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LA FERIA, TEXAS McHenry700 South TichenorParker Road • LaMuseum Feria, Texas 78559 Project (Private Residence) 17th17th AnnualAnnual 1 Event Program &Visitor’s Guide 2010 3516 East Expressway 83, Suite A Weslaco, Texas 78596 26 1 La Feria,Texas Event Program &Visitor’s Guide 2010 City of La Feria City of La Feria 115 East Commercial Avenue 115 East Commercial Avenue La Feria, Texas 78559 La Feria, Texas 78559 (956) 797-2261 (956) 797-2261 February 2010 February 2010 Greetings, Greetings, Welcome one and all to our 17th annual Fiesta de La Feria. This is when our town The La Feria community just finished one of the best years in its history (2009) despite comes together to celebrate another successful year. Everyone is invited to enjoy great the reeling effects of Hurricane Dolly and the economic meltdown. The visionary food, music, shows, and the unique culture here in south Texas. There are many community building efforts are moving at a fast pace and the positive results can be planned events that range from a Grito contest to a good old-fashioned pie baking seen throughout the community. The compassionate, hardworking residents, dedicated competition. This year’s event gets started at 9:00 AM on Saturday, February 27, 2010. leadership, committed volunteers and employees, and, yes, the blessings from the almighty, are the perfect ingredients for the success we enjoy. Although several La Feria has made some new and welcome changes for its citizens and visitors. I construction and improvement projects have been completed, plans are being pursued extend my invitation for you to try walking the 1 ½ mile walking trail at our new La to undertake more projects, maximizing grant opportunities to benefit the community. Feria Nature Center. Or just walk the smaller ½ mile walking trail that is beside the children’s playground. There are several ponds that accommodate our feathered guests Two new non-profit organizations have emerged to undertake specific causes in and and will provide many hours of enjoyment to avid bird watchers. Our new wastewater around the community, and the City of La Feria congratulates and thanks the treatment plant is also near the Nature Center and is up and running and servicing our individuals who are accepting the task of guiding those organizations. The La Feria community. You will notice that our downtown has a new look, and our Sports Independent School District, one of the best in our area, is invigorating plans to Complex now has a much improved walking trail. We hope that by next year there will enhance the learning opportunities for the students and their ensuing higher education. be even more improvements to show our visitors. We have several ongoing projects Business assistance programs and entrepreneurial development opportunities are being already in the works. These include the expansion of our Bailey H. Dunlap Memorial developed in our community. Thousands of Winter Visitors spend the winter with us Public Library, a Cultural Arts/Community Center, and our City Parks upgrade project. and efforts are made to attract the retiring residents from other areas, to locate in our So come and enjoy our achievements as La Feria continues to grow and expand. community. On behalf of all La Feria’s residents, I would like to thank the many volunteers that Parks and recreational opportunities have been tremendously improved with the serve on the various committees. They tirelessly give so many hours of their time. completion of the new La Feria Nature Center, for the enjoyment of the residents and They help our city make the Fiesta and all the other events very successful. It is visitors. because they help our City staff, that we can provide these events to help our community come together throughout the year. Every year the events seem to grow La Feria is a wonderful place to call home with a lot of promising opportunities. I and multiply. We now have the 4th of July Picnic/Fireworks Show, Christmas Tree invite you, your families, businesses and visitors to check out those opportunities Lighting, and the Christmas Parade/Winter Festival, in addition to the Fiesta. developed and offered by the people of La Feria for your convenience and enjoyment. Join us on February 27, 2010 for a wonderful day as we celebrate our 17th annual Come down to La Feria and join us. We are a small town with a big Heart. Enjoy the Fiesta de La Feria celebrated at the heart of the city. good music and food all day long. Spend a day or a lifetime—you’ll love our city! I wish you a great 2010 and may God bless you abundantly. Sincerely, Sincerely, Steve Brewer Sunny K. Philip Mayor of La Feria City Manager 2 3 La Feria,Texas Event Program &Visitor’s Guide 2010 N W E S Map Courtesy of La Feria, Texas Topp Direct Marketing 4 5 La Feria,Texas Event Program &Visitor’s Guide 2010 City of La Feria Commissioners How to Contact Us City•La Feria of Utilities La Board•Feria •La Feria Industrial Dev. Corp.• •La Feria Economic Dev. Corp.• 115 E. Commercial Ave. La Feria, TX 78559 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m. (956) 797 - 2261 Left to Right: Fax: (956) 797 – 1898 John Edward Betancourt City Commissioner, Position 1 www.cityoflaferia.com Elected May 12, 2007 Library (956) 797-1242 John Hernandez City Commissioner, Position 2 Pool (956) 797-4669 Elected May 6, 1995 Police Admin (956) 797-3121 Steve Brewer Mayor Fire Admin (956) 797-2444 Elected May 12, 2007 Municipal Court (956) 797-2261 (Previously served as City Commissioner, Position 1 - Waterworks – Night Emergencies May 15, 2003 to May 7, 2005) (956) 797-3121 Lori Weaver Mayor Pro-Tem/ EMERGENCY 9-1-1 City Commissioner, Position 3 Elected May 13, 2006 LA FERIA CHRISTMAS PARADE/WINTER FESTIVAL - 2ND SATURDAY EACH DECEMBER Victor Gonzalez, Jr. City Commissioner, Position 4 Elected May 6, 2000 Angelica P. 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The library doubled its size in recent years through an expansion to serve the western part of Cameron County. In the near future, we will be expanding to the south side of the building to provide for the future needs of our community as we continue to grow. The library will be hosting its 10th Annual Summer Reading Program this year on Tuesdays and Thursdays for children ages 4 thru 12. There will be story time with guest readers, arts & crafts, games, prizes and 10’ x 20’ Lighted Storage Units for Rent much more. Starting at $99 The goal of the library’s Summer Reading Program is to encourage the children of La Feria and surrounding communities to become library users and lifelong readers. 956-797-9094 321 W. Business Hwy 83 Steve & Liana Brewer La Feria, Texas 78559 For more information, please call (956) 797-1242.