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Dr. Leo López III, a Rio Grande City native, recently received two distinguished awards for service and leadership. Dr. Lopez is a senior physician resident for Christus Santa Rosa Family Medicine Program in San Antonio, Texas and Chief Executive Officer of El Renovatio Films L.L.C. Dr. Lopez received the 2015-2016 Christus Santa Rosa “Heart for Service Award” for his commitment to populations in poverty and suffering homelessness. He volunteers as a clinical advisor and doctor for the Corazon Clinic, an arm of Methodist Ministries, in downtown Congratulations to the Rio Grande City Rattlers 9th Grade Red Team! They played against Sharyland on November 4, San Antonio where he provides free healthcare services for the homeless DR. LOPEZ, page 4 2016 and won 39-3, making them District Champs. The 9th Grade Red team was undefeated 10-0 the whole season. population and patients who lack insurance.

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Gator Jesus Rodriguez Qualifies to the State Meet On October 28th and 29th, the Gators traveled to Texas A&M Corpus Christi University where the Islanders were hosting the Regional Cross Country Meet. Jesus Rodriguez competed with over 150 runners from throughout South Texas and was able to finish in 12th place, qualifying him to the State Cross Country Meet on Nov. 12, 2016 in Austin, Texas. Coach Angel Ortiz said, “I’m so proud of his effort, dedication and commitment, not only to the sport but to his accomplishments. If standing tall against the pack is the only option…run with it.” Coach Ortiz thanks Jesus’ parents who traveled to Corpus Christi to support the Gators. Also participating in the Regional Meet were: Chelsey Castillo, Cristina Vela, Marlynn Pompa Gutierrez, Valerie Gutierrez, Kaylyn De La Rosa, Samantha Salinas and Gilbert Rodriguez. Pictured are Jesus Rodriguez and his sister Denise Rodriguez, both members of the Grulla Gators Cross Country teams.

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“Way to go to Roma ISD P.E. Coordinator Tavo Cantu and his team of awesome coaches,” said Roma ISD School Board Members Dagoberto “Dago” Salinas. “I am very proud of this program because Coach Cantu has done such a wonderful job helping our students stay active and focus on fitness and health.

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Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections to Begin Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) begin mailing ballots to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country for the 2016 FSA County Committee elections on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016.

Producers must return ballots to their local FSA offices by Dec. 5, 2016, to ensure that their vote is counted.

“Producers elected to FSA county committees play a vital role in local agricultural decisions,” said Dolcini. “Their contributions are essential to the daily operation of nearly 2,200 offices across the country. It is a valued partnership that helps us better understand the needs of the farmers and ranchers we serve.”

Nearly 7,700 FSA County Committee members serve FSA offices nationwide. Each committee has three to 11 elected members who serve three-year terms of office. One-third of county committee seats are up for election each year. County committee members apply their knowledge and judgment to help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support programs, conservation programs, indemnity and disaster programs, and emergency programs and eligibility.

Producers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program to be eligible to vote in the county committee election.

Approximately 1.5 million producers are currently eligible to vote. Farmers and ranchers who supervise and conduct the farming operations of an entire farm, but are not of legal voting age, also may be eligible to vote.

Farmers and ranchers will begin receiving their ballots FSA, page 5

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†MARIA DE LOS ANGELES GALLAGHER (6TH AN.)

by Ana Maria, Lupita & Lilia †JOSE JESUS RODRIGUEZ

by Esposa, Hijos, Sus Padres y Hermanas †IDOLINA G. GONZALEZ (1ST AN.)

by Family THANKSGIVING MASS FOR RENE MOLINA by Wife & Family

WEDNESDAY NOV. 9TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †OSCAR D. VASQUEZ by Family †PORFIRIO URIBE, SR. (27TH AN.)

by Familia Uribe THURSDAY NOV. 10TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †PORFIRIO GONZALEZ, SR. (AN.)

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SUNDAY NOV. 13TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †MARTINA PEREZ DE SANCHEZ (AN.) by Familia Sanchez-Perez

FRIDAY NOV. 11TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF

SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †EMILIA M. SANCHEZ (98TH AN.)

by Family †ZARAGOSA G. AGUILAR (1ST AN.)

by Family †BOE AGUILAR (6TH AN.) by Family

6:00 P.M. †MARTIN GARZA, SR. by His Family SATURDAY NOV. 12TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †CONSUELO M. LOPEZ (13TH AN.)

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Dr. Lopez currently sits on the Board of Directors for Texas Doctors for Social Responsibility where he develops and examines health policies that impact low income families. He is also the director and executive producer for “Texas UnMedicaided”, a documentary film presenting the issue of Medicaid expansion in Texas.

Dr. Lopez will specialize in public health and primary care for underserved populations while producing literature on health policy and social justice.

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Rio Grande City CISD students had a special visit from Mrs. Geneva “Mika” Camarena.

Mrs. Camarena was the special guest speaker at Rio Grande City CISD Red Ribbon Rally at Joe R. Sanchez Stadium on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 to kick-off Red Ribbon Week.

She visited all the campuses in the district delivering a special message to our students. Her special message consisted of explaining the dangers of using drugs and how drugs have affected her and her family.

Mrs. Camarena is the widow of the fallen DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena and through his work, he was determined to eradicate the demand for drugs in the United States. His fight against drugs led him on a mission in Mexico. It was there that he was kidnapped and

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October 1, 1930 † October 22, 2016

SUNDAY NOV. 13TH - 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 †BORNELL PLAMENCO (8TH AN.)

by Jeffrey & Cathy Perez †HERMINIA GUERRERO

by Eleazar Olivarez & Family 1:00 P.M. †IDOLINA GONZALEZ by Sus Nietos †CELIA LOZANO by Tamez Family †GILBERTO GARZA by Family †DALIA R. GARCIA (1ST AN.)

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†JOEL F. SALINAS by Family 5:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE MONDAY NOV. 14TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †EXCELSA VALERA by Patiño Family †GUADALUPE RAMIREZ (19TH AN.)

by Family †GERONIMO LOPEZ

by Familia Mascorro TUESDAY NOV. 15TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †CAYETANO TORRES (49TH AN.)

by Perfecto Torres †DALIA R. GARCIA (1ST AN.)

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Mrs. Geneva “Mika” Camarena Visits RGCCISD Schools

DR. LOPEZ

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Dr. Lopez recently returned from a medical mission trip in Oaxaca, Mexico where he volunteered in caring for underserved communities. His work in global health dates back to 2012 and 2014 where he conducted public health and clinical work in Guatemala.

Dr. Lopez was named a “20162017 Dr. James Martin Leadership Scholar” by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians where he will devote time examining health policy in Austin, Texas during the upcoming state legislative session.

†PORFIRIO URIBE, SR. (27TH AN.)

by Familia Uribe

From the Garza and Treviño families we would like to sincerely thank everyone with all our hearts for your kind gestures, the �loral arrangements, phone calls, food, donations, masses, and prayers, letters of condolence, to everyone who assisted the funeral services and to those who could not be present we truly understand. Special thanks to La Retama Manor, Dr. Mario Vasquez Aguilar, Starr County Memorial Hospital, Trans-Starr, and Hernandez Funeral Home. We can’t express ourselves enough how we really feel and appreciate everything that was done during our time of af�liction.

May God Bless You Always.

Garza ~ Treviño Family

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.

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Happy Birthday To Our Precious Angel

Lourdes (Lou Lou) Reyna November 13, 1999 † November 26, 2010

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On Your Birthday What once was such a happy day brings many painful sorrows a day when silent tears are shed for all your lost tomorrows.

No special birthday cards or gifts just a message fond and true to say that not a day goes by without precious thoughts of you.

And as time passes by, it seems that you’re missed more and more.

Reyna ~ Barba Family Parents Veronica and David, Brother's David Jr., Daniel and Baby Sister Faith

murdered in 1985.

Red Ribbon is a national campaign in which many wear a red ribbon in his honor. The red ribbon became their symbol for prevention in order to reduce the demand of illegal drugs.

Rio Grande City CISD would like to thank Mrs. Camarena for coming to our district to share her personal story and on the significance of Red Ribbon Week.

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FSA Continue from page 3 the week of Nov. 7. Ballots include the names of candidates running for the local committee election. FSA has modified the ballot, making it easily identifiable and less likely to be overlooked. Voters who do not receive ballots in the coming week can pick one up at their local FSA offices. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than Dec. 5, 2016. Newly elected committee members will take office Jan. 1, 2017.

For more information, visit the FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov/ elections. You may also contact your local USDA Service Center or FSA office. Visit http://offices. usda.gov to find an FSA office near you.

USDA works to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the grocery store than most people in other countries, and supports markets for homegrown renewable energy and materials. Since 2009, USDA has provided $5.6 billion in disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit.

The Department has engaged its resources to support a strong next generation of farmers and ranchers by improving access to land and capital; building new markets and market opportunities; and extending new conservation opportunities.

USDA has developed new markets for ruralmade products, including more than 2,700 biobased products through USDA’s BioPreferred program; and invested $64 billion in infrastructure and community facilities to help improve the quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda. gov/results.

1. Jay Solis 2. Eduardo Elizondo 3. Diego Mata 4. Fabian Anzaldua 5. Luis Cabello 7. Miguel Flores

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Zyka Virus Information

Mr. Ramiro Sarabia-Starr County EMC and Dr. Jose VasquezStarr County Health Authority would like to ask all residents to take precautions to prevent being infected with the Zyka Virus.

They have been working diligently to provide information on Zyka Virus by sending message through the Radio Station, social media, Newspapers, and Television Stations. Precautionary measures are outlined in the flyer.

Congratulations to General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary Student Council Officers and Representatives for the 2016-2017 school year. GRSE Student Council Officers are as follows: Audrey Rodriguez-President, Siara Saldaña-Vice-President, Arturo Peña III-Secretary, Gonzalo Garcia-Treasurer and Kenya De LeonParliamentarian.

GRULLA GATORS VARSITY FOOTBALL 2016 8. Mario Marroquin 9. Marco Guerrero 10. Omar Martinez 11. Jorge Beltran 12. Camilo Vela 14. Luis Martinez

Coaching Staff: Abel Gonzalez III Jimmy Ortiz Alex Bazan Jorge Guerra Jorge Gonzalez

17. Dillen Salinas 18. Alfredo Gonzalez 20. Benny Cantu 21. Eloy Zarate 22. Joe Ramos 23. Edgar Garza

Demetrio Bazan EJ Mendoza Mario Gomez Abram Gonzalez Carlos Carrera Ali Gonzalez

24. Aaron Mendez 25. Javier Melchor 27. Luis Garcia 28. Orly Ramirez 31. Bobby Garcia

Abran Gongora Danny Porras Richard Vannest Trainers: Gary Aguirre Minette Bazan

34. Eliud Flores 50. Miguel Salazar 51. Derek Solis 52. Javier Pena 54. Joe Velasquez

Director of Football Operations: Ignacio “Nacho” Mejarado

55. Jaime Rios 56. Jorge De La Rosa 63. Andrew Lopez 67. Alex Alaniz 72. Aldahir Lopez

73. AJ Villareal 74. Efren Anzaldua 75. Seth Rodriguez 78. Adrian Lopez 79. David Carillo

Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Alfredo Garcia Athletic Director: Mr. Rey Ramirez High School Principal: Mrs. Guadalupe Garza

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Grulla High School

Drum Majors

Pamela Lopez and Ramon Perez

Homecoming King & Queen

Caitlyn Rodriguez and Dustin Zarate

Grulla High School had their Homecoming presentation on Friday, October 28, 2016 during halftime at the Grulla Gators Vs. Hidalgo Pirates game. GHS had a Greek Mythology theme and had the candidates vying for Homecoming King and Queen in a time where gods, goddesses and mythological creatures were known throughout Greek Literature. Congratulations to the 2016-2017 Homecoming King Dustin Zarate and Homecoming Queen Caitlyn Rodriguez.

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Rio Grande City High School

Drum Majors

Dayla Trillayes and Anthony Gonzalez

Homecoming King & Queen

Dayla Trillayes and Dillon McGuffin

Rio Grande City High School had their Homecoming presentation on Friday, November 4, 2016 during halftime at the Rio Rattlers Vs. Sharyland Rattlers game. RHS had a Bollywood theme and had the candidates vying for Homecoming King and Queen. The name Bollywood is a linguistic blend of words derived from Bombay (the former Mumbai) and Hollywood which is the center of the American film industry. Congratulations to the 2016-2017 Homecoming King Dillon McGuffin and Homecoming Queen Dayla Trillayes.

A huge thanks to all the organizations that make football Fridays possible during this season. The district would also like to thank the fans for coming out and supporting the Rattlers and Gators.We would also like to ask fans to continue supporting our schools at sporting events throughout the year.

Board of Trustees: Daniel J. Garcia - President, Eduardo “Eddie� Ramirez - Vice President, Judith A. Solis - Secretary, Dr. Norberto Cantu Jr. - Member, Noe R. Gonzalez - Member, Ruben Klein - Member, Benito Saenz - Member Administration: Alfredo Garcia - Superintendent

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Veterans Middle School Hosted a Parent Meeting Rio Grande City CISD Public Relations Office

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Rio Grande City CISD Public Relations Office held their Annual PR Representative Meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Campus and Department representatives were provided important information including newspaper deadlines, upcoming dates, and Red Ribbon Rally information. Guest Speaker, Roel Reyes, provided attendees with basic Photoshop tips on how to edit photos. The Office of On Wednesday, September 28, 2016, Veterans Middle School hosted a Parent Meeting that was conducted Public Relations thanks all representatives for attending the meeting and for all their hard work throughout by the RGCCISD Family Engagement Center. Dr. Pablo Martinez, Parental Involvement Director, and Mrs. Maricela O. Garcia , VMS Principal, welcomed parents from the entire school district to the meeting. the year.

The meeting focused on Effective Parenting, Dual Enrollment, Drug Prevention, and Anti-Bullying Skills.

A heartfelt appreciation is extended to all the parents who were present at the meeting.

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Starr County Officials working on cost effective tire disposal

Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and Commissioners met with personnel from the Transfer Station directed by Mrs. Reyna Guerra to discuss cost effective measures to dispose of the insurmountable amount of tires being taken to transfer station for disposal on a regular basis.

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Rio Grande City EDC presents Lunch & Learn: Workplace Wellness

The Rio Grande City EDC held a Lunch & Learn workshop at the Commissioner’s Chambers at City Hall. In this session, Sylvia Contreras RN, FNP, presented information on cancer awareness, screenings and the importance of early detection. In 2016 alone, there will be an estimated over 1,600,000 new cancer diagnoses and over 550,000 cancer deaths in the United States.

“Our goal is to emphasize the importance of yearly exams and screenings that will help in identifying any medical problems thus saving lives,” said Sylvia Contreras, RN, FNP, Starr County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Contreras is a registered nurse and family nurse practitioner and has been with Starr County Memorial Hospital for 16 years.

“I’d like to thank Starr County Memorial Hospital for the informative presentation. It is great to see our small business owners come and invest in our business education workshops.

Through a wide variety of business topics, our focus is to

facilitate learning in support of business and professional development,” said Belinda Trevino, Main Street Program and Business Development Coordinator.

The Rio Grande City EDC, in partnership with the UTRGV Small Business Development Center, offers business education workshops and seminars. This year, the Rio Grande City EDC has initiated a Business Education Passport program. Rio Grande City business owners and/or their employees that attend a total of 10 Rio Grande City EDC Lunch & Learn workshops and UTRGV SBDC seminars for the year will be entered for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy tablet. For more information on upcoming Rio Grande City EDC and UTRGV SBDC events, follow us on Facebook or visit www.rgcedc. org and sign up for the Rio Grande City EDC newsletter.

To learn more about breast cancer screenings, call Starr County Memorial Hospital at (956) 487-5561.

PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF ESCOBARES TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) The City of Escobares will hold a public hearing at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Escobares City Hall, 4829 Old Highway 83, Escobares, Texas 78584 regarding the Texas Department of Agriculture’s CDBG Program. Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the citizen participation plan, local housing and community development needs, available funding, eligible activities, past use of funds, and development of CDBG applications. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary at the address above. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with the City Secretary at 956-847-1220 at least two days before the hearing. Este aviso se puede encontrar en inglés y en español en las oficinas municipales de la Ciudad.

PUBLIC NOTICE Eco-Site is proposing to construct a new telecommunications tower facility located at 1800 Live Oak Avenue (aka 1750 West Highway 83), Rio Grande City, Starr County, TX. The new facility will consist of a 155foot monopole tower within a 50-foot by 50-foot fenced compound. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 6116004378- MRG c/o EBI Consulting, 3703 Long Beach Boulevard, Suite 421, 2nd Floor, Long Beach, CA 90807, or via telephone at (339) 234-3535.

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Ringgold Elementary 1st Six Weeks Awards Assembly RGCCISD Libraries Receive Visit From RGC Public Librarian

Ringgold Elementary had its 1st Six Weeks Awards Assembly on Friday, October 7, 2016. Students received awards for Perfect Attendance, Honor Roll and Accelerated Reader. The students that received awards were so excited and proud when they were recognized. Congratulations to all the Ringgold Elementary students!

What’s cooler than being cool? Having a library card, get yours today! September was library card month.

Ringgold Middle, Ac2E Middle and Early College High School teachers and staff already got their public library card on Monday, September 26, 2016. We would like to thank Mrs. Norma Fultz, RGC Public Librarian and Mrs. Diana Uribe, RGC Events Coordinator, for stopping by our library to give us more information about the online resources, events and other projects available to the community through the public library and the city.

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A Veterans Day Message ~By Jerome Iltis Commander, 3rd Division, The American Legion If God Is for Us “If God is for us, who can be against us?” – Romans 8:31. It is obvious that God has been for us.

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Our country has been blessed with much wealth and prosperity.

It has been a bastion of liberty, especially religious liberty that so many immigrants came here to enjoy as they fled religious persecution in their homelands.

During wartime, the United States defeated the foes who threatened our God-given inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The fact that this nation has become the greatest nation in the world couldn’t have happened without the hand of God. I’m convinced that our founding fathers understood that God would be for our country if our country would be for God. Granted, God is not mentioned in the Constitution, but He is mentioned in every major document leading up to the final

wording of the Constitution. Tex Browning wrote an introspective article entitled Was the United States Founded as a Christian Nation? in which he concluded, “To say that this nation was not founded as a Christian nation or that the Constitution was not founded on Christian principles is totally at odds with the facts of history.”

Supporting Mr. Browning’s conclusion are a myriad of quotes from our founding fathers relating Divine principles to the governance of our country. For example, Ben Franklin, at the Constitutional Convention, said: “... God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?”

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Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people.

It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” Mr. Adams’ proclamation was based upon his assertion that “we have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion.”

Adams’ words were prophetic for Germany, a country that fell into the abyss of evil early last century because their human passions were unbridled by morality and religion. The horrid atrocities that occurred during the height of Nazism and Hitler’s reign are the manifestations of his prophesy. In a book entitled Defeating the Totalitarian Lie: A Former Hitler Youth Warns America, written by former Nazi Hilmar von Campe, the author admitted, “We paid a high price for the moral perversions of a German government, which excluded God and His Commandments from their policies. America must not

continue following the same path to destruction, but instead heed the lessons of history and the warning I am giving.”

Like the founding fathers of our nation, the U.S. World War I veterans who founded The American Legion in 1919 must have understood that God would be for our country if our country would be for God. That’s probably why the preamble to the constitution of The American Legion begins, “For God and Country”. This is the overarching purpose of The American Legion.

One of the specific purposes of The American Legion is “To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.” These are some of the main reasons why military veterans join The American Legion, the largest military veterans organization in the country. They feel an obligation to continue serving our country on civilian active duty with the same faith and patriotism that they defended our country on

military active duty.

As we celebrate Veterans Day this year, let us thank God that He has been for us. And let us thank all military veterans past and present, who have been and continue to be for God by defending His principles upon which this greatest nation was founded.

Also, pray that our government leaders are for God, in the same Spirit that our founding fathers were, because when we are for God, then God is for us and no one can be against us. Otherwise, it would be regarded as one of the worst tragedies in modern history if our active duty military men and women were ordered to defend an ungodly nation. *****************

The 3rd Division is a 58 county region of South Texas.

Approximately 20,000 Legionnaires are members of the 147 American Legion Posts in the Division.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, NOVEMBER 9, 2016, PAGE 13

Starr County Community Health Fair Roma ISD Schools Sweep Parade Float Competition at RomaFest 2016

A free community health fair was held in Alto Bonito, Texas on September 28, 2016 and was deemed a great success. An array of health services, information, and great food and entertainment were provided for all who attended. The fair was a collaborative effort by Starr County Commissioner Pct. 3 Eloy Garza, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), Starr County Memorial Hospital and County of Hidalgo. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the event and to all of the residents who attended for helping to make this fair a success. (County of Starr Public Relations Office)

Roma ISD’s schools did an amazing job with their float entries for the RomaFest 2016 Fiesta Celebration Parade again this year, sweeping all three awards. A big congratulations to F.J. Scott Elementary on winning 1st Place, Veterans Memorial Elementary on winning 2nd Place and Y.B. Escobar Elementary on winning 3rd Place in the city’s Float Decorating Competition! (Photos courtesy City of Roma and Roma Chamber of Commerce.)

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016 SECTION II, PAGE 1

SPACE AVAILABLE CALL 956-487-6544 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

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IN SEARCH OF: We are currently in search of old photos of the Fort Ringgold around the 1940s just before it was closed and when the soldiers were transferred to Burma in 1944. Please contact Rolando N. Gonzalez (956)-605-2657 or E-mail: rolandonoel7@hotmail.com

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

EEES FR ARTPHON SM& FREE ACTIVATION!

Limited time offer, see store for details.

CRICKET WE WILL BE GIVING AWAY FREE TURKEYS! NOVEMBER 10 4 PM-7PM Must be present to win *See store for details

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Valid until 11/22 Arroyo & Rio Locations Only

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

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

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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 NOVEMBER 4, 2016

STEERS AVER-HIGH

PHONE PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE ONLY $49.99 DOWN

24/7 Service LIVESTOCK SALE EVERY FRIDAY

1.30 - 1.55 1.24 - 1.40 1.19 - 1.20 1.00 - 1.13 1.03 - 1.15 .96 - 1.01

WEIGHT

HEIFERS AVER-HIGH

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

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

1.35 - 1.40 1.23 - 1.33 1.14 - 1.50 1.07 - 1.11 .97 - 1.00 .94 - .98

AVER - HIGH 1,338.00 - 1,375.00 .54 - .84 .49 - .72 NO TEST .59 - .75

TOTAL NUMBER OF CATTLE: 214

COMMENTS & NEWS

Cows sold by the head were up to $970.00. The market was up this week on classes of cattle, specially stocks and feeders. Any questions or concerns, please call Sam - 956-534-0284. Thank you to all sellers and buyers!

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, NOVEMBER 9, 2016, SECTION II, PAGE 2

THE HANDY MAN Remodeling, Carpentry, Sheetrock, Plumbing, Electrical, Construction COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

Call: 956-437-1178

Se Solicita COSTURERA

para mas informaciĂłn favor de llamar Maria Garcia

956-844-6910

SE VENDE SOLAR Mountain View Subdivision Rio Grande City Para mas informaciĂłn:

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APARTMENT FOR RENT RIVER OAK APARTMENTS In Rio Grande City Apartamentos de Renta 2 Bdrm, 2 Bathroom city utilities included $620. Disponibles. RGC - Roma (956) 454-1043

V.F.W. HALL RENTALS Se Renta Apartamento 5 HALLS AVAILABLE FOR ALL TYPES OF PARTIES AND EVENTS --FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY-“RUMMAGE SALE� SPACES FOR RENT WITH TABLES INCLUDED --SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY--

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STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY – 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.

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OďŹ cinas al lado de Torres Glass Shop.

Apartamentos con estufa, hielera, A/C RGC. Buen Precio

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HOUSE FOR RENT LOCATED IN ROMA, TX

2brm 1 bath, central air. $500 mo with $250 deposit. 1 yr contract. Includes stove, frige, washer and dryer.

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3 bedroom, 2 bath.

Newly Remodeled Home. $650 Mo + $350 dep.

1 year lease.

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

Seeking experienced, patient oriented staff to serve our new Patients.

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HOUSE FOR RENT LOCATED IN ROMA

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2 recĂĄmaras, 1 baĂąo, $400 mes, $200 deposito. Estufa y Refrigerador, Aire Central/ CalefacciĂłn, Lavanderia.

1805 W. Main St., RGC

OďŹ cina:

HELP WANTED

DUPPLEX APARTMENT

FOR RENT

Newly remodeled. 3 bed, 2 bath, A/C, Kitchen Appliances included, washer/ dryer set up. Los Alvarez Rd., RGC. $550mo. + $300 dep.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

• 2000 sq. ft. available • Large community type parking lot Located in Rio Grande City, Texas West 1927 US Hwy. 83/adjacent to Diva’s Beauty Salon

For more info. call Jorge Chapa

956-533-1319

JOB OPENING FULL TIME INSIDE/OUTSIDE COLLECTOR

Must have great customer service skills and must be able to work exible hours. Must have reliable transportation with insurance and a current drivers licenses.

NO CALLS PLEASE. Apply at 1114 E. Hwy. 83, Rio Grande City, Tx (J&K Loans).

HOUSE HOUSE FOR SALE ATHENS ST., ROMA TX. FOR SALE 4322,400 sqft, 4bdrm, 3ba, Central Air, REDUCED TO SELL $149,000

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

Alarm and Sprinkler system. $125,000.00

2 ADJOINING LOTS FOR SALE 120 X 60 at $45,000.00 ea.

SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY

Call 956-373-1080

STARRC OUNTY TOWN CRIER,N OVEMBER 9, 2016, SECTION II, PAGE 3

John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary 1st Six Weeks Honor Roll Grulla High School Hosts Senior Parents Night Ms. Marissa Saldivar Principal at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary proudly announces the Honor Roll for the 1st Six Weeks 2016-2017 School Year.

PRE-KINDER R. Estrada “A” Jesus Adame, Julio Alvarado, Lukas Barrera, Santiago Canales, Briseidy Castro, Angel Cervantes, Artemio Contreras, Noah Flores, Carlos Garcia, Edith Herrera, Mario Lozano, Criselda Medina, Maybelyn Morales, Dania Rodriguez, Ximena Rodriguez, Alexis Salinas, Hugo Sanchez, Molly Uresti A. Garcia “A” Alexis G. De Anda, Xavier Diaz, Eric E. Garcia, Jesus Angel Garcia, Oscar I. Garcia, Lennae A. Garrido, Felix Garza, Braeden L. Gonzalez, Yaritzel A. Gonzalez, Alejandro Ibarra, Alejandro Lopez, Dayanara Lopez, Esmeralda Medina, Christopher A. Mendoza, Kendron L. Rios, Isaac Rivas, Isaac R. Salinas, Jose David Sandoval, Ray Silva, Ashley Trevino V. Salinas “A” Lyssa G. Aleman, Dasha I. Cabello, Erwin D. Contreras, Jaime J. Dominguez, Jesus Galavis, Emilio C. Garcia, Linette Ch. Garcia, Lyla E. Garcia, Eduardo Gonzalez, Gloria Herrera, Kayla M. Ibarra, Amy Lopez, Arianna S. Lopez, Elianna J. Luna, Jairo A. Martinez, Maurisio Martinez, John Anthony Pena, Mia A. Perez, Adabella L. Reyes, Angelina Tanguma, Elias N. Valadez KINDER M. Cruz “A” Mariane Alanis, Michelle Arevalo, Yartiza Flores, Aleena Gonzalez, Axel Lopez, Ricardo Martinez, Samira Monroy, Jesus Vasquez “A&B” Sophia Espiricueta, Jesus Aranda, Regina Molina A. Guerrero “A” Ximena Aguilar, Eduardo Alaffa Jr. Victor Ayala, Edgardo Cantu, Elizabeth Flores, Maileney Garza, Ediel Gonzalez, Shalomi Guerrero, Rebecca Martinez, Larry Vargas, Aryella Vasquez “A&B” Emanuel Abundiz, David dela Cruz, Alfredo Pena G. Sandoval “A” Nathan Avila, Angel Candelas, Jason De Anda, Kaylee Garza, Krystal Gonzalez, Mario Isaguirre, Darian Lopez, Mario Pena, Elizandro Rosas, Derek Ruvalcaba, Diego Vasquez “A&B” David Flores Jr., Kevin Garza, Teandra Lopez, Jaime Rivas C. Trevino “A” Sebastian Arce, Dilany Garza, Evelyn Garza, Enrique Gazca, “A&B” Roberto Garcia, Edgar Garza, Axel Longoria, Eduardo Lopez FIRST GRADE N. Alvarado “A” Idalmi De La Garza, Amberlyn Garcia, Rosselyn Garcia, Jarely Hinojosa, Herbey Rodriguez

“A&B” Yareli Garza, Valeria Gaytan, Danica Gonzalez, Hailey Perez, Melany Resendez, Mya Rodriguez, Ximena Toscano C. Chapa “A” Sarah Barrera, Anali Cadena, Lynette Carillo, Zoe D. Guerrero, Evangeline Rodriguez “A&B” Jorge Dominguez, Leonel Garcia, Izcalli Guajardo, Janel Herrera, Arianna Rios, Vanessa Vasquez, Avisai Vasquez C. Delgado “A” Carlos Cantu, Julissa Gonzalez, Isabella Guerrero, Jesus Martinez, Deynna Palacios, David Rodriguez, Donato Medina “A&B” Stephanie Aleman, Alexander Arenas, Alyanie Arenas, Alfredo Garcia, Eidan Garcia, Andrea Ramirez, Bryan Soto, George Tellez I. Juarez “A” Luis Alaffa, Hugo Cisneros, Johana Cortez, Ethan Delgado, Yahilet Leal, Aaron Olivarez, Christian Salinas “A&B” Juan Lopez, Regina Lopez, Ashley Pena, Maximo Perez, Alainee Ramirez, Giovanny Santillan, Sabrina Vasquez SECOND GRADE B. Chapa “A” Joseph Avila, Roberto Garza, Camila Martinez, Samantha Monroy, Arlette Pana, Yaretzi Rivera, Natalie Trevino “A&B” Leeroy Ayala, Miley N. Barrera, Jose M. Castro, Brandon Gonzalez, Melanie Moreno, Destiny Oyervides, Teresa Pena, Brandon Rojas, Leonardo Zurita I. Rodriguez “A” Briseilany Gomez “A&B” Jose C. Abundiz, Violeta Aranda, Briseidy Garcia, Esequiel Garcia, Keyleen R. Garcia, David A. Lobato , Jose Angel Lopez, Brianna Ramon, Daniel Resendez

I. Sanchez “A&B” Isabela Garcia, Omaar Garcia, Viviana Garcia, David Vasquez, Jordan Vasquez THIRD GRADE S. Garcia “A&B” Randy Garcia, Luiggi Garza, Yazmin Garza, Joanna Hernandez, Leticia Lozano, Alexander Maldonado J. Silva “A&B” Diego Gonzalez Villarreal, Josely Mata, Brianna Mijares, Anabel Ramirez, Bryan Rios, Kimberly Rios, Yoselin Santos L. Solis “A” Lluvia Aldape, Alexandria Saldivar “A&B” Xiomara Aguilar, Georgina Barrera, Ivan Dominguez, Kyla Flores, Sheyla Garces, Martin Garcia, Erika Garza, Kassandra Garza, Jayson Guerra, Ciro Herrera, Dawn Isidro, Phoebe Lopez, Miguel Lopez, Mia Maraboto, Emily Mendoza, Kristal Ortiz, Sabrina Rodriguez, Diego Villarreal FOURTH GRADE E. Flores “A” Leylani De Hoyos “A&B” Bryan Hinojosa, Christian Lozano, Sarah Ramos, Karyssa Reyes, Albert Reyna, Emmanuel Trevino, Ashley Vasquez V. Robles “A&B” Melany Garza FIFTH GRADE V. Alaffa “A&B” Luis Salinas, Malanie Trevino A. Garza “A&B” Evelyn Garza, Anahy Ortiz, Evelyn Ortiz, Elvia Quesada, Katlyn Zuniga I. Garza “A&B” Alitzah Campos, Destiny Castillo, Nelson Del Bosque, Carolina Flores, Ruby Gonzalez, Analee Ibarra, Jennifer Lopez, Keyla Maraboto, Raudel Martinez, Dalisa Olivarez, Itzayana Pacheco, Christopher Robinson, Raul Salinas, Cassandra Vargas

Grulla High School Counselors along with the Gator Go Center hosted Senior Parent Night on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the GHS Library. Mr. Sebastian Dougherty, College and Career Specialist, provided students and parents information on college admission, financial aid, scholarships, SAT/ACT testing, college essays and much more.

University representatives were in attendance to provide additional information for their particular university or college. Grulla High School would like to thank the following universities for making this event a huge success; Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Sam Houston State University, University of HoustonVictoria, South Texas College, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and Texas A&M University.

Sabal palms are our only native palm Let me begin by confessing that I am not a lover of palm trees.

They don’t make good shade trees and the old leaves need trimming and can produce quite a mess in one’s yard. That having been admitted, it is true that palms have an exotic appearance and certainly are associated in our minds with the tropics.

There is one palm which is especially interesting and well worth our consideration; sabal palm (Sabal mexicana). Taxonomists who classify and name plants have struggled with this one for many years. For awhile it was Sabal texana but has finally come to be Sabal mexicana.

It’s the only palm tree native to Texas and is found only along the southern portion of the Rio Grande.

With its very large fan shaped leaves, 5 to 7 feet, and sturdy trunk, up to 32 inch diameter and

50 foot height, it’s an imposing and attractive tree.

If you want to see some, the palms in the parking lot at STC are Sabals. Also in the brush just south and slightly west from the main entrance to Fort Ringgold is a sizable, magnificent specimen.

As you drive through Rio Grande City, nearly all the palms you see are introduced Washingtonian or perhaps Florida palms. If you want to see a large native grove of Sabals, travel to the Sabal Palm Sanctuary operated by the Audubon Society in the Brownsville area.

To identify a Sabal, look at the leaf stem (petiole) to see if it has saw toothed edges. If the leaf stem edges are smooth (entire), chances are you’ve found a Sabal.

The wide leaf blade itself is like a ribbed, semi-circular fan with radiating, long, dagger points. If you look closely you’ll discover

that the points are in pairs arising from each of the basal leaf segments.

The spring flowers are numerous, tiny, pale yellowish or greenish and found along a 6 to 8 foot branched, hanging stalk. The seeds drop to the ground during the summer and allow us to plant our own Sabal palm forest which will take 25 to 30 years to mature. Gardeners need to be very patient. The pulp of the seeds is sweet and edible.

The dead but still hanging leaves of palms are favorites nesting sites for several species of birds and, notably, for southern yellow bats and the rare northern yellow bats.

Trunks are often used in building piers and the leaves as thatching for roofs. The fruits, called micharos, are sold in Mexican markets.

In 1852, Arthur Shott, a boundary surveyor noted the extensive groves of Sabal Palms extending from the Gulf upstream for at least 80 miles. Development and agriculture in our area has nearly extirpated the Sabals.

They’re now being used more extensively in landscaping and we ought to reintroduce them into our remaining wilderness areas.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, NOVEMBER 9, 2016, SECTION II, PAGE 4 1401 West Main St. Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582

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New meeting, party and gathering space for Starr County.

Isolated with plenty of parking.

For more information, please contact: Estela Hernandez @ 279-3175 or Patricio Hernandez @ 735-9914 1960 W. U.S. Highway 83 (old Grande Garbage truck yard).

Approximately 1/4 mile on the right before getting to Hospital Road if traveling towards Roma.