The City of La Feria will hold a Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the La Feria Municipal Complex to bring awareness to the immense need for organ donation. The City Commission adopted a Proclamation on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 proclaiming the month of April as “Donate Life Texas Month” in the City of La Feria to encourage all Texans to become donors. The public is invited to attend this event.
Little Lighthouse Children’s Rehab Center
The City of La Feria, the La Feria Industrial Development Corporation, the La Feria Economic Development Corporation and the Little Lighthouse Children’s Rehab Center celebrated the Little Lighthouse Rehab Center Grand Opening and ribbon cutting on October 7, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. The business is located at 313 W. Business 83 in La Feria. Business [...]
Ground Breaking Ceremony Held for La Feria Indoor Recreation Center
The City of La Feria held a Ground Breaking Ceremony on August 30, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at the site of the new La Feria Indoor Recreation Center in conjunction with the La Feria Independent School District. The center will be located at 901 Pancho Maples Drive across from the Veterans Memorial Park/Sports Complex. The [...]
Trash Bash in La Feria, April 2, 2011
Many volunteer groups and individuals made their way to City Hall early Saturday morning to take part in the La Feria Trash Bash in conjunction with the Great American Cleanup to beautify La Feria. Various parks and streets were targeted for cleanup. Afterwards the groups gathered at the La Feria Fire Station for pizza and [...]
Requests for Statement of Qualifications for La Feria Safe Routes to School Program
April 14th, 2011 
ooberwetter RFQ #2011-04-01
The City of La Feria is seeking Engineering and Architectural services for a Safe Routes to School Project. The Safe Routes to School Program enhances safety in and around school areas through construction designed to improve the bicycle and the pedestrian safety of school age children; 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 Safe Routes to School Project is being funded through the Texas Department of Transportation.
Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) shall be addressed to: CITY OF LA FERIA, C/O CITY MANAGER, 115 E. COMMERCIAL AVENUE, LA FERIA, TX 78559-5002.
SOQs will be received by Thursday, May 12, 2011, no later than 11:00 a.m. SOQs sent via facsimile or by electronic mail shall not be accepted. SOQs shall be submitted in an envelope sealed with tape and prominently marked on the lower left hand corner of the envelope with corresponding RFQ number and title. Overnight mail must also be properly labeled on the outside of the express envelope or package in reference to the RFQ. Any SOQ 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. Sunny K. Philip, by calling (956) 797-2261.
Download a PDF copy of the RFQ Package here: RFQ Safe Routes to School Program 2011
Trash Bash in La Feria, April 2, 2011
April 2nd, 2011 ooberwetter 
Many volunteer groups and individuals made their way to City Hall early Saturday morning to take part in the La Feria Trash Bash in conjunction with the Great American Cleanup to beautify La Feria. Various parks and streets were targeted for cleanup. Afterwards the groups gathered at the La Feria Fire Station for pizza and drinks. We had a great turnout. Thank you everyone! See photos.
Trash Bash to be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011
March 31st, 2011 ooberwetter Come help us beautify the community. Bags and gloves will be provided, and lunch will be served.
If you would like to volunteer, please call Tabitha Outlaw at 956-797-2261, or send an email message to toutlaw@citoflaferia.com to sign up.
Prospective volunteers should meet in front of the La Feria Police Department on the day of the event.
Registration is at 8:30 a.m. and cleanup begins at 9:00 a.m. Take pride in your community and pitch in.
18th Annual Fiesta de La Feria
March 10th, 2011 ooberwetter 
More photos of the Fiesta de La Feria 2011.
18th Annual Fiesta de La Feria
March 8th, 2011 ooberwetter 
Thank you to the La Feria community and all visitors who joined us in support of our 18th Annual Fiesta de La Feria 2011. We had a wonderful event with good weather, great food and fabulous music and special events. We also extend our thanks to the group of volunteers who make such an event possible. See photos.
Fiesta de La Feria – Saturday, February 26, 2011
February 21st, 2011 ooberwetter Join us for the Fiesta de La Feria on February 26, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in downtown La Feria and enjoy all the fun!
The “Fiesta de La Feria” is a family oriented gathering with a goal of providing an opportunity for everyone to have a day full of fun and excitement. The Fiesta is held with the intent of bringing the people of the area and visitors together in the spirit of harmony, celebration, and goodwill.
This event is held on Main Street just south of Business Highway 83. A variety of live bands (download poster with music lineup here: Fiesta Music Poster2011), plenty of food, arts & crafts, and family oriented games will be featured at the Fiesta. Carnival rides and games from Kenny’s Funland will be available as a new added feature for this year’s Fiesta.
There are various dance contests held in the afternoon at the main stage, as well as a Grito contest. Each pays a $50.00 prize to the winner.
Part of the Fiesta fun is the annual Pie Bake-Off which is in its fourth year of competition. In addition, this year we have added a Cup Cake Contest. The top prize in each pays $35.00 and ribbons are awarded to the first, second, and third place winners.
The car show continues to grow in number every year, and the first 50 cars to enter will receive a Fiesta Car Show T-shirt.
Other activities going on during the day, are the art and photography contest which entries can be viewed at the Cultural Arts Center, 122 E. Oleander Ave. on the east side of Main Street. Also at the Cultural Arts Center see performances from the La Feria High School Ballet Folklorico, Dominguez Elementary students performing the “La Feria’s Got Talent Show,” La Cosa Nostra Youth Group, and Carlos R. Canas (best of the oldies). At 1:00 p.m enjoy the special appearance by Oscar Munoz performing his Magic, also at the Cultural Arts Center.
Download a copy of the Cultural Arts Center schedule here: Fiesta 2011 – Cultural Arts Center Schedule
This is an annual celebration that is held on the last Saturday of February. For more information contact City Hall, La Feria, Texas at (956) 797-2261.
City of La Feria will hold public hearings for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Applications
February 19th, 2011 ooberwetter The City of La Feria will hold public hearings for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Applications for a Small Community Park that will be located at 412 North West Street and for park and recreation needs for an Outdoor Recreation Park (Veterans Memorial Park/Sports Complex) on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. during the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Commission. The meeting is open to the public and all residents interested in the La Feria Parks System are invited to attend.
Download a PDF file copy of the public hearing notice for Small Community Park here: Public Notice – Small Community Park
Download a PDF file copy of the public hearing notice for Outdoor Recreation Park here: Public Notice – Outdoor Recreation Park
City Hall Closed Due to Weather
February 3rd, 2011 ooberwetter Due to harsh weather conditions, City Hall offices will be closed at 12:00 noon Thursday, February 3, 2011. Weather permitting, City Hall will resume business hours at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2011.
We urge everyone to be safe on the highways and stay warm.
