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Rio Grande City Main Street is excited to announce the Main Street Beautiﬁcation Project with the installation of benches and trashcans in the downtown area. The ﬁrst phase of the project will place six of each along Main Street with plans to extend the project to include 2nd Street. “With the support of our community, RGC Commissioners, the Rio Grande City EDC Board and our Main Street Coordinator, our goal is to work for our community and beautify the downtown area. Our Main Street encompasses 2nd Street as well and is a work in progress,” said Rosa Gonzalez, Main Street Advisory Board Chair. RGC MAIN ST., page 4

I would like to invite everyone to come and join our Inaugural PONY league baseball season. Ages are from 3u to 18u, boys and girls. We have lots of new and exciting things coming to our Baseball season. Including huge boundaries that will include RGC, Roma, Zapata, Hebbronville, and more! We will be registering at the

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Senator Judith Zafﬁrini Sworn In for New Term, Marks Opening of 85th Texas Legislative Session

SENATOR JUDITH ZAFFIRINI, D-Laredo, and 15 other members of the Texas Senate are sworn-in for new terms on the opening day of the 85th Texas Legislative Session. Senator Zaffirini, the second highest-ranking Texas state senator, was sworn in for a new term representing Senatorial District 21, which includes all or part of 18 counties and stretches from the Rio Grande to the Colorado River and to the Port of Corpus Christi. Constituents and family members participated in the Opening Day Ceremonies that officially marked the start of the 85th Texas Legislative Session. Senator Zaffirini said. “I am grateful to my constituents for another term and look forward to championing the needs and priorities of our large and diverse district. These include jobs; public safety; the environment; higher and public education; and health and human services, especially for the very young, the very old and persons with disabilities.”

5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Opening Pre-season tournament is March 20th. Please bring childs birth certiﬁcate and parents 1 form of identiﬁcation. Select teams are also welcomed! Let’s make this year the best so far! We will see you there! Thanks, Individual fee $35.00 Team Sponsor fee $250.00 Daniel Vasquez Field Sponsors also accepted Pony League President

Congratulations to Victoria, Francisco, and Mia for their Exemplary Vocal Competition Performances

The Preparatory for Early College High School Holds National Honor Society Induction Ceremony Congratulations to Roma Middle School’s Victoria Rosa on her ﬁrst place championship and Francisco Garcia Jr. on his second place award at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Vocal Competition in San Antonio, Texas. Victoria and Francisco competed as an individual vocalist in the Middle School Category. This win places Victoria as the “Best Middle School Mariachi Vocalist in the United States”. They competed against 13 other students in their category from across Texas and as far away as Las Vegas, NV.

The Preparatory for Early College High School was very excited to host their first ever National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Administration and staff were extremely proud to induct 75 of their 11th grade class into the chapter. Students were led into the ceremony by their administrators and teachers. Tina L. Gorena, Principal, had a very important message for the new inductees and their parents: “Students you have excelled in academics, but this is only a part of the reason you are here. You have a fire, a fire inside that drives you to give of your time, your knowledge, and your energy to those who need help the most. You represent our school and our community very well and we are all extremely proud of all you have accomplished!” EARLY COLLEGE, page 4

Mia Garza Takes Home Third Place in Mariachi Vargas Vocal Competition Congratulations to Roma ISD student Mia Garza, who attends F.J. Scott Elementary School, on her third place win at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Vocal Competition in San Antonio, Texas. This is Mia’s ﬁrst national competition!

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Thank you to all the Veterans and community members who took the time to attend the annual Roma ISD Veterans Day event. You are our superheroes and we thank you for your tremendous service to our country! And a big thanks to the many students and staff who worked so hard to put together performances, speeches and other presentations to honor our community heroes! We know you made the day truly special for them and their families. STC Honor all Local Veterans - Starr County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Honor La Union Elementary administration recognized the following Guard and Roma ISD’s students for their high participation in the Imagine Learning computer JROTC Gladiator Battalion program. Imagine learning is a district initiative that focuses on were invited to join STC’s helping students become better readers. administration, staff and students in a ceremony to honor all local Veterans. The ceremony was held at the Starr County Campus. (County of Starr Public Relations Ofﬁce).

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH The 3rd Annual Starr County Youth Fair Association Academic Rodeo will take place at the Starr County Fair Grounds on Friday, February 17th. The Academic Rodeo will feature three events including an Essay Contest, Spelling Contest, and a Math Contest for children enrolled in Starr County Schools in grades 2nd – 5th. Rules and guidelines for this event can be found on the Starr County Youth Fair Web page, (www.starrcountyyouthfair.com) or they may be picked up at the Starr County Extension Office. Each participant will receive a participation ribbon and a 3-Day bracelet for entry to the fair. Class Champion, Reserve Class Champion and 3rd-7th place ribbons will be awarded as well as a Starr County Youth Fair Premium Check to the Class and Reserve Class Champions. Class Champions will be recognized at the Parade of Champions on Saturday, February 25 th . Registration for the Academic Rodeo opens on January 16th and will take place at the Starr County Extension Office, 500 N. Britton Avenue, Rio Grande City, TX (light brown house on the hill). An entry fee of $10.00 per event is required in the form of a cashier’s check, money order, or check made out to the Starr County 4-H. No cash will be accepted. Registration closes on Friday, February 10th. Please note participation is limited to the ﬁrst 50 entries per category that have completed the registration process through the Starr County Extension Ofﬁce. Once an event is full, registration will be closed. Be sure to register early for this exciting event!

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Ringgold Middle School Staff Gives Back to the Community Roma Middle School Football Team District Championship

Ringgold Middle School staff stepped up to give back to our community. RMS teachers and staff gathered at Rio Grande City South Side Bike Trail to pick up litter and raise awareness about our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreational sites. After an accomplished service endeavor, everyone enjoyed burgers and an afternoon with great company. Mr. Jorge PeĂąa, RMS principal and Mr. Hernan Garza IV, Assistant Principal, would like to thank everyone who participated in this team activity and encourage others to get involved and Congratulations to the Roma Middle School Football Team on their District Championship! The team was help out in our community. honored by the Roma ISD School Board.

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE THURSDAY JANUARY 19TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY JANUARY 20TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †GEORGE XAVIER DURAN by Wife & Daughters †MATEO TORRES, SR. (48TH AN.) by Perfecto Torres †EULALIO AGUILAR, SR. (33RD AN.) by Beatrice Brossig

RGC MAIN ST. The addition of these new features is to make Rio Grande City Historic Downtown more attractive for new business development and for residents and tourists alike to enjoy downtown. The sidewalk trash cans are a welcome sight to the downtown area and are essential to discourage littering. This is only one of many

SATURDAY JANUARY 21ST - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †DANIEL ALBERTO GOMEZ, JR. by Parents †JOSE ANGEL PEÑA by Esposa y Familia †MARIA ELIA GONZALEZ (4TH AN.) by Su Hija †JOSE AGUSTIN GUERRERO (1ST AN.) by Su Hija †NOE OLIVAREZ by Wife & Family SUNDAY JANUARY 22ND - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †MARIA ELIA GONZALEZ by Su Hija †VIRGINIA SEPULVEDA by Family

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EARLY COLLEGE Continued from Front Page Dr. Mario E. Ramirez Elementary Class Wins Pizza Party Mrs. Gorena thanked the parents and asked them for their continued support in the education of their children. “Parents, your unconditional love, guidance, support, and encouragement throughout the years are a big part of the reason your sons and daughters are here tonight. Congratulations!” The National Honor Society was regarded from its inception as a concrete way to promote high school academic standards, a means of ensuring the continuation of democracy, and an instrument for the betterment of the individual and the school. The Society has flourished; today more than 15,000 chapters are chartered. The national office of the National Honor Society is part of the office of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, based in Chicago

until 1943, when it relocated to Washington, DC. In 1973 the Association moved to its own building. The NASSP Division of Student Activities’ staff is responsible for the daily operation of the National Honor Society. Students are inducted into the prestigious National Honor Society because of the four criteria inscribed on the organization’s emblem: character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Membership has been earned by the students of the Preparatory for Early College High School. The ECHS chapter advisors are Mrs. Nora Escobedo and Mrs. Veronica Whitworth. On behalf of the Preparatory for Early College High school faculty and staff we would like to congratulation the new inductees and their parents for a job well done!

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Way to Go Diamondbacks!! On behalf of Dr. Mario E. Ramirez Elementary and Dr. Jorge E. Guzman, Principal, we would like to congratulate Mrs. Mirtha Lozano’s class for winning a pizza party sponsored by our local Peter Piper Pizza! Mrs. Lozano’s class had the highest participation at DMR Night. A huge thank you goes out to our parents, students and staff?

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Father Roy Snipes Starr County Commissioner Pct. 2 Roy Pena has Addresses Mayor’s been working on clearing drainage channels Men’s Prayer Breakfast Father Roy Snipes, priest at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission, Texas, delivered the “Words to Live By” message at the January 10, 2017, Mayor’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast. Over 40 men attended the breakfast. Father Snipes message on “Life’s Journey” was uplifting and inspirational. It resonated with all present. Undoubtedly, it caused the listeners to introspect their own life’s journeys. Father Roy Snipes is no stranger to Starr County. He taught for six years at San Isidro ISD before his ordination into the priesthood. He was appointed priest to Roma’s Catholic Church where he served for 10 years. Afterward, he was appointed to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Mission, Texas, where he has served for 25 years. He is noted for his love of dogs. It is not unusual for him to have a dog at his services. Mayor Joel Villarreal shared the city’s involvement with the community during the Christmas Season by distributing toys and goodies to children. Mayor Villarreal has high expectations for the continued progress of the city. The Mayor’s Men’s Prayer Breakfasts are held at the Starr County Campus of STC the second Tuesday of the month and are open to the men of the community. The Prayer Breakfasts provide an opportunity for men of diverse careers and religions to come together to share God’s Word and experience fellowship. The next Prayer Breakfast will be on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 6:30 a.m. For more information contact any member of the Prayer Breakfasts Planning Committee, Mayor Joel Villarreal, Rev. Jon Herrin, Pastor Emerson Villegas, Dr. Tony Falcon, Baldemar Garza, R.C. Salinas, Ruben Saenz.

Commissioner Roy Pena and his staff have been busy clearing two (2) drainage channels in Fronton, Texas. The channels which were built by USDA decades ago were completely cluttered with debris from recent torrential rains. Pena and his staff have completely cleared all the debris allowing the channels to divert future rain waters towards the river to prevent any type of ﬂooding to the Fronton Community. Commissioner Pena who takes pride in working hard to provide a better quality of life for the residents of Pct. 2 has again lived up to his promises and motto of “Hechos No Promesas” (County of Starr Public Relations Ofﬁce).

The Pan American Round Table Held Meeting

The Pan American Round Table of Rio Grande City and Roma gathered to express and encourage mutual understanding, friendship, and promote education through the knowledge of cultures between the people of the American Continent. (Students pictured left to right) Vicente Gomez from Rio High School, Kasandra Gonzalez from Roma High School, Norma Mayorga from Grulla High School and Felipe Hinojosa from Roma High School. The students were recognized for their distinctive achievements and future educative goals.

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Veterans Middle School Students of the Month for November 2016

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Pursuant to the provisions contained in ARTICLE V, Section Five (5) of the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, we are serving notice to the owners and/or lien holders that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by Rivera’s Towing, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicles within thirty (30) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicles in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Gilberto Resendez or Roxanna D. Rivera at, (956) 488-1034 or (956) 352-6407, 4700 E. Highway 83 Rio Grande City TX. 78582. for information concerning vehicles.

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Grulla Elementary third and ﬁfth grade students were treated to a “Book Tasting” activity a the library. Mrs. C. Solis, Librarian, invited the classes to come and preview the brand new books added to the Veterans Middle School is proud to announce the VMS Students of school’s library collection. Students were able to use their inference the Month for November 2016. These students were selected based on and genre classiﬁcation skills in a fun and exciting new experience. academic achievement and superior character traits. Congratulations Mrs. Solis thanks students and teachers for their great participation. to these students for promoting and taking pride in Veterans Middle School and in themselves! Pictured above are the Students of the Month for November: Humberto Mirelez, Venessa Aguilar, Janelly Garcia, Jose Rivas, III, Emily Martinez, Jesus Flores, and Yahir Luna.

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RGC High School Cosmetology Held Roma High School Students Participate General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary the Annual “Battle of the Barbers” in 13th Student Legislative Session Received Dictionaries from Peter Piper Pizza

Rio Grande City High School cosmetology classes have “Battle of the Barbers” at the Rio High Gym. Mrs. Melissa Limas, instructor for the class, organized this event several years ago as a way of getting students involved and motivated to practice for their exams and to just have fun with it. The students always have fun with this event and the outcome is always amazing. The judges for the day were barbers from the community and some were even Mrs. Limas ex-students. The winners were as follows: 1st place – Omar Munoz, 2nd place – Luis Salinas, and 3rd Place – Raymond Guerrero. Congratulations to all the winners and the participants and thank you to the judges for taking time out of your busy schedules to help with our students.

For the ﬁrst time in several years, Roma High School students attended the 13th Student Legislative Session hosted by State Representative Ryan Guillen. The mock legislative session for students in his district educates high school students about how the legislature process works by allowing them to play a variety of roles within the legislative process throughout the day. The students sat in actual state chambers, and passed some fake bills through the legislative process. They were treated to lunch as well.

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Meet The South Texas Food Bank Nutrition Education Coordinator, Corina Vidaurri. She was born and raised in Laredo, TX and graduated from United High School in 2001. She proudly served in the United States Marine Corps due to September 11 in 2001. She was an Aviation Electrician for F/A 18 Jets and served until 2005. Corina has always had a passion to help people in need and decided to pursue a career that involved motivating people to live healthier lives. She has had the title of Executive Chef, WIC Nutritionist, Healthy Eating/Active Living Regional Coordinator for the state of South Carolina, and now she proudly serves her communities at the South Texas Food Bank under the great direction of Executive Director, Alma Boubel. Some of her goals include making our communities a healthier place for our children to grow and ﬂourish with adequate nutrition. South Texas Food Bank The South Texas Food Bank looks forward to serving the Nutrition Education Coordinator needs of your community as it pertains to nutrition. By attending these classes, you can meet other parents who are also making healthy changes in their daily lives. During classes, you can learn tips to: • Fix My Plate family meals to stretch your food dollars • Get the right amount of food and physical activity • Serve fruits and vegetables that kids will enjoy • Make family time active and fun

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JANUARY 18, 2017, PAGE 8

Y.B. Escobar Elementary School McTeacher Night A Success RGCCISD Students Participated in the 11th

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Y.B. Escobar Elementary School rocked the local McDonald’s during their McTeacher night showing their Buckaroo spirit! Every booth and parking space was full as students, parents and teachers ﬂooded in showing support to help fundraise for their school. Way to go Buckaroos!!

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RGCCISD students took part in the 11th Annual Starr County Kids, Kows & More sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Starr County Farm Bureau. Kids & Kows & More in Starr County was a fun, entertaining, educational, learning experience in which 781 4th grade students, their teachers participated and were joined by the Grulla High School FFA Chapter lead by their teacher Sixto Flores. Students learned about various farm related lessons such as a “Dairy Milk Demonstration” where students learned about cows and how they produce milk, watched a live cow being milked and learned how milk is handled from the cow to the milk carton. The “Citrus Industry” where students learned that citrus fruits have long been valued as part of a nutritious and tasty diet. “Farm Safety” every year, hundreds of children are involved in farm equipment related accidents. A very large amount of our students grow up in or around farms where this equipment is accessible by young people. Students gained a greater knowledge base on how to prevent accidents. “Skins & Skulls Wildlife Management” where students learned how local wildlife co-exist with other animals as they compete for food, water, and shelter. RGCCISD would like to thank Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Starr County Farm Bureau for their continued efforts to help educate the students of our community.

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Roma ISD Participates in Relay for Life RGCCISD Academy for Academic Enhancement Elementary

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Several members of the Roma ISD family participated in the annual Starr County Relay for Life event in Rio Grande City. A huge thanks goes to Janie Flores-Alvarez for her work to help secure volunteers, donations and coordinate activities on behalf of Roma ISD. Also, a big thanks to the staff at Y.B. Escobar Elementary School and R.T. Barrera Elementary School for joining some members of the Central Administration Staff in walking at the event. Lastly, thanks to some of the students at F.J. Scott Elementary The Academy for Academic Enhancement Elementary was the recipient of the 2016 Molina Foundation who helped decorate the luminary bags that were lit to honor the survivors and victims of cancer. It was a “Launch Into Learning” Book Grant. The students at Ac2E Elementary were able to receive 700 books to great team effort on behalf of Roma ISD. take home and add to their home library collection. The grant was awarded after a proposal was submitted by Ac2E library resource teacher, Mrs. Belinda N. Peña. The Molina Foundation is set to distribute over Starr County Fair Parade “Country Pride and Family Time” 250,000 books to communities around the Rio Grande Valley and the state of Texas. Ac2E Elementary 52nd annual Starr County Youth Fair Saturday, February 18, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. would like to thank the gracious people at the Molina Foundation, along with it’s countless volunteers, Lineup begins at 9:00 on South Britton Avenue and Water St., RGC who helped make this wonderful gift possible to our students.

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General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary November 2016 Students of the Month

A wish for the New Year…. We start each New Year with hope that our wishes will come true. The reality is that it will only happen if an effort is placed upon our desires. Our lives are shaped through what we are taught. Our children are engulfed with

LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a BEER RETAILER’S ON-PREMISE LICENSE by: PEDRO FARAON YBARRA dba SALON FAMA to be located at 6405 E. HWY 83, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

mixed messages about drugs in movies, social media and other advertisement. As adults, parents, citizens, friends and educators, it is our responsibility to inform and to act upon the malicious perpetrators. The truth is that parents and guardians play a key role in their children’s decision making. In an article from ‘Partnership for Drug Free Kids’, A survey revealed that parents/guardians are key: “Parents do have an inﬂuence on teens’ decisions about drinking, according to a new survey by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Teens are less likely to drink if their parents tell them underage drinking is completely unacceptable.” Teens whose parents told them underage drinking is completely unacceptable are 80 percent less

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Starr County Self Help Center has received a contract from Texas Department of Housing and Community Aﬀairs (TDHCA), to conduct construction skill training. The Self Help Center is seeking to contract qualiﬁed Instructor; to administer the classes of Construction. Classes will be conducted on Mondays thru Thursdays from 6:00p.m. To 9:00p.m., At the Starr County Self Help Center. For additional information please contact Anna Villarreal SHC Director at (956) 488-2025 or 487-7353. Bid packages may be picked up at the address below: Starr County Self Help Center (La Casita next to Fire Dept.) 10 Mayorga St. Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

likely to drink, compared with those whose parents give their teens’ other messages about drinking, the survey found. Let’s not leave the responsibility solely on the schools. It is a collective duty. As a community we can see the effects of drug saturation. Let’s not wait until it hits us personally. My wish for the New Year is that we stand up and act on the wrongful doing of the drug reigning culture. From the media to the attitudes we are building in our own community. Why is alcohol still viewed as a rite of passage for many? Despite our ﬁndings and views on the drug, we know the problem exists because it remains the number one problem in Texas and our community as well. Our attitudes toward drugs impact our children heavily. Stop and think. How many times have we showed our views and concerns to our children about drugs including alcohol? If it’s just one, that is not enough. Let’s take every opportunity to talk to our youth about staying physically and mentally healthy. Time is precious. Your children need you and your time. Show them that they are as precious as time because they too like time will ﬂash before your eyes. -Sandra Garza, Starr County Community Coalition of SCAN, Inc.

General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary would like to recognize the students of the month of November: Pre-K - Liam Serna, Kinder - Luis Salinas, 1st - Angela Lopez, 2nd - Monserrat Benitez, 3rd - Makayla Trillayes, 4th - Alyne Cerda, Giovanni Zarate, and 5th - Katelynn Garcia, Arturo Gonzalez. Congratulations on a job well done!

Students Celebrate First Day of December with Special Activity

Students across Roma ISD enjoyed a special activity of decorating cupcakes to celebrate the ﬁrst day of December. Director Melizza Galvan would like to thank the campuses that donated cupcakes and administrators that donated frosting for the activity. (Photos courtesy Melizza Galvan.)

8:00p.m. To 4:30p.m. Bid opening will be held on January 20, 2017. Bid Packets and statement of qualiﬁcations must be received by the Self Help Center no later than 1:00 p.m. The Self Help Center reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals that submit proposals.

The Starr County Self Help Center is an Aﬃrmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bird-watchers eagerly search for black-throated sparrows When birdwatchers come to the ranch, I expect them to look for A u d u b o n ’s o r i o l e s and scaled quails. They do but, much to my surprise, the bird they’re often most anxious to see is the black-throated sparrow. It’s here year around and, in the summer, is found in much of the southwestern U. S. except along the coast. It prefers semi-arid, grassy areas with sparse brush. During mating/nesting season they’re in pairs. At other times they’re in small ﬂocks. They’re on the ground most of the time searching for seeds, spiders and insects. When they visit my feeders, they prefer the small seeds in hen scratch or wild bird mix and may visit the thistle seed feeder. Some sparrows are difﬁcult to identify and drive some birdwatchers to just call them “little brown jobbies.” That’s not so with the black-throated sparrows. They’re very easy to identify.

lower edge of the eyes is a thin white eye-ring; it’s only half an eye-ring since it’s only beneath the eye. The throat, as the name indicates, is black, like it’s wearing a black bib. If you have binoculars, you may also see that, along the outer edges of the tail, there’s a very narrow white stripe and a touch of white on the outer corners of the tail. Those features aren’t needed to make an identiﬁcation. As mentioned, black-throated sparrows inhabit semi-arid areas. It’s interesting to note that during some times of the year they don’t need to drink water. They’re adapted to arid climates and get all the liquid they need from the insects and plant materials they eat. Javelinas can do the same thing. The sparrow’s nest is a little cup of grass lined with soft materials built 1 to 3 feet from the ground in a dense bush. The 3 to 4 eggs are white or pale blue.

Black-throated sparrows are usually quite approachable, not particularly shy. I particularly enjoy seeing them because they look like they’re in their best formal wear ready for a gala event. I’m glad these delightful little birds are part of our diverse About 5 1/2 inches in length, thorn-scrub habitat. they have a wing span of 7 to 8 inches. If you know sparrows, you’d call them medium to small sized sparrows. The upper body, head, wings and tail are a brownish gray while the lower body is lighter, being an off-white or light tan. What’s distinctive is the face. It’s blackish. The face has broad white eyebrow stripes and mustachio stripes. On the

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JANUARY 18, 2017, PAGE 11

Alto Bonito Elementary Students and Staff Raised Donations to the Relay For Life Starr County Ofﬁcials working on plan for Hazard Mitigation Grant Ramiro Sarabia-Emergency Management Coordinator and Jorge Oyervides-Starr County Fire Marshal met with Ms. Lupita Trinidad-Homeland Security Planner and Mr. Jose G. AlejandroDPS Emergency Management Coordinator to discuss the logistics for applying for a grant to provide assistance to create a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Starr County. (County of Starr Public Relations Ofﬁce).

Alto Bonito Elementary recognized all students and staff members that contributed donations to the Relay For Life. Pictured are individual students and staff members that went above and beyond to become this year’s top donors. Thank you so much for your generosity! It is because of you that Alto Bonito Elementary was able to donate over $8,000 to the American Cancer Society! Way to go Roadrunners!

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JANUARY 18, 2017 SECTION II, PAGE 1

EDUCATIONAL POSTER DIVISION Educational poster pre-registration is NOT required. Tuesday, February 21, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., acceptance of entries at coliseum.

The contest is divided into three divisions: senior division (grades 6-12), junior division (grades 3-5), and peewee division (grades Pre-K through 2nd). Peewee and junior division participants must be students in Starr County schools or members of Starr County 4-H clubs, Jr. FFA, or Jr. FCCLA. Senior division participants should be under the direction of Starr County 4-H Club leaders, FFA, FCCLA or FACS teachers. Entries will be in the following six categories, which are the same for all age divisions: Category 1—Nutrition Category 2—Drugs or Alcohol Prevention Category 3—Health/Personal Hygiene Category 4—Conservation of the Environment Category 5—Citizenship & Patriotism (America or Texas), including Fair theme Category 6—Safety The following information should be on the back of the poster: Name of exhibitor, Name of school, 4-H Club, or FCCLA/FFA Chapter, Town where exhibitor goes to school, Grade exhibitor is in at school, Division (Sr., Jr., Peewee), and Name and Number of Category (one of the six listed above) The student’s name and other information should not appear on the front of the poster. Entries not properly labeled will not be accepted. NO PERISHABLE FOOD (rice, macaroni, beans, etc.) will be allowed on the posters. All entries must be entirely the work of the person entering the exhibit, including Peewee entries. Select age-appropriate projects that the student can do with supervision. If two or more persons make the poster as a team project, only one winner will be named and one prize given. The ﬁrst name listed will be the one recognized. Schools and 4-H clubs need to have their own poster contest in advance of the contest date. They can award prizes and have their own school display of winners. They should then bring their top ten winners in each of the age divisions to the fairgrounds coliseum between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 on the day of competition for participation in the Fair. IMPORTANT NOTE: A school with grades spanning two age divisions may bring ten posters for each age division. For example, elementary schools may bring ten from the peewee division (PK-2nd) and ten from the junior division (grades 3-5). Posters must illustrate an idea and deliver a message. Creativity and expression of category are very important. The following criteria will be considered: idea expressed, neatness, heart of the message, balance, color/color scheme, unity, uniqueness, lettering, appropriateness of subject, creativity. Posters should be no bigger than a standard size poster 28” x 22”, but they may be smaller, including half-poster size. Minimum poster size is 8 ½ x 11 inches (construction paper size). If the poster is very heavy, please put a wire hanger on the back for display. Posters will be stapled to the display boards. Bulky or heavy posters may not be able to be displayed. Trifold or bifold display boards are not allowed. All posters must be FLAT, THEY MAY NOT FOLD. They must be able to be displayed ﬂat. Registration of the entries will be done by members of the committee as they are brought to the fairground building. Preregistration of posters with the Homemaking Division is optional. A $10.00 entry fee will be collected for each entry. Entries will be tagged, and entry numbers will be issued to each participant. No entries will be accepted after the designated acceptance hours unless they were already waiting in line. A panel of judges will award a ribbon placing to each poster and will select the top winner and runner-up in each category of each division (Sr., Jr., Peewee). They will then select the Grand Champion (Sr., Jr., & Peewee) from the Top Winners. The Reserve Champion (Sr., Jr., & Peewee) will be selected from the remaining top winners as well as the Runner-up in the Grand Champion’s category. A rosette in each age division will be awarded to the poster best representing the 2017 theme of the Starr County Fair. A rosette in each age division will also be awarded to the craft with the most creative use of recycled materials. Judging will be held on Tuesday afternoon, and some posters from each division will be selected to be displayed throughout the fair. The Educational Poster Committee will decide which posters will be displayed, as space allows. All other posters need to be picked up at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. For more information, contact Tissa Peterson, 956-500-1430.

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The following flatbeds were accepted for storage on January 2007. If the person of interest would like to reclaim them and pay storage please contact our business otherwise the flatbeds will be declared abandoned . 1. 1994 flatbed Make :Tran Body style: SE Model :DTL Vin : 1TTE48208Y1063055 2. 2001 flatbed Make : FONT Body style : FD MOdel : TL Vin : 13N24830215912328

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SE RENTAN 2-OFICINAS Y 2-APARTAMENTOS Oﬁcinas al lado de Torres Glass Shop. Apartamentos con estufa, hielera, A/C RGC. Buen Precio

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APARTMENT FOR RENT 1BDRM., 1 BA.

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3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, central air & heat, carport, appliances included. For information call:

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Newly remodeled. 3 bed, 2 bath, washer/dryer set up. Off of Los Alvarez Rd., RGC. $550mo. + $300 dep. 1yr lease.

956-437-1709

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2 recámaras, 1 baño, A/C, COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE refrigerador y estufa. RGC Prime Front on Main 735-6582 • 844-6898 Street Corner location 1,750 sq feet

Spacious 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath with appliances including washer & dryer in units. Walking distance from schools at 399 San Roberto Rd.

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STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY – No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the beneﬁts of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas Community College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

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956-239-5594 Starr County Fair Parade Guidelines and Entry Form 2017 “Country Pride and Family Time” 52nd annual Starr County Youth Fair Saturday, February 18, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Lineup begins at 9:00 on South Britton Avenue and Water St. Cash prizes to be presented at County Fair Parade of Champions **FLOATS WANTING TO BE JUDGED MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PRE-PAY**

**On-site registration, $25 entry fee for every vehicle entered. They may pay the day of the parade, but they will not be judged if paying onsite.

Name of Organization or School_______________________________________ Responsible Person___________________________________________________ Phone Number of person responsible for float_____________________________ Mail or deliver this form & $25 fee to Tissa Peterson, 400 N. Britton Ave., RGC, 78582 postmarked by February 11, 2017 Parade Marshals: Starr County High School Agriculture Teachers The 2017 Starr County Fair Queen and her court, to be crowned on Saturday, February 4, will be riding on the Queen’s ﬂoat sponsored by the Starr County Fair Association Board of Directors. Schools, day care centers, and businesses are encouraged to enter the annual Starr County Fair Parade. It is a Western parade, and all entries should be appropriate for youth. Preregistration is not required, except by ﬂoats wishing to be judged. All other entries may register on-site at the end of South Britton Avenue, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The fee of $25 per entry may be paid and an entry card for each vehicle obtained from Parade Chairman Tissa Peterson at the USPS mailbox on South Britton Avenue next to the Compass Drive-In Bank after the vehicle is in line. Park and send a representative.

Floats will be judged on theme, creativity, and workmanship. The theme and the name of the sponsoring organization should be clearly displayed on the ﬂoat. For more information, call Tissa Peterson at 500-1430, text preferred, or by email at tissapete@aol.com or call Monica at 488-0122 during business hours. The parade will once again proceed east on Main to historic Fort Ringgold. The City of Rio Grande City and TXDOT are asking that no vehicles park on Main Street along the parade route so that emergency vehicles may come through if necessary. Parking is on the side streets and parallel streets north and south of Main. The city of Rio Grande City asks that prizes

and candy not be thrown from vehicles. If they are to be distributed, it should be done by persons walking, so children are not tempted to approach vehicles. With ﬂoats and vehicles lining up on Water Street, walking groups will line up on the median of South Britton. Only bands, JROTC, and horses will line up on Britton Avenue north of Main Street. There will be rosette ribbons and money prizes for the top ﬂoats. Checks will be presented at the Parade of Champions at 3:00 on Saturday, February 25. Out-of-county entries, horses, and marching groups, including bands, are encouraged to participate free of charge.

STARRC OUNTY TOWNC RIER, JANUARY18,2017,S ECTIONI I,P AGE3

North Grammar Elementary 2nd Six Weeks Honor Roll ADULT & SR. CENTER ARTS & CRAFTS Continued from January 11, 2017, section II, page 3 SECOND GRADE Mrs. Mayra Guerra “A” Abraham Cabello, Anaiza Guzman, Steven Martinez, Pedro Valverde “A&B” Damian Bazan, Pedro De La Torre, Audrey Gutierrez, Jorge Negrete, Rhaelyn Ochoa, George Perez, Carlos Reyes, Davian Reyna Mia Rico Ms. Anel Lopez “A” Janell Garcia, Sebastian Garcia, Kendra Gonzalez, Loretta Silva “A&B” Katelynn Chapa, Maria Elizondo, Bryan Moreno, Mark Olivarez, Dozani Rodriguez Mrs. Carmela Perez “A” Oscar Garza, Javier Rico “A&B” Jaylen Orozco, Gabriela Briceno, Luis Castro Ramirez, Ariadna Garcia, Ricardo Hernandez, Lili Guerrero, Jacqueline Diaz Ms. San Juanita Garcia “A” Justin F. Garcia, Julianne Hernandez, Abdiel A. Vasquez “A&B” Layla Cruz, Isaiah Farias, Clarissa Garcia, Xavier Garcia, Gael Garza, Miguel Martinez, Mayrin Villanueva THIRD GRADE Mrs. Rhonda Canales “A” Nadalee Arredondo, Luis Lopez, Ruhan Ruiz, Gerardo Vela “A&B” Pedro De La Garza, Marisol Felix, Jaylene Gomez, Yaleitzy Mireles, Julian Solis, Jayden Rosa

Mr. Adrian Garcia “A” Manuel Chapa, Alexa Clarke, Carlos Gonzalez, Nemuel Rios Pena, Emiliana Veloso “A&B” Ana Gomez, Cesar Pena, Yatzelliz Rodriguez, Pablo Solis Mrs. Eunice Villarreal “A” Alfredo Moreno, Anthony Perez, Ariana Rangel “A&B” Kaitlyn Barrera, Alexa Cabrera, Armando Garcia, Lesly Hernandez, Akisha Herrera, Alexia Lara, Raymundo Mendoza, Marcello Olivares, Yvonne Pena Mrs. Sylvia Vela “A” Adan Bazan, Lizbeth Carmona, Desaree Martinez, Noe Mijares, Karla Vargas “A&B” Samantha Gudino, Alfredo Herrera, Mia Siller FOURTH GRADE Mrs. Maria L. Bravo “A&B” Eleazar Barboza, Summer Bazan, Juan Briseno, Isabella Garza, Luis Garza, Alieh Martinez, Yaretzi Ortiz, Briseyda Rosales, Ailyn Villarreal, Homero Villarreal Ms. Armandina Garza “A” Sadie Cabrera, Hugo Y. Cruz “A&B” Alexander G. Bush, Victor M. Contreras, Tania M. Moreno, Melanie Portillo, Diandra J. Rodriguez

Mrs. Ana M. Ramirez “A” Irais Barrera, Joshua Guerra, Krystal Vargas, Juan L. Villarreal “A&B” Annette Alaffa, Jose Alaffa, Jessica Dela Cruz, Vanessa A. Ramirez Mr. Ben Benavidez “A” Danae Garcia, Armando Martinez, Oscar Trevino “A&B” Eduardo, Amezquita, Kira Davenport, Tania Macias, Marco Martinez, Vianey Olivarez, Kimberly Rivera, Diego Rodriguez FIFTH GRADE Ms. Martha Trevino “A” Dayra Lazos, Elana Veloso “A&B” Erika Castillo, Lizbeth Cruz, Marely Gallegos, Jorge Garza, Jr., Emily Longoria, Desiree Reyes, Daniel Siller, Ezekiel Vasquez Mr. Castulo Solis “A&B” Daniela De La Cruz, Christopher Morales, Sherlyn Sosa Mrs. Adriana Lopez “A” Roberto Ramirez, Angela A. Reyna, Johanna L. Rodriguez, Violet A. Vela “A&B” Andrea M. Garcia, Aubrey R. Garza, Eugenio Guerra, Jr., Liliana L. Lara, Yazmin Pena-Rios, Alexa A. Ramirez, Javier L. Ramirez, Daniela Villarreal, Litzy Villarreal Ms. Teresa S. Garcia “A&B” Hector Javier Carrera, Jr., Mariella Garza, Gabriela Limas, Edgar Solis, Andres Torres

CANCELLED FOR 2017 YOUTH FAIR

The Adult Arts and Crafts Division and the division for Adults at Senior Citizen Centers will no longer be a part of the Starr County Youth Fair. The Starr County Fair Association has chosen to focus entirely on youth entries. We are very appreciative of the cooperation of the Adult Day Care Centers through the years and hope you will continue to encourage and enable your clients to use their many talents for making crafts that will enrich their lives. Many adults of Starr County will still have booths in the exhibit hall to display and make available for purchase their handcrafted items.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JANUARY 18, 2017, SECTION II, PAGE 4 1401 West Main St. Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582

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