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‘A BIG GAME CHANGER’

79th TEXAS CITRUS FIESTA Schedule of Events “Citrus, Cartoons & Comic Book Characters” ROYAL RECEPTION BALL Saturday, January 23 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Mission Community Center 1420 E Kika de la Garza $50 per person

ROYAL CORONATION OF KING CITRUS & QUEEN CITRIANNA Thursday, January 28, 7 P.M. $5 General Seating, $10 Reserved Mission High School Neuhaus Gym 1802 W Cleo Dawson St. PARADE OF ORANGES Saturday, January 30 Line up starts at 11 a.m. on 2 Mile Line and Conway, Parade starts at 3 p.m. Along Conway Ave. from FM 495, South to 4th St. FUN FAIR EVENTS FIESTA FUN FAIR SATURDAY, January 30 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Leo Pena Plazita 9th St. (Business 83) & Conway Free Admission Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Entertainment

SHARYLAND WATER SUPPLY OPENS NEW PLANT

By Lea Victoria Juarez

he $22 million project for Sharyland Water Supply Corporation’s Water Treatment Plant No. 3 is finally finished. The company accrued debt and a 40-year note with the United States Department of Agriculture, but ratepayers don’t have to worry about a price increase just yet. General Manager Sherilyn Dahlberg said the company is evaluating their process used for determining rates. The study will be completed later this year and then reviewed by the board, which will then determine if the rate should increase. The plant project was blend of Sharyland Water Supply money and USDA money. The water company applied for money in 2009 and received approval for an $18.5 million loan and $3.5 million grant six months later.

Sharyland Water was federally required to use $9 million of its own money to begin the project, but ultimately spent nearly $15 million. USDA reimbursed the company for the exceeded amount. “The return of our investment is the quality of life of our rural residents and hopefully increasing economic opportunity,” said USDA Area Director Roel Gomez. “This is going to be a big game changer for the whole region. This is going to change lives and we’re very happy to be a part of it.” The entire project consisted of a two million gallon storage tank, a service building, a water irrigation line from the United Irrigation District canal, a 48 million gallon reservoir and an eight million gallon a day water treatment plant. Plant No. 3 can serve 9,258 connections for homes in

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Board Director Mark Moseley of Sharyland Water Supply cuts the ribbon to signify the completion of treatment Plant No. 3.

the Sharyland Water Supply service area, which equals a population of 27,775 people, according to Board Secretary of the Texas Rural Water Association Brian Macmanus. The water supply corp. is one of the largest non-profit water supp. corps. in the state. “The leadership of Sharyland Water Supply Corpora-

tion recognizes the potential for growth, the responsibility to be ready for that growth and the reality of implementing a plan and building infrastructure for that oncoming growth,” Macmanus said. Dahlberg announced that the water company will also serve the forthcoming Texas

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Cities address open carry

By Lea Victoria Juarez lmost a month has gone by since Texas’s open carry law went into effect, but not much has happened in the area regarding open or concealed weapons. Both the Palmview and Peñitas police chiefs said they haven’t seen any handguns on a hip or shoulder holster since Jan. 1. “Everything is the same. If we get calls then we’ll respond. We’ll check for permits but that’s as far as we’ll go,” Palmview Police Chief Chris Barrera said. “We haven’t seen anything yet. We’re this far into the month and nobody has reported anything.” The legislators gave governmental bodies three ways to prohibit weapons – in municipal courts, in the coun-

cil chambers and at polling places when voting is occurring. Mission, Alton and La Joya did pass their own policies regarding guns on city property for employees and the general public. For city of Mission employees, no employee, other than a licensed peace officer, can posses a firearm or other weapon on city property. Employees licensed by Texas to carry a concealed weapon or open carry may have a permitted weapon only on the city parking lot if it is locked in the employee’s vehicle. These employees must report their identity to the chief of police, along with the license plate numbers of vehicles that may be parked in the city parking lots. In addition, the city coun-

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cil prohibited weapons at public meetings. “The decision was made... for the safety and concern of all the people who attend the meetings,” Mission City Manager Martin Garza said. Firearm free buildings or meetings may have signs on the premises. The signs must be at the entrance, have exact language in English and Spanish, must be in contrasting colors, in block letters, at least 1 inch in height and displayed in a conspicuous manner, clearly visible to the public. La Joya Mayor Fito Salinas also confirmed that the city passed an ordinance not allowing any firearms inside a public meeting and city property. He said signs will be displayed at the entrance of the library, city hall and any building that belongs to

the city. La Joya has not had any issues with the new law, according to Salinas. The city of Alton passed a similar ordinance, prohibiting the carrying of handguns into meeting rooms during open meetings, and the carrying of handguns and rifles by city employees or officials. Again, the ordinance does not restrict licensed peace officers. Alton Mayor Salvador Vela also said the city hasn’t had any issues regarding concealed weapons or open carry weapons. His only concern is people taking guns to parties where alcohol could be consumed, but he doesn’t foresee the open carry law becoming a problem. “I don’t think we have to worry,” Vela said. “People here are civil. It’s not the Old West.”

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Palmview holds Winterfest

By Lea Victoria Juarez

he city of Palmview has a full day of events planned for their inaugural Winterfest, Jan. 23. The festival will be comprised of children’s rides and attractions, music and food, to name a few. This event will be the first for the La Joya ISD Pack FFA Classic Showmanship Competition. La Joya High School, Palmview High School and Juarez-Lincoln High School’s FFA and junior FFA programs will showcase their animals in preparation for the Starr County Fair and the Mercedes Livestock Show. In addition, there will be a silent auction of custom woodwork and ironwork from La Joya ISD students. “We want to provide good, clean, safe fun for the community and have a place for the kids to come out and show their animals,” City Manager Ramon Segovia said. “It’s something to give back to the community, have them come out and enjoy a weekend with their family, and get exposure for Palmview and the kids.” La Joya ISD Crime Stoppers and Palmview Crime Stoppers are hosting the inaugural Guadalupe “Sonny”

Hernandez Memorial Cookoff. Hernandez served as a volunteer fireman for the Palmview Volunteer Fire Department for 12 years. More than $11,000 in cash and prizes are guaranteed. Radio station KQBO La Patrona is presenting nine musical acts such as Solido, Los Herederos and Whiskey D. In previous years, the major festival was held either in the spring or summer, piggy-backing off of KQBO’s events. Due to lack of funds, the city was never able to pin down a specific weekend for an event of their own until this year. This is the third month in a row that Palmview has planned a city-wide event. In November, they held the Thanksgiving feast and in December they held the posada and a toy giveaway. Segovia said these gatherings are a way of keeping the lines of communication open between city leaders and the citizens. “We just want to keep active with the community,” the city manager said. “We want to let them know that we’re out there, that we’re here to help, and they get to enjoy themselves at these events.”

INSIDE

INDEX

Lady Rattlers sweep first round

Valley Latter-day Saint growth continues

TCF sneak peek

The Sharyland High School team took first place in District 31-5A by winning all six of their first round games.

Members of the LDS church celebrate the groundbreaking of the long-awaited expansion of their church in Hidalgo.

For a preview of upcoming events for the 79th annual Texas Citrus Fiesta, see our special edition paper inside.

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entertainment Hee Haw star LuLu Roman joins Texans tour

ee Haw superstar LuLu Roman joins The Texans during their Lone Star Jubilee road tour across the Valley Jan. 24-29. People know LuLu as the most requested female cast member of the long running hit television series, “Hee Haw.” Many know her as the accomplished and celebrated songwriter, and as the singer who has been successfully making records for over 25 years. Although she has been performing for over 40 years, she has no plans to rest or retire. In 1999, LuLu was inducted into the Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame. In addition to “Hee Haw” LuLu has also been a guest star on such television programs as “The Love Boat” and “Touched by An Angel.” Also an author, her most

By Kathy Olivarez or those who love live theater, the Harlingen Performing Arts Center, located across from the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium at 1209 Fair Park Blvd., has two live theater offerings this season. “Enchanted April” by Matthew Barber will run Jan. 22-24. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and students, ages 18 and under are $5. The Rodgers and Hammerstein production of “Oklahoma,” will be presented Feb. 26 to 28 and March 3 to 6. Thursday and Friday performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday performances are 3:30 p.m. matinees. Tickets for Oklahoma are $20 for adults and students age 18 and under are $10. For reservations to either production, call 412-7529. Everyone – from those who run the box office to the actors, directors and costume designers – volunteers their time. Prior to Hurricane Dolly there was a small paid staff, but there was so much damage the theater was closed for an entire season for repairs. Now it has resumed productions on an all-volunteer basis. Some of the actors have had professional theater training. Others have never been on stage before, and the directors teach them basics of stage lingo and stage presence. A play such as “Enchanted April” takes about six weeks to be up and running. Once the cast is set, there are three rehearsals a week. If there are dance steps involved in any of the scenes, Lori Rodgers Dance Studio works with the cast on weekends to teach the dance routines. Carol Kent, director of “Enchanted April,” trained

in dance and theater arts in Chicago and started acting at age 15. She has participated in theater arts for the last 43 years. While in Chicago, she performed in a lot of “black box” theater presentations. “Enchanted April” is the story of two London housewives who are confused about their place in the war at the end of World War I. Women went to work while the men fought the war, but when the men came home they were supposed to return to being subservient housewives. At the same time there was a Suffrage Movement going on to give women the right to vote. The two women rent a castle in sunny Italy in April when the weather is dreary back home. They invite two other very different women along to help share expenses and they all learn a bit about themselves. The costumes are correct to the era, due to the talents of Mary Ricciardi, who has been designing costumes for HPAT productions for over 30 years.

Productions the size of “Oklahoma” take about eight weeks to prepare. It not only involves dancing and singing, but an orchestra must be hired to play the music. Musicals tend to cost more to produce making ticket prices a bit higher since the orchestra has to be paid along with royalties on the songs. T.J. Faver, director for “Oklahoma,” said it is a great family musical, and besides, “Who could go wrong with a Rodgers and Hammerstein production?” When calling to reserve tickets, leave a message about the day and time of the performance desired and how many tickets are needed. If tickets are not available, there will be a call back. Otherwise reservations are set. Pay at the door upon arrival one hour before the production starts. For more information about upcoming productions and auditions, go to hpatonline. org.

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Coming Attractions

Live theater going strong with HPAC

F recent work is a cookbook “Kitchen Komforts.” The Texans with LuLu Roman can be seen on this end of the Valley on Jan. 26 at First United Methodist Church, 1101 Doherty, Mission, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Jan. 29, Trinity Baptist Church, 2001 Freddy Gonzalez, McAllen, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. A freewill offering of $10 per person is suggested. No one will be turned away if they cannot pay. For more information call 903-4365410 or email samraytheteans@aol.com.

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January 22 • Step back in time with the Liverpool Legends bring back the era when the Beatles were at the top of the charts. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Edinburg City Auditorium, and doors open at 7:30 p.m. There will be entertainment and beverages outside before the show. Prices range from $39 balcony to $55 for prime seats. For tickets, call Ticket Zone at 956-631-1411 or go to topboxtickets.com. • Emmanuel and Mijares will be performing at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 to $175 per person and available at ticketmaster. com or by calling 800-745-3000. January 23 • The Marine Military Academy Boxing Tournament will be held in Peacher Hall on the MMA campus; first match begins at 2 p.m. The entry fee for spectators is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. This is the first boxing tournament for MMA to host in 25 years and is dedicated to Sgt. Maj. Fred Robertson, head boxing coach and former drill instructor at MMA. Robertson, a Marine who has worked at MMA since July 1987, will retire for the second time in his life at the end of the school year. MMA is located at 320 Iwo Jima Blvd. For information, call 423-6006. January 24 • The Rio Grande Valley Concert Band will perform at Rio Valley Estates in Weslaco at 3 p.m. For now and in the future, musicians with band performance experience are invited to join. The band has a special need for players of clarinets, flutes and percussion instruments. Contact Gene Goede, director, at 682-9225 for information. February 6 • It’s a triple-treat night when Def Leppard, Styx and Tesla tour hit the Rio Grande Valley stage at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. performance. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-7453000. Prices range from $57 to $173. February 7 • The Rio Grande Valley Concert Band will perform at Alamo Palms in Alamo at 3 p.m. For now and in the future, musicians with band performance experience are invited to join. The band has a special need for players of clarinets, flutes and percussion instruments. Contact Gene Goede, director, at 682-9225 for information. (To see the complete Coming Attractions calendar, go to www.ptrgv.com.)

UVAL artists prep for more exhibits

he Upper Valley Art League has put out a call for artists to participate in their upcoming Fiber Arts exhibit. The opening reception for the exhibit will be held on March 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the UVAL gallery. Artists must be UVAL members; annual membership dues are only $30 per person. Works can be any size, theme or style, but must be primarily fiber and can include other mediums. Art must be ready to hang. Submissions are due at UVAL March 2 to 8. The installation is March 9. There is also an opportunity for artists to expose their works to new clientele in Edward Jones offices in Mission. Works can be any medium, size or theme. All works must be brought to UVAL on Feb. 2.

Art must be ready to hang with wire to frame if framed, or provide hanging materials if unframed. Pieces will be on display for six months, but may be switched out for another of same or similar size if needed. For information on either exhibit, contact Renee Darkis at 812- 890-1572 or Fran Wessel at 605-1387. There will be a members’ meeting on Saturday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. Members are asked to bring art pieces to share. There will also be a workshop at 2 p.m. “On How to Cut Your Own Mats.” Anyone with a spare mat board to use is asked to bring it. UVAL has mat cutting equipment that is available to all members.

Musical comedy revue Broadway style

cALLEN – The McAllen Memorial High School Chamber Choir presents “Comedy Tonight,” a musical revue of some of Broadway’s most endearing, hilarious and side-splitting songs. The performance will be at the McAllen Memorial High School auditorium, 101 E. Hackberry, on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. Admission is free. The production features songs from the classics, like “Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better” from Annie Get Your Gun and “Gee, Officer Krupke” from West Side Story to some of today’s funniest songs like “What is This Feeling” from Wicked and “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” from Spamalot. Other shows include Kiss Me Kate, Young Frankenstein, Cabaret, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and more.

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lifestyle Jan uary 26 – The next book discussion at Speer Memorial Library in Mission begins at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. This month’s topic is about “The Secret Rescue,” one of the forgotten stories of World War II,” “The Secret Rescue.” For more information, or to sign up, call 580-8750. The library is located at 12th St. and Kika De La Garza in Mission.

Jan uary 30 – The Special Olympics Texas Polar Plunge takes place Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill in South Padre Island at noon. Register with a team or as an individual at sotx.org. Cost is $30 for youth under age 18 and $60 for adults. All registration fees include a T-shirt. Walk-up registration will also be held on the day of the event at 11 a.m. There are other incentives for those who raise more money than the minimum registration fee. All proceeds provide programming and training for more than 4,600 SOTX athletes in the Rio Grande Valley. Awards will be presented to the individual and team that raises the most money and to the individual with the Best Costume. For more information or to volunteer, contact Lauro Garza at lgarza@sotx.org or at 630-3434. Jan uary 31 – The Museum of South Texas History hosts Joe Vidales from the Weslaco Bicultural Museum for a presentation, “Rio Rico: One town, Two countries and the ‘Lost Americans’” at 2 p.m. The presentation will explore the history of Rio Rico, a city that shares a tumultuous, perplexed identity between the border of South Texas and northeastern Mexico. The program is included in the museum admission. MOSTH is located at 200 N. Closner Blvd. on the courthouse square in Edinburg. Call 383-6911 for information. (For daily events and upcoming weeks, see the full calendar at www.ptrgv.com.)

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laudia Rios of Mission honored her daughter, Velma Urive, on Nov. 16, 2015, in celebration of her 15th birthday. A dinner was held at the family residence, and her escort was Rodolfo Urive Jr. The honoree is an eighth grade student at Memorial Middle School in La Joya.

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amay Ray and Maria Chapman of Mission honored their daughter, Linda Michaelle, on the occasion of her 15th birthday. A mass was held Jan. 19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission. The reception followed at Meadow Creek Country Club in Mission. The honoree was escorted by her father. She is a ninth grade student at Mission High School.

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Events Calendar

Jan uary 28 – The Mission Historical Museum, 900 Doherty, will host the “History of the Texas Citrus Fiesta” luncheon at 12 p.m. at the MHM annex, 200 E. Tom Landry. It is in conjunction with the museum’s current Texas Citrus Fiesta exhibit. The exhibit runs through March 5. Karen Gerhardt Fort, author history books on Mission and the Texas Citrus Fiesta, is the guest speaker for the luncheon. Luncheon tickets are $12, available at the museum during regular hours. Seating is limited. Admission to the exhibit is free. For information, call 580-8646.

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BBQ cook-off benefits IMAS

cALLEN – The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is kicking off the IMAS Brew-seum’s eighth year at Grills Gone Wild. It is happening on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Desperado Harley-Davidson®, 1201 S. Bentsen Rd., McAllen. The grilling starts at 7 a.m. There will be beverages, food, live music, the barbecue cook-off, a car and bike show, and a blessing of the bikes. Proceeds benefit IMAS in addition to help-

ing kick off the 8th Annual Brew-seum fundraiser. BBQ teams will be entering their grill creations of pan de campo, fajitas, beans

and pork spare ribs. The car and bike show will have over 15 categories. Call 878-9801 for more information.

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January 22, 2016

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

USTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Jan. 11 filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of 20 states supporting the right of religious nonprofits to exercise religious beliefs.  A news release from Paxton said the brief filed in regards to the case, Zubik v. Burwell, results from a consolidation of several cases before the court. The Texas attorney general’s office previously had filed briefs in two of those cases. Paxton argues that the contraceptive mandate in the U.S. Affordable Care Act, widely referred to as Obamacare, infringes upon the right of religious nonprofits to exercise their sincerely held beliefs.   “The principles of our nation, not to mention federal law, provides that the government must respect the closely held religious beliefs of its citizens,” Paxton reasoned. “These nonprofits, driven by faith and sincere convictions, serve our communities in important ways, from education

to health care to caring for the elderly. It’s paramount that that they continue their contributions to society and Texas will continue to fight any impediments imposed upon these organizations by the Obama Administration.”  Texas was joined in the brief by Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia and Wisconsin.  Safety campaign continues  The Texas Department of Transportation’s statewide “Plan While You Can” campaign reminds football fans to make a sober ride part of their game-watching plans for the NFL playoffs. The campaign runs through Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7.  “Crashes caused by drinking and driving are 100 percent preventable,” said Carol Rawson, director of TxDOT’s Traffic Operations Division. “Before you drink, make a game plan to get home safely. It’s a deci-

sion that could save a life.”   During the 2014 football season (Sept. 4, 2014 - Feb. 1, 2015), there were 10,676 alcohol-related traffic crashes in Texas. Those crashes resulted in 492 fatalities, an increase of 7 percent over the previous year.  Central to the campaign is a multicity tour featuring an interactive dodge ball game that uses custom gaming technology to replicate the effects of alcohol on a person’s reflexes.  Drivers under the influence of alcohol can face up to $17,000 in fines, legal fees, impoundment and other costs. TxDOT recommended that citizens visit SoberRides.org to find alternatives to drinking and driving.  Airdrops target rabies The Texas Department of State Health Services on Jan. 11 said its Oral Rabies Vaccination Program “again takes flight this week to prevent two strains of rabies from making a comeback in the state and to resume a study of whether the same approach can effectively

fight rabies in skunks.” The program was launched in 1995 in the middle of a massive outbreak of rabies in coyotes and gray foxes in Texas. Each winter since, the department has dropped doses of rabies vaccine from aircraft over wildlife habitat in the state. When wild animals eat the vaccine packets, coated in tasty fishmeal crumbles, they become immune and can’t spread rabies to livestock, pets or people.  “We’ve been able to eliminate the coyote and gray fox strains of rabies from Texas but need to continue to distribute vaccine

along the Rio Grande to prevent wild animals that migrate across the border from reintroducing the disease,” said Dr. Laura Robinson, director of the vaccine program.  “We also continue to evaluate whether the same method can help eliminate rabies in skunks in our test area of east-central Texas,” she continued. “If it does prove effective, it could be used elsewhere.”  The department said the vaccine “has proven safe in more than 60 species of animals and is not a danger to humans, but people should avoid handling the vaccine baits because human

contact makes it less likely wild animals will eat them. Dogs, cats and livestock that eat the vaccine baits are not considered vaccinated against rabies.”  Special election is set  Gov. Greg Abbott last week issued a proclamation announcing May 7 as the special election date to fill the House District 139 seat recently vacated by state Rep. Sylvester Turner. Turner, who was elected mayor of Houston in a December runoff, was sworn into office on Jan. 4. Turner served some 25 years as a member of the Legislature.

Garza-Zamora vows exchanged

renda Lee Garza and Justin Roland Zamora exchanged their marriage vows Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at Templo de Poder in Mission. Pastor Guadalupe Maldonado officiated over the double-ring nuptials. The bride’s parents are Maricela Ruvalcaba of Mission and Ricardo H. Garza of Rio Grande City. The groom is the son of Edward and Elizabeth Moreno of Mission. Deisy Flores of Mission attended the bride as maid of honor, with Evangelina Guerra, also of Mission, as the matron of honor. Bridal attendants included Lauren Moreno, Nikki Moreno, Karen Mendoza and Jhovana Sanchez. Zoe Guerra, daughter of Luis and Evangelina Guerra of Mission, served as a flower girl. Standing with the groom as co-best men were Hayed Sanchez and Luis Guerra. Groomsmen included Kerrie Wheatfall, Jake Moreno, Bryan Ramos and Wesly Frayre. Serving as ushers were Angel Miguel Molina and Adan Gonzalez. Padrinos to the couple included Luis and Evange-

lina Guerra, Saul and Anita Mendoza, Fernando and Monica Rodriguez, Angel and Griselda Molina, Hector and Thelma Molina and José and Katy Garcia. The reception following the ceremony was held at Reyna Eventos Sociales in Mission. The bride attended Veterans Memorial High School in Mission and graduated from La Joya High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in social work from

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the University of Texas-Pan American in 2014 and is employed with the La Joya I.S.D. The groom graduated from La Joya High School in 2010 and received his bachelor’s degree in rehabilitative services in 2014 from UTPA. He is employed as a teacher at La Joya I.S.D. The couple is making their home in Mission.

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January 22, 2016

MHS choir students selected as All-State Musicians

ission High School students, Frankie Chaires and Oscar Salinas have been selected to perform with the Texas All-State Mixed Choir in San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 13 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center as a part of the 2016 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Clinic/Convention. Chaires and Salinas were chose for this honor through a competitive process held this year across the state at District, Region, and Area levels. This will be Chaires’ third time and Salinas’ second time to perform as a member of a TMEA All-State Choir. The two have been under the direction of Kat Callaway and Pablo Mata. High school students selected to perform in the AllState concerts have compet-

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ed through several levels of auditions beginning in the fall of 2015 to qualify at the state level. All-State is the highest honor a Texas music student can receive. More than 1,600 students are selected through a process that begins with over 64,000 students from around the state vying for this honor to perform in one of 15 ensembles (bands, orchestras, choirs). The competitive process starts with auditions hosted by 28 TMEA regions. Individual musicans perform selected music for a panel of judges who rank each instrument or voice part. From this ranking, a select group of musicians advances from their region to compete against musicians from other areas in seven TMEA area competitions. The highest-ranking musicians judged at the TMEA area compe-

titions qualify to perform in a TMEA All-State music group. Only the top 3% of musicians who initially audition become All-State musicians. These All-State students participate in three days of rehearsals directed by nationally-recognized con-

ductors during the TMEA Clinic/Convention. Their performances for thousands of attendees bring this extraordinary event to a close. For the All-State concert schedule and conductor information, go to the “Performances section” of, www. tmea.org/convention.

Valley Latter-day Saint growth continues

IDALGO – Members of the Hidalgo Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had reason to celebrate last Saturday, Jan. 16. The groundbreaking of the long-awaited expansion of their church building was held for the Spanish-speaking congregation. The expansion changes the building’s footprint from the existing 4,500 square feet to 11,920 square feet. It will include a new chapel, cultural hall, additional classrooms and offices. The new building will be connected to the existing building through two hallways, dramatically enlarging the capacity for worship services and activities. The enlarged, enhanced structure will serve members who reside in Hidalgo, Granjeno, south McAllen, Las Milpas and the Plantation in south Mission,. Emc 2 Group Architects Planners, based in Mesa, Ariz., will be in charge of the project. According to Scott K. Lutes, Sr., Emc 2 vice-president, the estimated comple-

Hidalgo Chapel Expansion Groundbreaking The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 16 for the long-awaited expansion of the Hidalgo Ward chapel located at 816 E. Texano Drive in Hidalgo. Pictured at the groundbreaking are local Church officials L. Brice Chandler, president of the McAllen Texas West Stake, his counselors Curtis Galke (at left) and Robert Salmond; Pedro Rojas, public affairs; and Bishop Mario Vergara and his counselors Ernesto Ochoa and Omar Martinez.

tion is December, 2016. The ceremony on Saturday was well attended by church members and leaders. Presiding was Brice Chandler, president of the McAllen Texas West Stake, a geographical area comprising eight Latter-day Saint congregations. President Chandler was accompanied by his counsel-

ors Curtis Galke and Robert Salmond. Also participating were Hidalgo Ward Bishop Mario Vergara and his counselors Ernesto Ochoa and Omar Martinez. Due to continued membership growth, the expansion will give the congregation greater capacity for larger church events and more class-

rooms for Sunday services and classes and mid-week activities. President Chandler stated that after the new building is completed a formal open house will be held. An invitation will be extended to the general public to attend, and invitations will be extended to city officials for special tours.

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Alert system for La Joya citizens

n an effort to open even wider the lines of communication between the school district and the community, La Joya ISD is launching an initiative that will instantly signal parents of important information. La Joya Insider Alert is a text messaging system where people in the community can receive free text messages with important district news. Every campus in La Joya ISD will be equipped with an Android tablet where the user inputs their cellular phone number and automatically accepts them to receive district text messages. “This service (more than anything) is one more

means of QUICKLY getting facts and information out to the community,” said Eden Ramirez, La Joya ISD Director of Public Relations. “We can now alert subscribers of emergencies, bad weather days, events, or changes within the school district that affect our students and/or our employees.” More than 50 tablets will be distributed across the district and placed in high-traffic areas where anyone can easily input their information, and instantly be added to the La Joya Insider Alert system. La Joya ISD is one of only a handful of school districts in the Valley that offers this kind of service to the community.

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Lady Rattlers sweep first round

By Luciano Guerra he Sharyland Lady Rattlers basketball team laid claim to first place in District 31-5A by winning all six of their first round games. Their trip through the second round got off to a bumpy start Tuesday evening, however, as Sharyland fell to the Edinburg Vela Lady Sabercats, 48-33. While Coach Dale Whitaker and the Lady Rattlers team members would’ve much rather started out with a 7-0 record, they will have to settle for 6-1. Even so, with five games yet to go on their district schedule, they have a one game lead over the 5-2 Rio Grande City and a two game lead over the Roma Lady Gladiators and the same Lady Sabercats that handed them their first loss. While two of their more experienced players – 5-foot-

11 senior Maddie Garza and 6-foot junior Anna Marshall – have led the Lady Rattlers all season, there is a new face on their squad that has been contributing substantially to their success: 5-foot-6 freshman Aydee Hinojosa. As the only freshman on the Sharyland roster, Hinojosa has made the jump from middle school ball to the varsity surprisingly well. The fact that she’s been able to make that transition so smoothly is something she credits to her teammates. “My team has helped me get through all of it,” shared Hinojosa. “They’ve helped me with whatever they can and they’ve made it much easier for me to adapt to the varsity level of play.” As for what it means for her to not only be on the varsity squad but also to be a major contributor to the Lady Rattlers’ success, Hi-

nojosa said, “It’s really special to me. I’ve always wanted to be on the varsity as a freshman and it’s something that I’ve been working on for a long time.” In this his 19th year as the Sharyland head coach, Dale Whitaker has led the Lady Rattlers to the playoffs 16 times. Barring a major and unforeseen breakdown, that will soon be 17 playoff appearances in 19 years. As to what he credits the 6-0 start to this season, Whitaker credited his girls coming together as a team at the right time. “I think we gelled at the right time,” said Whitaker shortly after the loss to Vela. “Like I was telling the girls right now, it’s hard to go 120; especially in our district. Vela got their best player back from injury and she made all the difference tonight. They were 2-3 without

her but now they’re 2-0 with her and I don’t expect them to lose again.” Thanks to their first round success, the Lady Rattlers are still in a good position to take the district title. Doing so however is not going to come easy. “It is a tough district,” Whitaker said. “You look at Mission Vets, Roma, Rio Grande, Vela and us, it’s a really tough district. It’s going to be a long haul but the while the girls have their heads down a little bit right now because they wanted to go undefeated, but I told them that they still have a chance to win it all as long as they keep playing hard.” Sharyland senior point guard Ayme Carretero believes that it’s teamwork that has led to the Lady Rattlers success. “We set our goal to be undefeated but unfortunate-

ly this game didn’t go in our favor,” said Carretero. “But our strength is playing as a team. We run the court and we pass it, pass it and pass it. All of us contribute something to this team so that’s what makes us great. In other

words, we don’t have superstar on this team.” Sharyland will be looking to bounce back from their Tuesday night loss tonight when they travel to Veterans Memorial High School to play the Lady Patriots at 6.

Boys Basketball Standings Note: Teams above dotted line are currently in position to make playoffs. Overall District GB DISTICT 30-6A McAllen Memorial 18-5 5-0 McAllen Rowe 19-9 4-1 1.0 Palmview High 15-12 3-2 2.0 Mission High 6-17 2-3 3.0 Juarez-Lincoln 6-9 2-3 3.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------La Joya High 13-12 1-4 4.0 McAllen High 9-15 0-5 5.0 DISTICT 31-5A Overall District GB Edinburg Vela 23-2 5-0 Roma 12-13 4-1 1.0 Valley View 17-12 4-2 1.5 15-10 2.0 Sharyland Pioneer 3-2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sharyland High 5-17 1-4 4.0 Veterans Memorial 16-12 1-4 4.0 Rio Grande City 9-19 0-5 5.0

Girls Basketball Standings

Note: Teams above dotted line are currently in position to make playoffs. DISTICT 30-6A Overall District GB McAllen Rowe 19-8 7-0 McAllen Memorial 16-12 5-2 2.0 Palmview High 18-8 5-2 2.0 McAllen High 10-17 3-3 3.5 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------La Joya High 14-15 2-5 5.0 Juarez-Lincoln 9-19 2-5 5.0 Mission High 2-25 0-7 0 . 7

Left: Sharyland senior Maddie Garza takes a shot as an Edinburg Vela player goes for the block during the Lady Rattlers’ 4833 loss to the Lady Sabercats Tuesday night. Right: Sharyland freshman Ayme Carretero drives on the basket during the Lady Rattlers’ 48-33 loss to the Edinburg Vela Lady Sabercats Tuesday night. Progress Times photos by Luciano Guerra

DISTICT 31-5A Overall District Sharyland High 21-7 6-1 Rio Grande City 20-8 5-2 Roma 10-18 4-3 Edinburg Vela 12-16 4.3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Veterans Memorial 17-12 3-3 Sharyland Pioneer 8-21 2-5 Valley View 9-19 0-7

GB 1.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 4.0 6.0

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Huskies boys taking opponents to the mat

By Luciano Guerra here is a popular saying among wrestlers that goes, there are 1,440 minutes in a day but only six of them matter. Those six minutes being the three two-minute periods that make up a wrestling match and the six minutes that separate the victors from the losers. The Juarez-Lincoln Huskies boys wrestlers have been making the most of those six minutes lately. So much so that they’ve dominated all but one of the six tournaments they’ve competed in this season. And with the District 16-6A tournament just two weeks away, first year Huskies’ head coach David Trevino couldn’t have asked for much more than what his boys are delivering.

“We’ve won five of the six tournaments we’ve entered including the Dual District Tournament in which we won every match we had,” Trevino said. “At the Centex Tournament in Austin we placed third out of 40-plus teams.” Last year the Huskies had two wrestlers advance all the way to the UIL State Wrestling Tournament in Garland: sophomore Rene Beas and senior Edgar Delgado. With a 28-4 record in the 182 lb. weight class and a third place finish at the regional tournament, Beas had aspirations of bringing a state medal back with him from Garland. That was not meant to be however as Beas lost both of his matches by first period falls. With a 20-2 record so far this year, Beas is looking for-

ward to a return trip to Garland. “Going to state last year was a good experience for me,” Beas said in Spanish. “As a sophomore it was my first year to be on the varsity so now that I’ve been there once I’ll have a better idea of what to expect this year. My goal is to finish in the top 10 this year and making it into the top three next year.” When asked what being a member of the Juarez-Lincoln wrestling team means to him, Beas said,” I take a lot of pride in being part of this team. Wherever we go we’re making a name for ourselves. Whether it be in Austin, Houston or Dallas, we’re letting people know that the Valley has good wrestling programs. Having wrestled at 132

Huskies’ on-the-court leader, another Maria has stepped up her game to take some of the pressure off of her. “Maria Ortiz and Maria Saldana have been really good leaders and they’ve kept the team together through some of the tougher games we’ve had,” Trevino said. “We’ve had some double-digit losses but they’ve done their very best to keep the team together and keep us focused. Are we completely out of the playoff race? No but we’ve got to start making things happen because those chances are going to go away really quickly if we can’t put some wins together.” One thing that has got to change for the Lady Huskies to have a legitimate shot of making the playoffs is their inability to put a string of wins together. “We’ve got to get the ball rolling,” Trevino said. “We haven’t had two wins in a row since the tournament time so this would be a good time to get things going.” In their eight year history, the Lady Huskies have made

the playoffs only once. That was during Trevino’s first year at Juarez-Lincoln when he was an assistant coach. “That was in 2010-2011 when we were still in 4A,” explained Trevino. “We went in as the fourth place team and we played Corpus Christi Ray in the first round. They had two all-staters on their team so they were playing on another level. It was a great experience though and now we look at that lone playoff banner we have hanging in the gym and we want to make our own history and have our own legacy.” “Even if we don’t have a successful playoff run this year I think that these girls’ legacy is cemented,” added Trevino. “You can see the way the younger girls look up to the six seniors we have on this team. Their legacy may not be about wins or playoff runs but it’s going to be about the hard work they’ve put in and a change in their style of play to a high-tempo, high-pressure, shoot-the-three and make a big play style.”

lbs. in his first year on the varsity last year, senior Pedro Perez has bumped up into the 145 lb. weight class this year. With an 18-2 record so far this season, Perez has his sights set on a district title. “I’ve been doing well this season,” Perez said. “District is going to be a really tough challenge for me but I’m really hoping that I’ll get that district championship this year. I think that I’ve improved a lot

over last year but then again there are a lot of other seniors out there that want it as bad as I do. It’ll come down to whoever wants it more.” “Ever since I was a freshman I’ve been wanting to go to state,” added Perez. “Winning the district title and doing well enough at regionals to qualify for state would be a dream come true for me.” Juarez-Lincoln junior Ricardo Villegas placed third at

district in the 152 lb. weight class last year. That allowed him to advance to the regional tournament where his season came to an end. With a 22-2 record so far this season, Villegas is looking to go all the way to state this year. “We’ve done well so far this season but it’s going to take a lot of work and good technique to make it to state,” shared Villegas.

Lady Huskies out to make their own legacy

By Luciano Guerra

ast year the Juarez-Lincoln Lady Huskies basketball team took to the court for the last game of their regular season needing a win to make the playoffs. A four-point loss to the McAllen High Lady Bulldogs however ended their playoff aspirations as well as their season in a disappointing manner. Seven games into their 2015-2016 District 30-6A season, the 2-5 Lady Huskies aren’t exactly taking the district by storm. But despite their losing record, they are still in the thick of the playoff race. Currently tied for fifth place with the La Joya Lady Coyotes and only oneand-a-half games out of fourth place, the district’s final playoff spot, the Lady Huskies head coach, Adrian Trevino, is not ready to concede anything. “Coming so close to making the playoffs last year but falling short has been our driving force this year,” Trevino said shortly before their Tuesday night game against the Lady Eagles. “We’re not in the same form we were in last year. We’re minus our top scorer from last year, Anai Millan, and while Maria Ortiz is making up for some of those points, she always had those points. So we’re still missing some offensive production.” In their two games against Mission – the Lady Huskies only district wins this season – Ortiz has scored a total of 44 points. If Juarez-Lincoln is going to have any chance of making a run at the playoffs this year, it will be on the tails of Ortiz’s scoring. “Where Maria Ortiz goes, Juarez-Lincoln goes,” explained Trevino. “It’s a lot of pressure for her, but I think she’s handled it well. It’s been an adjustment for her because early-on in the season she would take off down court expecting Anai to throw her the pass. She’s adjusted well though and the girls all look up to Maria and everybody identifies Juarez-Lincoln girls basketball with her.” While Ortiz is the Lady

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Hidalgo County Subdivision Streetlight update

idalgo County colonia residents are one step closer to having streetlights installed in their subdivisions after the commissioners court approved an order allowing county staff to work with the tax office to begin assessing fees for participating subdivisions. However, community advocates still need to do their part before the pilot program can be implemented. Residents interested in the pilot program and representatives from La Union Del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) implemented the 75 percent participation rate criteria to start a pilot program to ensure that there would be enough participation to maintain the program. Initially, petitions from the participating subdivisions were presented to the commissioners court, but subsequent review found du-

plicate entries and other errors that significantly reduced those numbers. Budget and Management Office Strategic Planning Director Rey Salazar reported that only one subdivision of seven in three precincts have reached the 75 percent participation goal. “We are still reviewing data from Precinct 2,” Salazar said. “In Precinct 1, the Lucero Del Norte subdivision has 75 percent participation. Goolie Meadows-Phase I has 57 percent and Phase II has 43 percent. In Precinct 3 the Mi Sueno subdivision has 59 percent and Eduardo’s Number 8 has 70 percent participation; and in Precinct 4, Pueblo de Palmas Phase 10 is at 65 percent and Pueblo de Palmas Phase 11 is at 58 percent participation.” “What this tells us is that

the community still has a little bit of work to do,” Salazar added. Salazar said the orders to assess fees will allow the county to be ready to implement the pilot program once the subdivisions are in compliance. Some neighborhoods already have streetlights, however Salazar reported that the lights are on because the utility company is testing them, and fees are not being charged to the county at this time. Although the lights are currently on in some of the neighborhoods, there is no guarantee that they will remain once the testing is completed. “We must have a 75 percent participation rate from all the subdivisions in order to approve the streetlight orders,” said Salazar. “We are

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currently working with the community advocacy groups to advance the participation rates.” LUPE Coordinator Martha Sanchez stated that the residents of each subdivision are working together to get the participation rates needed to move forward with the program. “We experienced a couple of things where some of the names on the petitions were duplicated because both the husband and wife signed, but we are working on the communicating with them and with the county to get it done right,” said Sanchez. Salazar notified the court that if the pilot subdivisions participation rates do not reach 75 percent, that an alternate subdivision may be designated or the program may be terminated.

January 22, 2016

Court approves early voting substations Hidalgo County Early Voting Substations will now include two new locations; The Fountain Center at 1210 E. Kuhn, Edinburg and Penitas City Hall at 1320 S. Main St., Peñitas. Commissioners Court unanimously approved the new locations as well as 23 others proposed by Elections Administrator Yvonne Ramon. “We are making sure we have early voting substation locations located all over Hidalgo County to provide the opportunity for residents to get out and vote,” said Ramon.

Ramon reminds residents that early voting begins Monday, Feb. 15 and continues through Friday, Feb. 26. Election Day is Tuesday, March 1. More information can be found at (956) 318-2570 or visitwww.co.hidalgo.tx.us

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STISD magnet school enrollment has begun

ERCEDES – South Texas Independent School District (STISD) enrollment is now open for the 2016-17 school year. Students interested in attending one of the magnet schools in the district can complete the enrollment application online at www. stisd.net. Limited slots will be

available, and enrollment for each campus, and enrollment will close once the school reaches capacity. All students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. STISD offers students an educational alternative through six magnet schools throughout the Rio Grande Valley – two middle schools

and four high schools. The district’s two middle schools include the newly-founded Rising Scholars Academy of South Texas (Rising Scholars) campus in San Benito and South Texas Preparatory Academy (STPA) in Edinburg. Both of these campuses serve students in grades 7th and 8th. While enrolled in these mid-

dle schools, students take above-grade-level courses in various subject areas, with the opportunity to gain high school credits to put them on track for more advanced coursework while attending one of STISD’s four magnet high schools. STISD’s four high schools offer students in grades 9-12 the opportunity

Noe Salinas Cantu SULLIVAN CITY – Noe Salinas Cantu, 69, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mr. Salinas was born Nov. 17, 1946 in Venecia, Tamps., Mexico, to José and Teofila (Cantu) Salinas. Survivors include his wife, Angelica Rios; children, Noe Salinas of La Joya and Gabriel Salinas of Sullivan City, Alma Dalia Salinas of Sullivan City, Nora Elia Hernandez of Edinburg, Aleyda Guerra of Sullivan City and Angelica Maria Salinas of San Antonio; brothers, Matias Salinas of Palmview, Celestino Salinas of Sullivan City, Benito Salinas of Sullivan City and Angel Salinas of Mexico; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son,

José Noe Salinas. A funeral mass was held on Jan. 15 at Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Catholic Church in Sullivan City. Burial followed at Sullivan City Cemetery. Ernesto M. Gomez MISSION – Ernesto M. Gomez, 80, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Edinburg. Mr. Gomez was a U.S. Army veteran and owner of Lucky 7 Drive Inn in Alton. Survivors include his children, Medardo Roel, Gerardo, Anabell and Gilbert Gomez; siblings, Jesus Gomez, Guadalupe Salinas and Dora Garza; and 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Maria Gomez; son, George Gomez; and parents, Jesus and

Gary Robert Boylan MISSION – Gary Robert Boylan, 73, passed away on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Anthony G. Cumberbatch MISSION – Anthony G. Cumberbatch, 57, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at Mission Regional Medical Center. José Garcia LA JOYA – José Garcia, 94, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Bonifacio Gutierrez MISSION – Bonifacio Gutierrez, 79, passed Sun-

day, Jan. 17, 2016, at his home in Mission. William J. Kesling MISSION – William J. Kesling, 83, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Silvia Lara MISSION – Silvia Lara, 55, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at her home in Mission. A funeral mass was held on Jan. 20 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Mission. Burial followed at Catholic Cemetery in Mission.

Guadalupe Gomez. A funeral mass was held on Jan. 19 at San Martin De Porres Catholic Church in Alton. Burial followed at Valley Memorial Gardens in McAllen. Military honors were conducted by V.F.W. Post 8788 of McAllen. Antonia Barrera Miranda ALTON – Antonia Barrera Miranda, 88, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at McAllen Nursing Home. Mrs. Miranda was born on Aug. 15, 1927, in Harlingen. Survivors include her sons, Reynaldo, Jose and Juan; sisters, Juanita, Fella, Maria, Lupe, Emma and Cuca; and eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reynaldo Miranda; parents, Juan and Maria Barrera; and sisters, Agueda and Angelita. A funeral mass was held on Jan. 20 at San Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Alton. Burial followed at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr. Eugenio Perez MISSION – Eugenio “Gino” Perez, 60, of Mission, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. Mr. Perez was born on Nov. 15, 1955, José Angel and Felicitas Botello in Mission. He was employed as a bus driver at IDEA Academy in Mission. He was a member of San Martin De Porres Catholic Church in Alton. Survivors include his wife, San Juanita Perez; children, Diana Perez and Omar Perez; brothers, Car-

los Perez, Juan Perez and Jose Angel Perez Jr.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Domingo Perez and Juana Perez. A funeral mass was held on Jan. 15 at San Martin de Porres. Burial followed at Garden of Angels Cemetery in Mission. Ricardo Sanchez MISSION – Ricardo Sanchez, 64, passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at McAllen Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Francisca Sanchez; children, Ricardo Sanchez Jr., Roman Sanchez, Vicente Sanchez, Yadira Alvarez and Monica Sanchez; his mother and five siblings; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Vicente Sanchez; brothers, Reynaldo Sanchez, Vicente Sanchez Jr. and Rene Sanchez. A funeral mass was held on Jan. 21 Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission. Burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Mission.

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Pies for philanthropy

cAllen shop PJ’s Pies will team up with Buckner National Missions on National Pie Day at 7 p.m. Jan. 23. Proceeds from every slice of pie sold that day will be donated to the work of Buckner National Missions, which serves vulnerable children and families living along the Texas-Mexico border. “I love Buckner National Missions for the work they do in our community,” PJ’s Pies owner Josh Scockel said. “There are people in the Valley who want to make things better and it’s not hard to find. It’s not hard to be involved.” Last year, Buckner National Missions and PJ’s Pies partnered on National Pie Day and proceeds purchased space heaters for families living in the colonias when temperatures dipped below freezing.

“Many of the houses people live in in the colonias don’t have heat,” said Samuel Hutchinson, Buckner National Missions construction and aid coordinator. “It’s too expensive to run heat throughout the house. Space heaters can efficiently heat a 120-400 square-foot room.” This year, Hutchinson said support from National Pie day will help people living in the colonias needing school supplies, sock, shoes or other forms of temporary material assistance. Buckner has served children and families in the Rio Grande Valley community since 1971. Buckner National Missions and the Buckner Family Hope Center provide innovative programming to support vulnerable children and families living in poverty in the colonias along the Texas-Mexico border.

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GREAT OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH 2722 N. Conway • 451-5500 Mission IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA 1725 W. Griffin Parkway 581-9008 IGLESIA BAUTISTA BETANIA 851 S. Breyfogle Rd. • 585-5688 IGLESIA BAUTISTA CRISTO EL REY 1600 E. Bus. 83 - Mission IGLESIA BAUTISTA COLONIAL 3713 N. La Homa Rd. • 585-5332 IGLESIA BAUTISTA DEL VALLE 217 W. Mile 3 Rd. • 424-1602 Palmhurst IGLESIA DEL PUEBLO 7500 West Expressway 83 581-1900 IGLESIA DEL DIVINO REDENTOR 1020 North Los Ebanos Rd 585-5898 LA RESPUESTA CHURCH 405 W. 12th Street • 585-0787 MISSION CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1 mi. E. 495 • 585-6683 NEW HOPE AT THE BORDER 905 N. Conway • 369-3603

OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS One-half mile South Leo Avenue La Joya • 585-5223 OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH 6634 El Camino Real • Granjeno OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH 2.5 miles S. Conway (FM 1016) Mission OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH 620 Dunlap • 585-2623 OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 923 Matamoros St. • 581-2193

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PALM VALLEY CHURCH 1720 E. Griffin Pkwy. 585-3203

SHINING LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH 6 1/8 N. Doffing Rd. (FM 492) 580-4078

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Â&#x2026; Â&#x17D; Â&#x2C6; Â&#x2030; Sen. Juan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chuyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hinojosa (wearing his trademark hat) on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, presented a check for $50,000 to UTRGV President Guy Bailey (at right), during a press conference at the Performing Arts Center on the UTRGV Edinburg Campus. Also shown here are Dr. Kelly Cronin, UTRGV vice president for Advancement (at left) and Veronica Gonzales, UTRGV vice president for Government and Community Relations. The gift will fund scholarships and supports the already established â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Cotton Fields of PeĂąitasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Senator Juan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chuyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hinojosa Endowed Scholarship.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

By Melissa Vasquez DINBURG, TEXAS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; From the fields of PeĂąitas to the halls of the Texas Capitol, State Sen. Juan â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuyâ&#x20AC;? Hinojosa (D-20) says he has created a political legacy he could never have achieved without family, friends and supporters. Now, he is paying it forward by helping first-generation college students, like himself, at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. On Wednesday, Jan.20, Hinojosa presented UTRGV a $50,000 gift to support â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cotton Fields of PeĂąitasâ&#x20AC;? Senator Juan â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuyâ&#x20AC;? Hinojosa Endowed Scholarship, an endowment he began in 2013 at The University of Texas-Pan American, a UTRGV legacy institution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me, education is the best equalizer we have in our society,â&#x20AC;? Hinojosa said during a press conference at the UTRGV Performing Arts Center on the Edinburg Campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Education is knowledge and knowledge is power. â&#x20AC;Ś Education is a way out of poverty.â&#x20AC;? The scholarship supports first-generation college students pursuing degrees in all majors at UTRGV. The funds for the scholarship were accumulated when Hinojosa, who was elected the Senateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s President Pro Tempore this past 84th Legislative Session, was chosen by fellow senators to serve as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Governor for the Day,â&#x20AC;? an honor bestowed on a select few. The day usually involves large ceremonial events, but Hinojosa chose to forego those events and instead raise money for endowed scholarships for universities across his senatorial district. His efforts resulted in $50,000 for UTRGV, along with funds for several other colleges in his district â&#x20AC;&#x201C; South Texas College and Del Mar College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all need to do our part in helping our students. Tuition continues to increase, and student loans get bigger and bigger. It is important for all of us to help them graduate so they will not be hindered, and have financial issues become an obstacle for them to graduate,â&#x20AC;? he said. UTRGV President Guy Bailey called Hinojosa â&#x20AC;&#x153;a true ambassador for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valleyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the best public servants in the state of Texas.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sen. Hinojosa exemplifies excellence in giving back to our community, state and our nation, and always supporting education,â&#x20AC;? Bailey said. He thanked Hinojosa for his generous gift, and for his continued support of UTRGV and its efforts to be the leader in student success in the state and nation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where we would be without him. If you look at what he has done for the institution and what he has done in the last Legislature, we all owe him continuous thanks for what he has done,â&#x20AC;? Bailey said. Hinojosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deep commitment to higher education and university support includes the following: â&#x20AC;˘ During the 2013 Legislative Session, Hinojosa authored Senate Bill 24, the historic legislation that combined the assets of UT Pan American and UT Brownsville to create UTRGV and the URTGV School of Medicine. â&#x20AC;˘ In May 2013, Senate Bill 24 was passed unanimously by the Texas House and Senate, making UTRGV eligible to receive funding from the Permanent University Fund (PUF). This gave South Texas access to nearly $200 million that can be used for the construction of new facilities. â&#x20AC;˘ Hinojosa helped secure legislative approval of Tuition Revenue Bonds to provide a major portion of the funding for the Performing Arts Center on the Edinburg Campus. The remaining funds came from the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Higher Education Assistance Fund. â&#x20AC;˘ Hinojosa passed landmark legislation that supported the establishment of the Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC), which promotes physician training on the Texas-Mexico Border. â&#x20AC;˘ Since his election to the Texas Senate in 2002, Hinojosa has secured more than $100 million for new construction for universities in his district.

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SHARYLAND ISD EXHIBIT C-3 STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2015 Data Control Codes

10 General Fund

REVENUES: 5700 5800 5900 5020

0011 0012 0013 0021 0023 0031 0032 0033 0034 0035 0036 0041 0051 0052 0053 0061 0071 0072 0073 0081 0095 0099 6030 1100

Total Local and Intermediate Sources State Program Revenues Federal Program Revenues

Total Revenues EXPENDITURES: Current:

Instruction Instructional Resources and Media Services Curriculum and Instructional Staff Development Instructional Leadership School Leadership Guidance, Counseling and Evaluation Services Social Work Services Health Services Student (Pupil) Transportation Food Services Extracurricular Activities General Administration Facilities Maintenance and Operations Security and Monitoring Services Data Processing Services Community Services

7080

2,635,162 59,032 98,682 69,978 67,578 971,765 5,575,544 100,730 10,740 230,904 2,969 89,636

51,822,355 1,126,415 660,885 1,799,902 4,917,952 3,901,253 38,655 630,780 2,836,444 5,575,544 5,891,551 2,480,880 9,322,921 978,255 740,356 91,498

1,638,129 152,952 850

4,109,999 4,528,384 319,546

5,748,128 4,681,336 320,396

687,781

2,683,584

3,371,365

11,665 423,585

83,959,834

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures

1,858,054

11,665 423,585

21,554,233

107,372,121

211,051

(5,192,067)

(4,981,016)

1,312,955 4,430,575 1,794,708 (6,351,223) -

35,925,000 1,920,648 5,169,797 (40,749,379) (14,800)

35,925,000 1,312,955 6,351,223 5,169,797 1,794,708 (6,351,223) (40,749,379) (14,800)

1,187,015

2,251,266

3,438,281

Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)

Fund Balance - August 31 (Ending)

38,921,430 54,854,887 8,614,788

1,858,054 -

Payments to Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed. Prg. Other Intergovernmental Charges

3000

6,585,133 $ 2,053,321 7,723,712

47,329,139 1,067,383 562,203 1,729,924 4,850,374 2,929,488 38,655 630,780 2,836,444 5,790,821 2,470,140 9,092,017 975,286 740,356 1,862

Facilities Acquisition and Construction

1300

0100

102,391,105

Intergovernmental:

Net Change in Fund Balances Fund Balance - September 1 (Beginning) Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance

1200

1,858,054 -

16,362,166

Capital Outlay:

Refunding Bonds Issued Sale of Real and Personal Property Transfers In Premium or Discount on Issuance of Bonds Other Resources Transfers Out (Use) Payment to Bond Refunding Escrow Agent (Use) Other (Uses)

Total Governmental Funds

Other Funds

1,858,054

Principal on Long Term Debt Interest on Long Term Debt Bond Issuance Cost and Fees

Total Expenditures

Major Special Revenue Fund

84,170,885

Debt Service:

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Hidalgo County MPO recognizes Federal regulation change Commissioner Joe Flores affecting CDB grant

etropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Director Andrew Canon presented a plaque on behalf of the Hidalgo County MPO to Precinct 3 Commissioner Joe Flores, who stepped down in December after serving 15 years on the Transportation Policy Committee. Precinct 4 Commissioner Joseph Palacios was appointed to serve on the committee at the December 1 Commissioners Court meeting. “We thank Commissioner Flores for serving on the board and for his continuous support,” said Canon. Through his leadership, he helped obtain more than $60 million in funds to be used in Hidalgo County MPO projects, said Canon. “I am honored to have

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served on the board and I thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of it,” said Flores. “It is now time to let Commissioner Palacios take over.” The HCMPO is a federally funded program that works with Hidalgo County communities and the Texas Department of Transportation to plan for the county’s future transportation needs.

Hidalgo County Urban Program Coordinator Napoleon D. Coca notified the court of a recent federal change that affects the public services that low income residents receive after qualifying for the Community Development Block Grant. The change went into effect last month when the Office of Inspector General and Housing and Urban Development staff held a mandatory workshop for Hidalgo County and other federal program entitlement cities. The cities include Pharr, McAllen, Mission, Edinburg, Harlingen, San Benito and Brownsville. Residents looking to apply for public service activities aid must now provide income verification or eligible documentation that certifies the applicant is in fact of low or moderate income. In order to stay in compliance with HUD, federal programs must have at least 20 percent of total beneficiaries verifiable income or eligible document.

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A&M campus and the Tres Lagos community in north Mcallen. Additional land is already purchased if and when the facility needs to double. Sharyland Water could add another 18,000 people to water system, Dahlberg said, but if the facility is built too soon then the company runs the risk of the water not being kept fresh. “Growth kind of happens in a hurry and if it takes you five years to build something, you don’t have enough time to catch up once it happens,” the general manager said. Macmanus briefly spoke about ire ratepayers due to rate increase, and compared paying for water to paying for a luxury item such as a cell phone. “Why would you complain about a $50 or even $100 water and sewer bill which are required to sustain your ex-

istence, health and welfare?” he said. “Water and wastewater services cost large sums of money, and yet these services are tremendously undervalued because our communities have historically had inex-

pensive and readily available services with few outages and problems. I like to say that we have spoiled our customers with good service.”

DRIVERS CDL-A : $2500 Sign-On Bonus! Long Haul US/ Canada. Steady Miles! Monthly/Annual Bonuses! Health & Dental after 90 days. 855-645-7789 LEGAL NOTICE Company Name: Billing Address:

January 22, 2016

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Family Dollar Stores, Inc. P.O. Box 1017, Attn: Tax and Licensing Department, Charlotte, NC 28201-1017

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for Wine and Beer Retailer’s Off-Premise Permit by Family Dollar Stores of Texas LLC d/b/a Family Dollar Store #10352 located at 3312 East Main Avenue, Alton, Hidalgo County ,TX 78573 Officers of said Limited Liability Company are: Howard R. Levine, Chairman, CEO and Director Jason Reiser, Executive VP - Chief Merchandising Officer Barry W. Sullivan, Executive VP - Store Operations Mary A. Winston, Executive VP - Chief Financial Officer Robert L. Rogers, Senior VP - Real Estate James C. Snyder Jr., Senior VP - General Counsel and Secretary Bryan E. Venberg, Senior VP - Human Resources Jonathan E. Broz, VP - Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary Erik D. Gast, VP - Finance and Treasurer Jose M. Luis, VP - Real Estate Development Thomas E. Schoenheit, VP - Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary Family Dollar Holdings, Inc., Managing Member (officers are same as listed above)

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Alton Planning Department will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Alton City Hall Legislative Chambers, located at 509 S. Alton Boulevard, Alton, Texas in order to solicit input on the following: 1)

V&M Development, LLC is requesting the rezoning of property legally described as a Stewart Landing Phase II, Lots 13 & 71, Hidalgo County, Texas from MF - MultiFamily Residential District to C-2 General Commercial District.

Anyone interested is invited to attend and voice their concerns. You may also file written support or opposition by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, for the Planning and Zoning and the City Commission. For questions please call Jeff Underwood, Assistant City Manager at (956) 432-0760.