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Congressman Henry Cuellar attended a ceremonial groundbreaking for South Texas College’s Starr Campus $24 million construction and expansion on Dec. 15. The new construction at the campus includes an expanded Student Services Activities building, a thermal storage plant, and a new 18,000 square foot library that is double the size of the current facility. The current library will be renovated into a cultural arts center. New construction also includes a brand new 55,000 square foot Health Professions Science Center that will house Biology and Chemistry labs, computer facilities as well as simulation and skill labs for health professions. In attendance at the ceremony with STC staff and faculty included State Rep. Ryan Guillen, Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, Rio Grande City Mayor Joel Villarreal and Roma Mayor Roberto A. Salinas.
Wyatt Ranches makes $100,000 gift to San Isidro ISD Wyatt Ranches has made a gift of $100,000 to the San Isidro Independent School District. The gift was made on behalf of the Wyatt Foundation and will support a new swimming pool that will benefit the youth of the community. Construction of the pool will begin in early 2017. “The challenges we face as a small rural school district are many. With the ever changing state funding formulas and the steady decrease in the taxable value of our district, tough decisions must be made in how to best serve our students, staff, and parents. Unfortunately, projects of this type, at times, have to be put on hold,’ said Superintendent Mario Alvarado. “We are proud to step up and help when we are able to do so. I know the school administration will use these funds to build this new swimming pool that will provide healthy activities for the students and citizens of this community,” said Bradford Wyatt, administrator for Wyatt Ranches. SAN ISIDRO ISD, page 6
Roma ISD School Board, Administration Extend Carlos Gonzalez Best Wishes In New Position as Superintendent at Zapata County ISD The Roma ISD School Board and Administration took the opportunity at the district’s regular December School Board meeting to thank long time teacher, coach, principal and administrator Carlos Gonzalez for all his hard work and dedication to the district before he moves on to take the helm at Zapata County ISD. Gonzalez, who until recently served as the CATE Director at Roma ISD, was named as the lone finalist for the position of Superintendent at Zapata County ISD. Gonzalez, who has served Roma ISD for 25 years in a variety of capacities, will begin his tenure with Zapata CISD in January 2017. “We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely congratulate Carlos Gonzalez on being the sole finalist for the position of Superintendent for Zapata County Independent School District. There is no doubt that Mr. Gonzalez will be missed at Roma ISD because he is a good leader and a hard worker - he came into the position of CATE Director and has made many positive changes already in just a year and a half,” said Roma ISD School Board President Leticia Garza-Galvan. “Thank you so much for everything you have done Mr. Gonzalez. We will miss you, but always know that you have friends just down the road here at Roma ISD. We know that you will continue to shine as a superintendent and we can’t wait to see what you will do! Congratulations to you and your family and best of luck in your new adventure!”
Ms. Maria Ameida Salinas was sworn in as Starr County Tax Assessor and Collector on Monday November 21, 2016 by Judge Ana Lisa Garza. Salinas was accompanied by her family and friends at a swearing in ceremony held in the Historic Starr County Courthouse. Ms. Salinas is no stranger to county government as she was appointed as Justice of Peace Pct. 8 by the Starr County Commissioners’ Court in April 2015 after the position became vacant after Judge Ricardo Pena lost his battle with cancer. Ms. Salinas who had worked at the J.P. Office had the experience necessary to carry on with the duties and responsibilities of that office. Congratulations Ms. Salinas!
City of Roma Mayor swears in new Reserve Officers for the City of Roma Police Department
On December 5, 2016 Officer Juan Gilberto Perez, Officer Oziel Josue Canales and Officer/ Fire Chief Alfredo Garza were all sworn in to the Roma Police Department. Oath was administered by City of Roma Mayor Roberto A. Salinas. Among the attendees to welcome the Reserve Officers were: City Manager, Crisanto Salinas, City Secretary, Lily Sandoval, Assistant Chief Francisco Garcia, and Lieutenant Rafael Aguirre.
Veterans Middle School 7th Grade Girls “A” Basketball Team Wins Tournament
Congratulations to the Veterans Middle School 7th Grade Girls “A” Basketball team for defeating all three of their opponents in a basketball tournament. They won 1st Place at the tournament by outscoring all 3 opposing teams in some very exciting games. They defeated Ramiro Barrera Middle School with a score of 39-8, Zapata Middle School with a score of 19-9, and Ringgold Middle School with a score of 23-17. VMS is very proud of these athletes and their coach Mr. Edgar Marroquin. Keep up the great work, VMS athletes!
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