14 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, Texas has the highest rate of uninsured kids. Anne…
by Tony Vindell/LFN The “Holiday Clinic” the Shriners Club of La Feria held this month wouldn’t have be a success if it had not been for the help of dozens of volunteers with the organization. Some of them drove vans to pick up children and their parents at the various…
by Tony Vindell/LFN Christmas came just in time for several hundred youngsters and their parents as they were treated to one of the acts of benevolence people can provide. The Rio Grande Valley Shriners Club, headquarters here in Lan Feria, held their last of four clinics of the year to…
by Nelda Briones/LFN The City of La Feria was in full swing this past Saturday with plenty to do from the Oleander Street Market which had music, food and a variety of booths to shop from to the 21st Annual Lighted Christmas Parade which drew a large crowd. This year’s…
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