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Congratulations to our Roma High School Carpentry Program students who participated in the SkillsUSA District 13 Competition at Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, Texas recently. The students spent countless hours working on their projects and will be advancing to the SkillsUSA State Competition, which will take place in Corpus Christi, Texas from April 6th to 9th. Congratulations to the following state qualiﬁers including Anahissa Alfaro, Vivian Ramirez, Robert Ramirez, Diana Cano, Zayvi Hernandez, Monica Barrera, Shelly Hernandez, Briana Escobar and Oscar Romero. Way to go Gladiators!

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Congratulations to Omar Moya, III from Vaquero 4-H Club for winning overall Grand Champion with his Breeding Boer Goat at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary Announced Teacher and Para-Professional of the Year Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary would like to congratulate Enedelia Solis as Teacher of the Year and Jose Marcos Martinez Para-Professional of the Year for 2017-2018. The Colt Family extends their gratitude and recognizes your commitment to the mission and vision of our school campus; plus, obtaining extraordinary educative attributes in reﬂection to our RGCCISD Motto: “Making the Connection by Building a Strong Foundation!”

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The Lady Gators Golf Team hosted a tournament at Howling Trails Golf Course in La Joya. The Lady Gators Golf Team consisting of Paola Ibarra, Nadia Salinas, Yulissa Zarazua, Ismene Gutierrez, Savannah Cerda and Priscilla Alanis placed SECOND. The Gators Golf Team participated in the Falfurrias Invitational Golf Tournament and placed SECOND as well. The Gators Team consists of Marco Flores, Luis Garcia, Calixto Guerra, Antonio Mendiola and Josue Soto. Luis Garcia placed second individually. Both teams are coached by Coach Jose Navarro and Coach Thania Robles.

Roma Middle School Symphonic Winds Band Earns Sweepstakes Trophy at UIL Competition By: Eden Gonzalez, Director of Roma Middle School Symphonic Winds Band

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Rio Grande City High School proudly announces their 2018 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Marissa Rios and their Para-professional of the Year, Ms. Hortencia Vela. Congratulations to these exceptionally dedicated and outstanding individuals!

Ringgold Elementary Professional and Para-Professional of the Year

The Roma Middle School Symphonic Winds Band under the direction of Eden Gonzalez earned the coveted sweepstakes award at the University Interscholastic League Contest & Sight Reading Contest in La Joya on Thursday, March 9, 2017. The band received Division 1 Scores from all judges in both concert and sight reading for its award in which 74 bands participated. The band performed three concert pieces in front of judges before the sight reading segment. In preparation for the event, the band participated at the La Joya ISD Pre-UIL Festival on February 22, 2017 and spent many hours a week working on their music. The pre-UIL festival was the ﬁrst competition for over 80 percent of the students in the band. They received a Division One overall and placed 2nd in their division. The students’ dedication and determination to their band has risen the bar for future generations and has kept the tradition of excellence alive. All of the Roma ISD band directors are extremely Ringgold Elementary is proud to announce their 2018 Professional of the Year: Liza Villarreal and Para-Professional of the Year: Ruben H. Teran, Jr. proud of these students and all the work they have done. OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

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Commissioner Eloy Garza presents house keys to Mrs. Julianita Garcia

Mrs. Julianita Garcia was a recipient of a new home funded by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. This grant is based on eligibility in order to qualify and Mrs. Garcia met all of the necessary criteria. Starr County Federal Programs Personnel worked closely with Mrs. Garcia and Commissioner Garza to ensure that the home was built as per grant specifications. Pct. 3 Commissioner Garza and Judge Vera proudly presented Mrs. Garcia with keys to his new home. (County of Starr Public Relations Office).

Adolescent Health Injury Project Review Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M School of Public Health collaborated on a five year study about the impact of pesticides on the health and well being in farmworker adolescents, reports Yolanda Morado, County Extension Agent-Family Consumer Science. The Texas A&M team Dr. Eva Shipp Associate Professor Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Mrs. Morado made a presentation to school administrators and staff from Roma Independent School District and Rio Grande City Independent School District. The study included high school and middle school Migrant Education students from Roma, Rio Grande City and Grulla schools. The project was designed

Report made to school community on the adolescent Health, Injury, and Postural sway (HIP) study. to examine how potential pesticide exposure could impact students’ motor function and overall health and how this increased the chances that these students could be injured while they did farm work. The rate of injury among farmworkers is extremely high. Since these injuries can result in long-term health problems and can be fatal, we all need to work towards their prevention. In addition, the

general health status of these students is not well understood. They could be at an increased risk of chronic diseases as a result of their work. General health status was assessed and students who screened positive for high blood pressure were identified and referred for assessment by a clinician. Researchers also asked about the student’s history of farm work and previous work and

non-working injuries. The project was funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) through the Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. At the presentation the group viewed the rationale for the project and what was accomplished. Results of the overall project were presented and information on the health status of students enrolled in the Migrant Education program. The groups also engaged in discussing strategies for addressing health issues in the community what could be implemented to improve the health status of students.

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

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RGC High School JV Wrestling Team Congratulations to the Roma Middle School Veterans Middle School 8th Grade “B” Team Lady Participated in District Tournament Soccer Team on your District Championship! Rattlers Win Their District Basketball Championship

The Rio Grande City High School JV wrestling team participated in the District 16-5A JV Wrestling Tournament that took place at Grulla High School. The JV did very well as a true JV team competing in the tournament. OVERALL RESULTS: Girls 3rd Place, Boys 4th Place. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS: GIRLS: Karolina Solis 1st, Leslie Mesa 3rd, Nayali Ortiz 1st, Nelda Saenz 2nd. BOYS: Christian Ramirez 3rd, Moses Barrera 2nd, Santiago Flores 3rd, Rey Garcia 3rd, Justin Garza 1st, Brandon Perez 4th. PICTURED ARE: Front row left to right: Nayali Ortiz, Leslie Mesa, Karolina Solis, Nelda Saenz. Back row: Justin Garza, Reynaldo Garcia, Santiago Flores, Christian Ramirez. The coaches are very proud of the work these kids put in this season. On Behalf of the Rio High family and the School Board of Trustees, CONGRATULATIONS for a job well done.

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Congratulations to the VMS 8th Grade “B” Team Lady Rattlers for their District Basketball Championship title! They succeeded in attaining the District trophy with a 5-0 record against Roma, Zapata, Grulla, and Ringgold Middle schools. These VMS Lady Rattlers are coached by Mr. Elisardo Romo. The 8th Grade “B” team includes Carolina Quintanilla, Samantha Pena, Susie Baray, Arlenny Cantu, Ayleen Ortiz, Gladys Garza, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Paulina Duarte, Brittney Davila, Jazmine Briones, Gabriela Garcia, Lizet Guerra, and Juliana Rivera.

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 22ND - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ISRAEL RIOS (20TH AN.) by Esposa e Hijos †GEORGE XAVIER DURAN by Wife & Daughters †MARGARITO ALANIS by Family †THOMAS CHEM PADILLA (6TH AN.) by Family †HUMBERTO MUÑOZ (7TH AN.) by Muñoz Family THURSDAY MARCH 23RD - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †TIM KRAUS by His Sister Sr. Colette FRIDAY MARCH 24TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †ANGELITA M. REYNA by Family †REYNA-MARTINEZ DECEASED FAMILY MEMBERS by Family †RAFAEL & ENRIQUETA RESENDEZ by Vela Family

†FIDEL, RAFAELA & SEVERIANO GARCIA by Family †JUAN ROEL GARZA by Family SATURDAY MARCH 25TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †MARIA CELESTE VALDEZ (10TH AN.) by Family †NANCY EDITH SALINAS (AN.) by Familia Salinas †VALENTIN & SEVERINA RODRIGUEZ by Cecilio Rodriguez †MANUEL & NINFA ESCOBAR by Tony & Rafaelita Olivarez †LUCIO ROMERO by Romero Family SUNDAY MARCH 26TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

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NOVENA “Miraculous Prayer”

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Rosa C. Lopez 08-02-39 † 03-28-12

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

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Memories I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you, in silence I often speak your name, all I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. No farewell words were spoken no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Mass Dedication Services were held on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City, Texas.

Peña, Laurel, and McGufﬁn Families

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.

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Alto Bonito Elementary Pre-Kinder Hosted Parent Picnic/Meeting

Mass will be celebrated on March 28, 2017 at 6:30 a.m. Immaculate Conception Church, RGC

Loving and missing you always, Children: Marisa (Adolfo), Julissa (Javier), Marin (Tonie), and Ramiro (Alma) and Grandchildren

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Alto Bonito Elementary PreKinder teachers hosted a picnic/ meeting for their parents. At this meeting, Mrs. Norma McKee, spoke to the parents about an incentive that will help students

enrich their reading abilities. The importance of having parents come in, was to inform them of their role in ensuring that this new program is effective. After the meeting, parents were able to enjoy a meal with their children and were treated to a cake provided by the school. Thank you to all the parents that attended the meeting! Together we can all make a difference in our children’s education.

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An Evening of Art and Early College High School Folklorico Dance Music Downtown Team Attended Folklorico Presentation Rio Grande City Keepin’ It Rio Art Walk rescheduled for March 23, 2017 will feature art from Grulla, Rio Grande City and Roma High School students. Make plans to spend the evening enjoying their beautiful art work including local artists. The Ark will feature music by Midnight Season. March theme for the Photography Contest is Local Historical Sites. People’s choice 1st - $50, 2nd- $40 and 3rd- $30 place prizes are chosen by LIKES received on rgclibrary Facebook page. Added to votes received at the Art Walk on Mar. 9th! Must be present to win. “We want to give our community a venue to showcase their talents, said Norma Gomez Fultz, Rio Grande City Public Library Director, and downtown Rio Grande City is a great location. We encourage everyone to come out and support our artists, musicians, poets and vendors.” The Art Walk will be held at the Lopez-Tijerina Courtyard, 405 E Main St Rio Grande City. This event is FREE & OPEN to the public! Keepin’ It Rio Art Walk is in collaboration with City of Rio Grande City, RGC Economic Development Corporation, RGC Main Street and RGC Public Library. For more information call 956-4874389.

Ac2E Middle School Students of the Month

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Guest Speaker Alberto Esco- STC Psych Club Roma ISD Announces February 2017

Gladiator

The Starr County Campus Psychology Club of South Texas College invited guest speaker Alberto Esco during the club’s meeting for him to elaborate on the services provided by Casa de Esperanza. Casa de Esperanza’s goal is to help the less fortunate members of the Starr County community. This includes the elderly, unemployed, underemployed, poor, migrant and homeless—women, men, and children—providing a safe, clean, uplifting environment for guests in need of food and fellowship. Casa de Esperanza provides meals weekly Monday thru Friday (starting at 9am giving out pantry and 12pm food to the homeless) at no cost to their guests and it is sustained by committed and compassionate volunteers. They try to support as many individuals as they can, with a “no questions asked” policy providing healthy and nutritious meals to all who come through their doors. The address is 804 Ringgold St., Rio Grande City, Texas. The Psychology Club donated canned foods last year to help, and Mr. Esco now asked the club’s creative assistance to help spread the word about Casa de Esperanza (via ﬂyers, social media, informing family and friends, etc.). The Psychology Club will also volunteer at Casa de Esperanza on Friday, March 24th to help in any way they can. Mr. Esco has previously served as panelist in Starr County Role Models Get Inspired Conference and judge of Starr County’s Got Talent show, both sponsored by the Psychology Club.

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Roma ISD’s Gladiator Wall of Fame Program shines the light on exemplary students, who are selected for the honor based on citizenship, leadership, academics and extracurricular activities. The February 2017 Roma ISD Gladiator Wall of Fame honorees were highlighted at a called school board meeting held February 23, 2017. The honorees include Karyme Garcia and Sophia L. Pena of Emma Vera Elementary School; Jackeline Garcia, Valeria Garza and Stephanie Rios of F.J. Scott Elementary School; Areldy Gonzalez and Cipriano Torres of R. & C. Saenz Elementary School; Luisa Barrera and Miguel Angel De La Garza of R.T. Barrera Elementary School; Samuel Garza, Mia Olivares and Helen Recio of Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Edirieth A. Alaniz and Isabella Karol Gonzalez of Y.B. Escobar Elementary School; Jessalyn

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Olive sparrows are common but seldom seen

As I glanced out my bedroom window some time ago, I was delighted by the sight of a family of five green jays gathered at the birdbath. They were having a grand time while a pair of yellow and black Audubon’s orioles, perched about ten feet away, were watching the frolic. However, the bird which really captured my attention was an olive sparrow which arrived a few minutes later. It’s not brightly colored like the other birds I saw. In fact, it’s rather drab and seldom seen. An olive sparrow is plain b r o w n with a hint of olive green above and light graybrown, slightly streaked beneath. There are no identifying markings except for four rufous-brown lines, two on the top of the head and one on each side of the head through the eyes. It’s a secretive little bird which typically stays close to or on the ground in thickets. I’ve never seen one, even flying, higher than about 5 feet. It spends its time hopping about and poking in leaf litter looking for insects, seeds and an occasional bit of fruit. While they’re claimed to be fairly common in their range, you’ll be lucky to see one because of their secretive habits, and, in the U. S., you’ll have to come to the southern tip of Texas to see them. Their range extends from here down through Mexico into Costa Rica. The nests are bulky, domed, globular structures built of twigs, leaves of grass, bits of bark, and, perhaps, a few strands of animal hair. The entrance, like that of cactus wrens and verdins, is on the side. They’re built on the ground or just a few feet from the ground in cacti or low branches of trees and shrubs. The eggs, 2 to 5 in number, are white and both parents tend the hatchlings. If you don’t hear them scratching in the leaves, you may hear their song, a series of chips which accelerate in speed and rise in pitch. I’m not aware that I’ve ever seen an olive sparrow nest or heard one singing but it occurs to me that not only the nest but also the song is similar to that of the cactus wren. Perhaps I’ve sometimes mistaken the two. I’m reminded that we should always be cautious about easy assumptions. I’m pleased to say that a pair of olive sparrows has taken up residence near my bird feeding area and I now get to see them fairly regularly. I’ve become very fond of them; they’re so civil and calm. The olive sparrow is a pleasant, beneficial little bird and an integral part of the web of life here in the Valley. I hope you’ll have the joy of seeing one.

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Home /Cell phone: ______________________________/_____________________ E-mail address: _________________________________________ Soc. Sec. No.: ___________________________________________ High school: ____________________________________________ Expected completion date of high school requirements: ________ / _________ Cumulative GPA / Maximum possible GPA: ________ / _________ Name of College Admitted to (if known): ____________________________________ __________________ Check Minority Group: African-American ( ) Hispanic ( ) Alaskan Native ( ) Check Gender:

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Completed applications must be postmarked on or before May 1st, 2017. Mail the completed application form (this form), career essay and the supporting documents (letters, transcript ,photo ,etc.) to: Dr. Daria Babineaux, Scholarship Program The Pediatric Care Center 214 Chaparral Blvd, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

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The Pediatric Care Center believes that community service is at the forefront of our daily values. We also realize that our community is part of a larger world community of which we must also serve. Each year we sponsor one exceptional youth to represent our community in communities that are in need. Our goal is to make the world better while exposing a deserving youth to the world. The World Service Corp Award is an opportunity for one youth to enroll in the Visions Services Adventures Programs ® and travel the world while helping others. With VISIONS, you live in the heart of a host community, rooted to a very new place in ways that surpass the superﬁcial. You come to know the people whose lives you have impacted and experience the fulﬁllment of service when the effort is shared. Participants return home with genuine appreciation for our multi-cultural world and prepared to participate as global citizens.

crew”, preparing breakfast for everyone, visiting local markets to buy food for the next meals, and doing errands as part of a “day in the life”. Every VISIONS program undertakes a ground-up building project and several other construction initiatives. You will do construction because it is a pressing need in these communities and because it also teaches valuable things: technical and problem-solving skills, efﬁcient work habits, teamwork and self-conﬁdence. VISIONS teen community service program locations are in under-resourced communities around the world. They plan volunteer projects with local partners and return to the same places every year in order to meet long-term commitments. The bonds forged with local communities translate into summer programs of depth and quality.

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Rules and criteria governing this award The deadline to submit this application form is April 7th, 2017 Applicant’s Name: ____________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Home /Cell phone: ________________________/_____________________ E-mail address: ________________________________________________ High school: ___________________________________________________ Expected completion date of high school requirements: ________ / _________ Cumulative GPA / Maximum possible GPA: ________ / _________ Name of College Admitted to (if known): ___________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Check Minority Group: African-American ( ) Hispanic ( ) Alaskan Native ( ) Check Gender:

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Completed applications must be postmarked on or before April 7th, 2017. Mail the completed application form (this form), career essay and the supporting documents (letters, transcript ,photo ,etc.) to: Dr. Daria Babineaux, World Scholarship Program The Pediatric Care Center 214 Chaparral Blvd, Rio Grande City, Texas, 78582 Call Gaby Coello 956-263-1387 for any questions

1. Students must be members of a minority group that is under-represented, i.e. African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and Alaskan Native. Students must be high school juniors or seniors during the 2016–2017 academic period and plan to enroll in a four-year college or university. 2. The selection of award recipients will be based on the following criteria: a) The student’s academic record, minimum GPA of 3.0. (School Transcript required) b) The student’s participation in school, and/or outside jobs, activities, community service activities as outlined in the student’s career essay. The essay must outline why the applicant wants to participate in a world community service program, what other current community service projects they have worked on and how they plan to continue to be a service to the world.(The essay must be typed and 300 word minimum). c) The student must present three letters of recommendations: 1. High School Counselor 2. High School Teacher 3.From a Community Leader, Employer, Community Service Supervisor. d) Applicant Interview with the scholarship committee 3. Individual awards for participants will cover program tuition and airline transportation. Awards will be announced by May,1st 2017. Program dates vary but all applicants must be available June-August 2017.

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A complete application for the 2016-2017 Pediatric Care Center World Service Corp Scholarship will contain a copy of each of the following items: From the applicant: a) A completed Application form (this form) b) A typed Career Essay minimum 300 words outlining the following: • The student’s participation in school, and/or outside jobs, activities, community service activities. • The essay must outline why the participant wants to participate in a world community service program. • What other current community service projects they have worked on and • How they plan to continue to be of service to their community and the world c) Ofﬁcial transcript of high school grades d) Photo of applicant e) The student must present three Letters of Recommendations: • High School Counselor • High School Teacher • A Community Leader, Employer, Community Service Supervisor.

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Ringgold Elementary School 4th Six Weeks Honor Roll Dr. Erica Briana Guerra is proud to announce the Honor Roll for 4th Six Weeks from Ringgold Elementary PRE-KINDER Mrs. M. Martinez A Honor Roll Dlaila Gutierrez, Isaiah Guzman, Victoria Reyes, Hector Chapa Jr. A & B Honor Roll Sylas Barreiro, Gissell Cantu, Leah Garrido, Victor Govea, Jayden Guerrero, Isabella Gutierrez, Alexa Pena B Honor Roll Leonardo Montero Mrs. N. Trevino A Honor Roll Andrea Coronel, Aaron Jaramillo,

Steven Lopez, Eliud Luna, Ruy Martinez, Danielle Orta, Miguel Ortiz, Lunna Ramirez, Jairo Rivera, Arlenne Rodriguez, Anthony Rojas, Jeanette Soto, Angelie Torres, Melanie Valdez A & B Honor Roll Angie Gutierrez, Jose Hernandez, Katelynn Rios Mrs. L. Villarreal A Honor Roll Herber De Alba, Aubrie De Rueda, Marisol Estrada, Romeo Garcia, James Garza, Martin Garza, Davian Martinez, Isabella Salinas A & B Honor Roll Reynaldo Chavez, Drake Dela Cruz, Alexander Flores, Edwin Flores Jr., Jhaziel Gonzalez, Jose Pena

KINDER Mrs. G. Gonzalez A Honor Roll Aimee Flores, Elian Garza, Miguel Guerrero, Jayden Lee Hernandez, Preston V. Kelly, Evelyn Lopez, Marcela Lopez, Alejandro Solis A & B Honor Roll Mikaela Molina, Kenny Ortiz, Jacob Pena, Valerie Pena, Brandon Piceno, Lia San Agustin, Jayden Teran, Lexis Villarreal, Luis Zamora Mrs. L. Guerrero A Honor Roll Faith Guerra, Lizette Lopez, Jasvin Pecina, Noriel E. Pena, Sebastian Rios A & B Honor Roll Hailey Duarte, Christina Hernandez,

Date March 15, 2017

Deferred Property Tax Payments Texans who are age 65 or older or who are disabled as defined by law may postpone paying current and delinquent property taxes on their homes by signing a tax deferral affidavit at the Starr County Appraisal District office. Once the affidavit is on file, taxes are deferred — but not cancelled — as long as the owner continues to own and live in the home. Taxes accumulate with 8 percent interest per year. The law extends the tax deferral to the surviving spouse of the person who deferred taxes on the homestead if the surviving spouse was at least 55 years old when the deceased spouse died. A filed tax deferral affidavit keeps homeowners from losing their homesteads because of delinquent property taxes. A pending sale to foreclose on the homestead’s tax lien will also cease as a result of filing a tax deferral affidavit. In addition, no taxing unit can start or continue a lawsuit to collect delinquent taxes once an affidavit is filed. There are no penalties on delinquent taxes during the deferral period; however, a tax deferral does not cancel penalties that were already due. All deferred taxes and interest become due when the homeowner or surviving spouse no longer own and live in the home. If the tax debt remains unpaid at that time, penalties may be imposed and taxing units may take legal action to collect the past due amount. For further details about property tax deferral, contact Starr County Appraisal District at 100 N. FM 3167, Ste 300 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 (956) 487-5613 www.starrcad.org.

Information is also available on the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division’s website at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.

Date March 15, 2017

Disabled Veterans May Qualify to Have Some or All of Their Property Taxes Waived Veterans with a service connected disability are encouraged to file an exemption application form to have their property taxes lowered. Some veterans may even qualify for a 100 percent exemption of their taxes. Texas law provides partial exemptions for any property owned by veterans who are disabled, surviving spouses and surviving children of deceased disabled veterans. This includes homesteads donated to disabled veterans by charitable organizations at no cost to the disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The exemption amount is determined according to the percentage of service-connected disability. Any eligible person who has not previously received an exemption should apply by April 30. An applicant may claim an exemption on only one piece of property the applicant owned on Jan. 1. The applicant must be a Texas resident to qualify for a homestead exemption. A disabled veteran who receives 100 percent disability compensation due to a serviceconnected disability and a rating of 100 percent disabled or individual unemployability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is entitled to an exemption from taxation of the appraised value of the veteran’s residence homestead. Surviving spouses of veterans who qualified for this exemption or who would have qualified for this exemption if it had been in effect at the time of the veteran’s death are also eligible with certain restrictions. The disabled veteran or surviving spouse can apply for this exemption by filing a residence homestead exemption application with the appraisal district. The surviving spouse of a member of the U.S. armed services who is killed in action is allowed a total (100 percent) property tax exemption on his or her residence homestead if the surviving spouse has not remarried since the death of the armed services member. For more information about property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses or to file an exemption, contact the Starr County Appraisal District 100 N. FM 3167, Ste 300 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 (956) 487-5613 • www.starrcad.org More information is also available on the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division’s website at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.

Matthew Ramos, Justin Valadez, Jaime Valdovinos Mrs. R. Leal A Honor Roll Manuel Arevalo, Delilah Barreiro, Israel Gonzalez, Jose Hernandez, Thailyn Miranda, Luis Ramos, Dante Ruiz, Heriberto Ruiz, Kayla Saenz, Jesus Vargas, Issac Villarreal, Julian Villarreal A & B Honor Roll Stacey Aguirre, Lydia Garcia, Uriel Lara, Isabela Perez, Alan Zamora 1ST GRADE Mrs. L. Garcia A Honor Roll Natalie Martinez, Aylin Rios, Victoria Rojas A & B Honor Roll Aileen Mendoza, Jasmin Moreno, Kevin Rivera, Juliana Serna Mrs. A. F. Garza A Honor Roll Giselle Lopez, Nahum Ramirez Rodriguez, Hailey Salinas A & B Honor Roll Brianna Chavez, Diana Dela Cruz, Jose Guerra III, Elizabeth Morin, Lairra Ramos, Yanet Trevino, Camila Zurita Mr. R. Rios A Honor Roll Mia Garrido, David Guerra, Hector Hernandez Jr.

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Darlyn Sanchez, Luis Villarreal, Lorenzo Villarreal 4TH GRADE Mrs. A. De Rueda A & B Honor Roll Emilani Bazan, Allie Benavidez, Laura Estrada, Cesar Hernandez, Alexis Lemus, Melanie Lopez Mrs. M. Hernandez A & B Honor Roll Sergio Surita Mrs. J. Zamora A & B Honor Roll Israel Correa 5TH GRADE Ms. A. Dela Garza A & B Honor Roll Eddieberto Aguirre, Jacob Bazan, Jaziah Benavidez, Emir Cantu, Jacqueline Castillo, Valeriano Dela Garza, Iliahn Gonzalez, D’Marcus Guzman, Breanna Harrison, Alan Ibanez, Glenn Luna, Lucerito Moreno, Karla Quintanilla, Janelle Ramirez, Carlos Ruiz, Luis Vargas Mrs. D. Lopez A & B Honor Roll Molisha Lopez Mrs. S. Rios A & B Honor Roll Oscar Castillo, David Coronado, Xiomara Martinez, Ximena Rodriguez, Alfonso Villarreal

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Veterans Middle School One Act Play La Grulla Volunteer FD Training La Grulla Volunteer Fire Students Placed at District Festival Department invited Sullivan Congratulations to the Veterans Middle School One Act Play Students for their outstanding performance at the 31-5A District Middle School One Act Play Festival. The VMS students performed Dark Road by Laura Lundgren Smith and received a 3rd Place overall. The ensemble which consisted of Keni Pena, Ayleen Ortiz, Natalee Ramirez, Arissa Hernandez, Evelyn Reyna, and Ximena Barajas-Nunez each obtained an Honorable Mention All-Star Cast award. Amy Garcia also obtained the Honorable Mention All-Star Cast award. Olivia Rubio obtained an All-Star Cast award. A special thanks goes out to Mrs. Veronica S. Salinas for the endless hours of practice and for doing a great job with these students. Pictured above are: Keni Pena, Ayleen Ortiz, Natalee Ramirez, Arissa Hernandez, Evelyn Reyna, Ximena Barajas-Nunez, Olivia Rubio, Anthony Estrada, Rolando Ramirez, Carlos Vasquez, Amy Garcia, Marcelo Chapa Jr., Annikah Pena, Vivian Santana, Jacquelyn Diaz, Dalissa Porras, Rebecca Ramirez, Daniel Guerra and (Director) Veronica Salinas.

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Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary Recognizes Class for Perfect Attendance Students of the Month of February 2017

General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary would like to recognize the students of the month of February. Pre-K: Eduardo Garza, Kinder: Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary recognizes Mrs. M. Lozano’s 2nd Caleb Melgoza, Eliseo Canales, 1st: Vidal Lopez, 2nd: Lynnelle Grade Class for having perfect attendance for the week of January 30 Barrera, 3rd: Yamili Garcia, 4th: Ariani Salinas, and 5th: Gonzalo through February 3, 2017. Congratulations Mrs. Lozano and students. Garcia, Kyle Newman. Congratulations on a job well done!

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The RGCCISD Special Education Department collaborated with the Parental Involvement Department to host the 2nd Special Services Fair. Many agencies, non-proﬁt organizations, service providers, clinicians, and friends came together at the Ft. Ringgold Multipurpose Center to showcase the services they provide to our children in the community. The event was coordinated by Mrs. Cynthia Bazan, Mrs. Veronica Bazan, and Jessica Vera-Rios, Special Education Department; Dr. Pablo Martinez and Cleopatra Alvarez, Parental Involvement Department. A special thank you to State Health Services Ofﬁce for offering free vaccines.

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RANCHO SAN JOSE DE LA MULADA along with other settlers, came with Col. Jose de Escandon, the South Texas colonizer, and helped settle the ﬁrst villa, La Villa de Nuestra Señora de Santa Ana in Camargo, Mexico, on March 5, 1749. In 1753, 4 years later, with the permission of Capt. Blas Maria de la Garza-Falcon, the new mayor of Camargo, Mexico, the new settlers moved north of the Rio Bravo into present day Rio Grande City where the new settlers started their ranching operations. The treaty of Guadalupe recognized the porciones as land rightfully granted by the King of Spain to his subjects and their heirs. While some families lost their lands after the MexicanAmerican War, many held on to their lands. In 1848 Santiago Perez, the son of Pedro Jose Perez, applied and testiﬁed in Camargo on behalf of his deceased father declaring that Porcion 74 belonged to his father. The document was witnessed, signed and dated by the Legislature, on Feb 10, 1852. An original tax receipt in PerezDavis’s possession shows that on June 3, 1856, Manuel Perez Gonzales, Pedro Jose Perez’s grandson, paid taxes on Porcion 74 for the year 1853. The tax receipt is under the Santiago Perez tax list. According to correspondence found by Perez-Davis, the ranch was named “Rancho San Jose de la Mulada” in the 1800’s. According to a census taken at La Mulada Ranch on Sept. 26, 1870, the ranch had 31 inhabitants who worked as servants and herders. There were 5 dwellings, 27 men, 5 women, and children living at the ranch. In notes found in a ledger, the ranch consisted mostly of sheep, goats, mules, and horses. On April 22, 1896, Casimiro Perez Alvarez annotates that there were 2,329

The Texas Historical Commission has approved an Ofﬁcial Marker for Rancho San Jose de la Mulada in Starr County. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 1, at 10:00 a.m. It will take place 10 miles N. 3167/ Hwy 83 towards El Sauz. The public is invited to this historic event. Araceli Perez-Davis, originally from Rio Grande City submitted an application and a narrative with references. The Texas Historical

Commission approved it in 2016. Pedro Jose Perez purchased Porcion 74 on Dec. 26, 1787, 20 years after it had been granted to Pedro Lugo, the original grantee, by the King of Spain in 1767. Pedro Jose Perez was the son of Joseph (Jose) Pedro Perez and Clara Ma. De la Garza who were originally from Cadereyta N.L. Mexico, and who

sheep at the ranch. During a herding trip from La Mulada thru La Atravezada de la Gonzalena, 212 sheep died on the way. Rancho San Jose de la Mulada was on exhibit at the LBJ Library and Museum in Austin with other historic ranches in Texas from 1997 to 1998. The title of the exhibit: “Los Tejanos sus huellas en la Tierra” addressed several important themes like: Who were the Mexican-Texans? How did they shape Texas? In 1999 Ms. Perez-Davis stumbled into a private collection belonging to Casimiro Perez-Alvarez at the LBJ Library. It was a family tree drawn by Casimiro abt. 1892. It shows how Porcion 74 was divided among the 7 heirs of Pedro Jose Perez and also how they sold their inherited acreage among themselves. On April 20, 2006, the family of Toraldo C. Perez and Josefa Hinojosa Perez donated a historical collection to the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg which included historic documents, a saddle, riﬂe, revolver, presidential appointments belonging to Casimiro, a Deputy US Marshal who traveled on horseback, and who was a highly respected person in Starr County. He was the great-great grandson of Pedro Jose Perez. The Perez’s have long been in Texas during the transformation of the state, from El Seno Mexicano, to Nuevo Santander, to Carnestolendas, to Rancho Davis, and present day Rio Grande City, which was established in 1848. Although the ranch has been much reduced since its purchase on Dec. 26, 1787, Rancho San Jose de la Mulada is truly a vital example of a historic ranch in Starr County, the state of Texas, and owned by the direct descendants of the patriarch, Don Pedro Jose Perez. Araceli Perez-Davis is the daughter of the late Toraldo C. and Josefa Hinojosa Perez and the 4th greatgranddaughter of Pedro Jose Perez.

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NOTICE OF SALE TS-09-63

STATE OF TEXAS STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICE OF SALE X

STARR COUNTY STARR COUNTY

X X

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

LOTS 18 AND 19, BLOCK 1, DOYNO NORTH GRAMMER SCHOOL SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE ADDITION, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 1, PAGE 76, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0007640 (06900-00100-01800-000000)

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. HOMERO GARCIA A/K/A HOMERO GONZALEZ GARCIA A/K/A HOMERO G. GARCIA, INDIVIDUALLY AND D/B/A TEPOS LOUNGE, ET AL

DATED MARCH 3, 2017

DATED MARCH 3, 2017 TS-10-99

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS

TS-11-16

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JUAN BALDEMAR SALINAS

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of thedecree(s) District Court StarrDistrict County, Texas, by the of said Court onTexas, said COLLEGE ANDdate, STARRinCOUNTY VS. OLGA SANDRA LOPEZand styled suit(s) and to and issued pursuant to judgment ofofthe Court ofClerk Starr County, by the Clerk of said Court on said the hereinafter numbered date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, TH me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on MARCH 3, 2017, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in APRIL, 2017, the same being the 4TH I have on MARCH 3, 2017, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in APRIL, 2017, the same being the 4 day LOT 32, ESCANDON TRACE SUBDIVISION, UNIT II, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR of said the Southside Doors of the Courthouse of said County, located at 401ofNorth in the City oflocated Rio day ofmonth, said atmonth, at the Southside Doors ofthe the Courthouse saidBritton, the County, at 401 North Britton, COUNTY, in the City of Rio GrandeTO City, between the hours of 10 o’IN clock TEXAS, ACCORDING THETexas, MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:30 a.m., proceed VOLUME 2, PAGE 194, PLAT RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:30 a.m., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following ACCT. NO. 0032400 (08208-00200-03200-000000) following realasestate levied upon as the property said defendants, same lying and being situated in the County of Starr and the State of Texas, to-wit: described realdescribed estate levied upon the property of said defendants, the same lying andof being situated in the Countythe of Starr and the State of Texas, to-wit:

SUIT NO.

STYLE OF SUIT AND PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

TS-04-75

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EULALIA SAENZ GARCIA (DECEASED), ET AL

TRACT 1: LOT 35, DIAZ SUBDIVISION, UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 1, PAGE 469, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0055005 (06700-00000-03500-000000)

TRACT 2: LOTS 125 AND 126, PORCION 94, GRULLA-HOME SHARES 25 AND 51, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 1020, PAGE 426 AND VOLUME 258, PAGE 49, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0007431 (09850-00000-12500-000000)

TRACT 2: LOT 13, TIERRA LINDA SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 254-B, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0056064 (17010-00000-01300-000000)

TRACT 8: 76.36 ACRES, OUT OF ABSTRACT 145, PORCION 95, R. QUINTANILLA, TRACT 43, SHARE 43 AND A PORTION OF TRACT 40, ANCIENT JURISDICTION OF CAMARGO, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED OCTOBER 25, 1963, FROM LA BRISA LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY TO RAMIRO GARCIA, IN VOLUME 290, PAGE 179, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0007459 (00145-09500-04300-000000) TRACT 11: 18.63 ACRES, OUT OF ABSTRACT 145, PORCION 95, R. QUINTANILLA, PARTIAL TRACT 40, SHARE 40, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0007457 (00145-09500-04000-000000)

TRACT 3: LOT 14, TIERRA LINDA SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 254-B, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0056065 (17010-00000-01400-000000)

TS-11-68

TRACT 22: 2.0 ACRES, OUT OF ABSTRACT 127, PORCION 94, P. LONGORIA, TRACT 86, SHARE 91, IN PARTITION JUDGMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1936, FROM ESTEBAN GARCIA TO PEDRO VENECIA, IN VOLUME 93, PAGE 416, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0007441 (00127-09400-03850-000000)

TRACT 1: LOT 6, BLOCK 5, LOS ALTOS SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 601, PAGE 56, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0026340 (11600-00500-00600-000000)

TRACT 24: 37.26 ACRES, OUT OF ABSTRACT 127, PORCION 94, P. LONGORIA, TRACT 20, SHARE 27 IN PARTITION JUDGMENT, DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1936, FROM ESTEBAN GARCIA TO ERASMO HERNANDEZ, ET AL, IN VOLUME 93, PAGE 416, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0007438 (00127-09400-00620-000000) TRACT 26: 8.10 ACRES, OUT OF ABSTRACT 127, PORCION 94, P. LONGORIA, PARTIAL TRACT 2-A, SHARE 7, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0007436 (00127-09400-00220-000000)

TRACT 2: LOTS 2 AND 3, SAN ANTONIO SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 443, PAGE 861, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0000716 (15700-00000-00200-000000) TS-12-79

TRACT 28: 3.85 ACRES, OUT OF ABSTRACT 126, PORCION 74, PEDRO LONGORIA, SHARE 95, ANCIENT JURISDICTION OF CAMARGO, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN PARTITION JUDGMENT DATED MARCH 28, 1949, FROM PEDRO C. OLIVARES ET AL TO ADRIAN CONTRERAS, IN VOLUME 157, PAGE 1, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0007432 (00126-07400-02510-000000) TRACT 30: 50.55 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF ABSTRACT 127, PORCION 94, LOT A, P. LONGORIA, SHARE 26, TRACT 19 IN PARTITION JUDGMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1936, FROM ESTEBAN GARCIA TO TEOFILO GARCIA ETUX, IN VOLUME 93, PAGE 416, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0042156 (00127-09400-00600-000000)

TS-14-63

TS-08-62

TS-14-77

TS-15-17

TRACT 2: LOT 23, GARZA'S HILLSIDE HAVEN #2, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGE 400, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0080904 (09412-00000-02300-000000)

TRACT 2: LOT 10, UNIT 2, NICANOR SUBDIVISION, IMPROVEMENTS ONLY (CONSISTING OF BUILDING ONLY), CITY OF ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0034981 (12900-20000-01000-000100)

TS-15-153

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. OLGA SANDRA LOPEZ LOT 32, ESCANDON TRACE SUBDIVISION, UNIT II, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 194, PLAT RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0032400 (08208-00200-03200-000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. CAROLINE M. LARA, AKA CAROLINA MIRELEZ LARA 0.34 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF TRACT 59, PORCION 78, FRANCISCO DE LA GARZA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 92, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED AUGUST 12, 2011, FROM LORENZO LARA TO CAROLINE M. LARA, IN VOLUME 1320, PAGE 591, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0067319 (00092-07800-01420-000125)

TS-10-99

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ANDY HERNANDEZ TRACT 1: 5.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE YGNACIO TREVINO SURVEY, ABSTRACT 273, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED DECEMBER 12, 2012, FROM SHOREHAM PIPELINE COMPANY TO ANDY HERNANDEZ, IN VOLUME 1336, PAGE 568, OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0025954 (00273-09600-00000-000600)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JUAN A. BARRERA AKA JUAN ANASTACIO BARRERA AKA JUAN BARRERA AKA J. A. BARRERA, ET AL

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RODOLFO ELLERT (DECEASED) ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN PORCION NO. 78, ABSTRACT 82, ANCIENT JURISDICTION OF CAMARGO, NOW STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DESCRIBED AS 0.50 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING THE SECOND TRACT, IN DEED DATED DECEMBER 20, 1980, FROM RUBEN ELLERT TO RODOLFO ELLERT, IN VOLUME 435, PAGE 281, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE & EXCEPT HOWEVER, THAT CERTAIN 0.19 ACRE TRACT, DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 435, PAGE 281, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS; LEAVING HEREIN A RESIDUE OF 0.31 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. ACCT. NO. 0005701 (00082-07800-06450-000000)

TRACT 1: LOT 10, BLOCK 1, NICANOR SUBDIVISION, UNIT 1, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 538, PAGE 487, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0018756 (12900-20000-01000-000000)

TS-09-63

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ANA MARIA VALADEZ LOT 5 OF THE AMENDED EL MESQUITE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 271, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0055781 (07940-00000-00500-000000)

TRACT 38: 5.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF ABSTRACT 145, PORCION 95, R. QUINTANILLA, TRACT 77, ANCIENT JURISDICTION OF CAMARGO, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN SHARE 76 IN PARTITION JUDGMENT DATED JUNE 26, 1940, FROM ESTEBAN GARCIA TO HIGINIO SOLIS, IN VOLUME 118, PAGE 1, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0042169 (00145-09500-07600-000400) TRACT 39: 2.11 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF ABSTRACT 148, PORCION 85, A. DE LA ROSA, PT SHARE 78, ANCIENT JURISDICTION OF CAMARGO, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN PARTITION JUDGMENT DATED JULY 12, 1959, FROM HOWARD L. BASS, ET AL TO ENRIQUE BAZAN, IN VOLUME 227, PAGE 85, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0042170 (00148-08500-07800-001000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RAMIRO RODRIGUEZ, ET AL LOT 1, BLOCK 'B', MONROE SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 439, PAGE 721, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0023025 (12300-00002-00100-000000)

TRACT 31: 46.16 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF ABSTRACT 127, PORCION 94, LOT B, P. LONGORIA, SHARE 26, TRACT 19, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0042157 (00127-09400-00610-000000) TRACT 35: 6.20 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF ABSTRACT 129, PORCION 93, M. LONGORIA, TRACT 182, ANCIENT JURISDICTION OF CAMARGO, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN SHARE NO. 182 IN PARTITION JUDGMENT DATED JUNE 23, 1939, FROM ESTEBAN GARCIA TO LUIS ALANIZ, ET AL, IN VOLUME 112, PAGE 1, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0042165 (00129-09300-05080-000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. EVA T. ALVAREZ, ET AL

TS-15-189

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. NORA H. PENA AKA NORA HILMA PENA LOTS 18, 19 AND 20 OF THE 'ESCOBARES SUBDIVISION' OUT OF TRACT 57, PORCION NO. 75, ANCIENT JURISDICTION OF MIER, MEXICO, NOW STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 250, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. ACCT. NO. 0055688 (08225-00000-01800-000000)

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MARCH 22, 2017, SECTION II, PAGE 3 ****************************************************************** (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Starr County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, MARCH 3, 2017.

RENE FUENTES Sheriff Starr County, Texas

___________________________________ Deputy

NOTES:

THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, OWNED BY THE DEFENDANT(S) IN SUCH SUIT(S) IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED. THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COUNTY NOR THE SHERIFFÕ S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY'S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS.

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

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

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

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SI UN COMPRADOR you POTENCIAL DESEA mistakes many of usNmake while PREGUNTAR afford and foods OthatCONSULTAR are good TheA prefrontal cortex, which limits are suggestions during ideal INFORMACIî DEBE UN ASESOR grocery shopping. Like these for you. Sometimes your food contains the neural mechanisms of driving conditions. When driving PRIVADO. five: choices are all three. Now, that’s self-control, is one of the last parts in inclement weather, reduce of the brain to mature. As a result, speed, even if that means driving 1. Shopping without a plan. a win! teenagers are prone to taking risks, below the speed limit. We’re all guilty of it—going And finally… · Reduce distractions. When into the store and saying, “I’ll 5. Natural doesn’t mean behaving impulsively and seeking sensation. driving, reduce distractions inside just grab a few things.” For me, healthier. Preventing teenage driving of the car. This includes eating or that never works. I always end up A topic that has people on edge? with a basket full of food. Food labels. And boy can they be When making a list, nine confusing! should be your number—nine Don’t get tricked into buying Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following: planned meals that will last you a more expensive food item and your family throughout just for the label. Beware of the RFP 17-35 Air Conditioning (HVAC) Work & Repair the week if you plan for latest catch phrase and trends in 10:10 A.M. two to three meals per day. diets. The shelves are crowded This helps save money, because with labels of all kinds—some Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained you’ll minimize food waste at the certified by the Food and Drug from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address end of the week. Administration and others below. 2. Not doing your research. developed by marketing gurus. This common mistake can On average, Americans spend Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. make the difference between $150 each week at the grocery Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 having produce that can last a store. One in 10 Americans say on Thursday, April 6, 2017 and will be opened and read aloud at week or go bad in a few days. they spend $300 or more per week. the above-mentioned time. Ask around and see what days So make your grocery list. your grocery store restocks. Check it twice. And work on Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject That’ll help you know what to these five common mistakes we any or all proposals and to waive any or all informalities or purchase and when. all make. technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and Landee Kieschnick is the intern for 3. Shopping on a full stomach. most advantageous to the school district. We’ve all heard that shopping Texas Farm Bureau’s Communications on an empty stomach isn’t a good Division. She is a junior at Texas Tech Joe D. Smedley idea. But have you heard of not University majoring in Agricultural Purchasing Agent Communications. shopping on a full stomach?

Public service ad Ad title: Rendering property

10 inches deep RFP NOTICE 2 columns (13 picas) wide

Graduation rate indicators Education experts are well versed in the beneﬁts of students staying in school and graduating. Career opportunities are greater for those with diplomas, and much emphasis has been placed on improving school graduation rates. Data compiled by National Public Radio revealed that stepping in early to keep a student on track can pay off down the road. It is believed that warning signs that predict a child’s chance of graduating high school may surface as early as the ﬁrst grade. Many have dubbed these signs ABCs, for Attendance, Behavior and Classwork. There has been a growing demand for school systems to develop

warning indicators for students in elementary school, according to researchers leading early warning and dropout prevention work at the American Institutes for Research. Students with poor attendance records; behavior issues, including meeting with the principal or getting suspended; and who continually fail or do not perform well in the classroom may be more likely to drop out of school at an early age. It should be noted that ABCs are only one measure of a child’s potential graduation rate. But early intervention by teachers, coaches or tutors may help steer students down different, more successful paths.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following: Electrical Work & Repair

in their ﬁrst year as licensed drivers. Other kids can be an added source of distraction inside of the vehicle and may goad drivers into behaviors they would otherwise avoid. Teen drivers are at a higher risk of accidents than more experienced motorists. But certain strategies can help reduce that risk.

¡Recuerde rendir la declaración de los impuestos! Declarar los impuestos de la propiedad imponible vence el 15 de abril.

¿Aplica esto a usted? Esto aplica a usted si es el dueño de propiedad personal tangible utilizada para producir ingresos, tal como equipo o inventario de un negocio.

¿Qué significa rendir la declaración de impuestos? Una rendición de los impuestos es presentar un informe a su distrito de tasaciones del condado que liste toda la propiedad imponible de la que es usted dueño o que controlaba el 1ero de enero de este año. Muchas veces esto se refiere a muebles, equipo fijo o inventario del negocio.

¿Qué ventajas tiene declarar los impuestos?

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Usted brinda su opinión sobre el valor de la propiedad. Usted brinda su opinión sobre el valor de la propiedad. Registra la dirección exacta con el fin de recibir la factura de los impuestos a la dirección correcta. En caso de que el valor de la propiedad depreciara, usted puede presentar un informe del valor depreciado.

¿Cuál es la fecha de vencimiento?

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El último día para presentar la declaración de los impuestos del 15 de abril. Puede solicitar una extensión automática al 15 de mayo por escrito en o antes de la fecha límite del 15 de abril. El jefe de tasaciones puede conceder 15 días adicionales después de la fecha de vencimiento al propietario que muestre razón justa por escrito.

¡RECUERDE!

RFP NOTICE RFP 17-34

radio or checking social media. The CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance -United States, 2015 states that 42 percent of high school students who drive report texting or emailing while driving. Texting while driving creates conditions similar to drinking or using drugs while behind the wheel. · Avoid peer passengers. Teens

Rendir la declaración de los impuestos es su responsabilidad. Puede enfrentar una multa del 10 hasta el 50 por ciento si rinde los impuestos tarde, no rinde o rinde con información incompleta o falsa. Presente su rendición al distrito local de tasaciones en:

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.

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Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City the name, C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office,Insert Fort here Ringgold, Rio address, Grande City, & telephone number thebe local Texas 78582 on Thursday, April 6, 2017 andofwill opened appraisal district (centered). 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 98-466-S Purchasing Agent (12-16)

Starr County Appraisal District 100 N. FM 3167, Ste 300 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 (956) 487-5613 www.starrcad.org Este es un servicio público cortesía de su distrito de tasaciones del condado.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MARCH 22, 2017, SECTION II, PAGE 4

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION APRIL 1, 2017

Property to satisfy Landlord’s lien. Sale is on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 8:00 A.M. RAMCO Self Storage, 808 San Antonio St., 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: #28 Ramiro Beltran, #50 Armandina Garza, #5 Angie Acevedo, #19 Leo Dan Garza & #18 Luis Portillo

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