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Mayor Villarreal highlighted various city departments such as the Rio Grande City Public Library, Kelsey Bass Museum and Event Center, RGC TV, RGC Parks & Recreation and the RGC Boys & Girls Club for the promotion and advocacy of their educational programs for the community. Rio Grande City is open for business.

Mayor Villarreal stressed the importance businesses have on the growth and prosperity of the city. The Rio Grande City EDC, RGC Public Library and the newly formed Greater Rio Grande City Chamber of Commerce continue to work towards supporting new and existing business with resources to help facilitate growth as they continue to flourish in Rio Grande City.

Congratulations to Daniella Muniz from Rio Grande City High School for placing 1st in the 100m dash at the Meet of Champions in McAllen, Texas!

RGC H.S. Band Members Selected as Texas All-State Musicians

Diamondbacks Coach Pitch 8U Wins 2nd Place At RGC Pony League Tournament After Playing Four Back To Back Games!

The following RGC H.S. Band members competed at the TMEA All State Level held in San Antonio, TX where over 1,700 students are selected to perform in 15 All-State ensembles (bands, orchestras, and choirs). Over 29,000 people from Texas and around the world attended over 280 workshops, 100 performances, and visit over 1,300 booths at this nation’s largest music educator’s convention.

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Congratulations to the Diamondback team for playing their hearts out during this weekend’s baseball tournament. Thank you to the RGC PONY organization under the direction of Mr. Daniel Vasquez, for giving the team a pleasant tournament experience. Thank you to the coach Mr. Daniel Saenz and to the parents for their continuous support. The D-back team includes players from different parts of the community. They proudly represent Dr. Mario Ramirez Elem, AC2E Elem, La Union Elem, Alberto and Celia Elem, Ringgold Elem, and Sanchez Elem. The players are year round athletes that play multiple sports and maintain success in academics. The boys demonstrated their commitment and perseverance to the last game of the championship falling short from 1st place against a great travel team. Way to go Diamondbacks!! Players not pictured are Roberto Rios and Blake Seale.

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 3RD - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ALBERTO ZURITA

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by Family †ESTELA LOPEZ (7TH AN.) by Family †MARIA VIOLA VALADEZ (2ND AN.)

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by Roberto Martinez, Jr. & Family THURSDAY APRIL 4TH- I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY APRIL 5TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †ANGELICA LOPEZ

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In all, 6 districts from the Region 1 area were listed in the top ten.

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Francisco Garcia Jr. Selected for Fort Worth Opera Production Congratulations to Roma High School student Francisco García Jr. who has been selected by the Fort Worth Opera company to play the role of Daniel in the mariachi opera “El Pasado Nunca Se Termina”!

The work is presented by the Fort Worth Opera as part of its Festival 2019. The Gladiator Nation is so proud of Francisco and his many accomplishments!

Francisco was chosen after a six-month search that included auditions in Fort Worth and talent scouting at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza competition last November in San Antonio. “His stage presence, charm and charisma is what captured our attention,” says Paulina Magdaleno, Audience Development and Special Events Coordinator for the Fort Worth Opera. “The role of Daniel is difficult,” she explains. “We were specifically looking for a young boy who could act and sing, and one who is completely bilingual in Spanish and English—with no accent,” she continues. “Daniel’s character is one who was born in the U.S. At first, the young boy doesn’t know anything about his ancestors or roots, but throughout the story he discovers where he comes from, and that changes his outlook on life,” she says.

In 2016, Francisco participated in the U.S. version of “La Voz Kids”, which was nationally televised on Telemundo. In 2017, he once again stepped in front of a national audience and competed against other contestants on “Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento”, which aired on EstrellaTV. “This is a huge opportunity and I’m very grateful that I will have the chance to work with a lot of professionals in the field that will help me develop my skills in voice and acting – two things I’ve always been interested in,” said Francisco during a interview. “My parents and community are really proud of me and I’m very grateful that they

have supported me in everything I do.”

Performances of “El Pasado Nunca Se Termina” will be held at Bass Performance Hall on May 10, 11 and 12.

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Starr County Commissioners Court Approved a Proclamation Declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and Starr County Commissioners designated April as Child Abuse Prevention Month with a proclamation during Commissioners’ Court on March 25, 2019.

The community is invited to attend the 11th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Vigil which will be held on April 9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the Quiosco in front of the Starr County Courthouse on Britton Avenue in Rio Grande City. The annual vigil is a collaboration of various Starr County entities, law enforcement community, local schools, public officials and community volunteers. Starr County Judge Eloy Vera commended the work of the staff and law enforcement officers who work diligently to protect children.

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

On Friday March 29, 2019 the Starr County Community, RGC Chambers of Commerce, Family and Friends joined Gerardo (Lalo) and Zulma Garza in their grand opening ceremony of their freshly new business “Triple G Livestock Auction L.L.C” with their add on of a specialized feature of “Zulma’s Mexican Restaurant.”

We want to thank all the respective individuals that assisted us in our initial inauguration to better serve our community by featuring the finest & most distinctive marketing cattle service. Come on over and experience our Live Stock Auctions every Friday at 11:00 a.m., plus indulge with “Zulma’s Mexican Restaurant” that features delicious and blended entrees served Monday- Friday’s 8-4 PM. Again thank you to everyone’s support as we serve all communities.

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Alto Bonito Elementary Celebrates Roma ISD Teachers Attend Robotics LEGO World Down Syndrome Day EV3 Training to Prepare for Club Activities

By: Jose R. Martinez Jr., Roma ISD CTE/State Comp. Director On March 21, Alto Bonito Elementary celebrated World Down Syndrome Day. Mr. Gary Cruz’s student, On February 23, several Roma Emily Flores, smiled big with her peers, teachers, principals, and other staff members on her day! (Pictured ISD teachers had the opportunity is Emily Flores and her teachers and classmates). to engage in a hands-on Robotics training to further enhance their technology and coding skills.

These teachers are the Robotics Club sponsors at their respective elementary school. They are preparing for an Elementary Robotics Tournament which will be held in May 2019. The participants built, programmed and explored activities they will conduct with their students as they prepare for the tournament.

The LEGO EV3 Mindstorm

Core and Expansion Robot kits will be used by the students in the tournament. The goal is to engage students in authentic STEM-based activities which will inspire interest in middleand high-school STEM courses and STEM careers.

Teachers participating in the training include Jose G. Cantu of Delia G. Garcia Elementary School; Arlen Jasso and Jessica Ramirez of Emma Vera Elementary School; Maricela Rios and Carlos Lozano of R.& C. Saenz Elementary School; Belen Salinas of F.J. Scott Elementary School; Christina Mayne of

Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Elias Perez and Delma Rios of R.T. Barrera Elementary School; and Victor Gutierrez of Ramiro Barrera Middle School.

Leading the training were Berry Nall and Macario Guerra of Roma High School.

Thank you to the Robotics Club sponsors for each school for their active participation and to the trainers for providing such an excellent, interactive hands-on workshop that will surely enhance the learning and technology skills of our elementary students throughout the district.

Child Development & Early Childhood Department in celebration of The Week of the Young Child, invites the community to join us for a

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HONORABLE MAYOR JOEL VILLARREAL PRESENTS

THE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Mayor Joel Villarreal delivered his State of the City address on March 28, 2019 at City Hall. In his address, Mayor Villarreal focused on the abundant opportunities present in Rio Grande City that enable so many to achieve success. “The American Dream is alive and well in Rio Grande City. The cost of living is low, the unemployment rate is declining, our business community is thriving and our medical community is expanding and growing,” said Mayor Joel Villarreal in his remarks.

Mayor Villarreal discussed the city’s accomplishments over the past year working to expand a strong, healthy and thriving Rio Grande City including: • Commercial and residential improvements totaling over 18 million dollars, • A 1.7 million dollar lift station project upgrade, • And Public Works continuous efforts in maintaining and improving the city’s drainage system. He also spoke about Rio Grande City’s steady property tax rate and the sales tax revenue which saw a 9.28% increase for 2018.

Mayor Villarreal highlighted various city departments such as the Rio Grande City Public Library, Kelsey Bass Museum and Event Center, RGC TV, RGC Parks & Recreation and the RGC Boys & Girls Club for the promotion and advocacy of their educational programs for the community. Rio Grande City is open for business. Mayor Villarreal stressed the importance businesses have on the growth and prosperity of the city. The Rio Grande City EDC, RGC Public Library and the newly formed Greater Rio Grande City Chamber of Commerce continue to work towards supporting new and existing business with resources to help facilitate growth as they continue to flourish in Rio Grande City.

For more information about Rio Grande City and the State of the City presentation, visit RGC TV at www.youtube.com, visit www.cityofrgc.com or call (956) 487-0672.

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Detention Officers Attend Training

For Immediate Release Date April 3, 2019

Property Owners Can Protest Property Appraisal Values Property owners who disagree with the Starr County Appraisal District’s appraisal of their property for local taxes or for any other action that adversely affects them may protest their property value to the appraisal district’s Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

A property owner must file a written notice of protest before April 30 or within 30 days after the appraisal district delivers the property owner’s notice of appraised value, whichever is later. ARB plans to begin hearing taxpayer protests sometimes in May. After the ARB completes its hearings and approves final property tax appraisals, taxing units will use these appraisals to set property tax rates.

The ARB is a group of citizens who live in the appraisal district. The appraisal district’s board of directors appoints them. Property owners may protest any of the following issues to the ARB: • the appraised or market value of the property; • unequal appraisal of the owner’s property; • inclusion of the property on the appraisal records; • denial of a partial exemption, such as a homestead exemption; • denial of special appraisal, such as agricultural or timber productivity appraisal; • determination that agricultural or timberland has had a change of use and is subject to a rollback tax; • identification of the taxing unit or taxing units in which the property is located; • determination that the taxpayer is the owner of the property; or • any other action of the appraisal district office or ARB that adversely affects the owner.

The ARB schedules a hearing and sends the protesting property owner written notice of the date, time and place of the hearing. The law contains specific timelines and procedures for both the property owner and the ARB throughout the appraisal protest process. These are detailed in the Comptroller’s publication, Property Taxpayer Remedies.

Copies are available from Starr County Appraisal District at 100 N. FM 3167, Ste. 300 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 (956) 487-5613 www.starrcad.org The publication is also available on the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division’s website at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/

Starr County Detention Center Staff participated in the 2019 “The Basics” which is a course on current trends and high-impact areas of jail operations hosted by Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. The course provided insights of jail operations and the leadership

role of each detention officer.

The training was sponsored by The Texas Commission on Jail Standards in conjunction with the Texas Jail Association and the Correctional Management Institute of Texas and instructed

by Ms. Jennifer ShumakeTCIS Inspector and Texas Jail

Association Instructor – William Jennings. All participants will receive TCOLE credit towards.

It is of extreme importance to Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes and Detention Center Chief Jose R. Molina that staff are well informed on all aspects of jail administration.

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RMS Honor Band Earns Division 1 at the Annual Roma ISD Middle School Orchestra UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation Program Shines At UIL Comp.

Congratulations to the combined Roma Middle School and Ramiro Barrera Middle School Orchestra on their outstanding performance at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest that took place at Valley View High School. The group received a 2nd Division Rating of Excellent for their concert performance and a 1st Division Rating of Superior for their Sightreading. Congratulations to these outstanding students, their Congratulations to the Ringgold Middle School Honor Band for earning a Division 1 at the Annual UIL directors Mr. Andrew Balandrano and Mr. Eliud Garcia, and their proud parents!

Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation. All judges on their stage performance and their Sight Reading portion gave them a Superior Performance (Division 1). A Division 1 is the highest honor a Middle School band can attain at the Region Level. The Ringgold Honor Band takes a Sweepstakes once more and continues with a decades-long tradition of excellence at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation. Ringgold Band directors are very proud of the student’s accomplishments but more importantly the lessons they take in hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. Keep up the great work!!!! All In, All The Time!!!!!!

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Law Enforcement Agencies Speak to Roma High School Students By: Jose R. Martinez Jr., Roma ISD CTE/ State Comp.

Director The Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Course at Roma High School under the direction of Officer Rene Garza has been very busy in not only exposing students to the curriculum, but has also brought in several agencies to discuss career opportunities in their respective law enforcement

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Agents Rudy Reyes and Guadalupe Pena from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency and Troopers Carlos Alvarez and Gerardo Arredondo from the Department of Public Safety recently talked with students about agency requirements and experience, salaries and benefits, and also shared pictures and videos of the Border Patrol and DPS academies.

Amanda Garza from the Adult Probation Office also recently spoke to students

about the responsibilities of the Probation Office and the duties of a Probation Officer. Thank you to the agents from the above mentioned agencies for taking time to speak to the students.

Also, thank you to Officer Rene Garza for bringing in different agencies to speak to the students about the varied careers available in the law enforcement field.

RGC H.S. BAND Continued from Front Page The following students that earned a chair in the 2019 TMEA All State Band are: Adrian Garcia, 1st Chair 5A Alto Sax Symphonic Band, a student of Mr. Eric Garza. This is his first time to perform as a member of a TMEA All-State organization.

Carlos Garcia, 9th Chair 6A Tenor Trombone Symphonic Band, a student of Mr. Alberto Diaz. This is his third time as a member of a TMEA All State organization.

Leonardo Garza, 6th Chair 6A Percussion Symphonic Band, is student of Mr. Gumaro Barrera and Mr. Erick Ochoa. This is his first time to perform as a member of a TMEA All-State organization.

Maritza Gonzalez, 6th Chair 6A Euphonium Concert Band, a student of Mr. Orlando Herrera.

This is her second time as a member of a TMEA All State organization.

High school students selected to perform in the All-State concerts have competed through auditions to qualify at the state level. All-State is the highest

honor a Texas music student can receive. 1,780 students are selected through a process that began with over 72,900 students from around the state vying for this honor to perform in one of 15 ensembles (bands, orchestras, and choirs). Texas Music Educators Association sponsors the Texas All-State competition.

This competitive process begins throughout the state in auditions hosted by 33 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 eight 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 2.4% of musicians who initially audition become All-State musicians.

These All-State students participate in three days of rehearsals directed by nationallyrecognized conductors during the TMEA Clinic/Convention.

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This article is a bit of a departure from our usual fare because longhorn cattle, since their ancestors didn’t originate here, are not, strictly speaking, a native species but are an introduced species. However, I think they’re close enough to being native; they’ve been here for over 500 years.

Documents reveal that Christopher Columbus and his shipmates brought the first cattle from Europe to the New World in 1493. In later years, Spanish soldiers, mercenaries, colonists and missionaries brought additional cattle, first to Mexico and then to Florida, Texas and California.

Researchers have determined that the ancestors of these early, imported cattle originated in Iberia, the southwestern peninsula of Europe now comprised of Spain and Portugal.

There is some evidence that a few English Herefords may have been added to the mix in the early years which resulted in the wide range of longhorn colors.

Most of the cattle in Texas were raised in the wild, on the open range, with some gathered for market in annual round-ups. So it was that, mostly left to fend for themselves in the wild for many generations, the Texas longhorns evolved and became adapted to the harsh Texas environment and thus began a distinct long horned and long legged breed. They now constitute a breed with a unique combination of desirable genetic features. Among those features are that: (1) it easily calves over a long number of years, (2) it thrives on a wide variety of plants on marginal land, (3) it has high

resistance to disease, (4) it has meat which is low in fat and cholesterol, (5) it’s docile and intelligent making management easy, (6) it flourishes in a wide range of climates, and (7) it can produce hybrid vigor and diversity in breeding due to its unique set of genes.

During the 1600s and 1700s, while the buffalo were being nearly eradicated and demand for tallow and hides continued to develop, longhorns were gathered and distributed to ranches and markets in the north and west by cowboys and vaqueros on countless trail drives. Longhorns were so well adapted that they actually gained weight during the drives.

However, Texas longhorns fell out of favor in the 1800s as land was fenced in and ranchers opted for faster growing and stockier European breeds. In addition, longhorns had evolved a natural immunity to cattle tick fever but carried ticks with them when herded to market and other breeds of cattle, not immune, became infected. Because of the resultant switch to European breeds, longhorns almost became extinct, declining from some 6 million in Texas alone to only a handful remaining by the 1920s.

In 1927, Will C. Barnes of the National Forest Service had some Forest Rangers collect a herd of longhorns in south Texas. The herd consisted of merely 20 cows, 3 bulls and 4 calves because they were all the apparently true longhorns the Rangers could find after searching through some 30,000 cattle. The little herd was sent to the Wichita Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma where it thrived.

A few years later, J. Frank Dobie of Texas gathered a similarly small herd and had them distributed to the Texas

State Parks as curiosities.

Once near extinction as noted, renewed interest in longhorns has resulted in a population rebound to what is now estimated to be 100,000 to a quarter million head. Why? Because of the desirable features listed above.

Cattle ranchers are being pressed by climate changes in range conditions and the public is seeking a diet of tasty beef with lower fat and cholesterol. The longhorns represent a crucial pool of genetic diversity for the much needed breeding.

In 1964 the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association was established and it developed a registry for longhorns.

One example of the intense, new interest in longhorns is that, at a recent auction, a thoroughbred cow sold for $170,000. What a comeback!

At Rancho Lomitas where I live, we have a small herd of longhorns and I can attest to their gentle disposition, loving as they do to be scratched behind the horns and be hand-fed tasty cattle cubes. Their l-o-n-g horns are indeed an impressive curiosity.

As far as I know, the current “horn span” record holder, sadly not one of ours, is a bull called “JR” who roams a 1,000 acre ranch in (I shudder to say) not Texas but Australia. He had a horn span of 9 feet and 1 inch with some possible growing still to do.

With little care, our longhorns here at Rancho Lomitas live quiet, largely independent and productive lives and present us from time to time with a new longhorn.

PS: The mascot of the University of Texas at Austin is a longhorn named Bevo.

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Congratulations to our Grulla UIL academic students who placed at the Pre-District meet Ready for District!

On February 27th, 2019 Grulla High School Medical Students took The National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam. We are very proud to announce that all of the 38 students who tested are now licensed medical professionals.

Grulla High School Boys Basketball would like to congratulate seniors Dillen Salinas, and Roly Montemayor, juniors Chris Salinas, Santiago Sifuentes, Roel Perez and Deion Ozuna. #10 Dillen was selected: 20182019 32-4A 1st Team All-District, 2018-2019 32-4A 1st Team All-Academic, 2018-2019 Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All- State Team, 2018-2019 Rio Grande Valley Basketball Coaches Association (RGVBCA) Senior Boys Sub-6A All Star, 2018-2019 RGVBCA Sub-5A All Valley Defensive Team, 20182019 RGVBCA Sub-5A All Valley 1st Team. Dillen will be participating in the RGVBCA Senior All-Star Game on Sunday April 14, 2019 at PSJA North High School Gymnasium Sub-6A Boys at 1:30pm Juvon Gonzalez 1st place in Skills USA in Restaurant Service at district competition. Advance to state in Corpus Christi. Daisy Garza 3rd place in Skills USA in Restaurant Service at district competition in Harlingen, TX. Juvon Gonzalez, Daisy Garza, Myriam Hinojosa, and Genesis Flores, 3rd place in Culinary Quiz Bowl at district competition in Harlingen, Tx.

#10 Dillen Salinas

#20 Roly was selected: 32-4A All-District Honorable Mention

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Santiago was selected: 32-4A All-District Honorable Mention

#1 Chris was selected: rez were Nominated to the All-star cast in our District One Act Play 32-4A All-District Honorable Mention

Roel and Deion were selected: 2018-2019 32-4A 1st Team All-Academic - Again congratulations Dillen, Roly, Chris, Santiago, Roel and Deion we are extremely proud of all your accomplishments, thank you for representing Gator Nation!

Congratulations Gator Wrestling Team - State Qualifiers - Roy Cavazos (2nd to the left) and Carolyn Villarreal (3rd to the left) Regional Qualifiers - Rolando Flores 5th place, Roy Cavazos 2nd place, Carolyn Villarreal 2nd place, Bridny Garza 5th place, Michael Montalvo 6th place, Alberto Montalvo 6th place

Odette Fernandez 2018-2019 cross country state qualifier. 10th place finisher in the regional meet. 2nd place finisher in district.

2019 Starr County Fair - Grulla High School FFA Top Winners: Annett Puente - SR Rabbit Showmanship Winner, Esmeralda Salinas – Class Winner Crafts, Natalie Garcia- 1st Photography, Bryan Sanchez – 1st shop/ 6th Steer, Jaime Penablanca – 1st shop Project, Stephanie Saenz – Class Champion Heifer, Nayeli Falcon – 1st Photography

Congratulations to Grulla High School Senior Leslie Guerrero on a remarkable 2018-2019 basketball season. Leslie was selected as District 32-4A Offensive Player of the Year, averaging 18.9 points per The Grulla Gators Boys and Girls teams have had great success in their 2018/2019 golf season! The Girls game and 8.27 Rebounds. She was st team placed 2nd at the Raymondville Invitational Golf tournament. The Boys team placed 3rd at the La Sara also named RGVBCA 1 team allInvitational Golf tournament and 2nd at the Progreso Golf tournament. The Gators Golf teams are looking District, RGVBCA Sub 5-A ALLValley First Team, All-Academic forward to their District tournament to be held at Tony Butler Golf Course on April 1st, 2019.

Team, and was selected to play at this year’s RGVBCA All-Star Game. Head Coach: Sandor Lopez

We are happy to recognize the following athletes.

Anthony Trevino finished 5th in the 132 lb weight class at the THSPA Region V Division II Championships held in Bishop, TX on March 8, 2019. Destiny Perez finished 4th in the 97 lb weight class at the THSWPA Division II State Championships held in Waco, TX on March 15. 2019. Both of these individuals have worked really hard and represented GATOR NATION in the best possible manner.

Congratulations once again and WE are very proud of you.

Skills USA Competition Pictured L-R Evelyn Sifuentes 2nd Place 3D Nail Art and Rocio Melendez 1st Place Nail Care

Congratulations to Grulla High School Senior Bryanna Perez on an outstanding 2018-2019 basketball season. She was the Lady Gators second leading scorer and selected as 2018-2019 RGVBCA 1st team all-District player, 2nd team AllValley, All-Academic Team, and selected to play at this year’s Senior All Star Game. Head Coach: Sandor Lopez

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2019 Paseo del Arte

2019 Paseo del Arte will be the April 4th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Lopez-Tijerina Courtyard.

Showcasing live music, poetry, craft vendors and art exhibits in historical downtown Rio Grande City.

Refreshments and wine tasting.

Pets is the April Amateur Photography Contest theme, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and People Choice prizes will be awarded. Photographs

must be titled and emailed to rgclibrary@yahoo.com.

Rules are available at the RGC Public Library.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Paseo del Arte is a collaboration with City of Rio Grande City, RGC Economic Development Corporation, RGC Main Street Program and RGC Public Library. For more information call 956-487-4389.

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Alto Bonito Elementary 4th Six Weeks Honor Roll Mrs Yvette Pena proudly announces the honor roll for the 4th six weeks 2018-2019 at Alto Bonito Elementary.

PRE-KINDER Teacher: Elsa Solis “A” Karla Bautista, Ilekks Cordova, Scarlett Garcia, Kayden Requenez, Bruno Solis & Edrick Velasquez “A&B” Juliet Barajas, Isabella Cantu, Sanjuanita Garcia, Ashley Ibarra, Jorge Lozano & Brayden Ochoa Teacher: Elaine G. Lozano “A” Sherlyn Aguas, Sophia Carrillo, Jesus Garcia, Natalee Flores, Chelsea A. Garcia, Jayden Gutierrez, Nayara Leal, Karyme Lopez, Joycie Lopez, Genesis Martinez, Gilbert Martinez Jr., Jonah Ortiz & Luis Vargas Jr. “A&B” Alejandro Botello & Eduardo Rios

Teacher: Rosario Alvarez “A” Celestino Chavez, Ianelee Garcia, Jayden Guerrero, Cataleya Olvera, Bryan Pena, Ethan Rodriguez & Gianna Solis “A&B” Antonio Alaniz, Valentino Cadena, Erasmo Flores, Leonardo Pena, Julian Rios & Sebastian Salinas Teacher: Yvonne Lopez “A” Emma Camarillo, Candace Carrera, Oscar Elizondo, Rosemary Garcia, Alexa Denise Garza, Jackelyn Garza Sandoval, Lilah Gonzalez, Victoria Hernandez, Lesly Hinojosa, Angel Martinez, Alanna Pina & Jazlyn Salinas “A&B” Addyzel Alaniz, Noah Horta & Esteban Quiroz KINDER Teacher: Isamar Sanchez “A” Daniel Benitez, Sofia Flores,

Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures

Property owners have the right to protest actions concerning their property tax appraisals. You may follow these appeal procedures if you have a concern about: • • • • • • • • •

the appraised (market) value of your property the unequal value of your property compared with other properties the inclusion of your property on the appraisal roll any exemptions that may apply to you the qualification for an agricultural or timber appraisal the taxing units taxing your property the property ownership the change of use of land receiving special appraisal failure of the chief appraiser or appraisal review board (ARB) to send a required notice • any action taken by the chief appraiser, county appraisal district (CAD) or ARB that applies to and adversely affects you.

Informal Review (Insert description of CAD’s informal review process, if any, then Taxpayers have an opportunity to discuss their account/s give name and telephone number of person taxpayer should contact.) with an appraisal district representative. If you have any questions about your account and would like to review it before protesting, please call the appraisal district office (956487-5613), to set up an appointment. When calling, please have your account or parcel number ready.

Review by the ARB If you cannot resolve your problem informally with the CAD, you file a notice of protest requesting to have your case heard by the ARB. The ARB is an independent board of citizens that hears and determines protests regarding property appraisals or other concerns listed above. It has the power to order the CAD to make the necessary changes based on evidence heard during the ARB hearing.

If you file a written request for an ARB hearing (notice of protest) before the deadline, the ARB will set your case for a hearing and send you written notice of the time, date and place of the hearing. If necessary, you may request a hearing in the evening or on a Saturday or Sunday. You may use Comptroller Form 50-132, Property Appraisal - Notice of Protest, to file your written request for an ARB hearing.

Prior to your hearing, you may ask to review the evidence the CAD plans to introduce at the hearing to establish any matter at issue. Before a hearing on a protest or immediately after the hearing begins, you or your agent and the CAD are required to provide each other with a copy of any materials (evidence) intended to be offered or submitted to the ARB at the hearing. Evidence may be submitted for any hearing type either in paper or on a small portable electronic device (such as a CD, USB flash drive or thumb drive) which will be kept by the ARB. Do NOT bring evidence on a smart phone. The ARB’s hearing procedures regarding all the requirements to properly submit evidence on a small portable electronic device must be reviewed.

To the greatest extent practicable, the hearing will be informal. You or a designated agent may appear in person or you may by telephone conference call or submission of written affidavit to present

your evidence, facts and argument. If you decide to participate by telephone conference call, you must provide your evidence to the ARB with a written affidavit before the ARB hearing begins. You may use Comptroller Form 50-283, Property Owner’s Affidavit of Evidence to the Appraisal Review Board, to submit evidence for your telephone conference call hearing or for hearing by affidavit.

You and the CAD representative have the opportunity to present evidence about your case. You may cross-examine the CAD representative. The ARB will make its decision based on the evidence presented by both parties. In most cases, the CAD has the burden of establishing the property’s value by a preponderance of the evidence presented.

In certain protests, the chief appraiser has the burden of proving the property’s value by clear and convincing evidence. You should review ARB hearing procedures to learn more about evidence and related matters.

You should not try to contact ARB members outside of the hearing.

ARB members are required to sign an affidavit saying that they have not talked about your case before the ARB hears it.

Review by the District Court, an Arbitrator or SOAH After it decides your case, the ARB must send you a copy of its order by certified mail. If you are not satisfied with the ARB’s decision, you have the right to appeal to district court. As an alternative to district court, you may appeal through binding arbitration or the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) if you meet the qualifying criteria.

If you choose to go to district court, you must start the process by filing a petition with the district court within 60 days of the date you receive the ARB’s order. If you chose to appeal through binding arbitration, you must file a request for binding arbitration with the CAD not later than the 45th day after you receive notice of the ARB order. If you chose to appeal to the SOAH, you must file an appeal with the CAD not later than the 30th day after you receive notice of the ARB’s order. Appeals to district court, binding arbitration or SOAH all require payment of certain fees or deposits.

Tax Payment You must pay the amount of taxes due on the portion of the taxable value not in dispute, the amount of taxes due on the property under the order from which the appeal is taken or the amount of taxes due in the previous year.

More Information You can get more information by contacting your CAD at (insert CADCounty name, address, telephone number).

Starr Appraisal District 100 N. FM 3167, Ste. 300 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 (956) 487-5613 www.starrcad.org You can get Comptroller forms and additional information on how to prepare a protest from the Comptroller’s website at comptroller. texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.

Deadline for Filing Protests with the ARB*

Usual Deadline Not later than May 15 (or within 30 days after a notice of appraised value was mailed to you, whichever is later).

Late protests are allowed for good cause if you miss the usual deadline. The ARB decides whether you have good cause. Late protests are not allowed after the ARB approves the appraisal records for the year.

Special Deadlines For change of use (the CAD informed you that you are losing agricultural appraisal because you changed the use of your land), the deadline is not later than the 30th day after the notice of the determination was delivered to you.

For ARB changes (the ARB has informed you of a change that increases your tax liability and the change did not result from a

protest you filed), the deadline is not later than the 30th day after the notice of the change was delivered to you.

(Youbelieve may insert for ARB protestsshould concerning If you thedeadline CAD or haveomitted sent you property if doing so would avoid taxpayer confusion.) a notice and did not, you may file a protest until the

day before taxes become delinquent (usually Feb. 1) or no later than the 125th day after the date you claim

If youreceived believe thea CAD or ARB have sent you a notice and you tax bill fromshould one or more of the tax-ing did not, you may file a protest until the day before taxes become units that(usually tax your Thethan ARB delinquent Feb.property.

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* The deadline is postponed to the next business day if it falls on a weekend or legal, state or national holiday.

Blake Gonzalez, Leonel Martinez, Edgar Mendez, Emiliano Otero, Zuleika Pena, Daniel Salinas & Emmanuel Salinas “A&B” Joy Alaffa, Emma Flores, Raquel Galvan, Felix Garza, Katheryn Gonzalez, Elizabeth Marroquin & Derek Pena Teacher Antonia Garcia “A” Royce Barrera, Blaise De Luna, Eliseo Flores, Eligio Garcia, Anna E. Garza, Pedro Garza, Angel Gutierrez, Eduardo Guzman, Jzebelle Lopez, Alexa M. Martinez, Reyes Martinez, Justin Salinas, Juel Solis, Gael Vasquez & Diego Saenz “A&B” Gianna Moya, Kimberly Perez, Jacqueline Rocha, Lucia Rosales & Makayla Vega Teacher: Marilu Guerra “A” Ashley Alejos, Jesus Castaneda, Noe Flores, Fernando Gutierrez, Scarlett Leal, Elias Luna, Alan Marquez, Daisy Pena, Adolfo Rios & Jahel Rios “A&B” Anahi Botello, Tristan Carreno, Kimberly Gallegos, David Lopez, Aldo Martinez, Bianca Ramos, Aliyah Sandoval & Leilani Trevino Teacher: Sandra Lopez “A” Darvin Corona, Damian Esparza, Cesar Garcia, Rylie Gonzalez, Yuridia Hernandez, Anthony Lopez, Derek Lopez, Adan Morales, Santiago Morales, Roberto Ozuna, Aubrey Payne, John Logan Reyna, Izaiah Rodriguez, Dayren Salinas, Mariel Soria & Lesly Vargas “A&B” Yavelyn Avelar & Paola Gonzalez 1ST GRADE Teacher: Maria Claudia Saenz “A” Kassandra Alaniz, Sebastian Garza, Rolando Marquez, Kaylee Reyes, Khloe Reyes, Stephanie Reyna, Bridgette Sustaita & Alexis Villarreal “A&B” Daisy DeLa Cruz, Yaneth Flores, Katherine Gonzalez.

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Mumps cases have been rising steadily in the United States over the past few years, with more than 2,000 mumps cases reported in 2018. In both 2016 and 2017,

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported there were more than 6,000 mumps patients.

Texas has seen outbreaks too, the most recent being in February in Houston. In 2018, mumps outbreaks occurred at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas State University in San Marcos, and at a national cheerleading competition in Dallas.

Mumps can be severe for some patients, explaineds Dr. Shah, who saw serious illness when she was a medical student in India.

“I saw complicated cases, with meningitis and encephalitis, or swelling of brain tissue. I also saw orchitis, painful swelling of the testicles,” she said. “It was heartbreaking to see patients suffer, especially because mumps is preventable.” In addition to these complications, some mumps patients lose their hearing.

A vaccine prevents mumps.

Health officials first introduced the shot in 1967, and the number of cases soon plummeted 99 percent, according to the CDC. Doctors recommend children get two doses of the measles-mumpsrubella vaccine (commonly called MMR). Some people get the MMRV shot, which includes a chickenpox vaccine.

Unvaccinated adults and college-age students also can receive the vaccine, and during outbreaks, high-risk groups may need a third dose.

“Vaccination is the best way to prevent mumps and its complications,” said Dr. Shah.

She also recommends people cover coughs and sneezes, wash hands with soap and water, and

April Marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month April 1st marks the first day of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), which takes place every April. This month is dedicated to raising public awareness about sexual assault and educating communities about how to prevent sexual assault, said the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault.

“More than ever, we are hearing the voices of survivors who are coming forward after months, years, and even decades of silence. This month is to recognize them and also raise awareness that sexual violence affects millions of Texans every year,” said TAASA Chief Executive Officer, Rose Luna.

“While our work is year-round, this month allows us to focus our efforts on an amplified message and the realities of rape in our communities.”

One-third of adult Texans have experienced some form of sexual assault in their lifetime, with women (2 in 5) at twice the risk of men (1 in 5). Ninety percent of them will be assaulted by someone they know. Another nine in 10 will not report the assault.

Throughout April, TAASA will

be hosting its own event as well as promoting the work of other organizations working to raise awareness during exual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

The Turn Texas Teal campaign goes throughout the month.

Starting in 2016, TAASA launched its #TurnTexasTeal initiative, which entails sharing the campaign via Facebook, Twitter, Twibbon, and Instagram to populate social media with everything from survivor stories to calls to action. Advocates can change their social media profile pictures, share posts, and tell their own stories.

Communities across the state are also participating in Take Back the Night walks and rallies.

Check with your local rape crisis center to find out if they’re hosting a TBTN or other events during April.

Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) TAASA is the unifying voice to eliminate sexual violence in Texas. As the statewide coalition of rape crisis centers, advocates, and survivors, we are committed to fostering a culture that respects the fundamental rights and dignity of all Texans.

do not share unwashed utensils or beverages.

This release is part of a monthly TMA series highlighting contagious diseases that childhood and adult vaccinations can prevent. Some diseases covered thus far are: Measles, Human papillomavirus (HPV), Chickenpox and shingles, Pertussis (whooping cough), Rubella (also known as German measles), Rotavirus, and Polio.

TMA designed the series to inform patients of the facts about these diseases and to help them understand the benefits of vaccinations to prevent illness.

Visit the TMA website to see efforts to raise immunization awareness and how funding is used to increase vaccination 50-195-S (12-17/4) rates.

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Applications for Conservation Easement Program being Accepted USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). The ACEP, reauthorized through the 2018 Farm Bill, funds easements for agricultural lands and wetlands.

Approved agricultural easements prevent productive working lands from being converted to non-agricultural uses and maximize protection of land devoted to food production.

Cropland, rangeland, grassland, pastureland and nonindustrial private forestland are eligible.

Wetland reserve easements restore and enhance wetlands and improve habitat. Eligible lands include farmed or converted wetlands that can be successfully

and cost-effectively restored.

Applications are currently being accepted for wetlands reserve easements and will be rated according to the easement’s potential for protecting and enhancing habitat for migratory birds, fish and other wildlife.

“The 2018 Farm Bill provides tremendous opportunities for even more people to get involved in conserving and protecting our working lands and wetlands,” said NRCS Texas State Conservationist Salvador Salinas.

“We encourage Indian tribes, state and local governments, nongovernmental organizations and private landowners to contact their local NRCS office to find out how to apply.”

Applications for a Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) and

an Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) through the ACEP are accepted on a continual basis.

For fiscal year 2019, Texas will evaluate all applications received

by April 30, 2019. Applications received after April 30, 2019, will be held for funding consideration in fiscal year 2020.

Since 1995, NRCS conservation easement programs have protected over 128,000 acres of restored wetlands and working agricultural lands in Texas.

Learn more about ACEP and other Farm Bill programs at http://www.farmers.gov To get started with NRCS, visit your local USDA Service Center or www.nrcs.usda.gov/ GetStarted. Learn more about the Farm Bill at www.nrcs.usda.gov/ FarmBill.

Procedimientos para la protesta y apelación de los impuestos de la propiedad

Los propietarios tienen el derecho a protestar las acciones acerca de sus tasaciones del impuesto de propiedad. Puede seguir estos procedimientos de apelación si usted tiene alguna preocupación acerca de:

• el valor (del mercado) tasado a su propiedad • el valor desigual de su propiedad en comparación con otras propiedades • la inclusión de su propiedad en la lista de tasaciones • cualquier exención que se puede aplicar a usted • la calificación para una tasación de agricultura o de trastería • las unidades de impuestos que están gravando su propiedad • la titularidad de la propiedad • el cambio de uso del terreno recibiendo una tasación especial • el fracaso del jefe de tasaciones o de la junta de revisión de tasaciones (ARB por sus siglas en inglés) para enviar una notificación requerida • cualquier acción tomada por el jefe de tasaciones, distrito de tasaciones del condado (CAD por sus siglas en inglés) o ARB que se aplica y lo afecta negativamente.

Revisión Informal (Insert description of CAD’stienen informallareview process, if any,dethen give namesus Los contribuyentes oportunidad discutir and telephone number of person taxpayer should contact.) cuenta/s con un representante del distrito de valoración. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre su cuenta y le da a revisar antes de protestar, por favor llame a la oficina de distrito de valoración (956-487-5613), para programar una cita. Cuando llame, tenga su numero de cuenta listo.

Revisión por el ARB Si usted no puede resolver su problema informalmente con el CAD, puede presentar una notificación de protesta solicitando que su caso sea escuchado por el ARB. El ARB es una junta independiente de ciudadanos que escucha y determina las protestas sobre las tasaciones de propiedad y otras preocupaciones listadas arriba. Tiene el poder de ordenar al CAD a hacer los cambios necesarios sobre la base de los testimonios oídos durante la audiencia de el ARB. Si usted presenta una solicitud por escrito para una audiencia de ARB (aviso de protesta) antes del límite de la fecha, el ARB establecerá su caso para una audiencia y le enviará un aviso por escrito de la hora, fecha y lugar de la audiencia. Si es necesario, usted puede solicitar una audiencia por la tarde, un sábado, o domingo. Usted puede usar el formulario de la Contraloría 50-132, Property Appraisal - Notice of Protest, para presentar su solicitud por escrito para una audiencia de ARB. Antes de su audiencia, puede pedir a revisar la evidencia que el CAD planea introducir a la audiencia para establecer cualquier asunto en cuestión. Antes de una audiencia en una protesta o inmediatamente después de que comience la audiencia, usted o su agente y el CAD están obligados a intercambiar copias de cualquier material (evidencia) destinada a ser ofrecido o sometido al ARB en la audiencia. La evidencia se puede presentar para cualquier tipo de audiencia ya sea en papel o en un pequeño dispositivo electrónico portátil (como un CD o memoria USB) que será guardado por el ARB. No traiga la evidencia en un teléfono. Los procedimientos de audiencia del ARB con respeto a todos los requisitos para presentar adecuadamente evidencia sobre un pequeño dispositivo electrónico portátil deben ser revisados.

En la mayor medida posible, la audiencia será informal. Usted o un agente designado puede aparecer en persona o puede llamar

por teléfono a una conferencia o enviar una declaración jurada por escrito para presentar su evidencia, hechos y argumentos. Si usted decide participar por teléfono, debe disponer su evidencia al ARB con una declaración jurada escrita antes de que comience la audiencia del ARB. Usted puede usar el formulario de la Contraloría 50-283, Property Owner’s Affidavit of Evidence to the Appraisal Review Board, para presentar evidencia para su audiencia telefónica o para su audiencia por declaración jurada.

Usted y el representante del CAD tienen la oportunidad de presentar evidencia sobre su caso. Puede interrogar al representante de CAD. El ARB rendirá su decisión basado en la evidencia presentada por ambas partes. En la mayoría de los casos, el CAD tiene la carga de establecer el valor de la propiedad por una preponderancia de la evidencia presentada.

En ciertas protestas, el jefe de tasaciones tiene la carga de probar el valor de la propiedad por evidencia clara y convincente. Usted debe revisar los procedimientos de audiencia de ARB para aprender más sobre la evidencia y asuntos relacionados.

No debe tratar de contactar a los miembros del ARB fuera de la audiencia. Los miembros del ARB están obligados a firmar una declaración jurada diciendo que no han hablado de su caso antes de que el ARB lo oiga.

Revisión por Corte del Distrito, Árbitro o SOAH Después de que decida su caso, el ARB debe enviarle una copia de su orden por correo certificado. Si usted no está satisfecho con la decisión del ARB, tiene el derecho a apelar ante la corte de distrito.

Como una alternativa a la corte de distrito, puede apelar a través del arbitraje obligatorio o a la Oficina Estatal de Audiencias Administrativas (SOAH por sus siglas en inglés) si se cumplen los criterios de calificación.

Si decide ir a la corte de distrito, usted debe iniciar el proceso presentando una petición ante el corte de distrito dentro de los 60 días siguientes a la fecha en que usted reciba el orden del ARB. Si decide apelar a través del arbitraje obligatorio, debe presentar una petición del arbitraje obligatorio con el CAD no más tarde del 45º día después de que recibe el aviso del orden de el ARB. Si decide apelar al SOAH, debe presentar una apelación con el CAD no más tarde que el 30º día después de que recibe el aviso del orden del ARB. Las apelaciones a la corte de distrito, el arbitraje obligatorio, y SOAH requieren el pago de ciertas tasas o depósitos.

El Pago de los Impuestos Usted debe pagar la cantidad de impuestos debido por la parte del valor imponible y no disputado, la cantidad de impuestos debido sobre la propiedad bajo la orden de que se han adoptado la apelación o la cantidad de impuestos debido en el año anterior.

Información Adicional Usted puede obtener más información poniéndose en contacto con su CAD en: (Insert CAD name, address and telephone number).

Starr County Appraisal District 100 N. FM 3167, Ste. 300 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 (956) 487-5613 • www.starrcad.org

Puede obtener formularios de la Contraloría e información adicional sobre cómo preparar una protesta en el sitio web de la Contraloría en comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.

Fechas de vencimiento para presentar protestas al ARB*

Fecha de Vencimiento Usual No puede ser más tarde del 15 de mayo (o dentro de 30 días después de que un aviso del valor tasado fue enviado a usted, cualquier es más tarde).

Las protestas tardes son permitidas si usted falla de cumplir la fecha de vencimiento usual por causa justa. El ARB decide si usted tiene una buena causa. Las protestas tardes no son permitidas después de que el ARB apruebe las evaluaciónes de tasación por el año.

Fechas de Vencimiento Especiales Para el cambio de uso (el CAD le informó que usted está perdiendo la tasación agrícultar porque cambió el uso de su terreno), la fecha no es más tarde que el trigésimo día después de que el aviso de la determinación fue entregado a usted.

Para los cambios de ARB (el ARB le ha informado de un cambio que aumenta su obligación de impuestos y el cambio no resultó de una protesta que usted presentó), la fecha no es más tarde que

el trigésimo día después de que el aviso del cambio fue entregado a usted.

(You may insert for protests omitted Si usted cree quedeadline el CAD o ARBconcerning le deberían haber property if doing so would avoid taxpayer confusion.)

enviado un aviso y no lo hicieron, puede presentar una protesta hasta el día antes de que los impuestos se vuelvan delincuentes (usualmente el lero de febrero) o nousted máscree tarde 125º odía después de la fecha en que Si quedel el CAD ARB le deberían haber enviado un aviso y no lo hicieron, puede presentar una protesta hasta el día usted afirma que recibió una factura de impuestos de antes de que los impuestos se vuelvan delincuentes (usualmente uno más entidades que gravan sudía propiedad.

ARB el 1eroo de febrero) o no más tarde del 125º después deEl la fecha en que usted afirma que recibió una factura de impuestos de uno decide si oigan su caso basado en la evidencia sobre si o más entidades que gravan su propiedad. El ARB decide si oigan su basado en la evidencia sobreasiusted. un aviso requerido fue uncaso aviso requerido fue enviado enviado a usted. * El límite de fecha se pospone al siguiente día laborable si cae en un fin de semana o día de festivo legal, estatal o nacional.

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