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The 2017 Starr County Fair Queen and court were crowned at the annual Youth Fair Pageant held Saturday evening in the San Isidro School Distrtict Auditorium. Eliza Briana Rodriguez is the 2017 Queen. A senior at Rio Grande City High School, Eliza is the daughter of David and Velma Rodriguez. The Queen, pictured at far left, is shown with her Court, l-r, Teen Princess Mia Nicole Gutierrez, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Gutierrez, Jr.; Preteen Princess Ava Christine Brown, daughter of Albert Brown Jr. and Tracy and William Torres; Petite Princess Katarina Emma Mendoza, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eulogio Mendoza III; Precious Princess Aubree Nevaeh Rodriguez, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny and Anyssa Rodriguez; and Starr County Cowboy James Austin Margo, son of Dr. and Mrs. Javier D. Margo, Jr. Kelsie Michelle Alvarado, 2016 Starr County Fair Queen, was on hand for her final walk, to help present awards, and to assist throughout the pageant. The pageant was sponsored by Starr County 4-H Board, and 4-Hers volunteered throughout the event. (Photo by Roel Reyes Photography Studio)

A l e x i s Saenz – TMEA 6A 3 year AllState Flute, Paulina Martinez TMEA 6A All-State F r e n c h H o r n , Ashley Garcia - TMEA 5A All-State French Horn, Carlos Garcia TMEA 5A All-State Trombone, Anthony Gonzalez –TMEA 6A 3 year All-State Euphonium, Ricardo Gonzalez - TMEA 6A 2 year All-State Tuba, Armando Pena – TMEA 6A 3 year All-State Tuba, Justin Ellert - TMEA 5A All-State Percussion members of the Mighty Rio Grande City High School Rattler Band will perform with the Texas All-State (Band/Orchestra) in San Antonio, Saturday, February 13, 2017 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center as part of the 2017 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention. RATTLER BAND, page 10

Grulla High School Lady Gator Basketball Team Won the Tournament at San Perlita ISD

Rio Grande City CISD Counseling Week Rio Grande City CISD announces National School Counseling Week from February 6 -10, 2017. This year’s theme is “School Counseling: Helping Students Realize Their Potential,” and we celebrate their unique contribution within the public school system. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.The district kicked off the celebration for Counselors on Friday, February 3, 2017 with the reading of the Proclamation at the Multi-Purpose Center.

Pictured are Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources - Arcadio Salinas, III., Director of Counseling - Rick Solis along with RGCCISD Counselors. Thank you Counselors for all you do for our students!

Grulla High School Lady Gator Basketball team won the tournament at San Perlita ISD. The championship game was against Brownsville Frontier High School. The final score was 55 to 19. The tournament MVP was Samantha Sifuentes and the All Tournament Player was Jennifer Morales. Congratulations Lady Gators!

Roma Middle School 7th Grade & 8th Grade Volleyball A Team District Championship, 7th Grade & 8th Grande Volleyball B Team District Co-Championship Congratulations to the Roma Middle School 7th Grade Volleyball A Team on their District Championship and 7th Grade Volleyball B Team on their Co-District Championship!

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Texas Beta Eta Tau - Sweetheart

Edna Carmen Gonzalez at Ringgold Elementary, and the G/T coordinator for the district.

She worked closely with gifted students and provided teachers the training they needed to teach G/T classes. As Director for Advanced Academics she assisted with UIL, Odyssey of the Mind, and advanced placement studies for secondary students. Her most memorable times were traveling with the O.M. teams when they competed at district, state, and world competitions and received recognitions for their efforts.

Edna would like to acknowledge her loyal secretary and dear friend, Mitzi Olivarez, for many years of cherished memories and activities. Edna is the mother of 2 children: Maricela, who lives in Laredo; and Dennis who serves as the Starr County Clerk. She also has four grandsons and one granddaughter. Edna, widowed in 2012, has learned to enjoy her family more, relax, travel, and enjoy life. She is the vicepresident for her sorority, 1st VP for the Starr Co Retired School Employees, is a member of Immaculate Conception Church, and an ACTS member. She also served as church lector for 2 years.

Edna stays busy with her ranch and cattle business. She is also the owner of West Starr Development, which manages residential and commercial properties. Edna would like to thank her sorority sisters for bestowing her the honor of sweetheart to represent her sorority chapter.

Delta Theta Master - Debutante

Preceptor Zeta Delta - Debutante

Angela Victoria Garcia

Anaissa Georgette Diaz

Angela Victoria Garcia is the granddaughter of Gilberto and Rosie Garcia and Jesse and Yolanda Guerra. Rosie is a member of the Texas Delta Theta Master Chapter.

Angela was born in Corpus Christi in 1999 to Dr. Gilberto Garcia Jr. and Mrs. Yolanda Garcia from Rio Grande City and Robstown, Texas respectively.

Angela is a senior at IB at Lamar Academy in McAllen, Texas, where she is in the top 10%.

Angela has been a member of Texas Beta Eta Tau Sweetheart three national honor societies Edna Carmen Gonzalez was born since her sophomore year, the orchestra experience, she has been in Rio Grande City, Tx where she National Honor Society through a TMEA (Texas Music Educators has lived most of her life. She McAllen Memorial High School, Association) regional and state attended Immaculate Conception the National Society of Leadership qualifier. Along with playing the School and then graduated from and Success through STC, and the viola, Angela also plays the piano Roma High School in 1968. She then attended and graduated National Society of High School and the guitar, which she taught from Texas A & I with a BS in Scholars. Angela is a College herself to play when she was Education. Edna’s mother Sofia Board AP Scholar and a National younger. was a teacher in Roma for 30 years, Furthermore, Angela volunteers Hispanic Recognition Scholar, and her father, Bocho Garcia, around McAllen, helping Milam both of which have been awarded worked with CPL in Roma. Edna Elementary, Gonzalez Elementary, based on academic excellence. later earned a Masters Degree and St. Paul’s with their annual fall Through her school, Angela is in School Administration from festivals.

Along with offering her the art coordinator for the literary Texas A & I in Kingsville. She time to help the schools around married Uvaldo David Gonzalez, magazine and a regular volunteer McAllen, Angela also offers her who worked for the USDA as the for school-related events. time to help those in need at St. district director for South Texas.

Currently, Angela is a member This opportunity allowed the John’s food pantry and volunteered of the IB Masterminds and Quiz family to relocate often, giving for the McAllen Marathon where Bowl team and has competed since Edna teaching opportunities she helped provide refreshments her junior year travelling with her in several cities throughout the team to Katy, San Antonio, and and support for runners in the Valley before settling back in New Orleans for competitions. event.

Starr County. She taught at the In her spare time, Angela Moreover, Angela competes with elementary level, was a facilitator enjoys listening to her records and her teammates in the TV games cassettes and loves listening to the for Masterminds that air on Texas Preceptor Pi Omicron - Sweetheart music of Th e Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Channel 5.

Tiffany Christine Alaniz and Pink Floyd.

She also enjoys Since she was in 6th grade, Texas Preceptor Pi Omicron 2017-2019. She was a former Angela has played the viola with travelling around the country with is proud to present this year’s debutante. Her hobbies include her school’s orchestra, and is a her family and visiting new places. sweetheart, Tiffany Christine reading, traveling, listening to Angela aspires to major in member of the varsity symphonic Alaniz. She is the daughter of biochemistry and pursue a career orchestra for McAllen Memorial Ricardo and Cynthia Jean Alaniz in the medical field to become a High School, which she lettered and sister of Michelle Leigh and cardiologist who will practice here in her senior year. During her Tracy Marie Alaniz. in the valley.

Tiffany is a graduate of Rio Delta Theta Master - Debutante Grande City High School and the University of Texas PanCarina Isabel Ramirez American.

She is currently Carina Isabel Ramirez is the employed with Rio Grande granddaughter of Gilberto and City C.I.S.D. at Roque Guerra Rosie Garcia and Ignacio and Elementary. Tiffany was chosen Dora Ramirez.

Rosie is a member as Para-Educator of the Year of the Texas Delta Theta Master for 2015 from her school. She Chapter. Carina is the 15-yearis very active in Community Service Events.

Tiffany is a music, and spending time with old daughter of Michael and C.C.E. teacher at Immaculate family and friends.

Clarissa Ramirez from Mission, Tiffany would like to thank Texas.

Conception Church, Cheerleader Co-Sponsor at Roque Guerra, her sorority sisters from Texas Carina is a sophomore at an A.C.T.S. member, and the Preceptor Pi Omicron for Sharyland Pioneer High School sorority Recording Secretary for bestowing this honor. where she is ranked in the top 5% of her class. She is an officer of Beta Iota Psi - Debutante the Pioneer Student Council and Maria Lorissa Guzman a member of LEO (Leadership, summer production of the other cultures and history. Lorissa Experience, and Opportunity) musical Hairspray with All Star loves to dance and has been a Club. She is also in the advanced Theatre and will be assisting dancer since the age of 3. She has journalism class where she takes with the upcoming All Star Kids won several awards including a an active role in developing the production of The Lion King.

National Championship at the school’s yearbook.

Carina has been part of Girl age of 4 when she won a trip to As a freshman, Carina was Scout Troop 35 in McAllen Disneyworld. in the Diamondback Band since the age of four. Through She had the opportunity to where she played the flute. this group, she has developed compete at the NCA with her She traveled to San Antonio to confidence, leadership skills, cheer team and became National compete in the State Marching great friendships, and a strong Champ. Lori has won several Competition. She is also a sense of how to make a awards as a solo dancer. She has member of the Alpha Theatre difference in her community. represented Roma High School dance team as a Dazzler in the Troupe, her school’s theatre She has participated in numerous position of 2nd lieutenant. She department, where she played community events and service is part of the Roma High School one of six Doo-Wop Girls in the projects such as bell ringing for Beta Iota Psi is proud to National Champion Folkloric musical, Little Shop of Horrors. the Salvation Army, volunteering announce their 2017 debutante.

Dance Team and will be competing In the spring of her freshman at the Autism Awareness 5K Maria Lorissa Guzman is the this coming month of April. Lori year, she portrayed Maureen Run/Walk and organizing a daughter of Carlos Guzman and also likes sports and has been part in the play, King o’ the Moon. beauty pageant for young girls Lorena Barrera. Lori is a 10th of Roma High School Softball This performance advanced the with special needs. grader at Roma High School. team for two years. Lori’s hobbies team to the UIL One Act Play Carina is a member of St. Paul’s Lori is the proud sister of Carlos include reading, listening to regional level in San Antonio. Catholic Church in Mission. She Jr., who is a researcher at Dallas music, and watching videos. She Carina is currently playing the is an altar server and performs Medical and has recently been also likes to bake. Lori has also leading role of Juliet in the with the St. Paul’s Youth Singers accepted for his doctoral degree had the privilege to enjoy some school production of Romeo or “SPYS”. She is steadily on her and Alejandro, who is a senior time with the elderly by visiting at U.T. Dallas who will be them and bringing them some joy and Juliet: A Transformative way to completing the sacrament obtaining his degree as a software by doing what she loves, which is Musical. She will be traveling of Confirmation.

Carina looks forward to what engineer this coming semester. dancing. She has also helped in to New York City at the end of the future holds and will continue this year with her theatre troupe Lori enjoys school, her favorite the Thanksgiving Feast of Sharing to work hard to reach her goals. to experience Broadway life class is biology. Lori has had and volunteers in her Church. the opportunity to attend the She belongs to the Roma Lady of firsthand by attending shows Her heart’s greatest desire is Governor’s Program during the Our Refuge Youth Group. Lorissa and participating in an acting to attend New York University summer which she enjoyed. She hopes to graduate and attend workshop. where she can pursue her passion loves to travel and learn about college and major in Biology.

She also took part in the for the arts.

Anaissa Georgette Diaz is the 16 year old daughter of George and Aissa Diaz. She is the granddaughter of Lydia Garza Saenz and Blas Pedro Saenz, Francisco Garza and Juan and Angelica Diaz.

Anaissa is a junior at San Isidro High School as well as a concurrent student at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

She is very active in school and her love of student government keeps her very busy with student council where she serves as recording secretary. This school year she headed “Drug Awareness Week” in which she coordinated activities and guest speakers for her fellow students. She is very proud to have worked with student council and school staff on such an important week. She was also interviewed by Channel 5 for a segment that appeared on “Con Mi Gente” highlighting “Trunk or Treat” which is held annually at San Isidro School on Halloween. She is always very proud to represent her school community which she loves.

Anaissa has had a love of animals since she was a little girl and she is very proud to be a member of FFA where she holds the office of secretary. She has shown various animals at the

Starr County Fair and it was with her beloved “Lola” her rabbit that she won a Grand Champion Showmanship Buckle which she often wears very proudly.

Anaissa also believes very strongly in volunteering in the community. She began as a child by participating in The March of Dimes Walkathon. Since then she has volunteered at adult daycare facilities, public libraries, various churches and soup kitchens.

She considers giving back to her community a very important responsibility.

Anaissa has attended several summer programs in Washington, DC which include People to People Leadership Conference and National Youth Leadership Forum. The highlight of her travels to Washington was meeting with Congressman Henry Cuellar to add to her excitement he posted a picture of that meeting on twitter.

Anaissa is a member of the National Honor Society which she considers her greatest accomplishment. She is considering attending The University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business to study business administration.

Since she has an interest in international business Anaissa wants to take a semester abroad to China. Her plans also include attending graduate school at George Washington University in Washington, DC. She toured the school while attending a leadership conference and decided she would like to return as a graduate student.

Anaissa is proud to be representing Preceptor Zeta Delta and is extremely happy that she is being presented by her beautiful and wonderful grandmother, Lydia Garza Saenz.

Delta Theta Master - Debutante

Hunter Danielle Pena

Hunter Danielle Pena is the 16 year-old daughter of Guadalupe Martin and Tanya Pena of Rio Grande City and big sister to 10 year-old Kamryn Elisabeth.

Hunter is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guadalupe M. Pena, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Tomas E. Villarreal.

Hunter attends Rio Grande City High School where she is a Junior. She has been an Honor Roll student and was recently inducted into the National Honor Society. Upon completing her Junior year, she will have earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Information Management. Upon graduation, Hunter aspires to attend Texas A&M University in College Station and pursue a degree in Political Science.

Besides her academics, Hunter is actively involved

in sports. She has had the honor of being a 3-year Varsity Cheerleader and a returning letterman for the Lady Rattler Volleyball team. Hunter is also on the Lady Rattler Track team where she has earned numerous medals in individual races and with her relay teams.

Aside from academics and participation in sports, Hunter is multi-faceted. She has been a member of the Rattler 4H Club since the age of 6 where she held the positions of Club Delegate, Reporter and Secretary. She has also been bestowed the honor of representing her 4H Club as Sweetheart on three occasions.

Hunter is also a member of Rio FFA. These organizations have enabled her to participate in the Starr County Youth Fair for the last 10 years. She has exhibited steers, market goats and hogs where she has earned awards and recognition for showmanship.

These organizations have instilled leadership qualities which will follow her through her future endeavors.

Hunter is honored to be presented by her grandmother, Diana A. Pena, and the Texas Theta Delta Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.

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Ac2E Elementary Students Participated in RGCCISD’s Free Throw Competition

Ac2E Elementary’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students took part in the RGCCISD’s free throw competition at the Veterans Middle School Gymnasium. The Hawks dominated at the contest, with the 3rd Grade Boys, 4th Grade Boys, and 5th Grade Girls taking the 1st place trophies in the “Overall Team” categories for their respective grade levels. Individual winners were: 3rd graders- Dante Flores (3rd place) and Karol Olivarez (2nd place); 4th grader- Jose Luis Aviña (3rd place); 5th graders- Nicole Soza (2nd place) and Moniq Lopez (1st place). Congratulations to all the students, and a special thank you goes out to their coaches, Mrs. Migdalia Echavarria and Mr. Ramiro Lopez, for their unending support and guidance toward their students in all athletic events throughout the school year. “Achieving Excellence Together!”

Veterans Middle School Perfect Attendance Winners

Congratulations to the Veterans Middle School Perfect Attendance winners for the 1st Semester! VMS students who had perfect attendance during the entire first semester were entered into a raffle drawing at the end of the semester. Five lucky winners were drawn per grade level for a variety of prizes. In all, fifteen lucky students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades were awarded prizes simply for being in school every single day during the first semester at VMS. All VMS students who come to school every day will be entered into a raffle in May so that they can try their luck at winning some of these prizes. Winners for the VMS First Semester were as follows: 6th Graders: (iPad Mini) – Karen Garcia; (32’ TV) – Samantha Zarate-Pena; (Beats) – Deyla Barrera; ($75.00 Gift Card) – Kaylee Ruiz; ($50.00 Gift Card) – Anaiza Guajardo; 7th Graders: (iPad Mini) – Elias Oviedo; (32’ TV) – Angel Benavides; (Beats) - Kayleen Alanis; ($75.00 Gift Card) – Hernan Tamez; ($50.00 Gift Card) – Luis Gonzalez; 8th Graders – (iPad Mini) – Adalberto Garza; (32’ TV) – Gabriel Cruz; (Beats) – Anthony Hernandez; ($75.00 Gift Card) – Derek Serna; ($50.00 Gift Card) – Alberto Carlos, Jr.

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Saturday, February 11, 2017 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Come help us welcome Dr. Raymond Mussett, JoAnn Garza, PA-C, Josie Lopez, PA-C, Valerie Rodriguez APRN, FNP-BC to our community of health care providers. Sylvia Contreras APRN, FNP-BC continues on staff at our new location.

We will be having entertainment, food and drinks.

Come meet and greet the Clinic staff, Board of Directors, Physicians, Hospital administrative staff and employees.

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †EDNA M. HERNANDEZ

by Husband, Son & Family THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †ELA LOPEZ (3RD AN.) by Family FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †ROSABELLA FALCON (1ST AN.)

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by Son Sam Vale & Family †JOHN ANDREW OLSON

by Silvestre & Alma Gloria Gonzalez †NARCISO GARZA

by Silvestre & Alma Gloria Gonzalez †ENRIQUE GARZA

by Silvestre & Alma Gloria Gonzalez SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †ADELA HERNANDEZ & FRANCISCO GARCIA (8TH AN.) by Sus Hijos e Hijas †ALFREDO GARCIA by Zoila & Family

6:00 P.M. †NINFA S. REYNA (AN.) by Family †MARIA CRUZ LOPEZ

by Mascorro Family †EPITACIA SOLIS

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SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS

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by Wife & Family †ALAN WAYNE CLOGSTON (8TH AN.)

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by Cadavez Family 1:00 P.M. †ANGELITA Z. VILLARREAL (29TH AN.) by Familia Villarreal †FELIPE VILLARREAL (12TH AN.)

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Prizes of $100, $75, $50, and $25 will be awarded by the Board of Starr County Farm Bureau to winners in its seventh annual barrel painting contest in observance of Farm Bureau’s annual Food Connection Week.

Any organized youth group made up of youth 19 years of age and under may enter. Barrels must be a metal 55-gallon drum type, with top cut out and no sharp edges exposed. Barrels must be clean and in good condition.

Barrels must be painted with exterior metal paint, and paint must be dry at time of judging.

The design on the barrels must contain the letters TFB and the words Eat Healthy. Any designs with a negative message or gang symbols will be disqualified. No decals or other foreign objects can be affixed to the barrels.

Painting must be done by youth members of the organization entering the barrel.

Barrels should be delivered to the fairgrounds on Wednesday evening, February 22, or Thursday morning, February 23, by 10 a.m. and placed in the area next to the baking room for judging.

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Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it, Dear Jesus, and place it within your own heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in your merciful eyes it will become your favor, not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail.

5:00 P.M. †TIBURCIO RIVAS (13TH AN.)

by Family †ELA LOPEZ (3RD AN.) by Family †MANUEL DE FERREIRE, JR. (8TH AN.) by De Ferreire Family MONDAY FEBRUARY 13TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †GILBERTO GARZA by Family †HERNAN, SR. & HILA GARZA (AN.)

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Texas Preceptor Pi Omicron hosted a Vintage Tea

Texas Preceptor Pi Omicron hosted a Vintage Tea honoring their 2017 Sweetheart, Tiffany Alaniz. Tiffany and her Sisters enjoyed an amazing evening and a delicious meal at Che’s Restaurant. Tiffany will be presented at the yearly Sweetheart Ball on February 11, 2017.

We love you Sister!

STEWC WINNING NUMBERS The JANUARY 2017 Winning Numbers and Addresses of South Texas Empowerment of Women Center (STEWC) Calendar Fundraiser were: DATE NUM. CITY PRIZE Call (956) 486-1486 or come to STEWC office at 3610 W. Turtle 01-01-17 134 MISSION, TX $500 Drive, Rio Grande City. To donate 01-02-17 487 SANDIA, TX $25 and receive your calendar. The 01-09-17 109 RGC, TX $25 drawings for the winners for the 01-16-17 130 RGC, TX $25 2017 calendars will be at the end 01-23-17 292 RGC, TX $25 of each month. There are now 51 01-30-17 192 RGC, TX $25 chances to win!!!

The 2017 giving calendars are available for a donation of $10. The prizes are $25 every Monday, $50 on Valentines and Thanksgiving Day, $500 July 4th and December 31st.

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General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary Congratulates UIL Students Roma High Attedence Incentive Raffle Winners attendance to their classes for 17 weeks for the fall semester, so they each had 17 chances to win in the raffle, showing that it DOES pay to go to school! Roma

High School, in partnership with sponsor Lone Star National Bank, will hold a second raffle at the end of the spring 2017 semester. Keep up your attendance students!

The administration at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary would like to congratulate all UIL students and coaches for getting 1st place at the Alto Bonito invitational meet. Congratulations on a job well done!

Retired Teachers Seminar February 16 The Starr County Retired School Employees Association (SCRSEA) held their monthly meeting in the Workforce Building of the South Texas College campus in Rio Grande City on Thursday, Jan. 19th at 3 pm. Special guest presenters, Margarita Olivarez Gonzalez and Jerry Albrecht, shared important details regarding the upcoming learning seminar to be held in Feb. This seminar focuses on the process and procedures used by the Texas Teacher Retirement System for all retiring school employees.

After covering the remaining agenda items, the group of almost 40 retirees enjoyed the provided refreshments.

The next meeting is scheduled for the 16th of Feb. Retired school employees from the Roma ISD, San Isidro ISD, or the R.G.C. CISD are invited to join SCRSEA by calling Bitsy Margo at 735-9444 or Edna Gonzalez at 844-8714.

Roma High School students Sarazadeh Pena and Sebastian Aguilar are winners of the first Roma High School Attendance Incentive Raffle. They each won $500 courtesy of generous sponsor Lone Star National Bank. Both students had perfect

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, FEBRUARY 8, 2017, PAGE 6

Grulla High School CTE Culinary Arts Teacher Created a Cake For Over 2000 People

Ac2E Elementary Held a McTeacher’s Night First Meeting of the New Year

CTE Culinary Arts Teacher Mrs. Gloria Gonzalez from Grulla High School created a mammoth of a cake for over 2,000 people. The cake was large enough to feed all the students and staff after taking the benchmarks, EOC, and STAAR tests.

Ac2E Elementary held a McTeacher’s Night fundraiser. Thanks to the participation of the community, parents, and staff, the campus was able to surpass all fundraising profits records made at any McTeacher’ Night in the entire Rio Grande Valley last school year! On behalf of Hawk administration and staff, we would like to extend our most sincere gratitude to all who came by and made the event such a huge success. “Achieving Excellence Together!”

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Texas Delta Theta Master of Beta Sigma Phi held its first meeting of 2017 at Denny’s with Elda Hinojosa serving as hostess. President Becky Canales presided during the business meeting, during which Vangie Anderson reported on plans for the Sweetheart Dance set for Saturday, February 11. Our chapter will be presenting three granddaughters as debutantes. Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez was Program Chair for a delightful program on Cinderella, following the BSP theme, “We Put our Hearts into It.” She presented members with several door prizes featuring the Disney Princess, and each member was given a Disney-themed mini puzzle. A contest ensued to see who could work their puzzle fastest. The puzzles and prizes won could be kept by the members or donated to an assortment of items brought to the meeting by members for the STEWC shelter for women. Donated items included paper goods, toiletries, and gifts for children.

3rd Annual Starr County Youth Fair Academic Rodeo • Friday, February 17th, 2017

Academic Rodeo Registration Deadline-Friday, February 10th!

Registration is ongoing at the County Extension Office. Space is limited!

The Academic Rodeo will feature three events including an Essay Contest, Spelling Contest, and a Math Contest for children enrolled in Starr County Schools in grades 2nd – 5th.

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Ringgold Elementary Hosted a UIL Meet Alto Bonito Elementary Students Awarded Principal’s Award Medals R i n g g o l d E l e m e n t a r y hosted a UIL meet on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

All RGCCISD Elementary Schools attended the meet.

Mrs. Jessica T. Saenz, Ringgold E l e m e n t a r y Counselor, was UIL coordinator for the event. “The event was a great success, everything ran smoothly”, said Mrs. Saenz.

Dr. Erica B. Guerra, Principal of Ringgold Elementary, Mr. Alfredo Garcia, Superintendent, and Mr. L.T. Guzman, District UIL Coordinator, were on hand to support the students as they were eager to compete in their events.

The results for the UIL meet

were as follows: * 1st place J & O Hinojosa Elementary * 2nd place General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary * 3rd place Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary Congratulations to all UIL participants, coaches, and parents for their endless support and dedication. On behalf of Dr. Erica Guerra, Principal, and Mrs.

Jessica T. Saenz, Ringgold Elementary UIL Coordinator, they would like to thank all Ringgold Elementary staff, judges, and everyone else who put their part in helping in the preparation for the UIL Meet.

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Alto Bonito Elementary had its 3rd Six Weeks Awards Assembly. Twenty-nine students were awarded with the Principal’s Award Medal. These students were chosen from each homeroom based on overall academics, behavior, and daily attendance. As an added treat, they experienced having breakfast with the school principals. Congratulations to these students and keep up the great work! Go Roadrunners!

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Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary Class Wins a Pizza Party Y.B. Escobar Students Win Winter Wonderland VIP Treatment

Congratulations to Mr. Jerry Gonzalez’ class at Ynes B. Escobar Elementary on winning Dr. B’s Winter Wonderland Celebration Letter Contest! The students were selected to receive VIP treatment at the event.

They first received a surprise pizza party at school, tee-shirts for everyone in the class and special early admission to the event. Special thanks to their teacher, Mr. Jerry Gonzalez and Dr. B. and her staff at the Pediatric Care Center for helping the students secure this awesome opportunity!!

Ms. Monica Hernandez’s homeroom class from Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary wins a pizza party from Peter Piper Pizza. Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary held a Peter Piper Pizza Report Card Night for 3rd thru 5th grade and Ms. Hernandez’s homeroom won for having the most parents attend. The next Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary report card night is for Pre-k to 2nd grades on Monday, February 27, 2017.

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3rd Annual Starr County Youth Fair Academic Rodeo • Friday, February 17th, 2017

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Registration is ongoing at the County Extension Office. Space is limited!

The Academic Rodeo will feature three events including an Essay Contest, Spelling Contest, and a Math Contest for children enrolled in Starr County Schools in grades 2nd – 5th. Rules and guidelines can be found on the Starr County Youth Fair Web page, (www.starrcountyyouthfair.com) or they may be picked up at the Starr County Extension Office.

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University Congratulations to Mariachi Juvenil de America, Baylor JV Mariachi, and Mariachi Nuevo Cascabel Confers Degrees On Fall 2016 Graduates Baylor University conferred degrees on more than 860 graduates during fall commencement exercises Dec. 17 in the Ferrell Center on the Baylor campus.

Starr County graduate: Rio Grande City, Janel Jaqueline Villela, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology.

Baylor University is a private Christian University and a nationally ranked research institution.

The University provides a vibrant campus community for more than 16,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship.

Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually Congratulations to Mariachi Juvenil de America from Veterans operating University in Texas.

Middle School, JV Mariachi from Grulla High School, and Mariachi Nuevo Cascabel from Ringgold Middle School for receiving straight Barrel Painting Contest Division 1’s at the Texas Association of Mariachi Educators Area If you have questions, call Tissa Competition which was held January 12 at Valley View High School. Peterson at 956/500-1430.

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This competitive process begins throughout the state in auditions hosted by 28 TMEA Regions.

Individual musicians perform selected music for a panel of judges who rank each instrument or voice part. From this ranking, a select group of musicians advances from their Region to compete against musicians from other areas in seven TMEA Area competitions. The highestranking musicians judged at the TMEA Area competitions qualify to perform in a TMEA All-State music group. Only the top 3% of musicians who initially audition become All-State musicians. These All-State students participate in three days of rehearsals directed by nationally recognized conductors during the TMEA Clinic/ Convention. Their performances for thousands of attendees bring this extraordinary event to a close.

For the All-State concert schedule and conductor information, go to the Performances section of www.tmea.org/convention.

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Scope of work: All Building Trades Proposal documents may be viewed at: The office of D. Wilson Construction Company and www.dwilsonconstruction.com By submitting a proposal, each sub-proposer represents that he has read and understands the bid documents, has visited the site and is familiar with the site and local conditions under which the work is to be performed and that his proposal is based upon materials, equipment and all requirements to execute this portion of the work as required by the plans and specifications, without exception. Owner has elected to implement the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP). OCIP will include General Liability and Pollution Insurance.

Please provide this cost on a separate line, providing a credit on the amount of insurance with your proposal. Subcontractor is required to carry auto insurance as well as Worker’s Compensation.

Subcontractors requiring clarification or interpretation of the proposal documents must submit written requests at least five days prior to the bid date to fredl@dwilsonconstruction. com and tonyv@dwilsonconstruction.com.

Bid due date: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 @ 4 p.m. CST. Sub-proposals can to be delivered to the office of D. Wilson Construction, 1207 E. Pecan, McAllen, TX 78501, faxed to 956-6863270, or by email to fredl@dwilsonconstruction.com.

Proposals received after the deadline may be rejected. All sub-proposals will be considered as competitive sealed proposals. Subcontractors must provide as a minimum, all insurance requirements included in the bid documents. Insurance requirements and a sample subcontractor contract may be reviewed at: www.dwilsonconstruction.com.

Evaluations will be based upon price, experience, bonding ability, completeness of the proposal and the proposer’s ability to meet the construction schedule. The Construction Manager, Owner and Architect are not bound to the lowest proposal price. The Construction Manager, Owner and Architect reserve the right to reject any bid that does not conform to the bidding documents, that is incomplete, irregular, or is in any way not responsive.

The Construction Manager, Owner and Architect will evaluate the proposals and select the best value to the project.

D. Wilson Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. MBE/SBE/WBE/ AABE/HUB Firms are encouraged to submit proposals on this project.

Request for Comments: Rural County Waiver for Medicaid Beds Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) rule 40 TAC § 19.2322(h)(7) permits the County Commissioners Court of a rural county with a population of less than 100,000 and no more than two Medicaid-certi�ied nursing facilities to request that DADS contract for additional Medicaid nursing facility beds in that county. This may be done without regard to the occupancy rate of available beds in the county.

The Starr County Commissioners Court is considering requesting that DADS contract for additional Medicaid nursing facility beds in Starr County. The Commissioners Court is soliciting public input and comments on whether the request should be made to DADS, and to consider proposals from quali�ied persons or entities interested in proving additional Medicaid nursing home services in Starr County.

To clarify, the Starr County Commissioners Court previously recommended to DADS that DADS approve a rural county waiver for 120 Medicaid beds, which DADS granted on May 22, 2014, to the applicant Starr County RP, Ltd. Since that time, the underlying owner of the rural county waiver has sold virtually all of its assets to a new company, Starr County SNF Project, LLC, who wishes to resume and complete the development of the rural county waiver for the bene�it of the residents of Starr County. DADS regulations do not allow the assignment or transfer of a waiver to a new party, so a new waiver must be issued for the new party.

Therefore, the Starr County Commissioners Court is requesting that DADS approve a new rural county waiver for the applicant Starr County SNF Project, LLC, at which time the rural county waiver that was originally granted to Starr County RP, Ltd. can be withdrawn.

The Commissioners Court is soliciting public input and comments on this request for a new waiver and places particular emphasis on the fact that a determination of need has already been made and documented in the original rural county waiver matter, and thus the determination of need still remains unmet until such time as the rural county waiver is brought to fruition in the form of a completed skilled nursing home. It is in that spirit that the Starr County Commissioners Court is requesting that DADS approve a rural county waiver for the new party, Starr County SNF Project, LLC, at which time the original rural county waiver will be withdrawn.

If you wish to make comments in this regard to the Commissioners Court, these comments must be submitted in writing on or before thirty (30) days from the date this notice is published in the Texas Register to the Starr County Judge’s of�ice at 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, FEBRUARY 8, 2017, PAGE 11

Grulla High School

Grulla Middle School

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

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Texas Ace program invites the community to come and enjoy creating a Valentines wreath.

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Texas Ace program invites the community to come and enjoy creating a Valentines wreath.

Date: Thursday, February 8th, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Place: Grulla High School Cafeteria

Date: Thursday, February 9th, 2017 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Place: Grulla Middle School Cafeteria

For further information about the event please call (956) 317-1700.

For further information about the event please call (956) 317-1700.

All materials will be provided by the Texas ACE program.

All materials will be provided by the Texas ACE program.

El programa Texas ACE cordialmente invita a toda la comunidad a crear su Corona del Día del Amor y la Amistad.

El programa Texas ACE cordialmente invita a toda la comunidad a crear su Corona del Día del Amor y la Amistad.

Fecha: Miercoles, 8 de Febrero del 2017 Tiempo: 5:00-7:00 pm Lugar: Cafetería de Grulla High School

Fecha: jueves, 9 de Febrero del 2017 Tiempo: 5:30-7:00 pm Lugar: Cafetería de Grulla Middle School

Para más información sobre el evento favor de llamar al (956)317-1700.

Para más información sobre el evento favor de llamar al (956)317-1700.

TX ACE se encargara de tener los útiles necesarios para el evento.

TX ACE se encargara de tener los útiles necesarios para el evento.

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Attention Parents: Texas ACE program invites the community to come and join our Adult classes at the ACE Building at Grulla Middle School. We will be offering ESL Classes, computer skills, sewing, health and fitness. The following calendar indicates the date and time for each class. All classes are FREE! Atención Padres: El programa Texas ACE invita a toda la comunidad para unirse en nuestras clases para adultos en el edificio de ACE en Grulla Middle School. Estaremos ofreciendo clases de ESL, habilidades computacionales, costura, salud y estado físico. El siguiente calendario indica el día y horario para cada clase.

¡Todas las clases son GRATIS!

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Starr County Youth Fair

FEBRUARY 8, 2017 SECTION II, PAGE 1

Starr County Fair Parade Guidelines and Entry Form 2017 “Country Pride and Family Time” 52nd annual Starr County Youth Fair Saturday, February 18, 2017 - 11:00 a.m.

Lineup begins at 9:00 on South Britton Avenue and Water St. Cash prizes to be presented at County Fair Parade of Champions **FLOATS WANTING TO BE JUDGED MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PRE-PAY** **On-site registration, $25 entry fee for every vehicle entered. They may pay the day of the parade, but they will not be judged if paying onsite.

Name of Organization or School_______________________________________ Responsible Person___________________________________________________ Phone Number of person responsible for float_____________________________ Mail or deliver this form & $25 fee to Tissa Peterson, 400 N. Britton Ave., RGC, 78582 postmarked by February 11, 2017 Parade Marshals: Starr County High School Agriculture Teachers The 2017 Starr County Fair Queen and her court will be riding on the Queen’s float sponsored by the Starr County Fair Association Board of Directors.

Schools, day care centers, and businesses are encouraged to enter the annual Starr County Fair Parade. It is a Western parade, and all entries should be appropriate for youth.

Preregistration is not required, except by floats wishing to be judged. All other entries may register on-site at the end of South Britton Avenue, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The fee of $25 per entry may be paid and an entry card for each vehicle obtained from Parade Chairman Tissa Peterson at the USPS mailbox on South Britton Avenue next to the Compass DriveIn Bank after the vehicle is in line. Park and send a

representative.

Floats will be judged on theme, creativity, and workmanship. The theme and the name of the sponsoring organization should be clearly displayed on the float.

For more information, call Tissa Peterson at 5001430, text preferred, or by email at tissapete@aol. com or call Monica at 488-0122 during business hours.

The parade will once again proceed east on Main to historic Fort Ringgold.

The City of Rio Grande City and TXDOT are asking that no vehicles park on Main Street along the parade route so that emergency vehicles may come through if necessary. Parking is on the side

streets and parallel streets north and south of Main.

The city of Rio Grande City asks that prizes and candy not be thrown from vehicles. If they are to be distributed, it should be done by persons walking, so children are not tempted to approach vehicles.

With floats and vehicles lining up on Water Street, walking groups will line up on the median of South Britton. Only bands, JROTC, and horses will line up on Britton Avenue north of Main Street.

There will be rosette ribbons and money prizes for the top floats. Checks will be presented at the Parade of Champions at 3:00 on Saturday, February 25.

Out-of-county entries, horses, and marching groups, including bands, are encouraged to participate free of charge.

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

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1. Advertising your cattle on the internet, correspondence, phone calls, etc.

2. We now offer cattle pregnancy testing through Ultrasound at no additional cost.

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• Check out our website

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TOTAL NUMBER OF CATTLE: 367

SALE COMMENTS & NEWS

This weeks market was steady to higher in most weight categories.

For this coming week’s sale, we are expecting a run of good quality cattle and a possibility of some more black young bulls, great breeding prospects, plus 10 yearling commercial Beefmaster heifers from a good reputable ranch.

Our mission is customer satisfaction.

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, FEBRUARY 8, 2017, SECTION II, PAGE 2

V.F.W. HALL RENTALS FOR PARTIES AND EVENTS

“RUMMAGE SALE” SPACES FOR RENT WITH TABLES INCLUDED -SUN THRU THURS-

For info. call or text - Cell Phones:

735-3295 • 487-5050

NOW HIRING Se Renta Casa o Apart.

Medical Assistant Needed.

For further info. please call (956) 488-9900

2 recamaras, 1 baño, A/C y calefacción Hernandez Rd., RGC Para mas información:

342-7669 • 435-4123

573-8613

LECTURA DE CARTAS

20 Años de Experiencia

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263-7047

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CSP NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following: CSP #17-22 Visually Impaired Services for Special Education Students The school district is requesting competitive sealed proposals for Visually Impaired Services for Special Education Students.

Proposals and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Department at the address below or call Mr. Joe D. Smedley, Purchasing Agent at 956-716-6810.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, 1 South Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 by 10:30 A.M. Thursday February 9, 2017 and will be opened and read aloud at the 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 qualification considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

Apt. de 1 Recamara Renta $275 + Dep $200 Sra. Blanca Lopez

Oficina:

Cell:

488-0345

437-7243 562-1791

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

RFP 17-21 Air Conditioning (HVAC) Work & Repair 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 Thursday, February 9, 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:

Electrical Work & Repair

10:00 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 Thursday, February 9, 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.

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STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY – No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits 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.

SE RENTA Apartamento en Rio Grande City. 1 rec., 1 baño, estufa, AC y refrigerador. Incluye el agua y la basura.

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RFP NOTICE

Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

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1805 W. Main St., RGC

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RFP 17-20

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Call 830-428-8129

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STARRC OUNTY TOWNC RIER, FEBRUARY8,2017,S ECTIONI I,P AGE3

Alto Bonito Elementary Held Report Card Night LEGAL NOTICE

Alto Bonito Elementary held Report Card Night at Peter Piper Pizza.

Parents were able to talk with teachers about student progress, and get valuable information on upcoming events. They had a great turn out.

On behalf of the administration and staff, thank you to all the parents and students that showed up and made the event a tremendous success!

Super Saturday at STC Feb. 11 South Texas College will hold its annual Super Saturday event at its three main campuses; Starr, Pecan and Mid-Valley on Feb. 11 from 9 am to 2 pm.

The event will be a one stop shop for students to complete their Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) or their Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) to avoid long lines or delays.

“This event is about promoting early FAFSA and TASFA submission for 2017-2018. We are partnering with RGV Focus and other higher education institutions so students can begin working on their FAFSA or TASFA now instead of waiting until later,” said Juan Miguel Galvan, STC Director of Student Financial Services.

“Students just have to stop by with the required income information, and we help them with the rest. We will have knowledgeable staff available to help at all three campuses,” Galvan said. “The good thing is that for 2017-2018, students can report income information from two years prior, meaning they can use the 2015 tax return to complete the application. In the past, they would have had to wait for their parents to file their most current tax return before applying.”

For more information, please contact STC Student Financial Services at 956-872-8375 or go online to http://studentservices. southtexascollege.edu/finaid/ index.html.

2015 Chevy Impala LT

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STK#17520A

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 )))

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2014 Chevy Traverse LT

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Starr County Fair Parade

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FEBRUARY 18, 2017

2014 Corvette

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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.

2015 Chevy Malibu LT

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$15,995

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STK# 17231A 2016 Nissan Frontier

Like New!!!

$24,995

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

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STK# 17592A

$16,995

2016 Chevy Cruze LT

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$15,995

2013 Dodge Ram RT

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Pursuant to the provisions contained in ARTICLE V, Section Five (5) of the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, we are serving notice to the owners and/or lien holders that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by Rivera’s Towing, and will be sold.

Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicles within thirty (30) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicles in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle.

Contact Gilbert Resendez, Jailene Guzman, Lee Rivera 956-352-6407 / 956-488-1034, 4700 E. Highway 83 Rio Grande City TX. 78582. for information concerning vehicles.

1984 Honda Big Red 3 Wheeler - Color: RED VIN#:JH3TE0409FM052305

Public Notice

Starr County Invitation for Bids The County of Starr is requesting bids for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and performance of all work required for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of single family residential homes. The following houses to be rehabilitated or reconstructed are: 118 El Paseo Dr., Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Project Type: Reservation System Participant, RSP Agreement #2013-0046; Starr County Contract Number #1002270.

Bid Documents (Project Manual) may be obtained in person from Starr County Court House Annex at 100 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX, between the hours of 8:00a.m. & 5:00p.m.

Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays). Bid packages are limited to one package per contractor. For further information contact Connie Cantu, Project Manager at 716-4800.

Sealed Bids will be accepted by the Starr County Federal & State Programs Staff at Starr County Annex suite 220 at 100 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX. Until 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2017. Bids not received prior to the date and time set forth above will not be accepted for consideration. Starr County will consider the lowest responsible Bid. Bids may be held by Starr County for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.

Pre-Bid conference will be held at Starr County Court house Annex 100 N. F.M. 3167 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017. All Perspective Bidders are encouraged to attend.

All Bidders/Contractors must be registered with the Texas Residential Construction Commission.

Bidder/Contractor shall be an Equal Opportunity Firm and practice nondiscrimination. All Bidders/Contractors must present proper documentation of capability, adequate staffing and experience to perform the tasks required. Starr County supports the submission of Bids from historically underutilized businesses. All qualified Bidders will receive consideration for selection without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and handicap or as otherwise provided by applicable law.

2015 Chevy Traverse LT

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PUBLIC NOTICE

$21,995

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$23,995

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2015 Chevy 2500 4x4 Diesel

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$24,995

REDUCED

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2014 Ford Explorer

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STK# 17321A

$25,995

2015 Ford Explorer

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STK# 17363A

$21,995

2015 Cadillac SRX

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STK# P2165

REDUCED

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$26,995

2015 GMC Sierra

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2015 GMC Yukon

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$38,995

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, FEBRUARY 8, 2017, SECTION II, PAGE 4 1401 West Main St. Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582

Tel. 956-716-6532

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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.

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Starr County Youth Fair

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

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

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

Marketing Tools Include:

1. Advertising your cattle on the internet, correspondence, phone calls, etc.

2. We now offer cattle pregnancy testing through Ultrasound at no additional cost.

3. Customer Service and Proper Care of YOUR cattle emphasized.

• Check out our website

www.rylivestock.com

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

COUPON

FREE

ACCESSORY

SWITCH TO CRICKET AND SAVE GET A FREE 4G LTE SMART PHONE*

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For qualified port-in customers See store for details

Limited time offer, see store for details.

$

149.99

See store for details

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

Your Rheem Pro in AIR CONDITIONING RioPartner Grande City

FINANCING AVAILABLE

INTEREST

FOR 36 MONTHS WITH APPROVED CREDIT

Y SPECIAL FEBRUAR ETE COMPL HES AS E COILCLW OSET STYL

$

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110

FREE ESTIMATES • ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED

(956) 739-0197 • (956) 263-1770 EPA Certified Technicians • Lic#TACLB023317C

R.Y. Livestock Sales Inc.

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

OFFICE 956-487-5551

Auto • Home • Business • Life Hablamos Español

956-488-0160

1926 W US HWY 83 Rio Grande City, Tx 78582

SAM 956-534-0284

1.40 - 1.70 1.42 - 1.60 1.27 - 1.47 1.16 - 1.45 1.05 - 1.19 .86 - .94

WEIGHT

HEIFERS AVER-HIGH

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

MATURE CATTLE

Payment plan also available for only $49.99 down and no credit needed!

SWITCH TO CRICKET AND SAVE

3G’s % 0

You’re in good hands.

ANY QUESTION OR CONCERNS CALL:

MARKET PRICES FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2017

STEERS AVER-HIGH

iphone 7, 7 plus & 5s available starting at only

24/7 Service LIVESTOCK SALE EVERY FRIDAY

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

1.39 - 1.60 1.24 - 1.40 1.21 - 1.30 1.02 - 1.25 1.03 - 1.32 .93 - 1.04

AVER - HIGH $1,100.00 - $1,450.00 $990.00 - $1,200.00 .58 - .87 NO TEST .75 - .78

TOTAL NUMBER OF CATTLE: 381

SALE COMMENTS & NEWS

Stocker Cows selling by weight were average .77 and a high of 1.02 We are hoping for some much needed rain - hope we get it, We appreciate the participation of both buyers and sellers.

JUAN RAMOS is now at

BOGGUS FORD McAllen, Tx

Juan would like to invite all his friends & family to visit him at Bogus Ford McAllen, TX for your next car or truck purchase.

It’s Better at Boggus!!!

956-227-1299