October 5, 2016 by Starr County Town Crier

STARR VISION CENTER

487-2440

Dr. Angie Ramirez Therapeutic Optometrist

•Power Wheelchairs •Hospital Beds •Incontinence Supplies •Diabetic Supplies •Mobility Aids

CASTAÑEDA Auto Insurance & Bail Bonds

488-0808 487-7000

300 East Main St. R.G.C.

488-9616

103-A Kain St. Rio Grande City, TX

280 W. 2nd St. R.G.C.

OFFICE

The Law Office Of

FOR RENT

J.M. “Chema” Garza

HIGH TRAFFIC AREA BEHIND COURTHOUSE

(956) 624-4780

Dr. Raymond Cruz Best Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted

487-2999 419 East 2nd St. Rio Grande City, Tx.

487-2596 4343 E. Hwy. 83 R.G.C.

Installment Loans 904 E N Main GrantSt St Ste 1 311 Roma TX 78584-5312 Rio Grande City TX 78582-4448

849-4497 Phone (956) 487-3925

TEXAS

CAR WASH

& STEAM CLEANING

SHAMPOO • WAX • PICKUP & DELIVERY

500-2950 615 West 2nd St. R.G.C.

NOW ACCEPTING COMMERCIAL FLEET CARDS

BENNY

When it comes to your Insurance needs... there is only one name to TRUST

GARZA

INSURANCE AGENCY 956-487-5555 956-487-0100 Est. 1970

414 E Main Street Rio Grande City, TX

Vol. 31, No. 40 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 5, 2016 Ofﬁce (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com

956-263-1639

“Ramirez Para Servirles”

PERSONAL INJURY CASES • AUTOMOBILE WRECKS • 18-WHEELER COLLISIONS • CRIMINAL CASES (STATE& FEDERAL) • FAMILY LAW CASES (DIVORCES, ADOPTIONS ETC.)

505 N. Britton Ave. Rio Grande City, Texas • RGVRAMIREZLAW.COM

Criminal Cases (Federal/State) Car Accidents/ 18 Wheeler Divorces • Real Estate/Deeds

956-317-1167 206 N. Britton Ave. Ste.B, R.G.C. Fax: 866-922-4714 jmchemagarza@gmail.com

“A glimpse in the Life of a Texas County Judge” Lino’s Pharmacy The following quotes are taken from the story: “At the beginning of my tenure as Starr County Judge, the unemployment rate in Starr County was at 33 percent and it is currently at 13 percent; the Starr County fund balance was over one million in the red and I am proud to report that we have an excess of two million in fund reserve at this time. During my last 16 years in ofﬁce, I have been instrumental in securing Congratulations to Starr County Judge Eloy funds for the expansion Vera on being featured in the September of both local colleges Edition of “Texas County Progress South Texas College and UTPA Starr Campuses. Magazine”

We have paved numerous roads, built parks in various rural areas of the county and an additional Community Center in the rural area of San Isidro, a Starr County Courthouse Annex Building, and a state of the art Transfer Station. We have implemented a ﬁrst time homeowner’s assistance program, a ground water and drainage district which now has over one million dollars in its account that will serve to ﬁx drainage problems throughout the county. We acquired 29.5 acres of prime land donated in Roma, Texas which serves as a much needed county cemetery and includes a Commemorative Veterans Cemetery. I continually JUDGE ELOY VERA, page 4

RGCCISD Secures Geneva “Mika” Camarena to Kick-Off Red Ribbon Campaign Rio Grande City CISD kicksoff their district wide Red Ribbon Campaign with a rally on October 12, 2016 with guest speaker Geneva “Mika” Camarena, the widow of Special Agent Camarena and President of the Enrique S. Camarena Educational Foundation. The Red Ribbon Rally is from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Joe R. Sanchez Stadium. Ms. Camarena will talk about her

husband’s ﬁght against drugs and how his memory has inspired so many individuals. Ms. Camarena will also focus on encouraging schoolage children to lead a drug-free life. Ms. Geneva “Mika” Camarena has been instrumental in establishing The Enrique S. Camarena Educational Foundation. The foundation was founded to preserve and promote the sacriﬁces that were made by

Special Agent “Kiki” Camarena and other law enforcement ofﬁcers who have given their lives in ﬁghting the war against drugs. The foundation promotes many drug-free educational activities for our Nation’s youth. The foundation has also established The Drug Abuse Education Scholarship Program in an effort to promote discussions of drug-free lifestyles among the Nation’s youth.

Welcomes Jesus A. Solis, Jr., R.Ph.

Lino’s Pharmacy #2 in Rio Grande City would like to welcome Jesus A. Solis, Jr, R.Ph. to our pharmacy team. Jesse has been a pharmacist for 19 years, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a graduate of Rio Grande City High School Class of 1989. Jesse obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Texas A&M University at College Station. Jesus Rios, R.Ph. and Becky Ramirez, R.Ph. are excited to include Jesse Solis to our wonderful pharmacy staff. Lino’s Pharmacy has been serving our Starr County patients for the past 35 years. We are located in Roma and Rio Grande City. We now offer immunizations

Mighty Gladiator Marching Band Earns 2nd Place Overall

such as ﬂu, pneumonia, shingles, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccines. Lino’s Pharmacy strives to better serve our community in all their healthcare needs. Lino’s Pharmacy also offers free delivery, short wait times and friendly service. Come by or feel free to contact us at either of our two locations: 488-1811, Rio Grande City or 849-1811, Roma.

Rio Grande City

Cross Country Runner

ALEX LOPEZ

WINS 1st

(out of 581 runners) at the McNeil Invitational JV Division in Round Rock, Tx. This is Alex fourth win this season. “Greatness can only be delayed, but it can’t be stopped.” Congratulations to the Mighty Gladiator Marching Band on earning 2nd Place Overall in the Finals at the La Joya Marching Band Contest this Weekend!! We can’t wait to see what you do at Pigskin on Oct. 22nd! Way to go students and staff!! And a big thanks to the parents that make everything possible for our students!! (Photo courtesy Roy Guerra.)

Love Mom, Dad and Chris. #RATTLER NATION#

OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

BIG DOOR SALE LARGE SELECTION

WE HAVE A NEW LINE OF DOORS AVAILABLE

956-487-2140 5470 E. HWY 83 R.G.C. TX 956-519-3237 • 6601 W. HWY 83 - MISSION, TX

• Individual • Partnership • Corporations • LLC’s • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Financial Statements • Form 2290 • IRS Audit Representation

Mario A. Méndez, EA Licensed to practice before the IRS (Internal Revenue Service)

107 N Flores St. Rio Grande City, TX (Inside Macias Law Firm)

(956)

317-1124

AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES

Automobile Accidents and Injuries, Criminal State and Federal Courts Family Law, Business Matters, Wrongful Death, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, CDL Revocation and Tickets, Wills

877-333-3333 1802 N. 10TH St. McAllen, Tx.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 2

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 3

Senator Zaffirini Receives Trailblazer Award RGCCISD Child Nutrition Program Veterans Middle School Students For Impact on Hispanics in Central Texas Personnel Received Driver Safety Training of the Month for September 2016 Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, on Friday, Sept. 16, received the Dr. Teresa Lozano Long Trailblazer Award from the Hispanic Alliance for promoting entrepreneurship, mentoring and music education for Hispanics in Central Texas. The Hispanic Alliance is a nonprofit organization that creates and supports innovative programs that empower Austin communities through quality education, access to the arts and other resources. Its signature programs are Austin Soundwaves, which provides high-quality music education to underserved youth; Emprendedor U, which offers business classes to Spanish speakers looking to start or grow a business in Central Texas; and OLEH (Organización de Líderes Empresarias Hispanas), which offers free entrepreneurship and personal development education to Hispanic women. “I am grateful to the Hispanic Alliance for this meaningful award and am delighted that it is now named for my friend and ‘sister by choice,’ Terry Long, who certainly is a legend in her own time,” said Senator Zaffirini, the first Hispanic woman elected to the Texas Senate, the second highest-ranking senator and the highest-ranking woman and Hispanic senator. “As a Laredoan whose district of 800,000 persons stretches from the Rio Grande to the Colorado River and to the Valley, the Port of Corpus Christi, and Bexar County, I proudly represent 140,000 persons in southeast Austin,” she added. “To be honored as a South Texan for having a local impact in Central Texas, 240 miles away from home, makes this award even more special.” The award was presented by the 2015 Trailblazer honoree, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott.

SENATOR JUDITH ZAFFIRINI, D-LAREDO, accepts the Dr. Teresa Lozano Long Trailblazer Award from the Hispanic Alliance. The ﬁrst Hispanic woman elected to the Texas Senate, she champions education, the arts and economic opportunity not only in Central Texas, but also throughout the state.

On Wednesday, September 21, 2016, RGCCISD Child Nutrition Program personnel received a driver safety training. Staff reviewed several topics including proper lift operation, procedures for reporting accidents, etc. The CNP recently purchased new vans for the transport of food and supplies throughout the district. Thank you to Director of Transportation, Juan Garcia, and staff as well as Risk Manager, Juan J. Davila, for taking the time to work with the Child Nutrition Program.

Y0109_MKSTX17AD_CMS Accepted

Veterans Middle School is proud to announce the VMS Students of the Month for September 2016. These students were selected based on academic achievement and superior character traits. Congratulations to these students for promoting and taking pride in Veterans Middle School and in themselves! Pictured above are the Students of the Month for September: Rolando Ramirez, Valerie Guerra, Derek R. Ramirez, Lenalie Saenz, Cristo Villarreal, Ruben Landa, and Natalia Garza

$0 monthly plan premium with prescription coverage NO referrals needed for specialists

New Plan Options!

It’s time to enroll IN A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN Prominence Health Plan has options for you

Wherever you live in Brooks, Hidalgo and Starr counties, Prominence Health Plan Medicare Advantage HMO plan options offer all the benefits of Medicare, a strong tradition of customer service excellence and more! Attend a free seminar to learn more about our Medicare Advantage HMO plan options. Our local representatives offer personal service and information about Medicare and Medicare Advantage in a way that is easy to understand.

For information on seminar dates and locations visit prominencemedicare.com or call us at 855-969-5882 (TTY: 711) 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week.

Prominence Health Plan is a HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Prominence Health Plan depends on contract renewal. A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings call 855-969-5882. TTY users call 711. This information is available for free in other languages. Please call our customer service number at 855-969-5882, TTY/TDD users: 711 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week from October 1 through February 14 and 8 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday from February 15 through September 30. Esta infomación está disponible gratuitamente en otros idiomas. Por favor llame al departamento de servicio de miembros al 855-969-5882, TTY/TDD: 711 para mas información 1 de octubre al 14 de febrero, 7 días de la semana – 8 am a 8 pm. 15 de Febrero al 30 de Septiembre - Lunes a Viernes – 8 am a 8 pm.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 4

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ELA LOPEZ by Lupe Lopez & Family †ELIGIO VALDEZ by Family Valdez THURSDAY OCTOBER 6TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †ARTURO O. TREVIÑO, SR. (AN.) by Mr. & Mrs. Silvestre Gonzalez FRIDAY OCTOBER 7TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †ARTURO & OLIVIA TREVIÑO by Mr. & Mrs. Silvestre Gonzalez †ROLAND MANCHA (8TH AN.) by Mom & Sisters †ELIGIO VALDEZ by Familia Valdez †LEONEL ALANIS by Esposa Carolina Alanis y Familia

SATURDAY OCTOBER 8TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †EDNA M. HERNANDEZ (1ST AN.) by Husband, Son & Family †TRINIDAD & JULIAN CARRERA by Flerida Guerra & Family †PORFIRIO GONZALEZ, JR. (AN.) by Mr. & Mrs. Silvestre Gonzalez †ANTONIA ALVARADO (18TH AN.) by Omar & Ninfa Garza †MATTHEW RIPPETOE by Silvestre & Alma Gloria Gonzalez

SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †YNDALECIO SANCHEZ, JR. (18TH AN.) by Family †NINFA S. GUERRA (7TH AN.) by Family SPECIAL INTENTION FOR RODRIGUEZ FAMILY by Thelma Rodriguez SUNDAY OCTOBER 9TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †FLAVIO CANALES, JR. by Wife & Family †FIACRO SALAZAR, JR. by Canales Family †JULIO CHAPA by Israel & Lupita Chapa †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family SPECIAL INTENTION FOR RODRIGUEZ FAMILY by Thelma Rodriguez

SUNDAY OCTOBER 9TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †ENRIQUETA G. SAENZ (43RD AN.) by Ella Saenz & Sisters †ALFREDO GARCIA by Zoila Garcia & Family SPECIAL INTENTION FOR RODRIGUEZ FAMILY by Thelma Rodriguez

Public Square Rosary Crusade

Please join the 2016 Public Square Rosary Crusade. As we all know, the United States is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We must ask God to save America through Rosary of His Most Holy Mother. Please join us in praying for our nation on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 12:00 noon. The local Public Square Rosary Rally will take place at the Public Plaza (Britton Ave.) in front of the Bank. For information contact Ramona Olivarez 487-2619, Isaura De La Cruz 487-3879 or Aminta R. Alaniz 533-6477 PROCESION BEGINS AT IC CHURCH @ 11:30AM

The Angels gathered near your bed, so very close to you, for they knew the pain and suffering that you were going through. I thought about so many things, as I held tightly to your hand. Oh, how I wished that you were strong and happy once again, but your eyes were looking homeward, to that place beyond the sky. When Jesus held His outstretched arms, it was time to say goodbye. I struggled with my sel�ish thoughts, for I wanted you to stay, so we could walk and talk again, like we did just yesterday. But Jesus knew the answer, and I knew He loved you so. So I gave to you life’s greatest gift... The gift of letting go.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 11TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †ELI TOMAS VILLARREAL (5TH AN.) by Family

2,500.00 FULLWITH FUNERAL SERVICE SILVER $

In Loving Memory of

Letting Go

MONDAY OCTOBER 10TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †HERMENEGILDO LOPEZ by Family

say that I have worked diligently to run this government with humility, respect, honesty, transparency and integrity to provide the ﬁscal accountability which was entrusted to me by Starr County residents. I also preside over numerous cases dealing with domestic violence and juvenile cases. I take pride in being impartial in all of my rulings. I feel that I have taken great strides in helping many youth in redirecting their lives because they are part of the community and helping in their rehabilitation will ensure that they will grow up to be productive citizens.” This information is part of what was featured in the magazine. To Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary takes time to integrate PLC’s see the full story please go to: (Professional Learning Committee) in collaboration with grade level countyprogresszacpubs.com. meetings. Teachers present lessons that target the Four Questions to Guide PLC’s: 1). What do we expect students to learn? 2). How will we know if they learn it? 3). How do we respond when students experience difﬁculty in learning? 4). How do we respond when students do learn? Fifth grade Teacher Betsy Barba presented a lesson targeting before and after effects in relation to Physical Change. Second grade teacher Brenda Arredondo presented a lesson that assists students to learn spelling words by using a game board and a dice. Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary staff utilizes PLC’s to work together to seek our best practices, test them in the classroom, continuously CALL JEFF OR SONATA improve process, and focus on results. Memorial Funeral Home SANCHEZ

promoting small and large business ventures in the community and to create better living conditions to our residents. For the past few years, we have been working tirelessly to bring Wind Powered Farms into Starr County, which will provide alternative clean energy, new jobs and additional tax base”. “I am fortunate to have a very passionate and caring commissioners’ court, and even though we don’t always agree, we know that we all have the best interest in Starr County at heart. This has made my job much easier and enjoyable”. “I am grateful as a public ofﬁcial to have had the opportunity to work for my community. I am proud to

1st. Anniversary Mass Edna Muñoz Hernandez

5:00 P.M. †MICHAEL STEVEN WAGNER by Family †ANDY ELIAZAR GARCIA by Family †PEDRO CONTRERAS (2ND AN.) by Wife & Daughters INTENCION ESPECIAL POR LUIS ALBERTO ANDRADE TANGUMA by Tios Raudel & Lina SPECIAL INTENTION FOR RODRIGUEZ FAMILY by Thelma Rodriguez

Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary Takes Time to Integrate Professional Learning Committee

JUDGE ELOY VERA Continue from Front Page work with the Industrial the community. Foundation Ofﬁce to bring more I work diligently to seek affordable housing opportunities, grants to ensure that the county’s business and industry and jobs to infrastructure is conducive to

1:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

Sanchez Funeral Home 301 E. 2nd. St. Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582

(956) 487-2525

METAL CASKET

Sanchez

“Serving Our Community For Over 86 Years” “Caring for you & your loved ones in your time of need ”

101 AR Sanchez Sr. Dr. Roma, Tx. 78584

(956) 847-7008

In Loving Memory of

Herlinda Montalvo September 8, 1936- September 13, 2016

December 17, 1938 † October 08, 2015

Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. Immaculate Conception Church, R.G.C., Tx.

Hernandez & Muñoz Family

I have fought the good ﬁght, I have ﬁnished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2Timothy 4:7-8 A limb has fallen from the family tree that says grieve not for me remember the best times, the laughter, the song the good life I lived while I was strong. We the Montalvo family would like to take this moment to extend our gratitude too all family and friends who offered their condolences, prayers, love and cherished memories of our loving mother, devoted wife, and compassionate grandmother. A special thanks to all those who graciously gave �lowers, food and donations. “May the lord repay you for what you have done, may you be richly rewarded by the Lord.” Ruth 2:12

In Loving Memory of

Maria Del Refugio M. Brown The family of Herbert & Cuquita Brown would like to say “Thank You” to our family, friends, and neighbors for your masses, prayers, support, cards, �lowers and other acts of sympathy. How wonderful you all are. Thank you to Immaculate Conception Church for the beautiful mass. Thank you to the choir group for providing us with your beautiful songs. Thank you, Ruben & Doris Munoz for the very nice funeral luncheon, Dr. Raymond Cruz Best and staff for the sandwich/fruit platter and Roel Villarreal for the sweet bread. Thank you Brown Family for the burial plot. Thank you Moreno & Butler Families for your donations. Thank you to the VFW for giving our Dad his �inal military salute. Thank you to Noel Garcia for the burial service. Thank you Victor Quiroz for the burial music. Thank you to all the pallbearers. Thank you to the Starr County Sherrif’s Of�ice and RGCPD for the funeral procession. We especially want to say “Thank You” to all of the staff at Starr Home Health; your loving care of our father and mother the last ten years of their lives was wonderful. Thank you to all those who responded to our 911 call and to the staff and management at Hernandez Funeral Home. There are just not enough words to adequately express our appreciation. All of your prayers, love and support have especially helped to ease our loss.

In Loving Memory of

Daniel (Danny) A. Gomez, Jr. December 1, 1995 † September 21, 2016

The Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone for part of us went with you, the day that God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

In loving memory of our beloved son, brother and uncle, we would like to express our gratitude to all our relatives and friends for your expressions of love through prayers, masses, cards, food, and �lowers in our time of sorrow.

Gomez Family

Nominate Your Favorite Educators Now for an H-E-B Excellence in Education Award

Nominations Accepted Online Through Oct. 23, 2016 Do you know of an educator in Texas who has gone above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of their students and their community? Submit the name of a teacher, school district, early childhood facility or school board today for a 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award, placing them on the path toward winning cash prizes ranging from $5,000 to $100,000. Nominations for the awards are being accepted online at www.heb.com/education through Oct. 23, 2016. Nominees will be sent an invitation to complete an online application, which asks for written responses about education philosophy, learning experiences and insights on key issues facing educators in Texas today. The deadline for applications is Dec. 4, 2016. In the School Board category, up to ﬁve public school boards may be recognized and awarded $5,000 towards the district they serve. Additionally, one or more school boards may receive a special judge’s award totaling up to $25,000 that will be announced during a recognition dinner and celebration in May 2017. Last year, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards awarded more than $800,000 in cash prizes, gift cards and grants. Since its inception in 2002, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program has awarded over $8.5 million to Texas educators, schools and districts. Nominations are not required for participation. Educators, school districts, early childhood facilities and school boards can go to heb. com/education and complete an application. For additional updates, follow the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program on Facebook at facebook.com/HEB ExcellenceinEducationAwards.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 5

Roque Guerra Jr. Elementary Thanks Bob Alderman for Donating School Supplies

Grulla High School Parents Night

Grulla High School had their Parents Night presentation on Friday, September 9, 2016 before the Grulla Roque Guerra Jr. Elementary would like to thank Bob Alderman and respected organizations for donating Gators Vs. PSJA Javelinas game. The parents of the senior football players, cheerleaders and drill team school supplies to Roque Guerra Jr. Elementary students. The Colt Family extends their gratitude for the were presented. thoughtful contribution.

Retired Teachers 1st Meeting President Bitsy Margo, of the Starr C o u n t y R e t i r e d S c h o o l Employees Association (S.C.R.S.E.A.), would like to thank the almost-50 members who attended the 1st meeting of the year in order to listen to Melissa Barrientos. Melissa is a representative of the Association Member Beneﬁts Advisors group, and she shared important information regarding changes to insurance and health-care plans that are available to retired school employees. S.C.R.S.E.A. would also like to thank Mrs. Emma Gonzalez of the Starr County Teachers Federal Credit Union for the after-meeting refreshments that were made available. The next meeting is on Oct. 20; ALL retired school employees from the Roma ISD, San Isidro ISD, and the Rio Grande City CISD are invited to join this group by calling Bitsy Margo at 735-9444 or Edna Gonzalez at 844-8714.

NOVENA “Miraculous Prayer” Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it, Dear Jesus, and place it within your own heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in your merciful eyes it will become your favor, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail.

L. O.

ORACIÓN A SANTO EXPEDITO Si tienes algún problema de difícil solución y necesitas ayuda urgente, pide esta ayuda a Sa n E x pe d i t o que es el Santo de los Asuntos que precisan Pronta solución y cuya invocación nunca es tardía. ORACIÓN: Mi Santo Expedito de las Causas Justas y Urgentes. Socórreme en esta hora de aﬂicción y desespero, intercede por mí, junto a Nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Vos que sois un Santo Guerrero, Vos que sois el Santo de los Aﬂigidos, Vos que sois el Santo de los Desesperados, Vos que sois el Santo de las Cosas Urgentes. Protégeme, Ayúdame, Dame Fuerza, Coraje y Serenidad. Atiéndeme mi pedido (Haz tu pedido) Ayúdame a superar estas horas difíciles, protéjeme de todos los que puedan perjudicarme. Proteje a mi familia, atiende mi pedido con urgencia. Devuélveme la paz y tranquilidad. Seré agradecido el resto de mi vida y llevaré tu nombre a todos los que tienen fé. GRACIAS. Reza un Padrenuestro, un Ave María y haz la Señal de la Cruz. En agradecimiento, difunde la Oración a todas las personas que lo necesiten.

S. G.

BEFORE

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 6

Roma High Gladiators are College-Bound Veterans Middle School Prepares For Science Fair Veterans Middle School students in Ms. Gina Martinez’s G/T Science class have started preparing for the upcoming Science Fair. They started their research at the VMS Library in early September so that they could ﬁnd various topics of interest for science fair ideas that may appeal to their inquisitive minds. Pictured above are some of these VMS 8th graders using the library computers, databases, and library books for their science fair research. There may possibly be an Albert Einstein in this group of young scientists! Good luck in preparing for the science fair, VMS!

Thanks to the hard work of our Roma High Counseling Department, there is no doubt that the members of our Roma High Classes of 2017 and 2018 are college-bound! Students recently met with recruiters from The University of Texas at San Antonio, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University and The University of Houston. (Photos courtesy Eva Garza.)

Did you know? While cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the United States, with only heart disease claiming more lives, there is a silver lining to the cancer cloud. Statistics released by the American Cancer Society show that more people than ever are

surviving cancer. The cancer death rate in the United States has dropped by nearly 25 percent since its peak in 1991. Many factors no doubt contribute to the decline in cancer-related deaths, but the decline in smokers may be near the top of that list.

In addition, advances in cancer research and treatments and highly effective campaigns educating men, women and children about the dangers of cancer are also contributing to the decline in cancer-related deaths.

COME HOME! Like New!!! STK# 16912A

$26,995

2014 Nissan Frontier

Extra Clean!!! STK# 17133A

$22,995

Low Miles!!! STK# 16980A

2015 Chevy Cruz

Like New! STK# 17235A

2015 Ford Escape

2014 Chevy Colorado LT

2015 GMC Silverado

$27,995

2014 GMC Acadia

$13,995

Like New!!! STK# 16898A

$24,995

2015 Mercedes Benz

Like New!!! STK# 17069A

$30,995

$18,995

Like New!!! STK# P2148

2013 Nissan Rogue Special Edition 2015 GMC Sierra

Extra Clean! STK# 16930A

$17,995

2016 Chevy Equinox

Extra Clean!!! STK# P2147

22,995

Like New!!! STK# 16660A

$31,995

2014 Chevy Equinox

Low Miles!!! STK#16960A

$18,995

2013 Buick Enclave

Low Miles!!!

$24,995

2012 Chevy Sonic LT

Extra Clean! STK# 16845B

$9,995

2014 Cadillac ATS

Estra Clean !!! STK# 16875A

$26,995

2015 Chevy Camaro RS

Extra Clean! STK# 16901A

$23,995

2015 GMC Canyon

Like New!!! STK# 16954A

$27,995

2015 Cadillac SRX

Like New!!! STK#16856A

$26,995

2014 Ford Focus

Extra Clean!!! STK#17098B

$12,995

People across the Valley come home to Rio Motor Co. for big savings and family-friendly service!

Paco Cantu 956-208-1821

Jose Pineda Jorge Zamora Jr. Rene Barrera 956-422-9481 956-844-1257 956-353-2315

Roberto Alanis Jr. 956-313-4444 956-638-6680

No Matter Where You Live, Come Home! (956) 487-2596 · 1-800-509-0003 www.riomotors.com

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 7

Roma ISD Announces September Veterans Middle School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2016 Gladiator Wall of Fame Honorees The Veterans Middle School

Library kicked off its festivities for Hispanic Heritage Month with a Mexican breakfast of pan dulce and coffee for all VMS staff in honor of 16 de septiembre. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th – October 15th every year to recognize the contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States and to celebrate their heritage and culture. The VMS Library has planned many wonderful activities for VMS students during this month including a Hispanic Authors Loteria Bingo, Papel reading and Hispanic heritage. R) Marina Garcia, Rosario Garza, Picado activity based on Carmen Pictured are VMS staff members Elsa Gomez, Coach Joe Hinojosa, Lomas Garza’s book, Cuadros celebrating 16 de septiembre (L- and Coach Omar Garcia. de Familia/Family Pictures, Hispanic Trivia Contest, and other literary activities to promote

Become a CNA in 4 WEEKS!

Roma ISD’s Gladiator Wall of Fame Program shines the light on exemplary students, who are selected for the honor based on citizenship, leadership, academics and extracurricular activities. The September 2016 Roma ISD Gladiator Wall of Fame honorees were highlighted at a called school board meeting held September 29, 2016. The honorees include Jesse James Ramon of Emma Vera Elementary; Eduardo Botello, Joshua Cruz and Josiel Marines of F. J. Scott Elementary; Kendra K. Alaniz, Mia Soley Flores and Luis Antonio Ramirez Jr. of R.C. Saenz Elementary; Jorge Javier De La Garza, Gerardo Garza Jr. and Glarissa Salazar of R.T. Barrera Elementary; Eliud Aleman, Exiel Barrera and Gina Lynn Mendez of Veterans Memorial Elementary; Alejandra Escoto, Anahi Escoto and Ruby Garcia of Y.B. Escobar Elementary; Elena Cano, Samantha G. Gonzalez and Lesley Reyna of Ramiro Barrera Middle School; Kaisy Guadalupe Bazan and Allan A. Molina of Roma Middle School; and Gerardo Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez and Kassandra Gonzalez of Roma High School.

••••• 24-HOUR IN SERVICE ••••• RECERTIFICATION TRAINING AVAILABLE

CLASES EN INGLÉS O ESPAÑOL

PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE • No High School Diploma or GED Required • Job-Search Assistance • CPR Classes Available

COURSE $ SPECIAL

725

DAY CLASS starts on 10-14-16 NIGHT CLASS starts on 10-26-16 SUN CLASS starts on 11-13-16

PHLEBOTOMY CLASS STARTS

DAY CLASS - 10-28-16 NIGHT CLASS -11-16-16 SUNDAY CLASS - 12-4-16 Nurse Assistant/PTT COMBO

Serving The RGV Communities Since 1996

(956) 682.5670 • 1.877.682.5670 709 North Main Street • McAllen

ACE PROGRAM CHALUPA

Loteria Bingo ACE (After School Centers in Education) Program at Grulla High School celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. The ACE program recently held a Loteria Bingo for all the Community of La Grulla. The Grand Event was held Wednesday September 28, 2016 at the Grulla Middle School Cafeteria from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The welcome was given by Mr. Julio Eguia Principal for GMS. He emphasized to the parents, in the audience present, the importance of students attending school every day, the importance of the STAAR test and the importance of being proud of their Hispanic heritage and passing on their traditions and customs. Parents were engaged sitting and playing the traditional Bingo cards with their children. A synopsis of the ACE program was given by Mrs. Maribel Villarreal- GHS staff member, Mrs. Adelina G. Villarreal- Texas ACE Director and by Mrs. Martha S. Barrera, parent. The Chalupa Cards were called out by Mr. Salvador Hernandez, Jr. The event deemed very successful with over 100 parents in attendance. The parents were given the opportunity to win door prizes they could use at home. A big thank you to all the volunteers that made this a successful community affair. Aracely Cadena, Sandra Hinojosa, Cleo Alvarez, Natalia Montalvo, Mrs. Elma Cruz, San Juanita Cordova “Mana”. Cosmetology Students- Leslie Garcia, Evelyn Morin, & Dariana Montes, Thank you so much for volunteering at this event. If you have any questions about ACE Program please call the Federal Programs office to 956-716-6962

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 8

I AM NOT U.S.S. Restore I AM NOT Team Change I AM NOT a Politician I AM NOT responsible for over 20 years of mismanagement of The RGCCISD, despite what some are trying to make you believe.

I AM • A mother of four successful RGCCISD graduates and grandmother to four beautiful grandchildren who will always be dedicated to putting the interests of ALL children within our community ﬁrst. • A patient, loving and dedicated role model and business owner that has eﬀectively managed two family owned businesses. • A strong woman who will stand up, raise my voice and defend any injustice impacting the educational needs of our students, teachers and employees of RGCCISD. • An approachable and unbiased leader who will always be there to listen to the needs of our community. • A believer of unity and equality within our district. United we will stand taller and stronger rather than divided.

LORENZA G. “LORI” MARTINEZ Place 1

and

I AMand

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 9

YO NO SOY U.S.S. Restore YO NO SOY Team Change YO NO SOY la responsable del mal manejo de RGCCISD, a pesar de que quieran hacerlo creer.

YO SOY • Una madre de cuatro graduados de RGCCISD y abuela de cuatro nietos hermosos que siempre se dedica a poner los intereses de todos los niños de nuestra comunidad en primer lugar. • Una persona cariñosa y dedicado modelo a seguir, propietaria de empresa familiar que ha logrado manejar efectivamente. • Una mujer fuerte que se pondrá de pie, levantara la voz y defenderá de cualquier injusticia que afecte a las necesidades educativas de los estudiantes, profesores y empleados de RGCCISD. • Un líder accesible y sin prejuicios que siempre estará ahí para escuchar las necesidades de nuestra comunidad. • Un creyente de la unidad y la igualdad dentro de nuestro distrito. Unidos vamos a estar más fuertes en lugar de dividirnos.

LORENZA G. “LORI” MARTINEZ Place 1

and

I AMand

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 10

TWC, TEA partner for $7.8 million grant to expand access to quality prekindergarten across Texas

Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Wetland/100-Year Floodplain These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Escobares. To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals on 10/5/2016: This is to give notice that the City of Escobares has determined that the following proposed action under the Community Development Block Grant Program contract 7216151 is located in a 100-year floodplain and a wetland, and the City of Escobares will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain/wetland and the potential impacts on the floodplain/wetland from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988 and 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The City of Escobares proposes a Street Improvements project to reconstruct approx. 3,711 LF of street utilizing an 8” flex-base, prime coat asphalt material, 2” HMAC, and all associated appurtenances on Church St from Old US Hwy 83 to US Hwy 83, on Bazan St from Sacred Heart Dr to Lopez St, on Lopez St from Martinez St to US Hwy 83, on Pena St from Eli St to the western terminus, and on Rincon St from US Hwy 83 to the southern terminus. As an alternative, should funding allow, project activities may extended to include approx. 330 LF of Barrera St from Florez Rd to Old US Hwy 83, and approx. 2.16 miles of San Julian Rd from Docker Rd to El Chanito Rd, Escobares, Starr County. The project shall include activities within approximately 1.1 acres of the 100-year floodplain and 0.01 acres of the wetland. There are three primary purposes for this notice: (1) People who may be affected by activities in floodplains/wetlands and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain/wetland, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts; (2) An adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains/wetlands can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas; and (3) As a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains/wetlands, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received on or before 10/20/2016 by the City of Escobares at P.O. Box 907 or 4829 Old Highway 83, Roma, TX 78584, (956) 847-1200. Attention: Noel Escobar, Mayor, during regular business hours. A full description of the project may also be reviewed during regular business hours at 4829 Old Highway 83, Roma, TX 78584. Comments may also be submitted via email to Dana@grantworks.net. Servicios de traducción están disponibles por peticion a la Ciudad.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) have announced a new prekindergarten planning and implementation grant that will provide school districts with additional capacity to expand quality prekindergarten programs. Through this Prekindergarten Partnership Grant, 4-star Texas Rising Star (TRS) child care providers are eligible to partner with their local independent school districts and charter schools to provide prekindergarten to 3- and 4-year-old children. By partnering with private prekindergarten providers that have demonstrated exemplary performance standards by achieving the highest level TRS quality rating, school systems will have an avenue to provide high quality early childhood education to more Texas children. “This partnership with TEA reﬂects a strong commitment to

increase the number of Texas children in high quality early learning environments,” said TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar. “These public-private partnerships between ISD’s and 4-star Texas Rising Star providers will generate new school readiness and alignment opportunities for Texas early learners.” TWC has strengthened the quality standards for its Texas Rising Star program, a voluntary, quality-based rating system for TWC’s subsidized child care program. In addition, TWC has provided expanded financial and staff resources to assist an increased number of child care providers in becoming TRS certified or moving toward higher levels of TRS certification across the state of Texas. “This collaboration between TEA and TWC will help expand access to quality prekindergarten programs, strengthening the

future of Texas public education and workforce development,” said Commissioner of Education Mike Morath. TWC will award TEA $7.8 million in Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) funds for planning and implementation grants for school districts and charters to build partnerships with TRS 4-Star Child Care Providers to expand prekindergarten service capacity. “This partnership provides continued support for small business owners to sustain their business to provide high quality child care in their community,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Ruth R. Hughs. Resources for parents, and private providers, as well as TRS Certiﬁcation guidelines, can be found at TWC Child Care Provider Resources.

Ringgold Middle School Holds Parent Meeting On Thursday, September 8, 2016, Ringgold Middle School held a parent meeting at the home of Mrs. Maria Garcia in the Las Lomas area. Ringgold Middle School administration and staff spoke on various topics to inform parents of ongoing a c a d e m i c strategies to help their children succeed in school. Ms. Crystal Garcia, District Substance Abuse Counselor, was a special guest speaker. She explained her role in the district and offered her services to all parents. Mr. Alfredo Garcia, superintendent, was also a special guest and was there to welcome all parents. He encouraged them to get involved in their child’s education and he assured them of his commitment to their children’s academic needs. RMS wishes to thank Mrs. Maria Garcia for her warm hospitality and extend an invitation to all RMS parents to the next parent meeting on October 13, 2016.

Starr County Fair Sets Theme/Logo Contest

The Starr County Fair Association is announcing our annual theme / logo contest for students! We are accepting entries for our theme and logo contests for the 2017 fair. Students from 1st through 12th grade who attend school in or reside in Starr County can enter in either (or both) categories. A winner will be chosen in each category and will receive a $100 cash prize, along with two 3-day passes to the fair. The entry can have both a theme and a logo incorporated together (and will compete in both categories) or can be just a theme or just a logo. We look forward to seeing the creativity of our local students! Please submit entries to starrcountyfair@aol.com, inbox them to the Starr County Fair page on Facebook, or drop them off at the law ofﬁce of Lori Peterson Perez, 400 N. Britton Avenue, on or before Tuesday, November 2, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. Good luck to all!

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 11

Gabriel Gladiator Shares Roma Spirit at Veterans Memorial Elementary Gabriel Gladiator decided to share some Roma spirit with the VME Patriots and the students were thrilled to receive a visit from him before their big AR Kick Off! He entered classrooms to shouts of surprise and joy, receiving lots of hugs, high ﬁves and ﬁst bumps.

Pida a los 3 Ángeles San Miguel, Rafael y Gabriel. Prenda 3 velas blancas en un plato con agua y azúcar, haga su petición. A los tres días publique esta oración. Aunque no crea mire que pasa el cuarto día.

Starr County Teachers

Federal Credit Union NEW OFFICE HOURS Effective October 5, 2016

Main of�ice in Rio Grande City will open the lobby and drive thru till 6:00 pm on Wednesdays. All staff will be there to take care of the members needs, from tellering to loan processing. Appointments for loans will be taken till 5:45PM. If you have any questions please call our of�ice at 956-487-4044.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 12

Mission Fire Truck To Be Pulled To Beneﬁt Special Olympics Texas Time again to check your Medicare health and drug plans

Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser supports more than 5,200 SOTX athletes in the Rio Grande Valley area. Those looking to put their strength to the test are invited to come out to the RGV Fire Truck Pull at the Mission Fire Department (415 W. Tom Landry St.) on Saturday, Oct. 29. This event is put on by the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), SOTX’s largest grassroots fundraiser, as a means to raise funds for Special Olympics Texas programming for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Rio Grande Valley. Check-in and registration open at 9:00 a.m. and the ﬁrst pull is slated for 10:00 a.m. Registration can be completed in advance online.

To accept the challenge, you must have a team of 10 friends, family, or colleagues willing to test their grit and work together to pull a 55,000-lb ﬁre truck 75 feet. Awards will be presented to the fastest teams following the competition. The entry fee is $300 per team or $30 per person. If you have fewer than 10 people on your team, please indicate so that “ﬁllins” can be found. About the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) - The LETR is Special Olympics’ largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. In Texas, the Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1985 and had grown to become one of the largest in the nation. In the last decade, Torch Run has contributed over $12 million through the dedication

of thousands of law enforcement personnel fundraising on behalf of SOTX. About Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded nonproﬁt organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect. SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 55,200 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical ﬁtness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. To learn more, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org or call 800.876.5646. Visit the SOTX – RGV Area Facebook page at fb.com/SOTX1.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Rio Grande City, is soliciting sealed bids to be received by the City Secretary’s ofﬁce located at 5332 E. U.S. Highway 83, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582. Rio Grande City’s normal business days are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and shall be closed on recognized holidays. Bids shall be addressed to:

City of Rio Grande City Attention: Ms. Holly Guerrero, City Secretary 5332 E. U.S. Highway 83. Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

Bids shall be received until 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Shortly thereafter all submitted bids will be gathered and taken to the City Council Room to be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the closing time will be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened. The sealed envelopes shall be marked with the following on the lower left hand corner: Bids for:

755 Realignment-Utility Relocation

“755 Realignment- Utility Relocation” this project in general, includes, labor and material but is not limited to, the following: • • • •

The installation of approximately 443 L.F. of 12” DR-18 C900 PVC pipe. The installation of approximately 210 LF of PVC encasement. Various miscellaneous ﬁttings. Approximately 100 S.Y. of patch and repair.

The project shall be a complete and operational system capable of providing the functions intended. Plans, specifications, and contract documents may be viewed at the City of Rio Grande City. located at 5332 E. U.S. Highway 83., Rio Grande City, Texas during normal business days or may be obtained by interested parties for Fifty Dollars ($50.00), non-refundable, per set or copy, by contacting Rio Delta Engineering, 309 N. Corpus St. Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, or by calling (956) 263-1041 or requests by facsimile can be made to Rio Delta Engineering by calling at (956) 236-1112. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the Rio Grande City Commission Chamber, City Hall at 5332 E. U.S. Highway 83, Rio Grande City, Texas. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend. City of Rio Grande City reserves the right to accept or reject bids submitted; waive formalities in bidding; accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the City of Rio Grande City; and to hold the bids for a period of sixty (60) calendar days without taking action. If the bid amount is over twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) for construction of the project, a bid guarantee equivalent of five percent (5%) of the bid price will be required. The “bid guarantee” shall consist of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, or cashier’s check accompanying the bid, as assurance that the bidder will upon acceptance of his/her bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required within the time specified. The successful Bidder shall be required to provide payment and performance bonds in the full amount of the contract price (100%) for the faithful performance of such contract. The bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas, in accordance with Article 5160, Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes, and amendments thereto. Bidders are expressly advised to review the contract documents and insurance requirements of the proposed contract as to their legal requirements and the causes which may lead to the disqualification of a bidder and/or rejection of a bid proposal. No bid may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the dated fixed for opening the bids. Unless all bids are rejected, the Owner will give Notice of Award of Contract to the successful bidder as soon as possible, consistent with the time needed for thorough analysis of bids submitted. Bidders are expected to inspect the site of work and to inform themselves regarding all local conditions which may affect their bid. Conditional bids will not be accepted. Bids sent via facsimile shall not be accepted. Bids shall be sealed and prominently marked on the lower left hand corner of bid envelope with the corresponding bid number and project title. Please direct your questions regarding the preparation of bids to Ms. Holly Guerrero, City Secretary by calling (956) 487-0672. The Engineer can be contacted at the number and address listed previously.

By Bob Moos/Southwest public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Now’s the time for Texans with Medicare to check their health and drug coverage for 2017. Medicare’s open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 until Dec. 7. Open enrollment is the best time to make sure your health and drug plans still meet your individual needs, especially if you’ve had any changes in your health. By now insurers should have notified you of any adjustments in your health or drug coverage or any changes in your out-ofpocket costs for next year. The average monthly premium for a Medicare Advantage plan will drop by $1.19 to $31.40, while the average monthly premium for a basic drug plan will inch up $1.50 to $34. Medicare Advantage remains a strong alternative for people who prefer to receive care through a private insurer rather than through Medicare’s original feefor-service program. Enrollment in the private Medicare Advantage plans is expected to grow by 1.2 million to 18.5 million people in 2017 – about 32 percent of Medicare beneficiaries. Even if you’ve been satisfied with your health and drug coverage, you may benefit from reviewing all your options.

Shopping around may save you money or improve your coverage. Texans in Medicare’s original fee-for-service program can choose from 23 drug plans with monthly premiums ranging from $17 to $170.50. Look beyond premiums, though. The only way to determine the true cost of your drug coverage is to consider other factors like deductibles, copayments and coinsurance. Medicare’s website – www. medicare.gov – has the best tool for helping you narrow your search for a new health or drug plan. Just click on “Find Health and Drug Plans.” After entering your ZIP code and the list of your prescriptions, you can use the “Medicare Plan Finder” tool to compare your coverage and out-of-pocket costs under different plans. The quality of a health or drug plan’s customer service should be considered, too. To help you identify the best and worst, the Plan Finder provides star ratings for each plan. A gold star will show plans with the highest, ﬁve-star rating, while a warning icon will alert you to plans that have performed poorly for at least the past three years. Besides using Medicare.gov, you can call Medicare’s toll-free

help line at 1-800-633-4227 or consult your “Medicare & You 2017 Handbook,” which you have just received in the mail. One-on-one benefits counseling is also available through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. In Texas, you should call 1-800-252-9240. Thanks to the health care law, you’ll enjoy more savings on your prescriptions in 2017 once you land in the coverage gap, known as the “doughnut hole.” You’ll receive a 60 percent discount on your brand-name drugs and a 49 percent discount on your generic drugs while in the gap. The doughnut hole begins once you and your drug plan have spent $3,700 for your drugs. If you’re having difficulty affording your medications, you may qualify for extra help with your drug coverage premiums, deductibles and co-payments. The amount of help depends on your income and resources. But, generally, you’ll pay no more than $3.30 for generic drugs and $8.25 for brand-name drugs. Thirty-five percent of Texans with Medicare’s drug coverage now get such a break. To learn more about whether you qualify for extra help, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ prescriptionhelp or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. Again this fall and winter, many Americans younger than 65 will shop for health care policies for themselves and their families on the recently launched Health Insurance Marketplace. But the marketplace doesn’t affect you, since you have your health insurance through Medicare. Just as you’ve always done each fall, your attention should be focused on whether you’d like to make any changes in your Medicare health and drug plans. There’s no better time to check that coverage. Any changes you make will take effect on Jan. 1.

Events Keep Roma High Gladiators Focused on College-Going Goals

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 13

NO CREDIT CHECK WITH CLEAR TITLE!

LOANS

UP TO 1,340 NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! $

TEXAN CREDIT

JUST ASK US!

You Are GUARANTEED For a Loan Amount Up To $1,340* with a Clear Title.

No Title/No Problem!

With the help and persistence of the awesome Counseling Department at Roma High School, the junior and senior high classes are very focused on their college-going goals, attending several sessions on ﬁnancial aid, college-going and a county-wide college fair at our neighboring Rio Grande City High School within the last few weeks. Just recently, senior students have had the opportunity to visit with representatives from a variety of schools including The University of Texas - RGV, South Texas College, Texas A&M, Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University International, Lindenwood University, Texas Christina University, and The University of Texas, just to name a few. Thank you to the students for your hard work and diligence and to the Counseling Department for helping our students stay focused on realizing their full potential! (Photo courtesy Eva Garza.)

COME BY OR CALL US!!! WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU! PHONE APPLICATION WELCOME

We also Make: LOANS FOR ANY REASON ¡SE HABLA ESPAÑOL!

5270 Hwy 83 • Rio Grande City, TX 78582

*all loans subject to our normal credit criteria. Must have veriﬁable income & residence. Title must be in customer’s name and vehicle must be registered and running.

PAOLA QUIROGA Manager

DINORAH VILLANUEVA CSR

956-487-0279

You are hereby notiﬁed that the City Commission of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, adopted the following Ordinance at a meeting duly held on September 28, 2016: ORDINANCE NO. 2016-8

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2016-2017 CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 1, 2016 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2017; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ORDAINING OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE SUBJECT MATTER THEREOF. Witness my hand and seal of ofﬁce this the 29th day of September, 2016. /s/ Holly D. Guerrero City Secretary ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

Our goal is to offer children an opportunity to experience catching a “live” fish, thanks to our fishery hatchery. A portable fishing pond catch “TANK” will be assembled. There is no participant cost for this event check out our gallery of photos at http://starr.agrilife.org/ of last year’s event. WHEN: Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 8:00am to 11:00am. Registration begins at 7:00am till 9:00am. WHERE: Starr County Fairgrounds 600 Block San Benito Street in Rio Grande City, TX WHO: Children ages 5 years to 14 years of age. REQUIRED: Parent/Guardian must accompany children upon registration. No child can register without parent or guardian and complete a waiver form. DO NOT forget your towel and change of clothes.

You are hereby notiﬁed that the City Commission of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, adopted the following Ordinance at a meeting duly held on September 28, 2016: ORDINANCE NO. 2016-9

AN ORDINANCE OF RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS, LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS AND FOR DEBT SERVICE OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS FOR THE 2016-2017 FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR APPORTIONING EACH LEVY AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES; PROVIDING WHEN TAXES SHALL BECOME DUE AND WHEN SAME SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT IF NOT PAID. Witness my hand and seal of ofﬁce this the 29th day of September, 2016. /s/ Holly D. Guerrero City Secretary ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

PROVIDED: A Fishing rod & bait will be available for use, and 100 T-shirts to the first kids to register (youth large only). Some fish will be tagged, so trophies will be awarded to those lucky winners. Kids Fishing day hopes to instill in children a deep appreciation for the sport of fishing as well as awareness and respect for conservation of the environment and its natural resources.

“Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, feed him for a lifetime.” Registration on Site Start Time: 7:00am Medals will be awarded to participants

In conjunction with:

To view 7th Annual Kids Fishing log on: http://starr.agrilife.org/ FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL LAURA L. ROCHA (956) 500-0200 & EXTENSION OFFICE: (956) 487-2306 Event subject to change; in event of bad weather.

NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES

The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, educations, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife/

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 14

Texas Delta Theta Master Celebrates Beginning Day Ringgold Middle School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Ringgold Middle School began celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month on September 15, 2016 and will continue until October 15, 2016. Through trivia games, books, Hispanic Author Loteria, music and other activities, students and staff are learning about Hispanics who have positively inﬂuenced our nation and society. The library has set up an area where students have been displaying posters with their research and other work. Ms. Olivares and Mrs. Guerra, RMS Librarians, would like to thank everyone Texas Delta Theta Master of Beta Sigma Phi celebrated Beginning Day for the new chapter year recently who has been participating in all the activities, especially Mrs. Diana Salinas, Mariachi Director, as well with a meal and meeting at Casa de Adobe Restaurant. Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez served as hostess for as the history and writing teachers who have been helping in celebrating this great event. the occasion, and Josie Guerra was program chairman. Mrs. Guerra distributed the yearbooks to each member, and went through the book to explain each part. Programs and committees were discussed. In keeping with the Beta Sigma Phi anniversary celebration of 85 years, the programs will celebrate Disney’s 85 Years of Laughter by focusing on Disney characters.

Ac2E Elementary 5th Grade Students Learning About Mixtures and Solutions

DOWN PAYMENT

SECURITY DEPOSIT

1ST MONTH’S PAYMENT

DUE AT SIGNING

GET A ZERO TO DRIVE LEASE OFFER ON ANY NEW 2016 MAZDA %

for 60 months ON SELECT MODELS

INDULGE EVERY SENSE. INCLUDING COMMON SENSE. THE ALL-NEW RE-DESIGNED 2016 Mazda CX-9

Now In Stock!

299

Students from Mrs. V.S. Garcia’s and Mrs. V. Treviño’s 5th grade science class at Ac2E Elementary were learning about mixtures and solutions. They separated mixtures using science tools such as a sieve and magnet. They also created a festive Fall mixture to tie in with the concept of the week and to celebrate the ﬁrst day of Fall.

36 MON LEASE

COWBOYS VS EAGLES OCTOBER 30TH DALLAS, TX

STOP BY BERT OGDEN MAZDA-EDINBURG AND

2016 Mazda3

2016 Mazda6

136

MPG HWY

36 MON LEASE

2016 Mazda CX-3

35 MPG HWY

169

$ OR

ADDITIONAL

40 MPG HWY

156

$ OR

OWNER LOYALTY

35 MPG HWY

176

$ OR

ADDITIONAL

36 MON LEASE

LEASE LOYALTY

$500 AVAILABLE $750 AVAILABLE *See Dealer

*See Dealer

Lease payments shown above are not combined with the zero to drive lease offer. 2016 Mazda CX-9 STK# 15233 MSRP:$33370 BO Disc: $1663 Sale Price: $31707. 36 mo. close ended lease of $299/mo. based on $3337 down. Total payments for lease term $10764. 2016 Mazda3 STK# 15285 MSRP:$19930. Lease Cash $1825 BO Disc: $745 Sale Price: $17360. 36 mo. close ended lease of $136/mo. based on $2990 down. Total payments for lease term $4896. 2016 Mazda6 STK#:15032 MSRP:$23830 Lease Cash $2450 BO Disc: $1038 Sale Price: $20342. 36 mo. close ended lease of $156/mo. Based on $3575 down. Total payments for lease term $5616. 2016 Mazda CX-5 STK# 15329 MSRP:$24845. BO Disc: $617 Sale Price: $24228. 36 mo. close ended lease of $176/mo. Based on $3727 Down. Total payments for lease term $6336. 2016 Mazda CX-3 STK#:14922 MSRP:$22860 BO Disc: $910 Sale Lease Cash $415 Price: $21535. 36 mo. close ended lease of $169/mo. based on $3600 down. Total payments for lease term $6084. *All prices plus TTL,VI Tax & $150 doc fee WAC. 10k miles per year. Mile overage fee is $0.15/mi. No Security Deposit Required. *0 % for 60 months. Monthly payment based on $16.67 for every $1,000 financed. Average example down payment is 10 percent. Customer will be responsible for maintenance. Early termination fees will apply. Excessive wear and tear fees may apply. Stk #’s subject to presale. Artwork for illustration purposes only. *Not all customers will qualify, see dealer for details. Customer is responsible for maintenance, car insurance and possible payment delinquencies. *We are giving away a Family 4 pack of Dallas Cowboy tickets to the October 30th game against The Philadelphia Eagles in Dallas, including a one night, 4STAR hotel stay, compliments of Ticket Zone. Stop by BERT OGDEN VOLVO, MAZDA, OR SUBARU in Edinburg, at the corner of Trenton and Business 281. No purchase necessary, need not be present to win. Bert Ogden employees, family and relatives may not participate. Transportation not included. Drawing to be held on Saturday, October 22nd at 3:00pm. Single entry per person. Offers expire October 31, 2016.

Bert Ogden EVER TORRES GENERAL MANAGER

JOSEPH CASAS

GENERAL SALES MANAGER

Mazda - MissiOn

www.BERTOGDENMISSIONMAZDA.COM www.B CORNER OF SHARY RD. & EXP. 83 956-616-4044

Dálse! Ga

Bert Ogden

Mazda - edinBurg www.BertOgdenEdinburgMazda.com

While hiking the trails here at the ranch some months ago, I was amazed to see a bush decorated with brilliant red berries. Upon close examination, I discovered that the bush had a vine growing in it, nearly invisible from a distance, which had produced the berries.

36 MON LEASE

2016 Mazda CX-5

36 MON LEASE

Globe-berries and attractive plants

Corner of Trenton Rd at Bus 281 956-616-4054

JORGE GUTIERREZ GENERAL SALES MANAGER

WILL MCCOLLOUGH GENERAL MANAGER

Since then I’ve seen the vine on several occasions, sometimes with and, more often, without berries. I have learned through some research that the vine is called globe-berry, deer-berry or balsam gourd, to which the taxonomists have assigned the name Ibervillea lindheimeri. There are two other species of this genus found in Texas but this is the one most likely to be seen in the Valley. Globe-berries belong, not surprisingly to the cucumber or gourd family of plants. It has a turnip like root and a thin, green, vining stem up to four feet long, which is quite straight between the nodes where the leaves are attached. At the nodes it may produce a tendril, a coiling string like structure, which attaches the globe-berry plant to the bush tree or fence on which it is climbing. The leaves are smooth on top and are very bilobed. That is, they have large indentations and these are in turn also indented. The appearance is therefore both interesting and very attractive. The flowers of the globe-berry allow me to introduce you to a concept about types of flowering plants. All flowering plants are

called angiosperms and they have existed for millions of years. As they have evolved, a diversity of floral strategies have appeared. Some plants, such as roses and bluebonnets, have perfect flowers, that is, they have flowers each of which has both male and female parts. Plants such as oaks have separate male and female flowers but both on the same plant. Oaks are therefore called monecious plants. Our globeberry has a still different strategy; it has male flowers and female flowers on separate plants. Globe-berries are therefore called dioecious. You need both a male globe-berry plant and a female globe-berry plant in order to get berries, which of course will only be on the female plant. The plant I first noticed was obviously a female plant. The berries are many seeded, about an inch in diameter, somewhat longer in length and, while beautiful, are not edible. It’s difficult to convey to you how bright the color is. Green at first, they progress to orange and finally to a very clear, saturated, vivid red. The root is shaped somewhat like a flattened turnip; they tolerate a range of soils and prefer to grow in the branches of a shrub or tree.

Some writers on home landscaping for this area suggest the use of globe-berries. The leaves always provide a decorative green pattern and the berries, which last a fairly long time, are an exceptionally attractive feature. You will, of course, have to be certain to plant both male and female vines or you won’t get any berries. Enjoy the fascinating lifeforms of our thorny brush country.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 15

John and Olive Hinojosa Elementary Hosted a Parent Meeting

Three Roma ISD Schools Host Parent Information Fair

Thanks to three Roma ISD schools, Veterans Memorial Elementary, Y.B. Escobar Elementary and R.T. Barrera Elementary, for working together to host an awesome Parents Information Fair. Parents had access to a variety of vendors and healthcare providers to ﬁnd out about free and low cost services available in the surrounding community.

Texas Big Game Awards Set To Kick Off 26th Year John and Olive Hinojosa Elementary hosted a Parent Meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 to give parents speciﬁc information on the new drug trends. RGCCISD Police Department, Sergeant Pedro Bermea, and RGCCISD Substance and Alcohol Abuse Counselor/Prevention Intervention Specialist, Ms. Karina Krystal Garcia, conducted the presentation. Sgt. Bermea and Ms. Garcia will continue to raise awareness on drug trends and provide parents information throughout the district.

For 26 years, the Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA), a partnership of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA), has been the leader in recognizing the contributions that landowners, land managers and responsible hunters make to managing and conserving wildlife and wildlife habitat on Texas’ private lands. The Texas Big Game Awards is a free, certificate based awards program for hunters, landowners, first-time hunters, and youth hunters. Hunters who harvest a white-tailed deer, mule deer, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, or javelina this season meeting the minimum regional scoring requirements may be eligible to receive recognition in the “Scored Entry” category as well as the landowner for where the trophy was taken. The postmarked deadline to enter the Texas Big Game Awards for this hunting season is March 1, 2017. The TBGA boast two eligible categories which are non-scored and non-ranked. The first is the “Youth Division” which is for any youth hunter under 17 years of age when they purchase their hunting license. Also, hunters of any age

who harvest their ﬁrst lifetime big For more information on the game animal in Texas are eligible Texas Big Game Awards program, for the “First Big Game Harvest” please visit our website at www. category. TexasBigGameAwards.org.

RIO GRANDE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT SEIZED VEHICLE AUCTION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, that the Rio Grande City Police Department will hold a public vehicle auction on Saturday, October 15, 2016. The following described motor vehicles have been forfeited to the State of Texas under the provision of Chapter 59, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

O C TO B E R 6 - 1 5

FREE PA I R

O F

EARRINGS with your $100 PANDORA purchase!

PLACE OF AUCTION: 1623 W. EISENHOWER ST. RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS (BY THE WATER TOWER) DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. Minimum bids established by the Rio Grande City Police Department VEHICLES SOLD AS IS – NO WARRANTY All bids are to be cash, cashier’s check or money orders By authority of: Chief of Police Noe Castillo Rio Grande City Police Department

801 E. 2ND STREET RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582 956.487.4488 STORE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-6:30 Free pair of earrings up to $65 value. Limit 3 per person. Valid only at participating retailers. Void where prohibited. Not valid with prior purchase. While supplies last. Excludes gift card purchases.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 16

FALL into SAVINGS 2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE STK# 17269 MSRP Discount Rebate Bonus Cash

$22,325 -$ 330 -$ 500 -$1,500

MSRP Discount Rebate

$ 16,995

2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE STK# 17080

2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREWSTK#CAB 17375

$48,195 -$3,200 -$1,500 -$3,500

$28,225 -$ 730 -$ 500 -$2,000

MSRP Discount Rebate Bonus Cash

$37,995

2017 GMC TERRAIN

2016 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB

24,995

STK# 16975

MSRP DISCOUNT REBATE BONUS CASH

$46,475 -$3,480 -$2,000 -$4,000

STK# 16137

41,490

36,995

2016 GMC YUKON

2016 GMC SIERRA 2500HD 4WD CREW CAB

$51,490 -$6,102 -$3,898

$44,790 -$2,795 -$2,000 -$2,000

$39,995

STK# 17322

MSRP DISCOUNT REBATE

$21,195 -$ 809 -$3,391

$19,995

MSRP Discount Rebate Bonus Cash

MSRP DISCOUNT REBATE BONUS CASH

2016 CHEVROLET TRAX STK# 17191

STK# 16950

MSRP DISCOUNT REBATE

$49,905 -$4, 111 -$4,799

All prices plus tax, title and license. Residency restrictions apply. Artwork for illustration purposes only. All vehicles are subject to pre-sale. Expires 10/11/2016.

“No Matter Where You Live, Come Home!”

(956) 487-2596 • 1-800-509-0003 • www.riomotors.com

40,995

SPACE AVAILABLE CALL 956-487-6544

Historical Starr County

OCTOBER 5, 2016 SECTION II, PAGE 1

Why We Celebrate Red Ribbon Week? Kiki and the History of Red Ribbon Week

Enrique (Kiki) S. Camarena was born on July 26, 1947 in Mexicali, Mexico. He graduated from Calexico High School in Calexico, California in 1966, and in 1968 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving in the Marine Corps for two years, he joined the Calexico Police Department as a Criminal Investigator in 1970. In May of 1973, Kiki started working as a Narcotics Investigator with the El Centro Police Department. He stayed with the El Centro P.D. until June 28,1974 when he joined the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). His first assignment as a Special Agent with DEA was in a familiar place - Calexico, California. In 1977, after three years in Calexico, he was reassigned to the Fresno District Office in Northern California. Four years later, Kiki received transfer orders to Mexico, where he would work out of the Guadalajara Resident Office. For four and one-half years in Mexico, Kiki remained on the trail of the country’s biggest marijuana and cocaine traffickers. And in early 1985, he was extremely close to unlocking a multi-billion dollar drug pipeline. However, before he was able to expose the drug trafficking operations to the public, he was kidnapped on February 7, 1985. On that fateful day, while headed to a luncheon with his wife, Mika, Kiki was surrounded by five armed men who threw him into a car and sped away. That was the last time anyone but his kidnappers would see him alive. It is believed that Special Agent Camarena’s death actually occurred two days later, but his body was not discovered until March 5, 1985. He was 37 years old and was survived by his wife, Mika and their three children, Enrique, Daniel and Erik. During his 11 years with DEA, Kiki received two Sustained Superior Performance Awards, a Special Achievement Award and, posthumously, the Administrator’s Award of Honor, the highest award granted by DEA. Shortly after Kiki’s death, Congressman, Duncan Hunter, and high school friend Henry Lozano launched Camarena Clubs in Kiki’s hometown of Calexico, California. Hundreds of club members including Calexico High School teacher David Dhillon wore red ribbons and pledged to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifices made by Kiki Camarena and others on behalf of all Americans. Red Ribbon Week eventually gained momentum throughout California and later the United States. In 1985, club members presented the “Camarena Club Proclamation” to then First Lady Nancy Reagan, bringing it national attention. Later that summer, parent groups in California, Illinois, and Virginia began promoting the wearing of Red Ribbons nationwide during late October. The campaign was then formalized in 1988 with President and Mrs. Reagan serving as honorary chairpersons. Today, the eight-day celebration is sponsored by the National Family Partnership (previously known as the Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth), and has become the annual catalyst to show intolerance for drugs in our schools, work places, and communities. Each year, during the last week in October, more than 80 million young people and adults show their commitment to a healthy, drug-free life by wearing or displaying the Red Ribbon.

Rio Grande City CISD kicksoff their district wide Red Ribbon Campaign with a rally on October 12, 2016 with guest speaker Geneva “Mika” Camarena, the widow of Special Agent Camarena and President of the Enrique S. Camarena Educational Foundation. The Red Ribbon Rally is from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Joe R. Sanchez Stadium.

GRATIS

EEES FR ARTPHON SM& FREE ACTIVATION!

Limited time offer, see store for details.

PHONE PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE ONLY $49.99 DOWN

ALL ACCESSORIES

ON SALE!!

FOR

$30

EVERY ACTIVATION

(select accessories only)

SWITCH TO CRICKET AND SAVE

RGC: 4370 E. Hwy 83 Ste. B - 956-309-3549 Roma: 834 E. Grant St. Ste. C - 956-570-0701 Arroyo: 5065 Hwy. 83 ste. A - 956-570-0702 Escobares: 4522 East Hwy 83 Ste A. 956-429-5625

AIR CONDITIONING

% INTEREST FINANCING AVAILABLE

FOR 18 MONTHS WITH APPROVED CREDIT

• FREE ESTIMATES • COMPLETE COIL WASHES 120 ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED $

(956) 867-0942 • (956) 735-8063 EPA Certified Technicians • Lic#TACLB023317C

Al Separar la fecha de tu evento (Boda, XV, Aniversario)

OFF D’Silva

Valid until 10/31 Arroyo & Rio Locations Only

3G’s

1- Poster 24x30 2- Ampl. 11x14

Your Rheem Pro Partner in Rio Grande City NOW HIRING CALL FOR MORE INFO

956-867-0942 • 735-8063

Fotografia y Video

VISÍTANOS LUNES A VIERNES DE 10AM-2PM Y 3PM-7PM SÁBADO 10AM-6PM

E. Hwy 83, Rio Grande City Texas (Enseguida de Nataly Fashions)

956-735-6630

ATTENTION CATTLEMEN Why are cattlemen selling their cattle thru R.Y Livestock Sales, Inc.?

WE WORK TO MARKET YOUR CATTLE RATHER THAN JUST SELL THEM.

Marketing Tools Include:

1. Advertising your cattle on the internet, correspondence, phone calls, etc. 2. We now offer cattle pregnancy testing through Ultrasound at no additional cost. 3. Customer Service and Proper Care of YOUR cattle emphasized. • Check out our website

www.rylivestock.com

to view our weekly market report, early consignment and upcoming events. * What will be offered for sale might interest you.

24/7 Service LIVESTOCK SALE EVERY FRIDAY

ANY QUESTION OR CONCERNS CALL:

R.Y. Livestock Sales Inc.

12 Livestock Rd. Rio Grande City, Texas Sam Rodriguez, Jr. LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

OFFICE 956-487-5551 SAM 956-534-0284

MARKET PRICES FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

STEERS AVER-HIGH

1.23 - 1.55 1.24 - 1.49 1.08 - 1.48 0.91 - 1.25 0.90 - 0.99 0.82- 0.97

WEIGHT

HEIFERS AVER-HIGH

200 - 300 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800

1.26 - 1.40 1.18 - 1.34 1.03 - 1.17 0.78 - 1.00 0.92 - 0.97 0.66 - 0.95

MATURE CATTLE

AVER - HIGH

COW-CALF PAIRS STOCKER COWS PACKER COWS REPLACEMENT BULLS PACKER BULLS

Up to $960.00 .66 - .92 .63 - .86 .97 - 1.00 .73 - .88

TOTAL NUMBER OF CATTLE: 228

COMMENTS & NEWS

Review your cattle operation to determine what you should do as prices are continuing to drop. Any questions or concerns, give us a call at 956-534-0284.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, PAGE 2

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

X STARR COUNTY

DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Starr County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on September 30, 2016, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in November, 2016, the same being the 1st day of said month, at the Southside Doors of the Courthouse of said the County, located at 401 North Britton, in the City of Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:30 a.m., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Starr and the State of Texas, to-wit: SUIT NO.

STYLE OF SUIT AND PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

TS-04-30 RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARRZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. 27, SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JULISSA DYAN GARZA TRACT 2: LOT 137, LA PUERTA SUBDIVISION NO. 2, OUT OF SHARE 7-B, PORCION 84, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 542, PAGE 107, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0037065 (10900-00000-13700-000000) TRACT 5: LOT 143, LA PUERTA SUBDIVISION NO. 2 APARTMENTS, OUT OF SHARE 7-B, PORCION 84, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 542, PAGE 107, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0037071 (10900-00000-14300-000000) TRACT 6: LOT 142, LA PUERTA SUBDIVISION NO. 2, OUT OF SHARE 7-B, PORCION 84, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 542, PAGE 107, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0037070 (10900-00000-14200-000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED TS-05-71 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. DARIO OMAR GARZA TRACT 9: 0.2084 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE M. M. MARTINEZ SURVEY, ABSTRACT 130, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED NOVEMBER 11, 1995 FROM GILBERT P. GARZA, ET UX. TO DARIO O. GARZA, IN VOLUME 750, PAGE 337, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0009149 (00130-08300-000000-18500)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED TS-08-88 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RODOLFO GARZA (DECEASED), ET AL TRACT 1: LOT 1, BLOCK 108, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 373, PAGE 328, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0010051 (14500-10800-00100-000000) TRACT 2: LOT 2, BLOCK 108, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 283, PAGE 211, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0010052 (14500-10800-00200-000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED TS-08-152 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GUILLERMA G. ALVAREZ (DECEASED), ET AL TRACT 4: LOT 13, BLOCK 3, CORTEZ SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 378, PAGE 1, DEED RECORDS OF STARR

COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0000744 (06300-00300-01300-000000) TRACT 5: 10.90 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF SHARE 82 OF PORCION 74 SITUATED IN THE PEDRO LUGO SURVEY, ABSTRACT 126, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED JUNE 24, 1974, FROM PHILIP B. LUCAS ETAL TO GUILLERMA G. ALVAREZ, IN VOLUME 381, PAGE 117, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0000747 (00126-07400-02210-000000)

ACCT. NO. 0050356 (17450-00000-00200-000140)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED TS-12-13 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ERNESTO BELTRAN (DECEASED), AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY, ET AL

LOT 19, BLOCK 5, CHAPPARAL SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS TS-10-99 ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 1165, PAGE 144, OFFICIAL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. OLGA ACCT. NO. 0043736 (07900-00500-01900-000000) SANDRA LOPEZ LOT 32, ESCANDON TRACE SUBDIVISION, UNIT II, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 194, PLAT RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0032400 (08208-00200-03200-000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED TS-12-79 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RAMIRO RODRIGUEZ, ET AL

TS-11-71 RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JUAN A. RAMIREZ, ET AL

LOT 1, BLOCK ‘B’, MONROE SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 439, PAGE 721, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0023025 (12300-00002-00100-000000)

LOT 9, BLOCK 1, GARZA-SALINAS SUBDIVISION NO. 3, AMENDED, AN ADDITION TO STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 613, PAGE 652, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0045978 (09410-00100-00900-000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED TS-12-101 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ISABEL GUERRA

LOT 111, DOYNO WESTSIDE SUBDIVISION NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS TS-11-79 ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 802, PAGE 855, OFFICIAL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. COUNTY VS. RENE REYNA GARZA ACCT. NO. 0046443 (07105-00000-11100-000000) LOT 18, BLOCK ‘B’, LOMA VISTA SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 194, MAP TS-12-107 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, RIO GRANDE RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR ACCT. NO. 0033495 (11300-00002-01800-000000) COUNTY VS. ARMANDO GARCIA, ET AL

TRACT 6: ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE DIEGO GARCIA SURVEY, PORCION 78, ABSTRACT 82, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS 1.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN DEED DATED JANUARY 18, 1985, FROM JOSE RODRIGUEZ, ET UX TO ARMANDO S. 42.207 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE GARCIA, IN VOLUME 501, PAGE 485, OFFICIAL 62 & 63 SURVEY, ABSTRACT 645, STARR COUNTY, RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE & TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED JANUARY EXCEPT HOWEVER, THE FOLLOWING: 18, 1989, FROM ROBERTO DE LA PENA ET AL TO A. THAT CERTAIN 0.381 ACRE TRACT RAYMOND CRUZ BEST, IN VOLUME 607, PAGE DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 585, PAGE 66, OFFICIAL 566, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS; ACCT. NO. 0060672 (00645-06200-00100-000000) B. THAT CERTAIN 0.126 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 634, PAGE 619, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS; C. THAT CERTAIN 0.126 ACRE TRACT TS-11-130 RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 940, PAGE 274, OFFICIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. SANDRA RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS; AND D. THAT CERTAIN 0.129 ACRE TRACT GARZA, ET AL DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 1326, PAGE 773, OFFICIAL LOT 14, BLOCK ‘B’, VENECIA SUBDIVISION, RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS; A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, LEAVING HEREIN A RESIDUE OF 0.2380 ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, MORE OR LESS. RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 325-B, PLAT ACCT. NO. 0047415 (00082-07800-00000-000250) RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. TS-11-90 RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. SUSANA DE LA PENA, ET AL

TS-12-113 RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. DAVID R. MORALES, JR. LOT 97, DOYNO WESTSIDE SUBDIVISION NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 224, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0046419 (07105-00000-09700-000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED TS-12-135 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. MANUEL RODRIGUEZ, ET AL

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, SECTION II, PAGE 3

IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES SCHOOL OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL.

I, A SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 456, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0086164 (17412-00000-01200-000000)

TS-16-45 ROMA INDEPENDENT DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARICRUZ GARZA AKA MARICRUZ *************************************** CISNEROS GARZA ***************************

LOT 25, GUADALUPE GUERRA SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, LOT 4, RANCHITOS DEL NORTE SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 243, PLAT UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT ACCT. NO. 0054140 (09925-00000-02500-000000) THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 233B, MAP OR PLAT RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0053275 (14125-00000-00400-000000) (any volume and page references, unless otherwise

TS-13-54 RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. JUAN ANGEL ALANIZ, ET AL TRACT 3: LOT 8, BLOCK 2, TREVINO’S SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 996, PAGE 63, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0008347 (17200-00200-00800-000000)

TS-14-21 RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MACARIO SOLIS, JR.

indicated, being to the Deed Records, Starr County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufﬁcient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

0.5072 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 2 SITUATED IN PARCEL 2, TRACT 47, PORCION 94, P. LONGORIA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 127, STARR Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, SEPTEMBER COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED 30, 2016. DECEMBER 30, 1971, FROM PEREGRINA SOLIS, ET AL. TO MACARIO SOLIS, JR., IN VOLUME 370, PAGE 416, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0025526 (00127-09400-01740-000000) RENE FUENTES

TS-14-87 RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HILARIA CASAS RIVERA, (DECEASED)

Sheriff Starr County, Texas

___________________________________ Deputy

TRACT 1: 0.5545 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING PARCEL 1 OF TRACT 2 OF PORCION 78, ABSTRACT 82, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 1961, FROM HILARIA CASAS RIVERA ET AL TO HILARIA CASAS RIVERA, IN VOLUME 628, PAGE 289, OFFICIAL RECORDS NOTES: OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0062961 (00082-07800-04621-000000)

THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, OWNED BY THE DEFENDANT(S) IN SUCH SUIT(S) IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED.

TRACT 2: 1.6785 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF TRACT 2, SHARE 28, PORCION 77, SITUATED IN THE NICOLAS ZAPATA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 197, CAMARGO JURISDICTION, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED, AS SHARE 1 OF THE SECOND TRACT, IN DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 1961, FROM HILARIA CASAS DE RIVERA ET AL TO HILARIA CASAS RIVERA, IN VOLUME 628, PAGE 289, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE TEXAS. IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, ACCT. NO. 0062966 (00197-07700-02961-000000) EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER

THE COUNTY NOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES TS-15-5 RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE TITLE, CONDITION, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO PROPERTY’S GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR STARR COUNTY VS. MARTHA ACEVEDO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS. LOT 12, MOUNTAIN VIEW SUBDIVISION PHASE

ESTA VENTA SE REALIZA CONFORME A LOS REQUISITOS ESTATUTARIOS O JUDICIALES. LOS POSTORES LICITARÁN POR LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULOS E INTERESES, SI FUESE EL CASO, DE LA PROPIEDAD INMUEBLE QUE SE OFRECE.

LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL CONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ALGUACIL GARANTIZAN O REALIZAN ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRADORES SE RESPONSABILIZAN POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS.

EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE SE DESTINA PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LA PROPIEDAD CARECE DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO.

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at:

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP Attorneys at Law 205 S. Pin Oak Avenue Edinburg, Texas 78539 (956) 289-7917 www.lgbs.com

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, SECTION II, PAGE 4

NOW ENROLLING PLAYING TO LEARN DAY CARE IS CURRENTLY ENROLLING!

Transportation is available for after school kids. (next to Oreilly Auto Parts)

OPEN 7AM-8PM Call: 956-317-1692

THE HANDY MAN

HELP WANTED

SE RENTA

â&#x20AC;˘A/C TECHNICIAN â&#x20AC;˘ INSTALLER CALL 3GS (956) 739-0197

2 apartamentos de 3 y 2 recamaras En La Rosita. Casa en los Morenos Para mas informacion 956-487-1331

2REC., 1 BAĂ&#x2018;O Calle Cruz TreviĂąo (barrio pacifico) Roma

Call: 956-437-1178

849-2749 â&#x20AC;˘ 500-5566

In Rio Grande City

2 Bdrm, 2 Bathroom city utilities included $620. (956) 454-1043 1bdrm. $300 â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bdrm., $325 per mo. Stove & ref. included. Located behind Caroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant in RGC. For more info. call:

REPARACIĂ&#x201C;N Y VENTA

573-8613

LECTURA DE CARTAS

20 AĂąos de Experiencia

Coronaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plaza 1203 W. Main, Ste. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;?, RGC

HAZ TU CITA

263-7047

(956) 573-8613

12: +,5,1* &1$V &0$V /91V 51V DQG 0DLQWHQDQFH 6XSHUYLVRU For more information please contact

Michelle Flores, HRC or Magdalena Gomez, Staffing ADON 2530 Central Palm Drive Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Para mas informaciĂłn:

For El Parque Adult Day Care 1639 E. Hwy 83, Ste. F, RGC

2 recamaras, 1 baĂąo, A/C y calefacciĂłn Hernandez Rd., RGC

342-7669 â&#x20AC;˘ 435-4123 $500 a month rent or sale- taking best offer. Corner of Altavista and Chachalaca. Near Elementary School. Owner Finance Available.

956-536-3739

APTS. FOR RENT

NAVARRETEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S JOYERIA

Horario: Lunes a SĂĄbado 10:00 am a 7:00 pm

NOW HIRING COOK

FOR MORE INFO. CALL

487-7374

SE RENTA APARTAMENTOS APARTMENT FOR RENT LOT FOR SALE OR RENT V.F.W. HALL RENTALS

Remodeling, Carpentry, Sheetrock, Plumbing, Electrical, Construction COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

DE ANILLOS, ESCLAVAS, CADENAS, DIJES, ARETES Y GRABADOS, FABRICACIĂ&#x201C;N DE LETREROS, CADENAS T. CHINA Y ESCLAVAS

Se Renta Apartamento

*Sign-on Bonus available for RNs and LVNs

(956) 487-3996 â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are equal opportunity employer.â&#x20AC;?

NOW HIRING Registered Nurse Full-Time Position as a Director of Nursing No experience required. Apply In Person at: Falcon Lake Nursing Home 200 Carla Street, Zapata, Texas Equal Opportunity Employer

SE RENTA 2 APARTAMENTOS En Escobares, Tx.

Uno en el segundo piso 3 rec., A/C, estufa y ref., incluye basura. $450 + Dep.

y Uno de 2 rec., estufa, ref., y basura. $415 + Dep.

849-1754 â&#x20AC;˘ 437-2872

SAN ROBERTO APTS. Spacious carpeted 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath. Walking distance from schools at San Roberto Rd. $550/Mo. with one year contract.

5 HALLS AVAILABLE FOR ALL TYPES OF PARTIES AND EVENTS --FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY-â&#x20AC;&#x153;RUMMAGE SALEâ&#x20AC;? SPACES FOR RENT WITH TABLES INCLUDED --SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY--

For info. call or text - Cell Phones:

NOW HIRING Full Time: â&#x20AC;˘ Social Services Manager Part Time: â&#x20AC;˘ Executive Director â&#x20AC;˘ Fiscal Manager/Bookkeeper

For More Information Call: 218-360-1977 Apply at STEWC OfďŹ ce 3610 W. Turtle Dr. RGC, TX

358-3451 â&#x20AC;˘ 735-3295 Business Phones: 487-5050 â&#x20AC;˘ 487-2752 NOW HIRING Insurance Customer Service Representative for an established Insurance Agency in Rio Grande City.

*Experience or General Lines License Preferred For information please call

(956) 487-4848 â&#x20AC;˘ 500-0580 â&#x20AC;˘ 437-4707

Earn $30-35,000 a year!!

â&#x20AC;˘ Drivers are in Demand â&#x20AC;˘ Companies offer good equipment, pay, & beneďŹ ts. â&#x20AC;˘ Eagle Ford Shale, Oil and Gas Industry

VALLEY WIDE 3 LOCATIONS!!! MCALLEN, WESLACO, & RIO GRANDE If you are 21 yrs. Or Older with a Valid TX Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and good driving record, the Trucking Industry needs you! SECURE your future today!

CALL:

1-800-TRUCKING

STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the beneďŹ ts 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.

Fred : 956-454-1043

www.riograndecityapartments.com

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position: Full Time Accounting Clerk QualiďŹ cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree (Preferred) â&#x20AC;˘ ProďŹ cient typing, computer, and oďŹ&#x192;ce management skills. â&#x20AC;˘ EďŹ&#x20AC;ective organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Bilingual: English and Spanish â&#x20AC;˘ QuickBooks software (preferred) â&#x20AC;˘ Accounting experience (preferred)

â&#x20AC;˘ 2000 sq. ft. available â&#x20AC;˘ Large community type parking lot Located in Rio Grande City, Texas West 1927 US Hwy. 83/adjacent to Divaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty Salon

For more info. call Jorge Chapa

956-533-1319

Please email resume to info@mendezandrobles.com

NOW HIRING

RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, LVNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Home Health Aide and ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PROVIDERS Valley-wide Starr, Zapata, Cameron and Willacy Counties

Applications available at

1300 N. 10th St. Ste. 305 McAllen, Texas 78501

Fax Resume to: 956-994-9873 or Email: withopenarmshealthcare@yahoo.com

956-994-9898 Equal Opportunity Employment

HOUSE FOR SALE REDUCED TO SELL $159,000

Large House on Cul De Sac at Pete Diaz Subdivision (behind Pizza Hut) in R.G.C. Approximately 2500 square feet living area. 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Serious Inquiries please. Sorry, no owner ďŹ nance. For More info Call

956-735-1911

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, SECTION II, PAGE 5

One of the most fundamental and sacred rights of any democracy is the right to vote; in order for our government to function effectively and respond to the needs of our people, all citizens can and must play a role in shaping it. Each year on National Voter Registration Day, we reaffirm the strong sense of civic pride among our people and encourage friends, family members, and neighbors to get involved in civic life by registering to vote. Democracy is not a spectator sport. If we are serious about improving our country and ensuring our government reflects our values, we cannot afford to sit out on Election Day. Unfortunately, among those who are eligible to vote, too many choose not to -- far

NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY, 2016

LEGAL NOTICE

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION too many people disenfranchise are supposed to. Whether through as what we put into it, and it is only themselves by not getting involved. strengthening mechanisms that reflective of the will of our citizenry When we do not take full advantage allow more people to vote -- such when we exercise our right to vote. of the right to vote, we not only as online registration -- or going Today, as we once again celebrate give away our voice; our power; door-to-door to register voters National Voter Registration Day, our ability to shape the future of in our communities, we must let us carry forward the tradition the country we love -- we also do make registering to vote easier. of promoting voter registration a disservice to the generations of By protecting and expanding this and civic engagement, recommit Americans before us who risked right, we can ensure this grand to exercising one of the most everything, including their lives, to experiment in self-government precious of our democratic rights, protect this fundamental aspect of works for more Americans. For and remember that the task of more information on how to perfecting our Union belongs to us our Republic. Our brand of democracy is register to vote, visit www.VOTE. all. NOW, THEREFORE, I, hard, and it requires our citizens USA.gov. It is easy to feel frustrated when BARACK OBAMA, President of to be able to fully participate in a smooth and effective way. the pace of change is slow -- and the United States of America, by Through a bipartisan, independent to lose hope in the political process commission dedicated to improving as a result. But we cannot give in the voting process, we are working to that cynicism. Heroic things to ensure our democracy and our happen when people get involved. elections function the way they Our government is only as strong

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER R E TA I L E R â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S O F F PREMISE PERMIT by: JUANITA D ALANIS DE SALINAS dba SALINAS DRIVE-THRU AND MINI MART to be located at 1444 N. FAIRGROUND ROAD, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 27, 2016, as National Voter Registration Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day by ensuring they are registered to vote. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-first. BARACK OBAMA

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 5, 2016, SECTION II, PAGE 6

1401 West Main St. Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582

Tel. 956-716-6532

Horario: Lunes a Jueves de 8am - 10pm Viernes de 8am - 11pm Sabado de 9am - 11pm

Contamos con un amplio menú y un especial de medio día (Principio, plato fuerte y refresco de lata a $6.99)

DESAYUNOS

COMIDAS TAMPIQUEÑA

CHILE RELLENO

MILANESA

CARNE GUISADA

TACOS MAÑANEROS MACHACADO A LA MEXICANA

ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS

HAMBURGUESA

TOSTADA TIPO SIBERIA SOMBRERO POLLO O FAJITA

CABRITO CABEZA

MACHITOS

HUEVOS RANCHEROS HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS

HUEVOS EN SALSA DE CHICHARRÓN

HUEVOS EN SALSA DE CHORIZO

TACOS ROJOS

FLAUTAS

PIERNA

RIÑONADA

ENCHILADAS

TOSTADAS

PALETA

PECHO

ABIERTO LOS DOMINGOS

Come celebrate your birthday party, bautismos, small quinceañeras, small weddings, or a small gathering just for the heck of it. 1800 sq. ft. building, brand new tables and chairs, clean bathrooms, kitchenette with plenty of counter space, new refrigerator and sink with hot running water. The building is totally air conditioned and has plenty of parking space.

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.

2011 CHEVY CRUZ LT

$9,995 2011 CHEVY CAMARO

$12,995 2007 GMC YUKON

2002 AVALANCH

2012 CRYSTLER 300

2009 Chevy Traverse

$6,995

$14,995

$9,995

2011 CHEVY CRUISE 2002CHEVYTRAILBLAZER

2005 GMC SIERRA

$12,995

$8,995

$3,995

$10,995

2008 JEEP COMPASS

2006 Chevy Equinox

2006 CHEVY LONGBED

2015 SPARK

$7,995

$4,995

$3,995

$11,995