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Congratulations goes to Roma Middle School’s Mariachi Escandon. This group earned second place overall in the Middle School Division at the national Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Competition on Dec. 2, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. The mariachi competed against 12 other groups in their category from across the state of Texas, as well as three groups from Las Vegas, Nevada. “The students showed real poise on stage and they were very well
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Revive Fort Ringgold graciously received a donation of $4500.00 from the Starr County Historical Society. L to R: Dr. Erica Briana Guerra, Revive Fort Ringgold Board President, Sam Ramos Starr County Historical Society Board Member, R.C. Salinas - Revive Fort Ringgold Board Member, Jorge Recio - RGCCISD Chief Financial Officer, Alfredo Garcia - RGCCISD Superintendent, Adelina Villarreal - Revive Fort Ringgold Board Member, Dolly Pope Olson – Starr County Historical Society Board Member, Maria Elia Ramos - Revive Fort Ringgold Treasurer, and Daniel J. Garcia - RGCCISD School Board President. FORT RINGGOLD, page 4
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RGC High School held Their Annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony The Starr County Child Welfare Board recently made several donations to help support the Department of Family and Protective Services. Board members provided a changing table and play pen to be used at the local CPS office, along with a jacket for every Starr County child who is currently in foster care. The Department is very grateful to the board members for their generosity.
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Bikers Make Toy Donation to Emma Vera Elementary School
A big thanks to the bikers that donated toys to Emma Vera Elementary School students! The group was led by Yoli Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary would like to thank Jorge and Mari Falcon for donating Sketcher Sneakers to our Rangel, who is also an instructor at Roma High School. COLT students. Your continuous act of kindness brings JOY to all and helps our campus teach the real meaning The generosity of the group is very much appreciated! of giving. These memories will live forevermore with our COLT FAMILY! Thank you for the generous gift.
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La Union Elementary students learned about fire safety, the stop, drop and roll method, and what to do in case of a fire. La Union Elementary Administration and Staff would like to THANK La Casita Fire Department for taking time to educate our students on the importance of fire safety.
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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. The membership of the Rio Grande City High School Chapter of the National Honor Society has been earned by the effective demonstration of the four qualities held in high esteem by the Society. The four qualities are: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. On Behalf of the Rio Grande City High School faculty, staff, and administration, congratulations to the new inductees. ORACIÓN AL DIVINO NIÑO JESÚS
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Roma Middle School Students Starr County Commissioner Pct. 4 Ruben D. Ringgold Middle School Celebrated Their Attend Leadership Conference Saenz announces the purchase of a tire cutter Students and Teachers of the Month
The Roma Middle School Student Council attended a Leadership Conference hosted by Ringgold Middle School in Rio Grande City. The purpose of the conference was to inform students about how to become a future leader, reach their goals, building team skills, and discuss the path to success, graduation, and ultimately their future career. Students attended various workshops given by Dr. Daria Babineaux of the Pediatric Care Center, RGV Border Patrol Unit, Roma High School Student Council, Rio Grande City Firefighters, Rio Grande City Public Library and many more. We would like to thank all parents, administrators, advisors and students who made this event possible. (Photos and write up courtesy Anakaren Lopez.)
Commissioner Ruben D. Saenz purchased a tire cutter which will be set up in the Pct. 4 Warehouse. The tire cutter has the capability to cut Ringgold Middle School celebrated the students and teachers of the a tire into four (4) pieces for a more effective disposal. Saenz wanted month for September with a trip to Denny’s. They were all treated to to ensure that tires did not become a breeding ground for mosquitos a Grand Slam breakfast. and other insects that can spread the Zyka Virus or other infections. Congratulations Commissioner Saenz for always working towards providing the residents of Pct. 4 a better quality of life. (County of Starr Public Relations Office).
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Congratulations to the Veterans Middle School Boys Soccer team! They beat the boys soccer team from Ramiro Barrera Middle School in Roma with a score of 3-1 on November 14, 2016! Keep up the great Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary held their Second Six Weeks Awards Assembly on November 10, 2016. athleticism VMS Rattlers! Students were recognized for A Honor Roll, A & B Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Principal’s Award, and for AR Reader. Congratulations to all the students on their accomplishments!
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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 5001430, 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.
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Today’s market prices were steady to higher on all classes of cattle. Today marked the end of another year of sales in 2016. From all of us at R.Y. Livestock Sales, may all of our friends and customers have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Prosperous new Year. R.Y. Livestock will be closed for the holidays. We will resume business as usual starting January 2, 2017 to hold are first sale on January the 6th.
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General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary and Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary Celebrate Unity Day
The color orange is symbolic of strength and endurance and students at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary and Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary sent a strong message of how they will stand strong against bullying. Students dressed in the color orange to celebrate their unity against bullying. Students, staff, parents and assistance of our community helps us to unite with one large orange message of support, hope, and unity to express that we are united against bullying and united for kindness.
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On November students participated in the nation’s largest mock election for President of the United States of America. In the days prior to Election Day, lessons were held during library class time regarding the electoral process and insight to the presidential nominees from the four major tickets was also presented. The students were able to experience as closely as possible how to cast a voting ballot. All students who voted even received an “I Voted” sticker.
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NUESTRA CLINICA DEL VALLE (NCDV) has opening for a Custodian for the Roma Clinic. Experience in routine housekeeping, maintenance and operating various janitorial equipment. Apply at Nuestra Clinica del Valle 2891 E. Grant, Roma, TX or mail resume to: P.O. Box 1689, Pharr, TX 78577; phone 787-8915; fax 787-2021. Online: www.nuestraclinicadelvalle.org EOE
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Roma ISD TexPREP Students Attend HESTEC
Wild hibiscus flowers are stunning! When you walk the trails of the thorny brush country you expect to see interesting things but, now and then, you see something that’s beyond your expectations. Such a sight is the flower on a small shrub we call a heart-leafed hibiscus. The vivid color defies description but I’ll try. (No printed picture does it justice.) Basically it’s crimson but that’s just a variation of red. Artists refer to the clarity of a color and also to its saturation. This color, to my eye, is both exceptionally clear and fully saturated. In fact, it seems to have an intensity which could only come from an inner glow and not just be the reflection of light. The color is alive and, when you first see one, stops
of the pubescence and the leaves are heart shaped with small teeth along their edges. The flowers, with five petals, have a short column in their centers to which the stamens are attached and from the end of which arises the style which has five parts, like tiny fingers, each of which has a stigma at its tip. When fertilized, the seedpod which forms is called a capsule
and is quite distinctive. W h e n mature, i t ’ s shaped like a l i t t l e brown tire and inside are a circular row of flattened seeds. I remember, from my childhood, the seedpods on hollyhocks which were very similar. The heart-leafed hibiscus is, in fact, classified in the same plant family as hollyhocks: the mallow family. Want a stunning touch of color in your yard? Try a wild hibiscus.
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Students from Roma Middle School and Ramiro Barrera Middle School who are participating in the TexPREP Program attended HESTEC at the UT-RGV campus in Edinburg, Texas. Since its inception, the Hispanic Engineering, Science, and Technology (HESTEC) Week has become a nationally recognized model for promoting science, technology, engineering and math
(STEM) careers among young people of all backgrounds and ethnicities. The HESTEC objectives are to raise an awareness of the opportunities available within STEM fields, encourage students to consider careers in STEM fields, and to promote higher education in the Rio Grande Valley. Roma ISD students attended the Middle School Challenge.
The students had the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities and visit educational exhibits that exposed them to different exciting areas of STEM. Congratulations to the students for attending this significant and innovative event. Thank you to the teachers, chaperons, and bus drivers who accompanied the students to the HESTEC Challenge. (Photo and write up courtesy Joe Martinez.)
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New meeting, party and gathering space for Starr County. Isolated with plenty of parking.
For more information, please contact: Estela Hernandez @ 279-3175 or Patricio Hernandez @ 735-9914 1960 W. U.S. Highway 83 (old Grande Garbage truck yard). Approximately 1/4 mile on the right before getting to Hospital Road if traveling towards Roma.