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La Feria City Commission Holds First Meeting of New Year

City Approves Carnival Permit, Ordinance for Upcoming Fiesta and Renews Contract for PD Recording Service by Martha...
Study: Texas Kids Face Major Social, Economic Challenges

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas — A new report on the “State of America’s Children” shows that...
Texas Funds Renovations for Crumbling Mental Health Hospitals

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – After decades of neglect, Texas has begun a two-year, $300 million...
Texans Face New Voter ID Law for March 6 Primaries

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – When Texans head to the polls March 6 for the first...
More Than 100 Turtles Released on South Padre Island

story and photo by Tony Vindell/LFN During an operation described by people as “awesome, “fantastic,” and “this...
UTRGV Experts Offer Tips to Avoid Dropping the Ball on Those New Year’s Resolutions

by Maria Elena Hernandez EDINBURG, TEXAS – The clank of weight room equipment and the scuffling of...
Bullying Topic of Special Presentation

Cameron County Sheriff’s Office Rep Speaks to La Feria Parents by Martha E. Ibarra/LFN Within the past...
LFISD Superintendent Presents Certificates of Appreciation

School Board Appreciation Month Observed at Latest Meeting Story and photos by Martha E. Ibarra/LFN January is...
Feds Grant Texas $25 Billion Extension of Medicaid Waiver

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – Health care providers in Texas are getting a $25 billion shot...
Study Links Emissions From Fracked Wells to Low Birthweight Babies

by Mark Richardson ODESSA, Texas – Pregnant women living next to fracked gas wells in Texas and...