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Same great quality service!

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This Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.

(956) 423-5792www.rgvcu.coop

Formerly known as HATCU

Same great quality service!

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This Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.

(956) 423-5792www.rgvcu.coop

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What You Need1 1/2 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, halved2 cloves garlic, minced2 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp butter2 oz dried wild mushrooms, mixed variety1/4 c sherry balsamic vinegar

Balsamic Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

Directions• Soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes or until soft.

• Clean and cut Brussels sprouts in half.

• Heat heavy skillet to med-high, add olive oil, butter, and garlic.

• Place Brussels sprouts in skillet cut side down, let oil and butter start to caramelize them.

• When nicely browned add drained mushrooms.

• Add sherry balsamic and cover. • Cook covered until all sherry vinegar is reduced.

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1st United Methodist Church

Pastor Harold Dailey, 797-1393

331 S. Main St., La Feria, Sunday School 10am,

Traditional Worship Service 9am, Contemporary Service 11am,

UM Youth 5pm

International Worship Center

Bishop Ronaldo Ortiz 956-797-1204

116 W. Seventh St., La FeriaServices Sunday (English) 9:30am

Domingo (Espanol) 11am, Miercoles 7pm

Interdenominational Worship Extreme Youth Sat. 6 pm

First Baptist Church of Santa RosaPastor Harold Parker

956-636-1603 118 Jesus R. Cruz, Santa Rosa

Sunday Services 9:30am Bible Study, 10:30am Morning

Worship, 7pm Wednesday Evening

Worship.

Apostolic Faith Tabernacle

Pastor Ramon Zarate 357-6384

621 South Main, La Feria Sunday School 10am

Sunday Worship 4pm, Wed. Evening 7:30pm.

All services are bilingual.

Iglesia Oracion en Su Presencia

Missionary Church,Inc.

Pastors Frank & Janie Gonzalez 797-0044 4th Street, La Feria,TX

Sunday 10am & 6pm, Monday 7 pm Prayer Service,

Wednesday 7 pm, Friday 7 pm.

Church of ChristMinister Gene Head

797-9890912 N. Parker Rd., La Feria,

Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study, Sunday 9:30am Bible Study,

10:30am Service, 5pm Evening Service Los Domingos: 12:00

Medio Dia y 7:00pm Los Jueves: 7:00 pm Estudio De Biblia

Faith Church of Christian & Mission-ary Alliance Church

Pastor Oscar Loredo 797-1739

125 W. First St., La Feria,Tx Bilingual Ministry Sunday 10am Sunday School, 11am Worship, Wednesday 7 pm Bible Study,

Friday 7 pm Prayer.

Santa Rosa United Methodist Church

408 Main Street (Hwy. 107/506)Santa Rosa, across from High

School Sunday Coffee and Fellowship 9:30 AM Worship10

AM (Communion fi rst Sunday)Wednesday Prayer Service

9:00 AMPastor: Carole Lahti

(956) 279-3407

Casa de Esperanza Apos-

tolic Church416 W. Spruce La Feria

965-639-4301 Bilingual Services Sunday at 1:00pm

Daniel Martinez - Pastor

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

FR. Edouard Atangana, 956-636-1211

101 San Antonio Ave., Santa Rosa Saturday Mass 5pm Bilingual, Sunday Mass 8am Spanish,

10am English.

First Baptist Church of La Feria

Matt Cason, Senior Pastor797-1214

Main St. & Magnolia, La Feria Wednesday 6:30pm Youth Bible

Study & Mission Friends, 7 pm Eve-ning Bible Study & Prayer Service,

Sunday 9:45am Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship Service, 6

pm Evening Worship Service.

St. Albans Episcopal Church

Reverend Scott Brown 956-428-2305,

1417 E. Austin, Harlingen,TX Holy Communion 8am, Sunday

School 9:15, Holy Eucharist 10:30am.

Hope in the Word Church

Pastors Jose & Bertha Belmares797-3621,

28354 S. Bixby Rd., La FeriaServices Friday 6pm, Sunday

10am. All services are Bilingual, English & Spanish.

Primera IglesiaBautista956-797-1740

519 N. Main, La Feria Bilingual Services: Sunday

9:45am Sunday School, 10:45am Worship Service, 5:00pm WMU,

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Pastor Samuel y Magda Cer-vantes, Phone (956) 536-2215 2803 W. Exp. 83 Suite A. La

Feria Sunday Service 10am Bible Study, 11am Worship Service,

7pm Wednesday Family Service.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Fr. Rodolfo Franco797-2666, offi ce: 502 S. Canal

church: 500 South Canal St., La Feria, Saturday Mass 5:30pm,

Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, 10am English, 12pm Bilingual.

Christ In Our Midst Missionary ChurchPastor: Rev. Daniel Carrizalez

956-742-6311 1 mile N. of FM 506, La Feria Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.,

Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday Service - 7:00 p.m.,

Monday Prayer - 7:00 p.m.

New HopePresbyterian Church

Richard J. Hartsfi eld, Pastor208 West Central Ave, La Feria,TX, 423-0348 Sunday Services 10 amCommunion 1st Sunday

Cowboy Church11235 Swift Ln. Santa Rosa, Tex.

Service at 11:00am Sunday6:30pm pm Monday

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St. Paul Lutheran Church

Pastor Nathan WendorfSundays 8:00AM (Traditional)

HC fi rst, third & fi fth10:30AM (Contemporary)HC second, fourth & fi fth

(956) 423-3924602 Morgan Blvd.

Harlingen, TX 78550church@saintpaulharlingen.

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Templo GetsemaniPastor Julio y Claudia Mendoza

Phone (956) 589-501611418 Fifth St. La Feria

Servicios: Tuesday & Thursday 7pm

Friday Pray at 7pm Sunday Bible Study at 10am

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CITY OF LA FERIA PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

The City of La Feria has recently received a Contract award from the Texas Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Affairs (TDA) for the repair and rehabilitation of a two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) gallon multi-column elevated water tank in the City of La Feria. The City of La Feria is seeking to contract with a qualified engineering firm specializing in elevated water storage tanks to prepare all preliminary and final plans and specifications, and to conduct all necessary interim and final inspections.

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We would like to invite you to come in for your allergy test here with us. We want to extend our services to our community. Allergies are responsible for so many ailments and we can help you get rid of some of them. Finding out what you are allergic to would be the first thing and then getting treatment to help you get rid of them would be the goal. Get rid of your runny nose, congestion,itchy watery eyes, rash and for some even your asthma. By getting rid of these , you may even get rid of some muscle soreness, stomach problems, breathing problems, headaches, weakness, sleepiness, tiredness,or other problems that you may not even be aware are caused by allergies. At the same time you get rid of some of your medications that have serious side effects. Come in and let us help you with your allergies and other problems you may have.

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We would like to invite you to come in for your allergy test here with us. We want to extend our services to our community. Allergies are responsible for so many ailments and we can help you get rid of some of them. Finding out what you are allergic to would be the first thing and then getting treatment to help you get rid of them would be the goal. Get rid of your runny nose, congestion,itchy watery eyes, rash and for some even your asthma. By getting rid of these , you may even get rid of some muscle soreness, stomach problems, breathing problems, headaches, weakness, sleepiness, tiredness,or other problems that you may not even be aware are caused by allergies. At the same time you get rid of some of your medications that have serious side effects. Come in and let us help you with your allergies and other problems you may have.

The Neighborhood DoctorDr. Mario A. Sanchez, D.O.

106 N. Main St.La Feria, TX 78559p. (956) 797-2002f. (956) 797-3361

We would like to invite you to come in for your allergy test here with us. We want to extend our services to our community. Allergies are responsible for so many ailments and we can help you get rid of some of them. Finding out what you are allergic to would be the first thing and then getting treatment to help you get rid of them would be the goal. Get rid of your runny nose, congestion,itchy watery eyes, rash and for some even your asthma. By getting rid of these , you may even get rid of some muscle soreness, stomach problems, breathing problems, headaches, weakness, sleepiness, tiredness,or other problems that you may not even be aware are caused by allergies. At the same time you get rid of some of your medications that have serious side effects. Come in and let us help you with your allergies and other problems you may have.

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