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By Lea Victoria Juarez fter the Mission CISD board of trustees expressed concern about the lack of security guards at the elementary campuses, the district proposed hiring 15 unarmed security guards to be stationed at each of the 14 elementary campuses and at the Roosevelt Alternative School. The board approved the purchase for the commissioned officers at a special meeting Aug. 15. The board also approved an interlocal agreement with the Pct. 3 constable’s office, which states that one constable will travel between each of the six elementaries outside the Mission city limits and provide support where it is needed. Mission CISD is only paying for half the salary for the roving constable, the other half will be paid by the county. In addition, the Mission Police Department will provide the district with a roving corporal for the elementaries inside Mission boundaries, free of charge. The corporal will monitor the morning and afternoon traffic. During school hours, the officer will provide support where it is needed. The guards and officers are to report to their respec-

tive campuses on Aug. 22, the first day of school. MCISD already had 20 security guards that were employed with the district. Eleven peace officers were also previously contracted to cover in their jurisdictions — seven from Mission PD, two from Alton PD and one with Palmhurst PD. With the addition of the 15 officers, one roving constable and one roving corporal, a total of 47 security guards and officers will now be employed with the district. The 15 new guards, which are contracted from Valley Metro Security, will be paid $11.21 an hour, at eight hours per guard. The total cost for the first semester will be $102,860. At the end of the first semester, district officials will evaluate if the guards were effective and determine if their services will be needed for the second semester. A person will be hired to conduct and oversee the evaluations, according to Superintendent Ricardo Lopez. He hopes to fill the position by September. In addition, MCISD is conducting a feasibility study for an internal police department, a project that has been in the works for a few years now, according to

Lopez and Director of Risk Management Sylvia Cruz. When trustee Jerry Zamora ran for school board in the Spring, he said his 18 years in law enforcement and military experience would help bring more knowledge to the district about security on campus. “We’ve been working on [increasing security] for a long time. We also have a board member that is a DPS trooper. That’s why he ran, to support us in that area, and I think that’s the impetus to move things. Also because of things that happen like Sandy Hook...it seems that there is a lot of violence and now it’s the norm to have violence in schools,” Cruz said. “But I think the blessing is that we have this board member that just so happens to be a DPS trooper and he can share that perspective from law enforcement to expand, to make things better for the district.” Cruz said the district has had an increase in divorce decrees. Often a student’s mother and father will get into arguments on school property and a peace officer is needed to mediate. “We’re seeing more dispute or child custody cases, where, unfortunately, the parents bring their issues

to the campus,” the risk management director said. “That’s really difficult because that’s not where they should take care of their issues but we can’t control that. So we need someone with authority. The [security guard] will help the security of the perimeter, but they don’t have arrest authority. That’s why we need the rover.” Besides providing increased security, traffic issues and parental disputes, Cruz said the officers can also be used as a tool to implement prevention of illicit activity. Last year the state made a new law that decriminalizes truancy and places more responsibility on the parent. The law lays out a prevention plan that requires collaboration between with the school, parents and the student in question. “We want to change the paradigm from arresting kids to helping them make better choices,” Cruz explained. “The whole state is changing the paradigm, they want to help these kids that are in need, that don’t have the support at home, so we’re aligning to that too. So you’ll be seeing a lot of changes to the schools.”

La Joya ISD gives out free school supplies to students

By Jose De Leon III ith five children of her own, Nereida Davila struggles to keep up with her kids’ expenses for the upcoming school year. Despite traveling throughout the Valley every day for work at a housekeeping service, the only school supplies Davila can afford for her children are just a few pencils and one folder for each of her kids, she said. But this year, Davila attended La Joya’s second ever Back to School Bash at Palmview High School to grab some free supplies. “Between the free haircuts and the supplies I’m getting for them, I’m saving at least $100,” Davila said. “It’s money I can use to buy them new school clothing, otherwise they’d be wearing the same clothes they wore last year.” Davila and her children were among the more than 1,000 families who attended

A group of students at Palmview High School receive spiral notebooks during La Joya’s second annual Back to School Bash. The event was held at La Joya’s three high schools and provided free school supplies to the district’s elementary students. Photo by Jose De Leon

La Joya’s Back to School Bash Aug. 11. The bash was a districtwide initiative where LJISD gave away school supplies to its pre-kindergarten and elementary school

students. The supplies included spiral notebooks, folders and stationery items such pens, papers and erasers. Palmview High School’s cosmetology

class and the local business Roosters Barbershop were on hand to give free haircuts to students during the event.

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Mission Historical Museum names new director

By Jim Brunson ission Historical Museum board president Gen Long announced this week Cynthia Lopez has been appointed as the new director of the museum. Lopez replaces Luis Contreras who left the position earlier this year. Lopez, a 2000 graduate of Mission High School, has a B.A. in Anthropology, M.A. in Museum Science, and a M.S. in Forensic Science from Texas Tech University. She has held positions directly related to both her areas of study, including research coordinator for the Institute for Forensic Science, where she headed the development of the research component. She also served as the objects conservator in the Anthropology Division of the Museum of Texas Tech University and the Lubbock Lake Landmark Archaeological Site. Before returning to school in 2006 for advanced degree studies, she served as the curator/archivist for Mission Historical Museum where she supervised staff, set up exhibits, planned events, oversaw accessions, maintained the care of collections and developed training workshops for volunteers. Her main areas of expertise are conservation and care of collections, along with the development of research. She developed labs that are supplemental to graduate level collections management courses. Lopez has been a frequent presenter and organizer of sessions at state, regional, and national conferences that focus on museum collections conservation and has assisted with workshops that teach museum professionals how barcoding technology can improve performance of collections management skills. Lopez said at the Lubbock Lake Landmark Archaeological Site she helped with excavations to ensure proper conservation of artifacts uncovered there. It took a lot of problem solving to discover what each artifact was and its function, according to Lopez. Sometimes she would have just a piece of pottery and had to use her skills as a scientist as well as anthropologist to uncover its secrets. She explained that a lot of the analytical techniques

Cynthia Lopez used in forensic science are the same techniques used in archaeology in the museum setting, as well as in the art world. “I found that getting a masters in forensic science helped supplement the work that I was doing at the museum,” she added. Lopez reflected on the skills she developed in her prior positions. She feels it has prepared her for her new role as MHM director – including management, communication, coordinating committees and time management. Her administrative positions required oversight of the review of the Texas Tech graduate level programs and running the school’s fourth largest graduate program. In looking forward with her new position, she plans to work with the local school districts to develop curriculum components with the museum. This would also include developing longterm relationships with the University of Texas-RGV and South Texas College in creating internships. “For someone to work in the museum world, you really need experience, and that’s difficult to get unless you start volunteering and doing internships early on,” she said. “I want to afford that opportunity to others.” Currently, the museum staff is working on restructuring the exhibits, recreating labels and reworking the traveling exhibits the museum puts on display at the library and city hall. Lopez said she is happy to be back in Mission and is open to input from the community.

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INSIDE

Rattler Football Preview

EDC to hold CEED event

Voter ID Law Changes

Sharyland High School prepares for a season in a new UIL district, with a schedule that requires a lot of time on the road.

A private inauguration is planned for Mission EDC’s Center for Education and Economic Development.

Voters now have the opportunity to use additional documents as a way to cast their ballot in the November election.

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Championship cook-off highlights White Wing Festival

EÑITAS – It’s savethe-date and sign-up time for the City of Peñitas Annual White Wing Festival. The festival board has planned a heavy line-up of entertainment, food and activities for Friday, Aug. 26, from 6 to 11 p.m., and continues on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 12 noon to midnight. This year’s IBCA-sanctioned barbecue cook-off is a state championship. Vendor booths for food, crafts and businesses are available, a show-and-shine car show is on the agenda for Saturday, and a kiddie carnival helps to round out something for everyone. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and sign-up is open for all events. The barbecue cook-off, with a $3,500 payout, begins on Friday with two jackpots – fajitas and margaritas. Saturday continues with three main categories – brisket, pork spare ribs and one-half chicken. Jackpots on Saturday include beans and pan de campo. Entry fees are $150 for one or all three of the main categories, $10 for the margarita jackpot and $25 for all other jackpot entries. There is a 75 percent payout to the first through third place entries. The music line-up on Friday includes Layoz, Auronova, Arez (Leo Olivarez)

and the Mayberry Band. Saturday continues with La Tradicion, Cristalino y Brillante, Sonora Makalena, Grup Carrera, El Cartel de Nuevo Leon, Nando y Solja Boys, Salomon Robles y Sus Legendarios and the Mayito Show between performances. Business and individual sponsors can support the community through five levels: Bronze, $500; Silver, $1,000; Gold, $2,500; Platinum, $5,000; and Event Sponsor, $10,000. Car buffs participating in the “Show n’ Shine” should have their vehicles there by 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. It’s a free opportunity to show off hard work and let others see the details. No prizes will be awarded. Vendor booths are $50 and limited to two items per booth. Rules and application forms for entries in all categories can be found on the festival website for the cook-off, sponsors, vendors and car show. Go to www. WhiteWingFestival.com. Completed forms and payment can be dropped off at 1111 Main St. in Peñitas. For information, contact Julie Q. Garza at 956-4581593 or city hall at 956-5813345.

Journalist to present program on 1966 melon strikers

DINBURG – The Museum of South Texas History welcomes Daniel Blue Tyx to present “Stories from the Strike” this Sunday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. in

the Courtyard Gallery. On June 1, 1966, melon pickers near Rio Grande City walked off the job in what would become the most important United Farm Workers

Coming Attractions

August 20 • The Mission Historical Museum hosts Robert Ramirez, local history enthusiasts and writer, as he shares a day in the life of a local ranching family in the late 1800s. The program begins at 11 a.m. at the museum located at 900 Doherty Ave. in Mission. The program is based on his book “Ranch Life in Hidalgo County after 1850.” Copies of the book will be available to purchase after the presentation. Call 956-580-8646, or visit missionmuseum.org, for more information. • Finish out the summer, before school starts, with the annual Summer Movie Night in the Park at the Edinburg World Birding Center (EWBC) for a free showing of the Walt Disney Pictures film “Brother Bear” on a large outdoor screen. Everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. It begins at 8 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. The EWBC is located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Road. Call 956-381-9922. • The Gladys Porter Zoo staff will host A Salute to Our Troops Appreciation Day for current military service men and women and veterans. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., military members and their families will receive a discounted admission price of only $3 per person. A special flag raising ceremony will be conducted in the front of the zoo at 10 a.m. with the help of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2035. To receive the discounted rate, visitors must present a military ID, retiree ID or a VA card. For more information, visit gpz.org or call 956-546-7187. August 25 • Kick your feet up and relax at the end of the long hot summer with Brad Paisley and his Life Amplified World Tour. Featured guest artists include Tyler Farr and Maddie & Tae. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com or call 800745-3000. August 27 • Enjoy the Norteño Band sounds of Julion Alvarez and company during a 7 p.m. performance at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Tickets range from $87.50 to $250 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000. To see the complete Coming Attractions calendar, go to ptrgv.com strike in Texas history. In the lead-up to the 50th anniversary reunion, McAllen-based freelance journalist Daniel Blue Tyx interviewed surviving strikers across the Valley. Together with sever-

al notable figures from the strike, Tyx will describe the struggle to win collective bargaining recognition and decent wages and what happened to the huelgistas in the years since. Tyx has lived in the Valley for the past 10 years and was on the English faculty at South Texas College for five years before becoming a full-time freelance writer in 2014. Since leaving the faculty at STC, Tyx has

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Receives award

The Valley Land Fund (VLF) and Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center recently received the award of “Best Children’s Programming” award from the Texas Festival & Events Association conference for the annual summer youth nature photo contest titled “Southern Exposures.” The contest has been ongoing for the past eight years, involving youth ages 6 to 18 in exploring the world of nature through a camera lens. Shown, left to right, are Mark Mosely, VLF vice president; Debralee Rodriguez – VLF executive director; Colleen Hook – Quinta Mazatlan manager; Dennis Burelson – VLF president; and John Martin – VLF founder and visionary.

South Texas Film Festival returns

DINBURG – After the 2015 inaugural year, the South Texas International Film Festival (STXFF) is returning and welcoming film aficionados back to Edinburg. The 2016 festival is expanded into a three-day event this year, running Thursday, Sept. 8, through Saturday, Sept. 10. The events are going to be held Thursday at Carmike Cinemas in Edinburg, and on Friday and Saturday at the Convention Center Rennaissance in Edinburg. The showing of the Short films will be held on Thursday at Carmike, Friday will be a party with an expo and movies, Saturday will be the exhibit of the feature-length films. Start time on Thursday and Friday is 7 p.m., and Saturday is 9 a.m. Detailed information and film start times will be released at a later date. Open to the public, there is no fee to attend, but patrons should be aware of the each film’s ratings before viewing. The awards ceremony will be by invitation only. STXFF is a competitive

film festival that includes feature length and short film screenings, film industry workshops and an awards ceremony. It will showcase local, regional, and international films that have a unique voice and style. The goal of the festival is two-fold: showcase the work of visionary filmmakers from all over the world; and bring local filmmakers and artists together to help connect the South Texas film industry with the world. Last year’s success earned the festival the support and approval of the Texas Film Commission as well as that of other local film industry organizations. Festival organizers acknowledge that the local film industry is growing and that film makers are recognizing the potential of the Rio Grande Valley. Letty Leija, one of the festival co-founders and director of Library and Cultural Arts for the City of Edinburg says, hopes it will be a catalyst for a new cultural movement in the region. “Last year was a very pos-

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Rotary project grows, helps kids back to school

embers of the Rotary Club of Mission spent the last three months raising funds for a back-to-school project intended on buying new shoes for children. Although the Rotary Club is small, heartfelt energy led to a large amount of funds raised, and the project grew larger than anticipated. Members raised $2,500 and then approached the Mission C.I.S.D. Education

Foundation about matching the funds to increase the number of children to be assisted. The Foundation’s match allowed Mission Rotary to also provide clothing for the school children. Hiram Burguete, Rotarian and Foundation member said, “This was a great project to maximize resources and allows us to work together in providing a helping hand to more families in Mission.” Fifty students were iden-

tified by MCISD and were led down the aisles at a local store this past Wednesday, Aug. 17. It gave the kids a boost before the start of the new school year. Most children were given a $100 budget to purchase the most essential clothing. Rotarians, MCISD Foundation members and faculty each took a child on a mini shopping spree. Most importantly, they interacted with the youth and encouraged them

to do well in school. Laura Villarreal, Rotary president, said, “This is such a gratifying project for our Club. It’s an emotional experience to see children excited about a new pair of shoes. Be assured that our Club will make sure that this project is even bigger next year.” Additionally, the Mission Rotary Club is also donating 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to the Sharyland School District this year.

Back-to-school shopping adventure

Fifty under privileged children were given a back-to-school shopping adventure this week, courtesy of the combined efforts of the Mission Rotary Club and the Mission C.I.S.D. Education Foundation after a summer of fundraising efforts by the Rotary Club. The MCISD Foundation matched the raised funds, increasing the number of children who benefitted from the effort. Pictured at left, 2nd grader Irene Paredes is assisted in finding a new pair of shoes by Claudia RangelMCISD faculty member. On the right, little Joselyn and Yahaira Olmedo, accompanied by their mother, are assisted by Victoria Mancha, MCISD faculty member. grams to uninsured women over the age of 40 who live in Those survivors. Free T-shirts will Hidalgo and Starr counties. nline registration be- hospital cafeteria. gan this week for the who registered online can be given to the first 3,800 The remainder is directed to the Foundation at Mission 8th Annual Mission also pick up their packet at registered racers. There will be first, second Regional Medical Center, Pink 5K for Breast Cancer that time. Race-day registration be- and third place awards given the philanthropic arm of the Awareness at www.MissionPink.org. The event, held gins at 6:30 a.m. The pro- in each age category for male non-profit hospital. The proannually on the first Saturday gram presentation, with the and female racers. Awards ceeds help to purchase new in October, is slated this year featured speaker – a breast will be given for the most equipment, such as the recancer survivor – begins at creative team T-shirt, most cently purchased new MRI for Oct. 1. For those who prefer to 7:15 a.m. and the race takes spirited team, largest team machine, and to support exand a people’s choice award isting programs and the deregister in person, packet off at 8 a.m. velopment of new ones. Entry fees are $10, chil- for the best team T-shirt. pick-up and registration will For additional informaTwenty-five percent of be held a week before the dren ages 7 to 12; $15, teens tion, call 956-323-1100. race on Saturday, Sept. 24, ages 13 to 17; $25, adults age the funds raised provide free from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the 18 and over; and $10, cancer digital screening mammo-

Mission Pink 5K registration now open

Symposium addresses border children’s health

ROWNSVILLE – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S.–MX Border 2020 Program and the White House Initiative “Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2)” to provide a one-day symposium that will focus on environmental impacts on children’s health. It takes place from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, at the UTRGV Brownsville campus Student Union building. Bilingual programming will take place throughout the day, with featured speakers

from the U.S. and Mexico. Sessions will be of interest to health care providers, academics, community health workers, promotoras, policy makers, social workers and community leaders. EPA Region 6 Administrator Ron Curry and Dr. Leonel Vela, senior associate dean for Education and Academic Affairs, UTRGV School of Medicine, will give the opening remarks at the symposium. Subjects covered by speakers and panels throughout the day include pediatric environmental health, Zika, promotoras, community pro-

grams, vector-borne diseases, asthma, fracking, diabetes/ obesity, pesticides, tobacco, Donna Canal PCBs, prenatal exposures and environmental justice. Each subject will be addressed by two experts in the field – one from the U.S. and one from Mexico. Translation services will be available all day. Exhibits will be open during the lunch break and throughout the day. The event is being supported by a host of academic and health initiatives, including the Texas A&M University Colonias Program and the Texas Tech University Health

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Sciences Center – El Paso. Information on Border 2020 is available at Border 2020. For more information or special accommodations, call 956-665-7373.

EVENTS CALENDAR

August 20 – Aglow International McAllen Community Lighthouse will host a complimentary prayer breakfast and meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cici’s Pizza, 601 Trenton Rd. in McAllen. Interested individuals are invited to bring a friend. For more information, contact Criselda Alvarado, president, at 956-534-7941. August 21 – Fifty years after melon pickers in Starr County walked off the job in the most important United Farm Workers strike in Texas, freelance journalist Daniel Blue Tyx interviewed surviving strikers for an article in the the Oxford American. He offers a presentation at the Museum of South Texas History, including several stories that were shared by the huelguistas and a reflection of the complex legacy of the strike in Starr County. It begins at 2 p.m. in the Courtyard Gallery. For more information, call 956383-6911. MOSTHistory is located at 200 N. Closner, on the courthouse square, in downtown Edinburg. August 30 – A book discussion on “If I Stay” will be held at Speer Memorial Library in Mission in the library’s Community Room at 5:30 p.m. in Spanish and at 6:30 p.m. in English. Copies of the book are available for check out to those who sign up for the book discussion and are also available by Interlibrary Loan; stop by the library’s Reference Desk or call at 580-8754 to reserve a copy. It is available as an eBook at mission.lib.overdrive.com. For more information, or to sign up for the book discussion, call William Renner or Rose Alvarez at 580-8754 or 580-8750. The library is located at 12th and Kika De La Garza in Mission. For daily events and upcoming weeks, see the full calendar at ptrgv.com.

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REUNIONS &MEETINGS

Mission Auxiliary hosts $5 Jewelry Sale

With gift-giving season just around the corner, the upcoming Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale is an opportunity to stock up for the holidays or shoppers can do it just for themselves. The fundraiser is being put on by the Mission Regional Medical Center Auxiliary with proceeds benefitting the hospital. Shopping days are set for Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 29 and 30, at the Mission Chamber of Commerce. Monday hours to shop are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Chamber is located at 202 W. Tom Landry. All items are priced at $5 each and offer a wide range for selection, including jewelry, purses, scarves, watches, gloves and more. Cash,

credit and debit cards are accepted. For more information, call 956-323-1104.

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Court relaxes Texas voter ID law in time for fall election

USTIN — Voters will have more options when presenting personal identification at the polls for the November 8 general election, Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos announced last week. Pursuant to an Aug. 10 federal court order, Cascos said, if a voter is not able to obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID, the voter may vote by: (1) signing a declaration at the polls explaining why the voter is unable to obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID; and (2) providing one of various forms of supporting documentation. Supporting documentation can be an original, certified birth certificate, a valid voter registration certificate or one of the following: - Current utility bill; - Bank statement; - Government check; - Paycheck; or - Other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. The seven forms of approved photo ID are: - Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS); - Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS; - Texas personal identification card issued by DPS; - Texas license to carry a handgun issued by DPS; - U.S. military identification card containing the person’s photograph; - U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph; and - U.S. passport. The court-ordered change to voting requirements came after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in July ruled Texas’ stringent “voter ID” law put an unconstitutional burden on minority voters. The Fifth Circuit instructed U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales

Ramos of Corpus Christi to approve less-restrictive requirements, which she did. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton agreed to the changes in requirements for the November election, but said he plans to file an appeal. Voters with questions about how to cast a ballot may call 1-800-252-VOTE. Death is linked to Zika An infant who died in Harris County recently had microcephaly linked to the Zika virus, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced Aug. 9. During her pregnancy, the agency said, the mother was in Latin America, where she was infected. The baby acquired the infection in the womb and test results confirmed the baby’s condition and link to Zika. The DSHS has been emphasizing precautions, specifically for travelers and pregnant women, through an ongoing public education campaign and via www.TexasZika.org. School ratings released The Texas Education Agency on Aug. 9 released preliminary financial accountability ratings for approximately 1,200 school districts and charters across the state. According to the TEA, nearly 98 percent of all Texas school districts and charters earned an A, the highest preliminary rating possible for 2015-2016. Ratings are based on annual financial reports provided to TEA by districts and charters from the 2015 fiscal year. A school district or charter is assigned one of four possible letter grades (A, B, C or F) and a financial management rating of Superior, Above Standard Achievement, Meets Standard or Substandard Achievement. Revenue is distributed Texas Comptroller Glenn

Hegar on Aug. 10 announced he would send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $769.3 million in local sales tax allocations for August. The amount is 1.2 percent greater than in August 2015. Allocations are based on sales made in June by businesses that report tax monthly, and sales made in April, May and June by quarterly filers. “The cities of San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano and Irving saw noticeable increases in sales tax allocations,” Hegar said. “Energy-centric cities, such as Houston and Midland, continue to see decreases in sales tax allocations,” he added. Game gets folks outdoors Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on Aug. 4 said state park sites are using the “Pokémon GO” smart phone game as “a new way to introduce the real natural world to players venturing into the great outdoors while on virtual hunts for the illusive Japanese characters known as Pokémon.” The Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine has created a new digital guide in its free mobile app that has a wide range of helpful tips and tricks for gamers planning their next Pokémon hunting adventure in a Texas State Park. “Pokémon GO is a cultural phenomenon and we’re embracing it,” said Nathan Adams, Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine art director. “This new section of our app features an overview of the game, Pokémon vocabulary and tips. We’re also spotlighting the PokéStops, Gyms and rare Pokémon found in our Texas State Parks. We’ll continue to add to the app in the coming weeks.”

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Editor What happened to English in America?

ear Editor, August 5, 2016, was First Friday and since we have not been to the Basilica, The Shrine of Our Lady in San Juan, for years, we decided to go there. I called to ask for the schedule for the English Mass and to my dismay, I was told there is no English Mass on weekdays, only bilingual! I can’t believe what I heard and I was so upset, because the Church is to be of service to all. The Shrine especially, being a tourist attraction, is visited by foreigners that do not speak Spanish or Tex-Mex. Most tourists, like the Japanese, and Chinese, who are focused on success, learned English at the universities, and on weekends congregate to speak and practice English. English is the international/global language of business, so now China is fourth on the list of

the 10 richest countries in the world and America the 10th and we are in debt. America declined because of language, education, open borders, over population, poor government leadership, and most of all some have forgotten and want to remove God out of America! I chose to come to America, not to South America, nor Mexico. Any legal immigrant, work visa applicant, or exchange student, which I was, has to know and be tested for English. All foreign teachers, nurses, doctors all go through an English test. It is difficult to learn English and I was immersed in my elementary days and I had a hard time learning it. As an adult, I was grateful that I had learned English. So I found it appalling that there is no English Mass on weekdays anymore at the Basilica of San Juan.

There was English Mass on Wednesday and Friday years ago when Monsignor Juan Nicolau was there. Why was it changed? I called for Bishop Daniel Flores, he was not available and I left a message. I respectfully request for him to please give us Americans who does not understand Bilingual, to please have English Mass on Wednesdays and Fridays, especially First Fridays Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Time preferably, 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. because of health issues. Some of us seniors, due to several medications, lose sleep at night, and later Mass helps. Please Bishop Flores, we too need spiritual health. Please grant my request not just for me but for others too. Sincerely, Marilou Prudencio Palmview, Texas

fic fines, but they needlessly put children in harm’s way – and we take these violations very seriously.” According to a press release from the DPS, the moments when students are entering or exiting a bus can be one of the most dangerous times during a child’s trip on a school bus. DPS urges drivers to slow down and pay attention in school zones, since children may unexpectedly step into a roadway without checking for oncoming traffic. State law requires that approaching drivers on either side of the road stop when a bus is stopped and operating a visual signal – either red flashing lights or a stop sign. Drivers should not proceed until the school bus resumes motion; the driver is signaled

by the bus driver to proceed; or the visual signal is no longer activated. A driver does not have to stop for a school bus that is operating a visual signal if it is on a roadway separated by an intervening space or physical barrier. If a highway is divided only by a left-turning lane, the roadways are not considered separated, and drivers must stop for school buses. Drivers who illegally pass school buses face fines up to $1,250 for a first offense. For individuals convicted of this offense more than once, the law allows the individual’s driver license to be suspended for up to six months. A ticket for illegally passing a school bus cannot be dismissed through defensive driving.

DPS reminds drivers to watch for children as school year begins

s the start of the new school year approaches, the Texas Department of Public Safety cautions Texans to watch for children who are walking to and from school or waiting for buses. Drivers should be especially alert and careful around school buses – which make frequent stops – and always follow traffic laws regarding school buses and school zones. “DPS is calling on drivers to do their part in keeping our children safe this school year by always obeying school zone speed limits and stopping for school buses,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Individuals who disregard the law and illegally pass stopped school buses not only face significant traf-

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MHS preps for school year, ongoing construction EDC to hold private inauguration for CEED

By Lea Victoria Juarez hen the new school year starts Aug. 22, Mission High School’s student drop off and pick up location will remain the same as in previous years. However, there will be some difficulty navigating through campus due to the ongoing construction and renovations. During the school day, some students will have to travel across campus from the portable building classrooms. District spokesperson Craig Verley said some of the students will have to reroute around the southern side of campus. Principal Edilberto Flores said teachers will have to be able to adapt to different circumstances. “We’re going to have to make adjustments with our staff, let them know that

Healthcare district on Nov. 8 ballot ommissioners Court ordered the election concerning the creation of the Hidalgo County healthcare district and then separately approved an ad valorem tax rate of eight cents per $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district that was contained within the petition. Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia explained to residents, both for and against the creation of a healthcare district, that the county’s role was to accept the petition and set the election after verifying through the Hidalgo County Elections Department that the petition was signed by a minimum of 50 registered voters of Hidalgo County. "As far as I can tell, we've complied with the law and now it is up to the will of the people to determine if a healthcare district will be created," Garcia said. On Aug. 15, the secretary of state issued an opinion that the court acted in compliance with the law when it called the election and set the tax rate. ”The Commissioner’s Court accepted the petition as valid and then separately approved the tax rate that was contained within the petition,” wrote Keith Ingram,

they’re going to have to be a little bit more flexible,” Flores said. “Instruction will have to be specific to ensure that we still deliver the curriculum that needs to be delivered.” Adjustments will also have to be made throughout the year for food delivery from the Child Nutrition Program because construction may impact where the food is being served, Verley said, especially when the band hall undergoes construction, which will be after marching season. Last year the students were served food in the practice gym, which is located in front of Neuhaus Gym, across the courtyard. “We all knew that once this project started that it was going to be the most difficult project because it’s a high school with a large number of students, a large number of

staff,” said Rick Rivera, the assistant superintendent for operations. “The neighborhoods are in close proximity; it’s a very tight squeeze through those streets. We all knew that it was going to take a lot of cooperation, a lot of coordination, a lot of understanding because there is going to be some issues.” Verley said he expects that every aspect of operation will be affected by the MHS construction at some point or another, but Flores said everyone has been “very accommodating.” “I’m sure that everybody knows there will be a lot headaches as we go through it,” the MHS principal said. “Our staff has been very positive, but there’s challenges and sometimes we just need to be a little flexible.”

By Lea Victoria Juarez fter two years of planning and about seven months of construction, the Center for Education and Economic Development is ready to be viewed by the public. The Mission Economic Development Corporation will have a private event to inaugurate the CEED on Aug. 31. MEDC board

MEDC CEO Alex Meade said.“We want to test out the software, make sure everything is communicating the way it should be and then invite the public for a grand opening in October.” The CEO said the monthly Mission Economic Development Corporation board meetings can now be held in the CEED building.

Updates on changes to the Texas Voter ID Law

R Director of the Elections Division in the Office of the Secretary of State. “Based on the language of Special District Law 1122.021, this is an acceptable and legally correct procedure.” The healthcare district will be on the ballot for the Nov. 8 general election. Operation Lone Star Commissioners Court was briefed on the successful completion of 18th annual Operation Lone Star, held at five locations from Laredo to Brownsville, including two sites in Hidalgo County July 25-29. More than $700,000 was provided in free medical services. The services, available free of charge to anyone who attended, included child immunizations, hearing and vision screenings, diabetes and blood pressure screenings, and sports physicals. Operation Lone Star staged its first event in providing emergency responders training on how to quickly set up and operate clinics in the event of a public health emergency in 1999. In Hidalgo County, dental services and vision exams for prescription glasses for adults and children were provided at Juarez-Lincoln High School in Mission and PSJA High School in San Juan, said Health and Human Services Chief Administra-

members, elected officials and a select few members of the community will have a chance to tour the facility before it starts to be utilized for the public. Meade said right now workers are doing last minute touch ups, but the facility will be ready to open hopefully Sept. 1. “We’ll have the building open for about a month before we start marketing,”

tive Officer Eduardo (Eddie) Olivarez. Tax rate to be kept at 59 cents Commissioners Court voted to maintain the county's tax rate at 59 cents at its meeting Tuesday, Aug. 16 and set two public hearings on the property tax rates for September 6 and 20. The effective tax rate – the amount needed to keep revenues to the 2016 levels – as $0.5886 cents, so any increase to that amount requires public hearings, explained Hidalgo County Tax Assessor & Collector Pablo "Paul" Villarreal Jr. Commissioners Court has maintained county taxes at 59 cents since 2002. Historical marker at County Courthouse Commissioners Court approved $5,000 in funding for a historical marker that commemorates the 1966 farm workers strike. The marker will be placed on the Courthouse grounds, just north of the monument, said Commissioners Court Executive Officer Valde Guerra, who presented the item. "The marker commemorates the changes that took place in the economic, political and social that existed back in that time," said County Judge Ramon Garcia.

egistered voters of Hidalgo County now have the opportunity to use additional supporting documents as a way to cast their ballot in the upcoming November general election if they are not able to obtain an acceptable form of photo identification. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently approved an interim remedy relating to voter identification requirements. Voters will still have to show an approved form of photo identification under SB-14, which requires voters to provide one of the following forms of photo identification in order to vote: • Driver’s license • Personal Identification Card • United States military identification card • United States citizenship certificate or United States naturalization that contains a photograph; • United States passport • A license to carry a concealed handgun. Previously, these forms of photo identification were only accepted if they were

no more than 60 days expired; however these forms may now be expired for up to four years. In addition, if a voter is not able to obtain one of the seven forms of photo identification, and has a reasonable impediment to obtaining them, the voter may vote by (1) signing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration, (2) providing one of following various forms of supporting documentation; • An original certified birth certificate • A valid voter registration certificate • A copy or original of either a current utility bill or a bank statement Voters may also use the following government documents that must be original and cannot be copies. • A government check or paycheck • Any other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. Government documents including a photo must be original and cannot be copies. If a voter meets these requirements and is otherwise

eligible to vote, the voter will be able to cast a regular ballot in the November general election. Hidalgo County Elections Administrator Yvonne Ramón encourages registered voters to review the updates and to make sure they are prepared with the correct supporting documentation in the case they are not able to provide an acceptable form of photo identification. “It is important to have your information ready,” Ramón said. “We also ask voters to take advantage of casting their ballot during early voting, where voters can vote at any of our early voting locations. On Election Day, voters are only able to vote at the poll location in which their voting precinct is designated and may also experience longer wait times to cast their ballot.” Residents who have questions are asked to contact the Hidalgo County Elections Department at (956) 3182570 or co.hidalgo.tx.us. The Hidalgo County Elections Department is located at 101 S. 10th St., Mission, Texas 78572.

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Huskies in pursue of back-to-back playoff appearances

By Bryan Ramos ain begins to fall on an 11-on-11 offense-versus-defense practice at Juarez-Lincoln High School as a wave of clapping and cheering breaks out from the fired up Huskies who are set to begin their hunt for a successful 2016 football season. The excitement is well-deserved after the Huskies and head coach Tomas Garcia took the program to new heights last season, reaching the playoffs for the first time in the school’s eight year history. Garcia, who enters his fifth year as head coach at Juarez-Lincoln, believes the groundwork laid by last year’s team can help this year’s squad work their way back to the playoffs for an even further run. “I’m hoping the momentum we had at the end of the year carries over to this year, but just because we got into the playoffs last year, nothing is going to be handed to us on a silver platter,” Garcia said. “We’re not satisfied; we’re not going to get complacent with getting in the playoffs. We want to go further and bring that trophy back to Juarez-Lincoln High School.” The Huskies finished 2015 with a 4-7 record but a late season run in District 30-6A was good enough to qualify for the playoffs. Juarez-Lincoln rattled off three straight victories to close out the regular season, including wins over La Joya and Palmview, to clinch a city championship and the

team’s first ever playoff appearance. Junior linebacker Joseph Valdez explained the benefits of playing on last year’s varsity squad that made the playoffs and how he that experience under his belt is helping him entering this season. “Everything is slower, the reading and the speed of it, seeing everything is much easier. We’re all bigger, stronger, and faster. We’re all hyped,” said Valdez. In 2016, the Huskies bring back studs on all three levels of the defense, including senior defensive lineman Abram Aguilar, who Garcia believes will command double teams regularly as a force on the front line of the defense after an ACL injury in 2014. Junior free safety Elias Gutierrez was named to 306A First Team All-District as both safety and special teams’ co-return specialist in his sophomore campaign and looks to push this team and defense further than they’ve gone before. “Making the playoffs was unbelievable for a school that’s been here for so long and we haven’t made it. We don’t just want to play one game, we want to go far in the playoffs,” said Gutierrez, who locks down the last line of the defense from his safety position. “We have to set a tough tone. We have to stop everything and have that swagger when we’re out there. Last year we had 12 interceptions and three pick-sixes, this year our defensive goal is to go over

Rigoberto and Sabrina Salinas

Eloquence on the mound By Rene Torres

A JOYA – Rigoberto Salinas sits mere steps away from his daughter Sabrina, with a gleam in his eyes, as he pensively observes every pitch —and at times gesturing his approval of her work. With her father at the wheel, Sabrina has been delaying her leisure time three days a week this summer to make the trip from La Joya to Brownsville for practice and training at the South Texas Fast Pitch Academy. Once she steps on the rehearsal stage, it’s all business for an hour. Although the practice sessions are intense, her quiet demeanor never fluctuates, remaining focused on mastering the skills that took her to the state playoffs this past season. She and her coach Charlie Peña have skillfully structured her pitching delivery so that every pitch looks the same. If she doesn’t get you with a sizzling 56-mile fastball (equivalent to 81 mph in baseball), she has a repertoire of pitches that will. There are few that can produce an echo when the ball makes contact with the catcher’s glove like she does. The distinctive sound is heard often and loud enough that those inside the practice venue take notice. Her pitching motion is consistently smooth with such finesse only seen coming from experienced players—she is simply, “poetry

in motion.” The 16-year-old La Joya ace is a junior this year, and the opposition in the future can expect a much improved pitcher than from previous years. Her instructor declared with confidence, “Due to her work this summer, she has increased her fastball velocity and developed a menu of pitches that will deceive any batter.” After the grueling training of hurling between 90 to 100 pitches in extreme heat—and with no traces of fatigue— off she goes with her devoted companion, her dad, to be seen on the long road back to Coyoteland. Sabrina continues to have an eventful summer. Presently, she is pitching with a couple of ball clubs. One is the Texas Bombers, a handpicked team associated with a national organization that recruits college prospects. A politician thinks of the next election, a statesman about the next generation, a pitcher about the next season. For Sabrina, that much anticipated season will come in the spring of 2017. Part of her snapshot profile includes her interest in science. Her talent transcends beyond the pitching circle. Most recently she received accolades for her work at the UIL District, Regional and State Science Fair events. Her focused diligence merits admiration and her immeasurable talent mirrors her passion for the game.

Senior quarterback Andrew Rodriguez prepares to deliver a pass in practice Tuesday morning at Juarez Lincoln High School. The Huskies hope to repeat their playoff appearance from last season.

that. ” Garcia plans to unleash a dominant rushing attack offensively and will rely on senior quarterback Andrew Rodriguez to run the Juarez-Lincoln offense. Rodriguez spent the previous two years as a cornerback on the other side of the ball, and is ready to get things rolling with his transition from cornerback to quarterback, playing the position again for the first time since his freshman year. “I knew it was going to be hard but I got the hang of it in spring ball and now it’s going great,” Rodriguez said about the position change. “Get ready for us is all I can say. My standards are high for myself and my team and district champion is the goal.” The Juarez-Lincoln Huskies look to continue their newfound success that will establish their program as a force to be reckoned with in Rio Grande Valley football. The Huskies will have their work cut out for them in 2016 as they attempt to qualify for the playoffs in back-to-back years, but after just having their first taste

of postseason play last year, they now know what they are capable of. “I think the district is

wide-open right now and very competitive. Anybody can win on any given Friday. We want to raise the bar. We

want to be district champions and we want to go far in the playoffs,” Garcia said.

Juarez Lincoln Football Schedule Date

Opponent

Location

Aug. 26

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial

Juarez-Lincoln High School

7:30 PM

Sept. 2

Rio Hondo

Rio Hondo High School

7:30 PM

Sep. 9

Donna North

Donna North High School

7:30 PM

Sep. 15

Edcouch-Elsa

Juarez-Lincoln High School

7:00 PM

Sep. 23

Rowe

Juarez-Lincoln High School

7:30 PM

Sept. 30

Palmview

Palmview High School

7:30 PM

Oct. 7

Mission

Juarez-Lincoln High School

7:30 PM

Oct. 14

McAllen

McAllen High School

7:30 PM

Oct. 21

La Joya

Juarez-Lincoln High School

7:30 PM

McAllen Memorial High School

7:00 PM

Oct. 27

McAllen Memorial

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Patriots preparing for quick start

By Luciano Guerra

he Veterans Memorial Patriots have grown accustomed to qualifying for the playoffs. In six of the seven years of David Gilpin’s tenure as head football coach, the Patriots have extended their seasons by qualifying for the state playoffs. If the Patriots are going to make it seven out of eight years, they will certainly have their work cut out for them. Not because they aren’t considered to be a playoff contender, which they certainly are, but because of the fact that the University Interscholastic League’s (UIL’s) most recent realignment has converted District 31-5A from a seven-team district into a nine-team district. That’s nine teams vying for the same four playoff slots that seven teams used to vie for. While two additional teams in the district may be a matter of concern for some, Patriots’ senior quarterback Diego Hernandez does not

expect the larger district to affect his team. “It’s not going to affect us with our system and our philosophy,” said Hernandez. “We just go week-by-week and game-to-game. We try taking the season one step at a time and worry about each game as it comes up on our schedule. We like to be in control of things and of our own destiny and hopefully at the end of the season we’ll be competing for the top spot in the district.” “In the past we’ve been used to having four non-district games and then a bye week leading up to district,” added Hernandez. “But this year we only have two non-district games and our bye falls later in the season, so by week No. 3 we’re already into district play. Therefore we realize that we have to get going fast and we have to all get on the same page quicker this season than we have had to in the past.” While Hernandez is in his second year as a starter for the Patriots, junior line-

backer Sean De La Garza is in his first. When asked what it feels like to make it to the “A-Team”, De La Garza said, “It feels really great. I’ve been working hard all summer and I’m working hard now so I’m really glad that I’m getting the opportunity to start now.” As a linebacker, De La Garza will be looking to tackle the opponents’ ball carriers and sack their quarterbacks. While he’s looking forward to doing plenty of both this season, it’s the mental aspect of his position that he enjoys the most. “We are a young defensive unit but we’re learning as we go,” explained De La Garza. “I just like the fact that it’s all about knowing what’s coming. Of course once you do know what’s coming, you have to execute your plays and that involves hitting. And if you’re going to be a linebacker, you better enjoy hitting.” Offensively, the Patriots’ have the luxury of having several returning starters at

Sharyland Rattlers - ‘Kings of the Road’

By Luciano Guerra

s a result of the University Interscholastic League’s (UIL’s) most recent realignment, the 2016 Sharyland Rattlers might want to consider changing their fight song to “On the Road Again.” Not only does their schedule have them making three trips to Laredo this season, but it also has them on the road for a total of five of their eight district games. In addition, as a result of the newly revamped District 31-5A schedule, the Ratters will be facing two additional district opponents this season and will have two fewer non-district games to prepare them for district play. Yes the Rattlers do have several challenges ahead of them this season but overcoming challenges is nothing new for Coach Ron Adame and the Sharyland squad. Take for example the 2014/2015 school year split of Sharyland High that many predicted would result in their eventual demise. And how have the Rattlers fared since the split? With an undefeated season,

a district, bi-district and area championship in 2014 and a district runner-up and bi-district championship in 2015, very well. “We were hearing what people were saying,” said Adame. “Things like Sharyland’s done and they’re not going to be the same, but I think that was more fuel that motivated our kids’ desire to prove those doubters wrong. We were happy with what we accomplished last year.” While the Rattlers have made a habit out of rising to the challenge and emerging victorious, Adame is not one to take them lightly. “Having more teams in our district and the travel to Laredo are both going to be factors but champions rise to those challenges,” shared Adame. “We’re going to take this season on a week-toweek basis and focus on controlling what we have control over and that is basically our performance, our attitude and our effort. We talk to our kids every day about having a firm grip over what we have control over and attitude and effort are certainly two of those things.” Having two additional

teams competing for the same four playoff spots and having their non-district schedule cut in half is not something that Rattlers’ junior slot receiver Blake Klein is losing any sleep over. As a matter of fact, Klein asserts that he and his teammates have not given either of those much thought at all. “We really haven’t been thinking about it,” said Klein. “We’ve just been thinking about our first game of the season and that’s all we’ve been focusing on really.” “With only two non-district games we are going to need to get ready for the season a little quicker,” added Klein. “That’s two less non-district games than we’ve had in the past so we’re going to need to get ready for the season a lot faster.” In his first year as a starter, Sharyland senior linebacker Cesar Zecca is out to continue the tradition of dominant Rattlers’ defenses. At the same time, however, he is determined to enjoy what will be his only season under the Friday night lights. “We’ve had great defens-

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brand new,” added Gilpin. “We only have one starter returning at the position he played last year; Juan Barradas at inside linebacker. Jacob Garcia is returning as well but he played outside linebacker last year and will be playing safety this year. That’s 10 first-year starters on defense so that has been the focus of our offseason.”

Veterans Memorial Football Schedule

Date

Opponent

Location

Aug. 25

Harlingen

Harlingen High School

7:00 PM

Sept. 2

Mission

Mission High School

7:30 PM

Sep. 9

Laredo Martin

Martin High School

7:30 PM

Sep. 16

Roma

Veterans Memorial High School

7:30 PM

Sep. 23

Laredo Cigarroa

Cigarroa High School

7:30 PM

Veterans Memorial High School

7:00 PM

Sept. 29

Pioneer

Time

Oct. 6

Laredo Nixon

Nixon High School

7:00 PM

Oct. 21

Rio Grande City

7:30 PM

Oct. 28

Sharyland

Veterans Memorial High School Veterans Memorial High School Veterans Memorial High School

Nov. 4

Valley View

7:30 PM 7:30 PM

Sharyland High School

Football Schedule

Date

Opponent

Location

Aug. 26

Weslaco East

Sharyland High School

7:30 PM

Sept. 2

Edinburg North

Edinburg North High School

7:30 PM

Time

Sep. 16

Valley View

Sharyland High School

7:30 PM

Sep. 22

Laredo Martin

Martin High School

7:00 PM

Sep. 30

Roma

Sharyland High School

7:30 PM

Cigarroa High School

7:30 PM

Oct. 7

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back we have two seniors (Johnny Martinez and Qaulib Limon) and a young sophomore (Jazz Vallejo) that make us feel that we are in great hands at the running back position. They all bring a little something different to the table in their running styles, their talents and their abilities so we feel really good about that.” “Defensively, we’re all

the skill positions. “As of right now, our skill positions are the strength of our team,” said Gilpin. “Not only is Diego returning at quarterback, but we have four experienced, talented wide receivers in Roman de Leon, Landry Gilpin, Jacob Guerrero and Buda Gonzalez, that are playmakers and that can catch the ball and get things done. At running

Laredo Cigarroa

Oct. 14

Pioneer

Sharyland High School

7:30 PM

Oct. 22

Laredo Nixon

Nixon High School

7:00 PM

Oct. 28

Veterans Memorial

Veterans Memorial High

7:30 PM

Nov. 4

Rio Grande City

Rio Grande City High School

7:00 PM

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obituaries Jose Santos Banuelos MISSION – Jose Santos Banuelos, 93, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Mission. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Irene Banuelos; children, Jose Santos Banuelos Jr., San Juanita Rivera, Jorge Banuelos, Jesus Banuelos, Jaime Banuelos

and Guillermina Banuelos; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Aug. 15 at Flores Funeral Home in Mission. A funeral mass was held on Aug. 16 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission.

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Maria Concepcion Lopez MISSION – Maria Concepcion Lopez, 71, passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at McAllen Medical Center. Cremation was held on Aug. 18 at Memorial Cremation Center in Edinburg. Maria Isabel Mancillas MISSION – Maria Isabel Mancillas, 58, passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Maria Martinez MISSION – Maria Mar-

tinez, 73, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, at Comfort House in McAllen. A funeral service was held on Aug. 16 at Virgil Wilson Mortuary in Mission. Burial followed at Lord and I Cemetery in Palmview. Gary Dayle Mutz MISSION – Gary Dayle Mutz, 75, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Mexico. Pedro Losoya MISSION – Pedro Losoya, 47, passed away on

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BASH Vendors such as Cricket Wireless and Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics also attended the bash to raffle off backpacks and participate in handing out supplies. According to La Joya ISD spokeswoman Lilliana Salgado, the event was held at all three of La Joya’s high schools since the district is too big to be held at one area. Palmview High School brought in more than 300 families alone. Each high school was responsible for giving supplies to its nearby feeder schools – pre kindergarten and elementary schools – that were listed by the school’s respective teachers so students could receive the exact supplies they needed for school. “There are a total of more than 29,000 students in the La Joya district, there’s no way we could’ve accommo-

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dated all of them,” Salgado explained. “By focusing on the younger students, we’re getting the younger generation ready for the rest of their career as students for the next few years so they know how to prepare themselves by the time they reach middle school and high school.” Due to availability issues, the bash at Palmview High School could not offer immunization shots like the bashes at La Joya and Juarez-Lincoln High School. However, according to Salgado, Palmview students in need of immunization had the option of going to any of those high schools solely for the immunization. Palmview High School Principal Yvonne Ayala oversaw the event at her high school. According to Ayala, even if students from the 12 Palmview feeder schools

State grant to help transform pre-k classrooms

new state grant will allow Mission CISD the opportunity to fasttrack an instructional transformation for its pre-k classrooms. The Texas Education Agency has awarded Mission CISD the High Quality Pre-Kindergarten Grant. The district is to receive $297,314 this first year of the grant and then an estimated $565,504 the following year. The grant money is to be used primarily for the purchase and implementation of instructional technology. While computers and tablets have been a part of Mission CISD pre-k classrooms for many years, this will increase the availability of the latest technology for their use. One of the main items will be computer driven displays commonly known as Smartboards. “It is our goal to make sure the pre-k classrooms not only reflect 21st century learning environments, but also provide our teachers

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with training to make the best use of the technology with their students,” said Francisca Sanchez, executive director for elementary education. “The foundation laid in our pre-k classrooms is so important to the future success of those students. We welcome this opportunity to take our classrooms and instruction to the next level.” Sanchez says the district is in the process of purchasing the technology with plans to have it all in place by the end of the first six weeks of school.

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didn’t show up at the bash to pick up their supplies, they still could receive them during the first day of school. “Our kids have no excuse to be unprepared in the first day of school,” Ayala said. “We want the bash to set the tone for the new year that lets parents know we’re excited their kids will be back for another year with us. This district initiative is one less thing for parents to worry about when it comes to getting their kids what they need for the new school year.”

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Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Texas Education Agency Division of Career and Technical Education (CTE) La Joya ISD offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs in:

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Plus Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) available are: • • • • • • • •

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Admission to these programs is based on interest and grade level of student. It is the policy of La Joya ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of La Joya ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. La Joya I.S.D. will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Executive Director for Student Services, Marina Abdullah at 200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, Texas 78560, (956) 323-2690, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Rosa Romo at 200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, TX 78560, (956) 323-2654.

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Mission H-E-B to hold event to fund cancer research

he H-E-B grocery chain MD Anderson hospital launched a collaborative effort to end cancer. The statewide campaign begins Aug. 19, to help raise funds to support The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s research, prevention and education programs. The campaign will run

through Sept. 13 and include all H-E-B stores and Central Market stores in Texas. Customers will be able to make $1, $3 or $5 donations at the register to help in the fight to end cancer. H-E-B invites the community to join H-E-B employees, cancer survivors and MD Anderson leaders in striking through the word

“cancer” with red paint on the side of an H-E-B trailer. The event will be held in cities across Texas. Mission’s H-E-B Plus store at Expressway 83 and N. Shary Road will join in the effort to transform H-E-B trailers into symbols of hope and a collective commitment to end cancer. The event begins at 10 a.m. Aug. 19.

Sheriffs investigate aggravated robbery in Mission

heriff’s deputies responded to the Stripes store located at the intersection of FM 492 and Mile 7 in rural Mission, for a report of an aggravated robbery on Aug. 5 at approximately 3 a.m. Deputies met with the store clerk who reported that a male entered the store armed with a knife and a hammer. The male reportedly hit the counter with the hammer and demanded that the register be opened. Once the clerk opened the register, the suspect took the tray

which contained an unknown amount of money, and fled the scene. Sheriff’s Investigators are releasing the surveillance video, and are looking for the suspect. He was seen wearing a white shirt with dark colored sleeves and dark colored shorts. He is described as having a light complexion, with very short blonde hair. He has a threefourths sleeve skull tattoo on his right arm. Anyone with information about this case or the identity of the suspect is encouraged

to contact the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 956-383-8114. Anonymous tips can be given through the Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers hotline at 956-668-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the smart phone app. “P3 Tips” If the information provided through the crime stoppers program leads to an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward.

learned he was last seen in the Edinburg area around April 2016. Sekula is described as having a light complexion, with brown hair and blue eyes. He is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 140 lbs. Sekula is also known to wear a camouflage military type hat. Any information about

the whereabouts of Sekula can be given at the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 956-383-8114. If a caller wishes to remain anonymous, they can call the Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers hotline at 956-668-TIPS (8477).

water resources can create deadly conditions for the individuals who are entering the Unites States illegally. The sheriff’s office is concerned about the loss of life and continues to warn those crossing the border not only the dangers human smugglers will put them in, but as well as the grueling, unforgiving routes that they take to avoid law enforcement.

“As security at the border has tightened, it has pushed undocumented immigrants to seek more remote and dangerous routes,” Senior Deputy Celina Flores said in a press release. “Even the healthiest person is going to have a hard time surviving in these kinds of temperatures here in the Rio Grande Valley.”

County sheriffs search for missing person

he Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing person. Family members of 59-year-old Daniel Gerard Sekula filed a welfare concern report in May 2016, and reported last seeing him in January of 2016. Sheriff’s investigators

Sheriffs address undocumented immigrants deaths

he Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the found remains of five undocumented immigrants who died after crossing the border in the month of August. The sheriff’s office believes persons embarking on this type of journey are exposing themselves to serious injury or death. The intense summer heat and scarce

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2016-2017FY BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF PENITAS, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that, on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 6:00 pm, a public hearing will be held on the proposed 20162017 Fiscal Year Budget for the City of Penitas, Texas, to be considered by Penitas City Council. This budget hearing will be held at the Penitas Public Library, 1111 S. Main St. Penitas TX 78576. A copy of the proposed budget for adoption is available for inspection at City Hall. The public is invited to attend this Budget Hearing. Rodrigo “Rigo” Lopez Mayor, City of Penitas, Texas

PUBLIC NOTICE The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palmiew, Texas will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at the City of Palmview’s Multipurpose Center (behind Palmview City Hall), address being 406 West Veterans Boulevard, Palmview, Texas, to then consider the rezoning of properties that lie within the corporate limits of Palmview, Texas, said scheduled public hearing to first consider the east one-half of Palmview’s city limits (east of East Goodwin Road to its easternmost corporate limits), more particularly described to be within the following described boundaries: Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 4, Block 3, Mission Groves Estates Subdivision, the same being the northwest corner of Moorefield Road and U.S. Business Highway 83; Thence northward along Moorefield Road an approximate distance of 5590 feet to a point being the southeast corner of Lot 18, Block 3, Mission Groves Estates Subdivision, the same being the northwest corner of FM 495 and Moorefield Road; Thence westward along the north right-of-way boundary of FM 495 an approximate distance of 640 feet being the southwest corner of Lot 18, Block 3, Mission Groves Estates Subdivision; Thence northward along the western line of said Lot 18, Block 3, Mission Groves Estates Subdivision an approximate distance of 660 feet, the same being the northwest corner of said Lot 18, Block 3, Mission Groves Estates Subdivision; Thence westward an approximate distance of 640 feet to a point, the same being the southwest corner area of Lot 20, Block 3, Mission Groves Estates Subdivision; Thence northward along Moorefield Road an approximate distance of 4500 feet (being the northern boundary of the Edinburg Canal where it intersects Moorefield Road); Thence meandering westerly along the weaving irrigation district’s canal right-of-way an approximate distance of 12,700 feet to a point being where the irrigation canal intersects East Goodwin Road, also being the northwest corner of Lot 1, Goodwin West No. 2 Subdivision; Thence south along East Goodwin Road an approximate distance of 8700 feet to a point being the northwest corner of Lot 1, Rancho Verde Estates Subdivision; Thence northeasterly an approximate distance of 900 feet to a point, being the mid-way juncture of the southern boundary of Lot 35, Palmview West Subdivision; Thence directly southward an approximate distance of 400 feet to a point being the midway juncture of the southern boundary of Lot 39, Palmview West Subdivision; Thence directly eastward an approximate distance of 650 feet to a point being the northwest corner of Lot 13, South Minnesota Road No. 2 Subdivision; Thence south along Minnesota Road an approximate distance of 450 feet to a point; Thence directly eastward an approximate distance of 800 feet to a point; Thence north an approximate distance of 100 feet to a point; Thence directly eastward an approximate distance of 900 feet to a point; Thence southward an approximate distance of 1870 feet to a point, being the southwest corner of Lot 27, Triple ‘D’ Home Place Subdivision; Thence southwesterly along a 45 degree trajectory angle an approximate distance of 2700 feet to a point, which includes portions of Lots 10-17, 111, 112, 126-129, 133-146, E.M. Goodwin Subdivision; Thence south an approximate distance of 650 feet to a point; Thence directly eastward an approximate distance of 8500 feet to a point; Thence north an approximate distance of 700 feet to a point; and Thence eastward along the northern boundary of U.S. Business Highway 83 an approximate distance of 3000 feet to the place of beginning being the northwest corner of U.S. Business Highway 83 and Moorefield Road. To further describe the developments included within the above boundaries, they are given as follows: Maier Subdivision; Breyfogle Park Unit No 1, No 2, No3, & No 4 Subdivisions; Eldorado Heights; Bella Vista; Palmview Paradise; Palmview Crossing; Palm View Point; Champion Estates; Ariel Hinojosa Subd.; Palm Acres Estates; Basham No. 15, No. 29, No. 18 Subdivisions; Las Palmas Heights; Ramirez Estates; La Homa Road Subd.; Frontier Subd.; Lots 27-98, Basham No. 24 Subdivision; Las Palmas Heights; Pena Blanca Estates; Palmview EDC No. 1 Subd.; Galvan Commercial Subdivision; Mission West Estates; Texa Produce No. 1 Subdivision; Akin Development Subd.; Goodwin Acres No. 1, No. 2 (Amended) Subdivisions; Holland Acres; El Jardin Estates; Eastview Subdivision; all or portions of Lots 10-17, 111-129, 133-146, Green Acres Subdivision; Triple ‘D’ Home Place Subd.; Sun Valley Subd.; Park Lane Subd.; West Highway Subd.; Basham Mobile Home No. 19 Subd.; Camelia Subdivision; La Camellia Subdivision; Garza Estates; Carlos Subdivision; Unit 2 J.O. Subd.; Hilda Subd.; Lakeside Subd.; Alysonders Estates; Cuatro Vientos Subd.; Bentsen Palm Business Center Subd.; Nick Garza Subdivision; Palmview Market Place Subdivision; South Minnesota Road Subdivision (No. 1), No. 2 and No. 3 Subdivisions; all or portions of Lots 1-6, 26-40, Palmview West Subdivision; and all or portions of Lots 17-20, Rancho Verde Estates. Predominantly, if lots are residentially used, it will likely be recommended to be zoned single family residential; and if there is a commercial use, the predominant recommendation will be to rezone it commercial. For a complete reflection of recommended zoning districts to specific properties, please feel free to view this colorized zoning map at the Palmview City Hall. Bertha Garza City Secretary City of Palmview, Texas

Notificación Publica de No Discriminación en Programas Vocacionales Agencia de Educación de Texas División de la Educación Profesional y Técnica (CTE)

El distrito escolar de La Joya ofrece programas vocacionales en:

También se ofrece la oportunidad para ser miembro de organizaciones para estudiantes (CTSOs) como lo indican • Agricultura alimento y recursos naturales las siglas en inglés. • Arquitectura y construcciόn Las organizaciones vocacionales son: • Artes, technologià de video audio y • Profesionales en negocios de comunicaciones América (BPA) • Negocios y administraciόn de empresas • Líderes del futuro de negocios • Educaciόn y entrenamiento de América (FBLA) • Finanzas • Líderes de profesiones, familia • Ciencias de la salud y comunidades de América • Servicios humanos (FCCLA) • Technología informática • Futuros agriculturos y • Ley, seguridad pública y correcciones ganaderos de América (FFA) • Industria • Estudiantes de ocupaciones • Mercadeo de la salud de América (HOSA) • Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemàticas • Destrezas estados unidos de • Distribuciόn de transporte y logística América (SkillsUSA) • Hospitalidad y turismo • Asociación de estudiantes en technologiá (TSA) • Club de educación distributivos de América (DECA) La admisión a estos programas se basa en el interés y el grado que cursa el estudiante.

Es norma del distrito escolar de La Joya la de no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, o impedimento físico o mental, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de derechos civiles establecida en el año 1964, según la enmienda; El Título IX de las enmiendas en la educación de 1972 y la Sección 504 de la Ley de rehabilitación de 1973, según la enmienda. Es norma del distrito escolar de La Joya la de no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento físico o mental, o edad, en sus procedimientos de empleo, tal como lo requiere el Título VI de la Ley de derechos civiles del año 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las enmiendas en la educación, del año 1972, la ley de discriminación por edad de 1975, según las enmiendas y la Sección 504 de la ley de rehabilitación de 1973, según la enmienda.

El distrito escolar de La Joya tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales. Para más información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos para establecer quejas, favor de comunícarse con la Directora ejecutiva para los servicios de estudiantes; la Sra. Marina Abdullah en la dirección: 200 W. Expressway 83, de la ciudad de La Joya, Texas 78560, (956) 323-2690, y/o la Coordinadora de la sección 504; la Sra. Rosa Romo en la dirección: 200 W. Expressway 83, de la ciudad de La Joya, Texas 78560, (956) 323-2654.

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Mission CISD hits the mark in state accountability ratings

he Texas Education Agency released accountability ratings for schools and districts. Most schools and districts can earn ratings of Met Standard, Improvement Required, or Met Alternative Standard for alternative schools. For the fourth year in a row, Mission CISD received a rating of Met Standard, as did all MCISD campuses. School and district ratings are largely based on student performance on the annual STAAR test. The state also takes into consideration three

other areas beyond the basic test scores: student progress, closing performance gaps, and postsecondary readiness. Falling short in any of these four areas can result in a campus or district getting a rating of Improvement Required. An overview of the Mission CISD ratings are available on the district website mcisd.net. Detailed accountability ratings for any school or district can be found on the TEA website.

City Adopts zero-based budget Mission City Council adopted a zero-based budget that calls for expenditures of $14,853,863, which is a lesser budget than was operated for the previous fiscal year. The staff itemized 103 service levels in the order of their importance to city operations. When it was completed he top 79 items on the list were funded in the new budget, while the bottom were left off. Sharyland ISD CEO resigns R.D. Martinez, superintendent of schools at Sharyland ISD since July 1, 1983, resided effective immediately. Martinez said he wanted to go into semi retirement and this was the best time for him to end his service with Sharyland schools. James McDaniel was hired as the SISD assistant superintendent.

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es in the past and this year I’m looking forward to filling those shoes and doing the same thing,” said Zecca. “I’m also looking forward to having fun with my brothers on the field. Knowing that this is my last year I’m going to do all I can to make the best of it.” When asked what it is that has made the Rattlers so successful year after year, Sharyland senior wide receiver Edgar Alaniz said, “It’s our coaches and the fact that the players want to

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work hard for them and stay focused,” explained Alaniz. “I think that being a Rattler is the best thing ever and it brings out the best in us.” English writer, mathematician and logician Lewis Carroll once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” Fortunately for Sharyland Rattlers’ fans, the Rattlers always seem to know where they’re going and the road that gets them there is winning.

MUSEUM from pg 1

“I want to thank the community for giving me the opportunity to serve them as director of Mission Historical Museum. I want to hear their ideas for the museum, what they want the museum to be, because we are simply stewards of the collection in the museum. We are here to serve the public.”

JOURNALIST from pg 2

written about the aftershocks of a riot at an ICE detention center and a group of teenagers protesting a toxic sewer treatment plant in their backyard. His journalism and essays have appeared in the Texas Observer, Texas Highways, Sierra and Best American Travel Writing. The article on which this presentation is based will appear in the fall issue of the Oxford American. The program is included in the regular museum admission. MOSTHistory is located at 200 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg.

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NOTICE OF 2016 TAX YEAR PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR CITY OF PALMVIEW A tax rate of $0.4751 per $100 has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of City of Palmview. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate, and state law requires that two public hearings be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax rate. The governing body of City of Palmview proposes to use the revenue attributable to the tax rate increase for the purpose of street improvements. PROPOSED TAX RATE PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE EFFECTIVE TAX RATE ROLLBACK TAX RATE

$0.4751 per $100 $0.4751 per $100 $0.4593 per $100 $0.4930 per $100

The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for City of Palmview from the same properties in both the 2015 tax year and the 2016 tax year. The rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate that City of Palmview may adopt before voters are entitled to petition for an election to limit the rate that may be approved to the rollback rate.

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itive experience; the amount of submissions received and the response of the people was amazing. We encourage the movie-loving community to come to the festival and enjoy the screenings of the official selections and for those interested in the film industry, we will have the tech expo as well as various panel discussions, screen writing workshops and question & answer sessions.” Submissions are now closed and short films have been chosen from the United States, Switzerland, Spain, Iran and the United Kingdom. Additionally, five films from the U.S., U.K. and Mexico, as well as, two regional movies, one from the Rio Grande Valley and one from San Antonio were also chosen. The categories are divided into short films that are 40 minutes or less and feature length films that are longer than 40 minutes.

YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: property tax amount = (rate) x (taxable value of your property)/100 For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact: Pablo (Paul) Villareal Jr. Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector 2804 S. Business Hwy 281 Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 318-2157 propertytax@hidalgocountytax.org http://www.hidalgocountytax.org You are urged to attend and express your views at the following public hearings on the proposed tax rate: First Hearing: August 30, 2016 at 06:00 PM at Palmview City Hall, 400 W. Veterans Blvd., Palmview, TX. Second Hearing: September 13, 2016 at 06:00 PM at Palmview City Hall, 400 W. Veterans Blvd., Palmview, TX.

NOTICE OF 2016 TAX YEAR PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR CITY OF PENITAS

NOTICE OF 2016 TAX YEAR PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR CITY OF ALTON

A tax rate of $0.5060 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of City of Penitas.

A tax rate of $0.4490 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of CITY OF ALTON.

PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.5060 per $100 PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE $0.5060 per $100 EFFECTIVE TAX RATE $0.5260 per $100

The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for City of Penitas from the same properties in both the 2015 tax year and the 2016 tax year. YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: property tax amount = (rate) x (taxable value of your property)/100 For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact: Pablo (Paul) Villareal Jr. Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector 2804 S. Business Hwy 281 Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 318-2157 propertytax@hidalgocountytax.org http://www.hidalgocountytax.org

PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.4490 per $100 PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE $0.4540 per $100 EFFECTIVE TAX RATE $0.4567 per $100

The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for CITY OF ALTON from the same properties in both the 2015 tax year and the 2016 tax year. YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: property tax amount = (rate) x (taxable value of your property)/100 For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact: Pablo (Paul) Villareal Jr. Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector 2804 S. Business Hwy 281 Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 318-2157 propertytax@hidalgocountytax.org http://www.hidalgocountytax.org

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