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Fun Kitchen Experiment Creates Spectacular Meal

Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons

Can’t decide if you want Mexican or Italian for dinner tonight? Why not both! Laura Yoder

experimented in her kitchen and came up with this fun Mexican Manicotti My Way. It has all the taco

See step-by-step photos of Laura’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at:

www.justapinch.com/mexicanmanicotti

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www.justapinch.com/mexicanmanicotti

What You Need1 lb lean ground beef2 c Mexican blend shredded cheese1 can refried black beans1 pkg taco seasoning mix1 jar picante sauce, 16 oz.2 c sour cream2 green onions, sliced1 small can sliced black olives2 c water, warm1 box manicotti shells

Directions• Mix raw ground beef

with taco seasoning, 1 cup of cheese and 1 can refried black beans.

Mexcian Manicotti My Way

• Using the uncooked manicotti shells, stuff the meat mixture into the shells and place in a large baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

• Pour the jar of picante over the stuffed shells. Then pour in the 2 cups of warm water.

• Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

• When shells are done and dish is bubbly top with sour cream, reserved cheese and olives.

• Put back in oven for 5-10 minutes.

• Remove from oven and top with green onions.

“Just as good the

second day!”

By Janet Tharpe

- Janet

Brought to you by American Hometown Media

Laura Yoder Brunswick, GA (pop. 15,383)

Submitted by: Laura Yoder, Brunswick, GA (pop. 15,383)

Fun Kitchen Experiment Creates Spectacular Meal

Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons

Can’t decide if you want Mexican or Italian for dinner tonight? Why not both! Laura Yoder

experimented in her kitchen and came up with this fun Mexican Manicotti My Way. It has all the taco

See step-by-step photos of Laura’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at:

www.justapinch.com/mexicanmanicotti

pinch”...

www.justapinch.com/mexicanmanicotti

What You Need1 lb lean ground beef2 c Mexican blend shredded cheese1 can refried black beans1 pkg taco seasoning mix1 jar picante sauce, 16 oz.2 c sour cream2 green onions, sliced1 small can sliced black olives2 c water, warm1 box manicotti shells

Directions• Mix raw ground beef with taco seasoning, 1 cup of cheese and 1 can refried black beans.

Mexcian Manicotti My Way

• Using the uncooked manicotti shells, stuff the meat mixture into the shells and place in a large baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

• Pour the jar of picante over the stuffed shells. Then pour in the 2 cups of warm water.

• Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

• When shells are done and dish is bubbly top with sour cream, reserved cheese and olives.

• Put back in oven for 5-10 minutes.

• Remove from oven and top with green onions.

“Just as good the

second day!”

By Janet Tharpe

- Janet

Brought to you by American Hometown Media

Laura Yoder Brunswick, GA (pop. 15,383)

Submitted by: Laura Yoder, Brunswick, GA (pop. 15,383)

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

RFQ - ENGINEERING SERVICESFOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM SIDEWALK PROJECT

FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROAD SYSTEMOF THE CITY OF LOS FRESNOS

The City of Los Fresnos is seeking Engineering and Architectural services for a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Sidewalks Project. The TAP SidewalksProject enhances safety through construction designed to improve the bicycle and the pedestrian safety; encourage a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age; enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school; and to facilitate projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools.

This TAP Sidewalks Project is being funded through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

RFQ’s shall be addressed to:

CITY OF LOS FRESNOSC/O MARK MILUM, CITY MANAGERTRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM SIDEWALK PROJECT200 N. BRAZILLOS FRESNOS, TX 78566.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be received by Monday February 4, 2016 no later than 11:00 a.m. RFQ’s sent via facsimile shall not be accepted. RFQ’s shall be submitted in an envelope sealed with tape and prominently marked on the lower left hand corner of the envelope with corresponding RFQ title. Overnight mail must also be properly labeled on the outside of the express envelope or package in reference to the RFQ. Any RFQ received after closing date and time will be returned to the firm unopened.

Please direct your questions regarding the preparation of the RFQ to Mr. Mark W. Milum, City Manager or Celina Gonzales, Asst City Manager/Finance Director, by calling (956) 233-5768.

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LOS FRESNOSCONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

2014-15Texas Academic Performance Report

Public Hearing6 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Los Fresnos CISD Board Room/Training CenterTexas Highway 100 next to Los Fresnos Elementary School

For more information, contact the Los Fresnos CISD Office of Support Services at 254-5014.