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Isabella Gonzalez, an athlete and scholar at Roma High School, achieved the most prestigious award any high school swimmer can possibly earn: 31-5A District

Swimmer of the Year! The junior was selected from amongst every high school swimmer by the coaches from each school in district 31-5A. Isabella and her teammates are the 2017 Girls Swimming Team District 31-5A District Champs. She and her championship team earned the gold medal in the 200 meter medley relay. In addition, the Roma native is also the 200 meter individual medley gold medal district champ (50 yards in each stroke in swimming: fly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle) and 100 meter butterfly gold medal district champ. This year, Isabella also broke the school record for the 100 meter breaststroke. She has

earned the right to have her name on the records board at Roma High School. This amazing young lady was a regional top five finalist in all her events. Through her hard work and dedication, rising at 5 in the morning everyday for practice and spending countless hours in the swimming pool, Isabella has made her school and the entire city of Roma proud! Isabella is the daughter of Abraham and Lamar Gonzalez of Roma and older sister of Abe, IV. She is the granddaughter of the late Abraham Gonzalez Jr. and the late Antonia V. Gonzalez and Mr. And Mrs. Martín and Sylvia Canales.

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Cornelio Alvarez, Jr. is sworn in as Constable Pct. 1 by Starr County Judge Eloy Vera

Cornelio Alvarez, Jr. was appointed by the Starr County Commissioners’ Court to fill the position of Constable Pct. 1. Alvarez had previously served as constable and gladly accepted the appointment and will begin working immediately. Congratulations Mr. Alvarez.

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Grulla Gator JROTC Academic Team Took Part National Competition The Grulla Gator Battalion took part in the Annual National Competition consisting of 1,700 other JROTC programs that tested a team of cadets on their academic skills. The cadets were tested on their English, Mathematics, Science, History, and Grammar skills. The Gator Battalion’s Academic team was one of four from 33 teams from the Rio Grande Valley that made it past the first round and are now competing in the Academic Bowl (February 1- 15th). Congratulations to cadets Karina Alanis, Guadalupe Hernandez, Mikaela Garcia and Beatris Tinajero, that represented the Valley with pride! Not present in picture Mikaela Garcia.

Rio Grande City High School’s Culinary Arts Class Honored the RGCCISD School Board

In honor of School Board Recognition Month, Rio Grande City High School’s Culinary Arts class honored the RGCCISD School Board of trustees with a very special luncheon. The meal was prepared and served by students in Mr. Alex Gonzalez’ Culinary Arts Class. It was a five course meal that consisted of the following: First they had a shrimp avocado tower, then a fresh Greek salad with green apples, then chicken salad in a wonton wrapper, then for the main course beef Wellington with smashed red potatoes and for dessert banana split pie. “It was delicious and we all loved it, said Judy Solis, School Board Secretary”. The RGCCISD School Board of Trustees were very impressed with the presentation and the professionalism of the students. Congratulations to Mr. Alex Gonzalez and his students for an amazing meal. Pictured are: Daria “Dr. B” Babineaux, School Board Member, Judy Solis, School Board Secretary, Eddie Ramirez, School Board Vice-President, Eleazar Velasquez Jr., School Board Member, Mr. Alex Gonzalez and his Culinary Arts class, Mr. Alfredo Garcia, Superintendent, Mr. Jorge Recio, Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Ricardo Saenz, Rio High Principal, Dr. Miguel Gonzalez, Rio High Assistant Principal, and Mr. Armando Gutierrez, Rio High Assistant Principal. On Behalf of Rio Grande City High School thank you RGCCISD School Board for your dedication and commitment to our students.

The Rio Grande City High School Wrestling team attended an all Valley wrestling meet on Saturday, January 21, 2017 and the results were as follows: Elias Sanchez, Alonso Berrones, Alejandro Islas, Alexandria Espinoza 1st place. Idahni Barrera and Justin Barrera 2nd place. Lizbette Lara, Gracie Toscano, Juan Govea 3rd place. Raul Lopez 4th place. Juan Herrera 5th place. Victor Canales 9th place. Jesse Garza 10th place. Rey Garcia and Moses Barrera 11th place. Girls placed 4th overall. Boys placed 2nd overall. There were 21 teams from 5A & 6A present.

Roma High School Art Club Students Showcase Skills for School Board Appreciation Month A big thanks to all the wonderful students that helped make our annual Roma ISD School Board Appreciation Dinner a success. Our school board members serve because they care deeply about the success and well being of the youth of our community. The students did a tremendous job in all facets showcasing their talents, especially our Roma High School Art Club students who painted portraits of the school board members on old Roma High School roof tiles. The roof tiles were a remembrance of the old roof that the board members voted to replace with a new roof. The students did a tremendous job with paintings, creating them in just one week showcasing their awesome skills! Also, a thank you to the staff at R. & C. Saenz Elementary for hosting the event and showing off their awesome hospitality!

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Preparatory for Early College High School RGC Rattler Baseball Team Wins BackStudents to Serve as Supplemental Instructors and-Forth Affair against Mission Eagles

The Preparatory for Early College HS in conjunction with South Texas College has identified six outstanding juniors that will serve as supplemental instructors for the 2017-2018 school year.

STC Professor, Mr. Juan Rodriguez, has started this program at the Prep. for ECHS and it is the 1st of its kind in any Early College High School in the nation. Students will be serving as supplemental instructors for History 1301 this semester and next year.

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The Rio Grande City Rattlers and the Mission Eagles traded the lead back-and-forth on Friday, but eventually the Rattlers prevailed 10-2. Rio Grande City took the lead for good in the fourth inning.

The game was tied at two with the Rattlers batting in the bottom

of the fourth when Jason Perez singled, driving in one run.

Mission captured the lead in the first inning, but the Rattlers took the lead for good with five runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth, Javier Garcia singled, driving in one run, Jose

Gazca singled, driving in one run, and Javier Gonzalez singled, driving in one.

Aaron Garcia went 2-for-2 at the plate as he led the team with three runs batted in. The Rattlers collected 9 hits. Javier Gonzalez, Juan Carlos (JC) Perez, Jose Gazca, Oscar Garcia, Javier Garcia, Jason Perez and Osbaldo Perez each had a hit for Rio Grande City. Aaron Garcia led the team with 2 hits and 3 RBI’s, while Javier Gonzalez had 2 RBIs. JC Perez, Jose Gazca, Javier Garcia and Jason Perez contributed an RBI each. Aaron Garcia, JC Perez and Oscar Garcia each hit doubles. Javier Gonzalez, Jose Gazca and Jeremy Gorena had a stolen base apiece.

On the mound for the Rattlers were Osbaldo Perez, Ruben “Nando” Sepulveda, Jeremy Gorena and Jose Gazca.

The Rattlers, who are now 2-0, (they defeated the Donna North Chiefs February 7th in the first scrimmage 17-1), they had their third scrimmage at home Monday, Feb. 13th against Palmview.

Then they will play away scrimmages on Friday, Feb. 17th at Pharr and on Monday, February 20th at Grulla, followed by the Border Olympics Tournament in Laredo the weekend of February 23-25. They will then commence district play on Tuesday, February 28th at Valley View.

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Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes announces that the Starr County Jail passes inspection The annual inspection of the Starr C o u n t y Detention Center was held recently and the jail was certified to be in compliance by The Texas Commission of Jail Standards. The inspection which is held randomly (Officials are never notified of inspection date) is based on an inspection on cleanliness, functionality and review of operational records.

“The Certificate of Compliance demonstrates your outstanding leadership and the diligent work of your staff. In addition, this achievement is a direct result of your office’s commitment to excellence and is an example of dedication and professionalism in maintaining a safe, secure and sanitary facility” said Mr. Brandon S. Wood-Executive Director for Texas Commission on Jail Standards in a letter addressed to Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes.

Mr. Wood also writes “The citizens of Starr County should be proud of your combined efforts, as is the Texas Commission on Jail Standards”. Fuentes stated that the certified rating is a testament to the dedication and pride in the daily assignments by detention officers, maintenance personnel, cooks, infirmary personnel, and all other support staff.

Sheriff Fuentes would like to commend all of the Detention Center staff for a job well done!

The Center is under the direction of Sheriff Fuentes and Jail Captain Jose Hector Doria.

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The Mighty JROTC Grulla Gator Battalion Received 1st Place Overall in Competition

The Mighty JROTC Grulla Gator Battalion defeated all competition at the 2016-2017 JROTC Skills Competition held in Zapata, where they received 1st place overall. The JROTC program is under the direction of Captain Jose Sanchez and Command Sergeant Major Richard Clem. The Instructors are extremely proud of the program and the direction in which the program is headed as the Cadets continue to work hard. The Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps is a Federal program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces in high schools across the United States. The program was originally created as part of the National Defense Act of 1916 and later expanded under the 1964 ROTC Vitalization Act.

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 15TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ERNESTO VELA by Family †JOSE JESUS RODRIGUEZ (1ST AN.)

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by Alaniz-Gutierrez-Garcia Family †ANTONIA G. CARRION by Family †NOE OLIVAREZ by Wife & Family †MARIA ELENA RAMIREZ

by Mr. & Mrs. Abel Porras SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †FERMIN GONZALEZ (AN.)

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Recordándote En Tu Aniversario En Memoria De Jose Jesus (Yogi) Rodriguez 8-13-1979 † 2-15-16

Dicen que los recuerdos son de oro, tal vez eso es cierto, nunca quisimos recuerdos lo único que queríamos era a ti. Un millón de veces te hemos llorado. Si sólo el amor podría haberte salvado, nunca habrías muerto. En la vida te queríamos mucho, en la muerte todavía mucho mas. En nuestro corazón tienes un lugar que nadie más puede llenar. Si las lágrimas pudieran construir una escalera y la pena hacer un sendero, recorrería el camino al cielo y te traería de vuelta a casa. Nuestra cadena familiar se rompió y nada parece lo mismo, pero cuando Dios nos llame de uno a uno, la cadena se volverá a unir.

Agosto 13, 1979 † Febrero 15, 2016 Recordándote con Amor en tu primer aniversario Luctuoso, se celebrara una misa el Miércoles 15 de Febrero del 2017 a las 6:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción en Rio Grande City, Tx

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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family †AMALIA PEREZ (6TH AN.)

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by Esposa y Familia †JOSE GARCIA SAENZ

by Familia Garcia-Mendez †ANGEL VILLARREAL (2ND AN.)

by Familia Villarreal †JESUS ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ (17TH AN.) by Wife & Children †JOSE YSIDRO SERNA by Family

MONDAY FEBRUARY 20TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †CAROLINA P. GUERRA

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As I sit in heaven And watch you everyday I try to let you know with signs I never went away I hear you when you’re laughing And watch you as you sleep I even place my arms around you To calm you as you weep I see you wish the days away Begging to have me home So I try to send you signs So you know you are not alone Don’t feel guilty that you have Life that was denied to me Heaven is truly beautiful Just you wait and see So live your life, laugh again Enjoy yourself, be free!!

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Roma ISD Staff Hosts Successful Strings Camp

The third annual Super Saturday String Camp was held on Saturday, January 21st at Veterans Memorial Elementary, Roma ISD. Assisted by UTRGV music professors Drs. Tido Janssen and Diana Seitz and six college students, sixty-five Roma ISD string students gathered to have fun and focus on honing their skills on violin, viola, cello,

bass and guitar. The string camp was organized by the Roma ISD Orchestra department, the Veterans Memorial Elementary Masters of Music program, and the UTRGV String department.

This year’s string camp featured visiting clinician, Dr. James McWhorter, acclaimed musician, teacher and educator

from Medford, Oregon.

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by Southwest Strings. Thank You Southwest Strings, Roma ISD and UTRGV for helping our students excel!

(Write up courtesy Allan Mayne and photo courtesy Nancy Cuellar.)

Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary Held Their 3rd Six Weeks Awards Assembly

Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary had their 3rd Six Weeks Awards Assembly. Awards were presented to students who had Perfect Attendance, A Honor Roll, A & B Honor Roll, and those who met their goals for Accelerated Reader and Principal’s Award. Congratulations Diamondbacks for an outstanding 3rd Six Weeks. Keep up the good work!

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Rio Grande City High School Mariachi Cascabel and Grulla High School Mariachi Grulla de Plata take top honors at a competition hosted by the Texas Association of Mariachi Educators held in San Antonio, Texas on February 4, 2016. Both groups had spectacular performances and were each named State Champions. The mariachi groups are evaluated on the quality of their music, level of difficulty, showmanship, technique, overall group performance and then each section is also evaluated on their playing skills (guitar, trumpet, etc.). Mariachi Grulla de Plata has 14 members in their group and were named State Champions in the 4A Division at this year’s competition. Mariachi Cascabel has 16 members in their group and were named State Champions in the 5A Division. Mariachi Grulla de Plata is a six time winner of this award while Mariachi Cascabel is a five time winner such an incredible honor for both groups!

Congratulations to Mariachi Cascabel under the direction of Mr. Daniel Renteria, Mr. Marcos Zarate and Mrs. Diana Salinas and Mariachi Grulla de Plata under the direction of Mr. Alfonso Rodriguez and Mr. Jose Luis Rangel.

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Board of Trustees: Daniel J. Garcia - President, Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez- Vice President, Judith A. Solis - Secretary, Daria “Dr. B” Babineaux - Member, Dr. Norberto Cantu, Jr. - Member, Leticia O. Lopez - Member, Eleazar Velasquez, Jr. - Member Administration: Alfredo Garcia - Superintendent

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Veterans Middle School Students Grulla Middle School January Roma High Student Roberto Campos of the Month for January 2017 2017 Students of the Month Earns Full Scholarship to Rice University

Veterans Middle School is proud to announce the Students of the Month for January 2017. 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 January: Daisy Garza, Eduardo Lopez, Alexander Oropeza, Albiery Garza, Ayleen Gonzalez, Rebecca Ramirez, and Ayde Alderete.

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I’m able to go to Rice University in Houston, Texas. It is the only school in Texas ranked in the top 20 in the U.S.” Campos is referring to the QuestBridge National College Match, a national program that pairs high-achieving, low-income high school seniors with full scholarships to the nation’s top colleges. This year, QuestBridge had a record 14,491 applications, including Campos’, from which only 767 students were selected as 2016 College Match Scholarship Recipients! As part of his scholarship, Campos will receive his full tuition and room and board at Rice University valued at more than $60,000 per year!

“I’m very excited because Rice is one of the best schools in Texas and the nation, and not everyone gets this kind of opportunity,” he said. “Although I haven’t been able to visit the campus yet, I have seen a lot of pictures and I know it’s very nice – really beautiful. I’m very excited about this.”

“I want to study pre-medicine, specifically microbiology. I also applied for the Medical Scholars Program with the hopes of being pre-admitted to Baylor’s Medical School, which is right on the Rice University Campus,” Campos explained. “I would like to be an anesthesiologist and come back to practice in the Valley one day.”

Campos was honored by the Roma ISD School Board for his hard work to earn the scholarship and setting the bar high for the rest of his peers at Roma High School as the school year progresses.

“I’d really like to thank all my teachers here at Roma High School for all their help. This is a really good school,” said Campos. “And for my fellow students I will add that there are always opportunities out there and if you try hard enough you can get anywhere you want to go.”

For more information about the QuestBridge National College Match Program visit https://www. questbridge.org/.

R o m a H i g h School C l a s s of 2017 Senior Robert Horacio Campos has never actually seen Rice University in Houston, Texas, but he knows it’s beautiful and he know that it is the key to his future.

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Grulla Elementary Held Third Six Weeks Awards Assemblies

Horny toads aren’t toads Why are horny toads called toads?

Apparently because they have a resemblance to a toad by being of similar size, squat, wide bodied, rough textured, and having a blunt snout. Of course, they’re actually lizards having typical reptilian, dry, scaly skin and not the moist skin of amphibians. And, of course, they also have a tail.

Grulla Elementary held the Third Six Weeks Awards Assemblies. Students had the opportunity to earn at least one of the following: Principal’s Award, Most Improved, Superior Honor Roll, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance and Accelerated Reader for the 3rd Six Weeks of the current academic year. Great job to all that received a recognition and thanks to all the parents and relatives that attended the assembly.

There are about 14 species of horned lizard living in our southern states. The Texas horned lizard is one of the largest and is, unfortunately, declining in numbers due to habitat lose and reduced availability of their favorite food: harvester ants.

Harvester ants are fairly good

size ants and their nests have entrances surrounded by bare dirt several feet in diameter, cleared by the ants. Radiating out from there are distinct trails which they follow when foraging for food.

While the lizards diet is about 70% harvester ants, they also consume some beetles, termites and grasshoppers.

Competition from the recent arrival of fire ants has reduced the number of harvester ant colonies for the lizards to feed on and, unfortunately, people spreading poison to kill fire ants also kills harvester ants. It’s a double whammy for horned lizards.

Horned lizards are about 4 to 5 inches in length and colored in a variety of creams, tans and browns. While not foraging for food, they bask in the sun. They need lots of sunlight to produce vitamin D or they become vitamin deficient.

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The “horns” along a horned lizard’s sides are modified scales but those on the head are true horns with a bony base.

Just as snakes do, horny lizards need to shed their skin as they grow. Lizard skin however comes off in patches not whole as a snake skin does.

Protection f r o m predators c o m e s f r o m their camouflaged bodies and their ability to puff-up causing the horns to protrude. They’re also protected in another most remarkable way. When threatened they typically scamper away and pause, squatting to the ground. However, if the threat is imminent, they increase their blood pressure, rupture blood vessels in the eye and can actually aim and squirt a stream of unsavory blood up to five feet.

It’s a novel defense and enough to repulse dogs, coyotes and wolves.

For a night’s slumber, they bury themselves in the sand.

Because of their decline, they’re now a State protected species. It’s illegal to capture or possess one.

Horned lizards are docile, fascinating critters and need our help. Be very, very careful about the spreading of any ant poison!

Never use poison on or near harvester ants.

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Roma ISD Holds District UIL Elementary Meet

Congratulations to all the Roma ISD students who competed in Oral and Written Competitions during Roma ISD’s Elementary School Meet! Hundreds of students looked amazing and were so well-prepared for their sections. They were all very impressive. A big salute to the students on their preparation for the events, as well as their coaches and families for the support they provided to their students. Also another big thanks to R.T. Barrera Elementary School for hosting the event. The staff at the school went out of their way to make the entire district feel at home and ensure the students from across the Gladiator Nation were welcomed and at ease for their competitions. It was truly an excellent showing of spirit, teamwork and pride by all participants!

Texas Prepaid Tuition Program Enrollment Deadline Approaches Texas families can lock in the cost of undergraduate tuition at Texas public colleges and universities by enrolling their children in the taxadvantaged Texas Tuition Promise Fund® prior to the close of the current enrollment period, which ends Feb. 28.

The Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state’s prepaid college tuition program, allows participants to prepay undergraduate tuition and school-wide required fees for a four-year degree, two years of community college or just a few semesters at Texas public colleges and universities by purchasing tuition units.

“I’m encouraging Texas families and individuals to remember the upcoming deadline to prepay and lock in today’s rates for all or some future tuition at any two- or four-year Texas public college or university,” Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said.

Enrollment in the program at 2016-17 prices closes the last day in February. This deadline extends to July 31 for children younger than 1. The next annual enrollment period begins Sept. 1, with new

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Texas 2-1-1 Day

PUBLIC NOTICE

Balcones Starr Pipeline owns and operates two natural gas pipelines located in Starr and Hidalgo Counties, Texas along the Old Military Highway commencing 8 miles SE of Rio Grande City to J. L. Bates Power Station in Mission and 4.5 miles north on FM 2360. Before commencing excavation activities, call (956) 686-2491 or write to: Balcones Starr Pipeline, 3503 N. Taylor Rd., Mission, Texas 78573. In case of emergency, call (956) 686-2491 office or (956) 994-6642 (24 hour emergency number).

AVISO PUBLICO

Balcones Starr Pipeline es dueño y operador de 2 líneas de gas natural localizadas en los Condados de Starr y Hidalgo, Texas al lado de la vieja carretera Militar empezando 8 millas al Sureste de Rio Grande City hasta J. L. Bates Power Station on Mission y 4.5 millas al Norte on FM 2360. Antes de escarbar llame: (956) 686-2491 o escriba a: Balcones Starr Pipeline, 3503 N. Taylor Rd., Mission, Texas 78573. En caso de emergencia llame a la oficina (956) 686-2491 o (956) 994-6642 numero de emergencia las 24 horas.

LEGAL NOTICE Application has been m a d e w i t h t h e Te x a s Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a BEER R E TA I L D E A L E R ’ S O F F - P R E M I S E LICENSE by: AIDE S. GARCIA DE GARCIA dba CARNICERIA Y TA Q U E R I A E L 2 0 to be located at 5203 E. HINOJOSA STREET, RIO GRANDE CITY, S TA R R C O U N T Y, TEXAS.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Property to satisfy Landlord’s lien.

Sale is on Saturday February 18,2017 at 10:00 A.M. Super Starr Storage, 215 North F.M. 3167, Rio Grande City Texas. Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash only. Cleanup and removal deposit may be required.

Seller reserves right to not accept any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property unknown until day of the sale. Property includes contents of spaces of the following tenants: Yvette Glover, Roberto Martinez, Juana Sanchez, Maria L. Trevino, Jose L. Lara. ((( STORAGE WARS )))

BID NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following: 17-28

4 – 2017 Cargo Vans With Hydraulic Lift 1 – 2017 Small SUV For Food Service Department 10:20 A.M.

Bid Specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below or via email purchasing@ rgccisd.org.

Sealed bids must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

February the 11 is Texas 2-11 Day, in recognition of the free, user-friendly phone and online system that serves 90% of America’s population. 2-1-1 Texas serves as the number to call for information about community resources. It links over 16 million people a year to critical health and human services provided by nonprofit organizations and government agencies in their own community.

Across the state, 2-1-1 Centers (Area Information Centers) have been established to collect and maintain a database of local resource information. Each center responds to calls from people seeking information. Each center continues to expand its database of government agencies, food pantries, career services, afterschool programs, counseling services, child care and many other nonprofit resources in each of these counties.

The Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley is the designated Area Information and Referral Center (AIC) for the four counties (Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy) of the Rio Grande Valley; by the Texas Information and Referral Network (TIRN) under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Serving the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In 1996, with a Venture Grant from the United Way of South Texas, the Community Council was incorporated and as such published its first edition of the Directory of Health & Human Services also known as the “Blue Book.” The Community Council RGV was designed as the Area Information & Referral Center (AIC) in January 2001 and became an official “2-1-1 Center” in November of 2002; it was one of the first centers in the State of Texas to implement the 3 digit code 2-1-1.

La Union Elementary 3rd Six Weeks Honor Roll Pre-K – Guadalupe Limon “A” Manuel Davila, Ethan O. Hernandez, David Muñiz, Giuseppe Zertuche “A&B” Aleah Barrientos, Paola L. Guzman Saenz, Victoria I. Molina, Aleili M. Ortiz, Aiyden L. Muñoz Pre-K – Alma Roiz “A” Aaliyah Belmontes, Tatiana Hernandez, Jorge Montalvo III, Mayjer Montes, Janalee Rosas “A&B” David Arjona, Kiana Arjona, Jazmine Elizondo, Maximus Garza, Danely Lopez, Jaelynn Lopez, Eric Lopez, Jr., Casey Marks, Bryan E. Rosas, Renata Zurita Pre-K – Mario Ramirez “A” Aubrey Kaitlyn Gaytan, Roel Gazca, Jr., Israel Gomez, Kimberly Saray Lucatero, Melanie Lizeth Ortiz, Daisy Yaritza Salinas, Omar Ariel Zuniga “A&B” Aaron Diaz, Daniela Nicole Gomez, Kaylee Salinas, Josue Emiliano Silva, Genesis Danielle Flores Kinder – Julie M. Saenz “A” Lauren Barrera, Aiden Bazan, Layla Becerra, Dariana Cantu, Isiz Lopez, Miah Martinez, Jacob Montalvo, Jeremiah Perez, Jaylin Rios “A&B” Jesus Bautista, Juan Cruz, Jr., Maria Elena Lerma, Ashley Moreno, Ashlee Muñoz, Kimberly Sifuentes Kinder – Thelma Venecia “A” Victoria Garza, Eliazar Garza, Iker Gonzalez, Jozette Longoria, Citlali Romero, Esmae Sanchez, Fatima Zamora “A&B” Vanessa Berros, Raymond Chavez, Eliud Garcia, Roselyn Leal, Heriberto Salinas, Edellen Zurita Kinder – Sandra Bazan “A” Antonella Aguilera, Lucas Garcia, Alexia Garza, Daniel Rodriguez, Jocelyn Saldaña, Andre Salinas, Roel Teran, Briana Villarreal “A&B” Delaney Aguilar, Alejandro Bazan, Martin Cerda, Jr., Matias Garcia, Eugenio Mares, Jr., Yaillin Medina,

RFP NOTICE

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following:

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following:

RFP 17-26 Ringgold Middle School Paving of Street 10:00 A.M.

RFP 17-27 Removal of Grease from Traps & Barrels for Food Service Department 10:10 A.M.

Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all informalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

BID NOTICE

RFP NOTICE

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting bids on the following:

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following:

17-29

Sale of Portable Buildings

10:30 A.M.

Alexis Diaz, Khloe Oyervides, Juan Velasquez 3rd Grade – Olalla Striebel “A&B” Kelly Aguilera, Kassandra de la Rosa, Aritzy Garza, Andrea Falcon, Juan Quiroga, Fabian Sanchez, Giselle Villarreal 4th Grade – Sandra Bazan “A” Jayden Veliz “A&B” Christian Alanis, Eyvanna Quiroz 4th Grade – Anabel Segovia “A” Efrain Lopez, Anthony Maldonado “A&B” Bryana Amaro, Miguel De la Garza, Mariangel Gonzalez, Kayla Islas, Juan Lopez, Jose L. MartinezGomez, Angelina Montalvo 4th Grade – Cecilia Machuca “A” Justin Lopez, Liana Lopez, Madison Olivarez “A&B” Anthony Aguilar, Magdaleno Aguilar, Adrianne Belmontes, Macario Garcia, Alexander Gonzalez, Ailani Lopez, Zitlaly Monsivais, Chris Ortiz, Sabina Quiroz 5th Grade – Nancy Cantu “A” Deven Becerra, Alexa Cabello, Corett Chavez “A&B” Maysie Amaro, Jorge Barrera, Yayline Espinoza, Anahi Gazca, Angela Salinas, Pablo Villarreal 5th Grade – Lucia Garza “A” Raul Galvan, Jr., Annette Rios “A&B” Ediel Bazan, Juan Becerra, Adamarie Garcia, Jose Leal, Madelyn Montalvo, Aaron Piña, Abraham Pompa, Francisco Quesada, Carolina Rodriguez, Omar Rodriguez, Andrew Sanchez 5th Grade – Sabas Chapa, Jr. “A” Rolando Cantu, Juan Leal “A&B” Alan Alvarez, Arturo Alvirde, Eden Bazan, Andre Belmontes, Manuel Benavidez, Aliyah Garcia, Juan Martinez, David Montalvo, Ayleen Perales, Dulce Romero, Jason Venecia

RFP NOTICE

Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

Derrick Morin, Jamila Flores 1st Grade – Guadalupe Alaniz “A” Adan Acevedo, Idani Bazan, Jose C. Hernandez, Daniel Lopez, Jr., Faith Reyna “A&B” Anahi Alvirde, Rubee Garcia, Charles Lopez, Jr., Devanny Montalvo, Astrid Villarreal 1st Grade – Dolores Garza “A” Jadelyn I. Lopez, Jorge L. Medina “A&B” Darren P. Bazan, Emily J. Flores, Isabela A. Garcia-Jimenez, Dijonay D. Lopez, Dianela Moreno, Eduardo E. Pineda-Arevalo, Fernanda Y. Zurita 1st Grade – Liza Villareal “A” Martin D. Bazan, Lilah Moreno, Leslie Quezada, Daniel Vela, Gian Zuniga “A&B” Kelsie Barrera, Melanie Cerda, Jaylynn Hernandez, Manuel Lopez 2nd Grade – Alexandra Hellmund “A” Desarae Aguilar, Johnny Bazan, Daniela Garcia, Kolton Gutierrez, Diego Perez “A&B” Genesis Martinez, Dayna Rios, Arnold Treviño, Michael Escoto 2nd Grade – Yolanda Garza “A” Keira Diaz, Ashley Garcia, Alondra Ortiz “A&B” Benjamin Cantu, Leonardo Garcia, Jaslene Romero, Brianda Villarreal 2nd Grade – Teresa Solis “A” Melanie Pacheco “A&B” David Acosta, Ervey Bazan, Gabriel De la Cruz, Dianella Robles, Ruby Salinas, Jesus Rodriguez 3rd Grade – Celina Diaz “A&B” Aliz Escoto, Mia Flores, Jacob Lopez, Jonathan Montalvo, John Rios, Hilda Zuniga 3rd Grade – Sylvia J. Garcia “A” Hailey Rodriguez, Aylinne Rosas “A&B” Alani Barrera, Laylonie Chapa,

Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all informalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

RFP NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following:

RFP 17-30 Repairs & Maintenance for Kitchen Equipment for Food Service Department 10:40 A.M.

RFP 17-31 Repairs & Maintenance of Plumbing Work, Electrical Work & Masonary Work 10:50 A.M.

Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below.

Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all informalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all informalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

Bid Specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below or via email purchasing@rgccisd.org.

Sealed bids must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Appointments for inspecting portable buildings must be made thru the Maintenance Department by calling (956)716-4600.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, FEBRUARY 15, 2017, PAGE 13

Starr County Judge and Commissioners Attend AgriLife Conference Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary Students Receive Jackets The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in District 12 hosted its annual Continuing Education Conference for County Judges and Commissioners at the Embassy Suites in north Laredo.

Webb county Judge Tano Tijerina provided the welcome and opening ceremonies to kick off the conference.

Attending from Starr County were county Commissioners Ruben Saenz and Raul Peña.

A wide range of topics of special interest to South Texas officials which included updates and changes on FLSA, County Partnerships, County Responsibilities in Unincorporated areas.

The conference offered five continuing education units from the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, but a big draw was the information and networking the event provides to those attending.

County elected officials are so busy tending to the day to day duties of the job but this

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Pictured left to right: Commissioner Raul Peña, County Extension Agent E. Yolanda Morado and Commissioner Ruben Saenz. conference is often the only by county government. The opportunity they get to meet Texas A&M AgriLife Extension their counterparts, relationships Service is part of the Texas A&M that one day may be of huge University System, and is home Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary would like to thank Mr. Jorge & Maria Falcon for stopping by on Wednesday, benefit if they ever have to call to the V.G. Young Institute for January 18, 2017 to give the cold of winter a touch of warmth by generously donating C.E. SCHMIDT on each other for assistance or County Government. The time Work Wear Kids Jackets to students. Thank you for your generous contribution! collaboration or even advice. spent at this conference by the The conference is organized Starr county elected officials by the Texas A&M AgriLife should prove to be time well spent Extension Service, an educational and beneficial as they continue to state agency supported in part serve the people of Starr County.

Local Student Graduates from SFA

Maria Barrera, of Rio Grande City, received a MED in Educational Leadership from Stephen F. Austin State University during December commencement exercises. Barrera graduated from the James I. Perkins College of Education.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2017 SECTION II, PAGE 1

Starr County Ag Science Teachers to Lead Starr County Fair Parade Agriculture Science teachers at all four Starr County High Schools will lead the Starr County Fair Parade as Parade Marshals on Saturday, January 18. The parade will proceed East on Main Street in Rio Grande City at 11:00 a.m. with lineup on South Britton Ave. and Water St. at 9:00 a.m.

Being honored as 2017 Parade Marshals are dedicated Ag teachers Heraldo Gonzalez, Gilberto Perez III, and Joey Ramon from Roma High School, Randy Lara Martin from Rio Grande City High School, Sixto Flores III of RGCCISD Grulla High School, and Adam Garza of San Isidro High School.

Heraldo Gonzalez, who has lived in Roma all his life, has been married to his high school sweetheart, Yvonne, for 33 years. They have three children, JoAnn, the late Heraldo, Jr., and Carlos. He has taught Animal Science, Plant Science, Horticulture, and Agriculture Mechanics in the Roma FFA Program. A graduate of Texas A&I University in Kingsville with a major in Agriculture Education, he has taught in Roma for 36 years.

Lalo would like to thank his lovely wife and his family for all the support they’ve shown him throughout his career, particularly the late hours after school and long weekends. “My family has always been my biggest fan. What means the most to me is that they do more than tell me I’m great at what I do.” He has been helping with the Fair for the past 36 years, as one of the Roma FFA instructors. “In those years, our students have had countless Grand and Reserve Champions in all categories,” he stated, adding that as a high school student with Roma FFA, he showed breeding cattle and farm shop projects. He is proud that all of his children also participated with the Starr County Fair during their high school years at Roma. They were blessed with receiving many Grand Champion Awards, as well as Starr County Fair scholarships. The top scholarship, the Heraldo Gonzalez, Jr. Memorial, was named in memory of one of his sons.

Mr. Gonzalez has served as a director for the Starr county Fair Association for the past ten years. He stated, “I am truly honored for being selected as one of the Agriculture Science teachers from Starr County to be named as Parade Marshals. I would like to thank all the wonderful people in Starr County who have and continue to support me and our program. Thank you for your confidence.”

Gilberto Perez III says, “My involvement with the Starr County Youth Fair began 33 years ago with Roma FFA as a Roma High School student. I enjoyed it so much that it became my career. I studied Agriculture Science Education at Texas Tech University and began teaching in 1991 at Roma High School. Teaching Agriculture Science for over 25 years has been rewarding in many ways.”

He continued, “My family has been involved with the Starr County Youth Fair ever since I can remember. My mother, Elda G. Perez, was a Homemaking teacher for thirty-plus years at Roma High School. Her involvement with the Fair was an annual event working with the Baking Division. My involvement began in 1984, my freshman year showing with the Roma FFA.” Gilberto stated, “My wife, Maria Teresa, and I have four daughters who became involved with the fair when they were just four years old. My daughters began with the Peewee Goat Division and then the excitement continued when the girls were at the age to show with the Roma Jr. FFA. I am proud to say that two of my daughters received Grand Champion with the Rabbit Division with the Roma Jr. FFA. My daughters have continued their involvement through high school participating in the Farm Shop, Metal Art, Horticulture, and Art through the Roma FFA. My wife and I are truly grateful for the opportunities the Starr County Fair has to offer. It has provided us with many memorable learning and fun experiences that will forever be part of our family.”

Gilberto is a director of the Starr County Fair Association, chairman for the Farm Shop Division and co-chair of the Horticulture Division. He stated, “The Starr County Youth Fair continues to recognize youth and to create an environment for students to become responsible leaders at a very young age. It is gratifying to be part of this association,” concluding, “I feel honored and grateful to all of the directors of the Starr County Fair Association for the recognition of Parade Marshal to the Agriculture Science teachers of Starr County.”

Joey Ramon is in his second year as an Agriculture Science teacher at Roma High School, after teaching science for a year and serving as an Ag teacher for two years at Benavides ISD, where he was named Teacher of the Year.

He has helped out with the Starr County Fair on and off since graduating from Roma High School. He recalls, “I was an FFA member and officer during my high PARADE MARSHALS, section II, page 3

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PARADE MARSHALS Continued from section II, page 1 school years. I showed market hogs, goats and farm shop projects.

I received Reserve Champion Hog (1991) and Reserve Champion Farm Shop (1995).”

He added, “My wife, Daisy Ramon, and son, Kaylon Ramon, have been very supportive. Daisy volunteered with the rabbit and duck scramble last year, and Kaylon has various projects in the fair including a market lamb, cake, educational poster and a horticulture project.”

Kaylon, a fourth grade student at Emma Vera Elementary, won the logo and theme contest for the 2017 Starr County Fair with his entry, “Country Pride and Family Time.”

Ramon serves as an advisory board member of the Starr County Fair Association, as well as a member of the Livestock Committee.

He stated, “It’s an honor being selected as parade marshal along with the other Ag Science Teachers from the county.”

Randy Lara Martin has been teaching for twelve years and has been the Agriculture Science teacher for eleven of those years, all at Rio Grande City High School, her alma mater. She states, “I have been involved in the Starr County Youth Fair since the age of 8. I started showing cattle at a very young age and instantly fell in love with the atmosphere of the livestock show. As I grew older, I told myself that I would like to help others experience the excitement of raising a project and exhibiting it for the community to see. Ever since then I have tried to help in any way that I can with the Starr County Youth Fair and other livestock shows and agriculture competitions throughout the state.”

She adds, “I believe that my involvement at a very young age taught me discipline, responsibility, and determination.

This opportunity has opened many doors for me and has given me knowledge that I would otherwise not have been able to attain. I

strive to pass on any information to help my students and try to expose my FFA members to as much real world experience as possible.”

A graduate of Texas A&M University Kingsville with an Agriculture Science degree and a Masters in Ag Science, Randy is currently serving on the Advisory Committee for the Starr County Fair Association Board.

She is a voting member of the Livestock Committee, Breeding Cattle Chairman for the Starr County Youth Fair, Assistant Superintendent in charge of Breeding Cattle for the Rio Grande Valley District, and Starr County Validation Committee Co-Chair.

Mrs. Martin stated, “I would like to thank my family for supporting me unconditionally--my parents, Greg and Janie Lara, my husband, Ed Martin, my brother, Bobby Lara, my sister, Cody Lara, and our newest addition to the family, Skyler Kole Martin,” adding, “I would humbly like to thank the Starr County Fair for selecting the other Agriculture Science teachers and myself as the 2017 parade marshals. I pride myself in striving to better not only myself but my students’ lives, as well. For me, satisfaction comes when a student lets me know that I have impacted their lives and made a difference.”

Sixto Flores III is the Agriculture Science teacher at RGCCISD Grulla High School, where he chartered Grulla FFA in 2013. He is currently serving on the Starr County Fair Association board, the Livestock Committee, and is cochair of the Horticulture Division.

He is also a founding member of the Working on Wellness Committee with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office.

He stated, “There are several people in my life that have helped me become the man I am today. I would like to thank my parents, Sixto and Dolly Flores, for teaching me the values and principles I live by. The life lessons they taught me in and out of the show area have helped shape the man I am today.

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Flores adds, “I am elated to have been selected as one of the 2017 Parade Marshals for the Starr County Youth Fair. This is an honor I am able to share with my fellow Ag Science Teachers and feel extremely humbled. Many people will never fully comprehend what goes into this specific profession.

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He concluded, “To all the Ag teachers, congratulations! To the RGCCISD administration, teachers, and staff, thank you for your service and what you do for our community. Also, to the 4-H and FFA leaders and supportive parents who continue to lead and inspire….thank you for making a difference.”

Adam Garza is in his first year as agriculture science teacher at San Isidro ISD, filling the big boots of their beloved “Mr. H.” Adam stated, “Since this is my first year being involved with Starr County, I would like to extend thanks to Luis and Celinda Alvarado and Adan and Melinda Marquez for helping me in our agricultural program here at San Isidro ISD, my new school family, and the Starr County Fair Association.”

He feels a strong connection to the Starr County Fair, stating, “My aunt and Godmother Norma Linda Vega was a participant in 1979, 80 and 81 and was Top Winner with her cheesecake all three years. She also won Grand Champion for her Chocolate Chip Cookies in 1978.”

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Adam stated, “I have been involved with the Advisory Board and Livestock Committee for the Starr County Fair Association only since August 2016, but it has been very enlightening, and I have learned so much. As an Agriculture Science Teacher, I work hard to educate my students in agriculture literacy. I look forward to continue my work with the youth and the Fair in the future. I am very

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These pillars have been the foundation of who I am today.”

He added, “I would like to thank my beautiful wife Emily G. Flores.

She is an inspiration and the driving force for me to strive to be a better all-around individual. Her unconditional love and support is unwavering. As a father now, I am committed to living by example and instilling in my children the values that were bestowed upon me. I am so thankful for my two beautiful children, Sixto and Savannah, who always remind me to see the world through their eyes and celebrate every milestone in my life. My sisters, Annette and Melissa, thanks for keeping me grounded when I need to be and on my toes when it was necessary.

Your love and daily support continue to remind me of how lucky I am to have you both in my life.”

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