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“Rio is where I decided to raise my family. It is where I have spent my career as a law enforcement officer.

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San Isidro High School Spelling UIL Team Advances to Regional

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UIL Team Advances to Regional with Dedication and Team Concept The only thing better than a win at a UIL meet is another one and another one and another one. And that is just what the San Isidro High School UIL Spelling Team has pulled off this year.

The San Isidro Spelling Team still hyped from their District Individual and Team honors has a lot to be proud of. Prior to District competition, the team competed at eight UIL meets where students

took top individual honors as well as 1st place team honors at each invitational meet.

The team is coached by Ms. Silvia Alaniz, High School Spanish Instructor, and is comprised of the following students: Catherine Perez (Junior), Joselyne Montoya (Senior), Jovany Muniz (Senior), and Eduardo Soto (Senior).

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He attended and successfully completed the Pharr Police Academy in 2002 and shortly thereafter started working as a peace officer for Rio PD under then Chief Guadalupe Marquez. By 2004, he was promoted to Detective under then Chief B.A. “Dutch” Piper.

“I have always been proud to serve as a law enforcement officer and take my solemn oath very serious. I strive to excel in every aspect of my job as it is with utmost pride that I wear my badge”, said Trini. In 2008, Trinidad Lopez was named INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR by the Children’s Advocacy Center, also known as Estrella’s House.

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This was in recognition of his work in helping children who were victims of sexual assault or other crimes. That same year, his fellow brothers and sisters in blue at Rio Grande City Police Department named him as Officer of the Year for 2008.

In 2013, Trini was hired by the 229th Judicial District Attorney Omar Escobar and assigned to the violent crimes unit and eventually the HIDTA task force. In 2014, Trini was once again honored as Investigator of the Year by the Children’s Advocacy Center, also known as Estrella’s House, for his outstanding work with child victims. In 2017, Trini was hired by the RGCCISD police department, where he currently serves as Chief.

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Trini Lopez decided to seek this office because he believes he can offer a fresh voice and a unique perspective to the City Council. He also believes that what the City of Rio Grande City needs is elected officials who are dedicated to the City, not to politics. “ If elected, I only make one promise; to advocate on behalf of the employees and the departments that are the heart and soul of Rio Grande City. I want to be a voice for the employees and the community. I do not want to become a lifelong politician. I do not want to be involved in every

political race in Starr County. I simply want to try to help here in the City. As a former city employee, and as a police officer, I will focus on making sure that every first responder has their needs met to effectively perform their duties. I think that our city needs someone like me to speak up on their behalf. I think the parks and recreations department and the RGC Public Library that do such a wonderful job promoting programs aimed at keeping children in a safe environment and involved in healthy activities need a city council person who is going to fight for them and their programs. I want to speak up for those programs that I fear are being pushed to the backburner in favor of other persons or agendas.”

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Prayer to St. Anthony

“Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints” O Holy St. Anthony gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers.

Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so you are the Saint of Miracles. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.

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Misa de Quinto Aniversario En Memoria De

Ricardo J. Garcia 08-10-77 † 04-06-13

Han sido cinco años desde que nuestro Señor lo llamó a su casa y sin embargo parece que fue ayer. El Señor nos dio la fuerza para seguir adelante a pesar de que estamos pasando por la época más oscura de nuestras vidas... sin ti.

Agradecemos de corazón a Dios por todos los recuerdos maravillosos que recordaremos para siempre. Sabemos que estás en el cielo ahora con Dios y desde ahí velas por nosotros.

March 9, 1954 † March 28, 2018 Maria Juanita “Janie” Bazan can best be described as a light that shined through a pinhole in the veil that separates us from heaven and earth. She was determined, vivacious, and a gift to all who knew her. Her love for others, expressed through countless caring interactions with her students, phone calls with relatives and laughter-filled conversations at Chili’s, was consistent, honest and generous.

That love was the source of her strength that sustained her as a single mother, a cancer survivor,

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Born in Rio Grande City to Jose Maria Bazan and Santos Perez, she and her seven siblings learned the importance of family,

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the value of hard work, and the possibility of joy in the toughest circumstances.

While her nieces and nephews knew her as the fun aunt who would take them on crazy adventures or get your ears pierced without asking your parents, and a legion of students viewed her as an inspirational, motherly figure, her greatest love was reserved for her pride and joy: her daughter, Eliza Vielma.

Juanita simply took delight in people, enveloping them in her relentless curiosity, listening to their stories and offering advice - much of it unsolicited - but always drenched in love for the recipient. She passed from this world to the next on March 28, 2018, as cancer visited her life for a second time and, even though she fought relentlessly, it finally got the upper hand.

Those who know and love her will find reminders of her everywhere in the years to come, perhaps while listening to the Bee Gees or when The Walking Dead comes on television. However, her memory will be most immediate when those people simply slow down their lives enough to authentically see those around them, recognize their God-given value and treat them with playfully honest respect.

The gap left by her departure is not completely empty – it is filled with beautiful memories and enduring lessons on how to live for others. Let’s all honor her by choosing that path today.

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Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary Received Top Winner Ribbon at Starr County Fair Parade

Students Selected as All-State Musicians

Congratulations to the amazing students from the Roma ISD Band Program who were selected to perform with the AllState Bands. The students work hard year round to show the state and nation what is possible with hard work and dedication! And a Congratulations Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary on receiving a Top Winner Ribbon at Starr County Fair big thanks to our awesome Roma Parade. DMR Administration would like to thank everyone who joined us. We would also like to thank ISD Band Program faculty for the Starr Co. Fair Association for allowing us to participate it was a fantastic experience. their devotion to our students!

Starr County 4-Hers

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Rio Starr Chefs (L-R Front) Juan (LJ) Rocha, Andres Cantu, Daniela Garza, Mary Grace Garcia and Meagan Castillo – Junior 4-H Food Challenge Team (L-R Back) Andres Garza, Idani Yzabel Cantu, Juan Jesus (JJ) Garcia – Senior 4-H Food Challenge Team.

To be a 4-H Chef you must train to be “proficient” in all aspects of food preparation, Food Safety, Nutrition, Math and be able to “WOW” the judges with your presentation and your dish!

To be considered a Top Chef in 4-H you must participate in various workshop sessions and take your skills to county, district and state level events.

Two of our Starr County Food Challenge teams are doing just that.

They were Top Chefs at County, Senior teams Top Chefs at District, Junior team placed 2nd at District against 17 teams. In 4-H only the senior teams go to state and our senior team has earned their place and will represent Starr County 4-H and District 12 at College Station in June.

Starr County Chefs took their culinary skills to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Food Challenge contest and competed against 97 teams from across the state of Texas. Their attention to detail, cooking science, sanitation,

San Isidro High School Announces its Honor Roll for the 4th Six Weeks

All “A” Honor Roll 11TH GRADE Luis Cruz, Nicholas Delgado, Genaro Elizondo, Allen Flores, Marco Garza, Gabriel Gonzalez, Leslie Montoya, Cristian Munoz, Reynaldo Ozuna, Catherine Perez 12TH GRADE Anaissa Diaz, Alma Estrada, Joselyne Montoya, Jovany Muniz, Michael Soto “A&B” Honor Roll 9TH GRADE Edward Alaniz, Francisco Bazan, Oriana Crispin, Perla Garcia, Karina Perez, Corina Ponce, Wendy Sanchez 11TH GRADE Maggie Carmona, Levi Chavez, Jennifer Garcia, Rodney Guerra, Jose R. Palacios, Audrey Felene Rangel, Armando Reyes, Jacob Saenz, Rolando Tienda, Miguel Zuniga 12TH GRADE Demetrio Beltran, Jose J. Garcia, Ruben J. Garcia, Luz Martinez, Faith Mendoza, Nallely Mendoza, Victoriana Ramos, Andrew Rodriguez, Amy Solis, Marlen Soto, Rumaldo Soto, Julissa Valdez

safety and teamwork earned them a place on the top four percent.

The teams were accompanied by parents, 4-H leaders and coaches. This was Top State-Class competition and they made Starr County 4-H proud!

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TRS Board Of Trustees Meeting The Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS), held its bi-monthly meeting at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus.

Several retired school personnel were in attendance. The board heard testimony from a number of persons, among them, three representing the Texas Retired Teachers Association.

They exhorted the board to recommend a pay increase for retirees at the next legislative session that begins on January 2019.

The board informed that the fund balance of the Texas Teachers Retirement System is in solid financial condition,

$150 billion. After considering a recommendation to change the assumption rate from the present 8% to 7.25%, and having received

testimony from various persons, most of them urging the board to exercise caution on this matter, the board decided to postpone a decision until its April meeting.

Pictured above are: Tim Lee, executive director for the 88,000 members strong Texas Retired Teachers Association, Dolores Ramirez, San Benito, board vice chair, Ofelia Estevis, president district one, (Brownsville to Laredo), Texas Retired Teachers Association, and Ruben Saenz, district one legislative chair and member of the TRTA state legislative committee.

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Texas Preceptor Pi Omicron honors Veronica Ibarra Whitworth at her Sweetheart Tea. An evening of Sisterhood was shared by all members at The Loretto at Mission, Tx. Veronica graciously accepted this prestigious honor, making her family very proud. She and all her sisters are looking forward to upcoming 2018 community projects.

and organizations like the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault work to bring awareness and outreach efforts in their communities during this month.

“Although our work is yearround, this month allows us to concentrate our efforts on an amplified, unified message and focus on the root causes of sexual violence and on the realities of rape in our communities,” said TAASA’s Executive Director Rose Luna.

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ADVERTISEMENT STARR COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHLTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Starr County has been chosen to receive $67,702 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA: The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in highneed areas around the country.

A Local Board made up of Thelma M. Garza, United Way of South Texas; Danella Hughes, American Red Cross; Captain Stephan Correira, The Salvation Army; DeAnne Economedes, Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley; Rabbi Claudio J. Kogan, The Temple Emanuel; Norma Pimentel, Catholic Social Services; Cynthia Fuentes, Starr County; Richard Capello, Homeless Representative; Belinda Flores, Su Casa de Esperanza and Elizabeth Zamora, Calvary Baptist Church representative will determine how the funds awarded to STARR County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this phase of the program.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Starr County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously South Texas Food bank and Catholic Social Services This Agency was responsible for providing 39,438 meals and 151 bills paid in utility assistance.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Maria Flores, United Way of South Texas: 113 W. Pecan Blvd.

McAllen, TX 78501-9584, or call 686-6331 for an application. The deadline for submitting applications to the United Way of South Texas is Wednesday, April 18, 2018 by 5:00 p.m.

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Ringgold Elementary Participated in the Local Colleges Help Students Prepare Financial Aid Documents Thanks to South Texas College and The University of Texas-Rio Starr County Fair Educational Poster Contest Grande Valley for helping with the Roma High School FAFSA/ TASFA Night!

Ringgold Elementary participated in the Starr County Fair Educational Poster Contest.

We are very proud of our participants which all placed and received ribbons.

We would like to congratulate the following students from Ringgold Elementary Assilen

Vela, Cesar Gonzalez, Alejandro Montalvo III, Kaelynn A Trevino, and Julian E Saenz for a great job in their posters.

We would like to thank the Starr County Youth Fair Association for giving our students the opportunity to participate in such a great community event.

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Oh admirable San Antonio, glorioso por la celebridad de los milagros que habéis obrado, que tuvisteis la dicha de tener en vuestros brazos al Señor en forma de tierno infante, obtened me de su bondad la gracia que ardientemente deseo de lo íntimo de mi corazón. Tu que fuisteis tan bondadoso con los pobres pecadores, no mires a los pecados de quien os ruega, sino a la gloria de Dios, que será otra vez exaltada por ti, y a la salvación de mi alma, tan unida a la petición que ahora tan encarecidamente te hago.

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Sixto Flores, Career & Technical Education Teacher For GHS Brings Extension Values & Techniques To Grulla HS Students.

The Grulla HS FFA officers, represented the school in various Livestock events, including assisting with validation of the animals @ the Starr County Youth Fair.

Students participating included: Brandon Galvan 2nd place & E. J . Flores - 2nd place Madeline Garza - RGVLS 2nd place, Sixto Flores IV- SCYF- 6 th place , And Esperanza Alonzo - 4 th place & Brandon Garza 2nd place

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Rio Grande CISD, Career & Technical Education Teachers See Their Profession as an Opportunity, Not A Chore”.

This year, Mrs. Randy Martin -Lara, RHS teacher guided her students towards excellence in the following Livestock Fairs held recently this February & March 2018.

Rio Grande City FFA 2018 Starr County Youth Fair Results Congratulations go to the Rio Grande City FFA members who participated in the Annual Starr County Youth Fair last week. Our chapter had an excellent year. Results are as follows: Hog Division: • Hunter Pena – Class 1 – 7th place • Kamryn Pena – Class 2 - 7th place • Jorge Gonzalez shown by Luis Castillo – class 3 – 4th place Poultry Division: • Rolando Ramirez Jr. – 3rd place – Grand Champion Senior Showman • Maegan Salinas – Grand Champion Poultry – Grand Champion Junior Showman Rabbit Division: • Class 1 participants – New Zealand Rabbits Angel Vargas – 9th place Brenda Vargas – 13th place • Class 2 New Zealand Rabbits Dyani Diaz – 7th place Danae Velasquez – 8th place • Class 1 participants – Californian Rabbits Ava Cortinas – 3rd place • Class 2 participants JoAnna Coello – 9th place Crystal McKee - 8th place • Class 3 participants RaeAnn Cortinas – 7th place Nicolas Garcia – 5th place • Class 4 participants Luis Castillo – 9th place Eric Garza – 8th place – Showmanship Senior Division Finalist Marc Perez – 4th place Pablo Reyes – 13th place • Class 5 participants Francisco Cantu – 9th place Jesse Coello – 8th place • Class 6 – partcipants Natalie Anderson – 8th place Daryl Diaz – 9th place • Class 7 – participants Jose Homero Sanchez – 14th place Leslie Chapa – 6th place - Showmanship Senior Division Finalist San Juanita Elizondo – 5th place Mia Gutierrez – 1st place • Class 8 – participants Felix Guiterrez – 10th place Kaitlynn Olivarez – 8th place • Class 2 Broiler Rabbit Division Rene Alvarez – Izak Benitez JoAnna Coello Blanca Garza – Natalie Rios – 8th place - Showmanship Senior Division Finalist Jose Homero Sanchez – Brenda Vargas Lamb Division:

• Class 1 Georgina Rivas – 4th place • Class 2 Rolando Ramirez – 1st place – Grand Champion Senior Showman Andres Cantu – 3rd place • Class 3 Destiny Castillo – 4th place • Class 4 Kaitlynn Olivarez – 4th place Naitssa Ramirez – 6th place Market Goat Division: • Class 1 Marcelo Chapa Jr. – 4th place • Class 2 Pedro Loera – 2nd place Natalie Anderson – 5th place • Class 3 Elias Salinas – 6th place Naitssa Ramirez – 7th place – Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman • Class 4 Matthew Trevino – 1st place Hunter Pena – 5th place • Class 5 Kaitlynn Olivarez – 1st place – Grand Champion Goat / Reserve Champion Senior Showman Maegan Salinas – 3rd place – Grand Champion Junior Showman • Class 6 Analiya Fleming – 1st place – Reserve Champion Goat / Grand Champion Junior Showman Rolando Ramirez – 2nd place – Grand Champion Senior Showman Breeding Goats: • Class 1 Rolando Ramirez – 1st place – Grand Champion Overall Breeding Goat – Grand Champion Senior Goat Showmanship Naitssa Ramirez – 2nd place • Class 2 Naitssa Ramirez – 1st place – Reserve Champion Overall Breeding Goat / Grand Champion Intermediate Showman • Class 3 Rolando Ramirez – 1st place – Steers: • American Breed Cross Class 2 Elias Salinas – 2nd place • All Other Breed Class 1 Karely Garcia – 6th place Victor Garcia – 7th place Hunter Pena – 4th place – Reserve Grand Champion Senior Showman • Class 2 Jorge Gonzalez Jr. – 6th place – Grand Champion Senior Showman • Class 3 Analiya Fleming – 3rd place Kamryn Pena – 5th place Bull Division: • Beefmaster Bulls: Jorge Gonzalez JR. –– 1st place in class • All Other Breeds Bulls

Addison Diaz – 1st in class Heifer Division: • Beefmaster Heifers: Andres Garza – Class 4 – 1st place • Simbrah Heifers: Elias Salinas- Class 2 – 4th in class – Reserve Champion Breed Heifer Elias Salinas – Class 4 – 2nd in class Shop Project Division: Home and Garden Natalie Anderson – Chicken Coop – Superior Quality – Blue Ribbon – Reserve in Division Brandon Balderas – Coffee Table – Superior Quality – Blue Ribbon – Grand in Division Andrea Cantu – Dog House – Superior Quality – Blue Ribbon – 3rd place Luis Castillo – Picnic Table –Superior Quality – Blue Ribbon – Grand in Division Yaritza Garcia – Ariondack Double Chair – Superior Quality – Blue Ribbon – Reserve in Division Farm and Ranch Juan Angel Vargas – Hog Trap – Superior Quality – Blue Ribbon – Reserve in Division Rio Grande City FFA 2018 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Results Congratulations go to the Rio Grande City FFA members who participated in the Annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show last week. Our chapter had an excellent year. Results are as follows: Hog Division: • Jorge Gonzalez– class 10 – 9th place Lamb Division: • Class 8 Kaitlynn Olivarez – 4th place • Class 13 Georgina Rivas – 8th place • Class 16 Rolando Ramirez – 8th place • Class 17 Destiny Castillo – 2nd place • Class 18 Naitssa Ramirez – 3rd place Market Goat Division: • Class 3 Maegan Salinas – 3rd place / 4th place - Junior Showmanship • Class 25 Kaitlynn Olivarez – 3rd place Breeding Goats – Junior Show: Percentage Does • Class 2 Rolando Ramirez – 4th place • Class 5 Rolando Ramirez – 3rd place Fullblood Does • Class 9 Naitssa Ramirez – 1st place / Reserve Fullblood Doe • Class 10

Naitssa Ramirez – 4th place Rolando Ramirez – 2nd place • Class 11 Naitssa Ramirez – 1st place / Grand Champion Fullblood Doe Fullblood Bucks • Class 15 Rolando Ramirez – 1st place / Reserve Fullblood Buck • Class 17 Rolando Ramirez – 1rd place / Grand Champion Fullblood Buck Commercial Does • Class 20 Rolando Ramirez – 3rd place • Rolando Ramirez – Grand Champion Senior Showman Breeding Goats – Open Show: Percentage Does • Class 4 Rolando Ramirez – 4th place • Class 13 Rolando Ramirez – 2nd place Fullblood Does • Class 21 Naitssa Ramirez – 1st place / Grand Champion Jr. Doe / Grand Champion Fullblood Doe • Class 24 Naitssa Ramirez – 6th place Rolando Ramirez – 3rd place • Class 26 Naitssa Ramirez – 2nd place / Reserve Senior Doe Fullblood Bucks • Class 36 Rolando Ramirez – 1st place • Class 42 Rolando Ramirez – 2nd place Commercial Does • Class 52A Rolando Ramirez – 3rd place • Rolando Ramirez – Grand Champion Senior Showman Bull Division: • Beefmaster Bulls: Jorge Gonzalez Jr. –– 4th place Bull Division / Beefmaster Bull Futurity Show: Jorge Gonzalez Jr. – 2nd place Heifer Division Junior Show: • Simbrah Heifers: Elias Salinas- Class 4 – 6th in class – Reserve Champion Breed Heifer Elias Salinas – Class 13 – 6th in class Heifer Division Open Show: • Simbrah Heifers: Elias Salinas- Class 4 – 15th in class Elias Salinas – Class 10 – 5th in class Shop Project Division: Farm and Ranch Juan Angel Vargas – Hog Trap –Excellent Quality – Blue Ribbon / Auction Item

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What every caregiver should know about Medicare

By Bob Moos, Southwest public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services The phone call can come at any hour. Your elderly parent has fallen ill and needs your help. If you haven’t gotten the call yet, chances are you will. About 70 percent of our parents will require some kind of personal care during their old age. Sometimes, the care will extend for years.

Caregivers often find themselves at wits’ end, careening from one crisis to another and having little time to confront the problem that cropped up yesterday, let alone tackle the one that just reared its head today. The challenges can quickly become overwhelming.

Having a working knowledge of Medicare may help you keep your balance and ensure that

your parent, or other loved one, receives the appropriate care.

Medicare doesn’t have to be a mystery. There are simple ways to get answers to your questions.

The best overview of the Medicare program is the official “Medicare and You” handbook.

It’s mailed to all beneficiaries every fall and provides an up-todate-description of all services and benefits. It’s also readily available on Medicare’s main website, at www.medicare.gov.

If you have a particular question, you may want to visit with a Medicare customer service representative at 1-800633-4227. Medicare also works closely with State Health Insurance Assistance Programs to provide free health insurance counseling. The Texas number is 1-800-252-9240.

Caregivers find Medicare’s

secure website – www. mymedicare.gov – especially useful. After setting up a personal account for your parent, you can view the details of your elder’s coverage, track recent health care claims and keep up to date on preventive services your parent qualifies for.

Medicare can also help you locate the right health care providers for your parent. Its “Compare” web pages – at www.medicare.gov – are a good place to begin your search for a nursing home, hospital, home health agency, dialysis facility or physician that fits your parent’s needs.

Medicare can reduce many out-of-pocket medical expenses, but it doesn’t cover everything.

Understanding what Medicare covers, as well as what it won’t cover, can save you time and

Public Notice City of Roma Policy of Non-discrimination on the Basis of Handicapped Status

The City of Roma does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or employment in, its program or activities. Ms. Josie Hinojosa, 504 Officer has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR Part 8. dated June 2, 1988).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Roma does not discriminate on the basis of color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Roma has adopted complaint and grievance procedures regarding its Texas Community Development Block Grant Programs. These procedures outline the steps for a citizen to follow if s/he wishes to file a written complaint about proposed TxCDBG, TDHCA, GLO-DR and USDA activities.

The City will make every effort to respond fully to such complaints within ten (10) working days.

Citizens may obtain a copy of these written procedures at the City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Citizens may also request the procedures be mailed to them by calling Ms. Josie Hinojosa, 504 Officer/Grants Coordinator at 956 849-1411.

Public Service Announcement: Fair Housing, It’s the Law

To promote fair housing practices, the City of Roma encourages potential homeowners and renters to be aware of their rights under the National Fair Housing Law. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin in the sale or rental of units in the housing market.

For more information on fair housing or to report possible fair housing discrimination, call the Texas Workforce Commission at (888) 452-4778 or (512) 463-2642 TTY: 512 371-7473.

Resolution No. 2018-05 Excessive Force Policy

The City of Roma has established rules and regulations regarding the use of excessive force during nonviolent civil rights demonstrations, including physically barring entrance to a facility or location which is the subject of such demonstrations.

AVISO PUBLICO CIUDAD DE ROMA NORMA DE NO DISCRIMINACION A BASE DE ESTADO DE DISCAPACIDAD La Ciudad de Roma no discrimina a base de discapacidad en la admision o acceso a empleo en sus programas o actividades. Ms. Josie Hinojosa, ha sido designada a coordinar el cumplimiento con requisitos de no discriminacion contenidos en la Seccion 504 de implementacion de regulaciones del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (24 CFR parte 8 fechada Junio 2 del 1988).

Declaracion de Igualdad de Oportunidades en el Empleo: La Ciudad de Roma no discrimina a base de color, raza, origen nacionalidad, sexo, religion, edad o discapacidad en el empleo o abastecimiento de servicios.

La Ciudad de Roma ha adoptado procedimientos para quejas y reclamos con respecto a sus programas de Subsidio Global Para el Desarrollo Comunitario de Texas (Tx CDBG). Estos procedimientos delinean los pasos que los ciudadanos deben tomar si desean registrar una queja por escrito sobre cualquier actividad de Tx CDBG, TDHCA, GLO DR and USDA propuesta. La Ciudad de Roma hara todo lo posible para responder por completo a estas quejas dentro de diez (10) dias. Ciudadanos pueden obtener una copia por escrito de estos procedimientos en la Cuidad de Roma ubicada en la Calle Convento #77, Roma, Texas durante horas regulares de trabajo, de lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m. Tambien, pueden solicitar que el procedimiento sea enviado por correo llamando a Ms. Josie Hinojosa, Coordinadora de Proyectos al (956) 849-1411.

La Equidad en la Vivienda, Es La Ley Para promover la practica de equidad en la vivienda, la Ciudad de Roma recomienda a todo posible dueño de casa o inquilino que este consciente de sus derechos bajo la Ley Nacional de Equidad en la Vivienda, Titulo VIII de la Ley de Derechos Civiles del 1968, con sus modificaciones, prohibe la discriminacion contra cualquier individuo a base de raza, color, religion, sexo, discapacidad, situacion familiar, u origen de nacionalidad en el alquiler o la venta de unidades en el mercado de viviendas.

Para mas informacion sobre equidad en la vivienda o para reportar un posible caso de discriminacion, llame al Texas Workforce Commission al (888) 452-4778 o (512) 463-2642 TTY: (512) 371-7473.

DECLARACION DE NORMAS PROHIBIENDO EL USO DE FUERZA EXCESIVA POR AGENCIAS DEL ORDEN PUBLICO Resolucion No. 2018-05 La Ciudad de Roma anuncia que ha adoptado una norma prohibiendo el uso de fuerza excesiva por el personal de las agencias del orden publico dentro de su juridiccion contra un individuo participando en manifestaciones sin violencia para los derechos civiles.

Crisanto Salinas, City Manager

spare you frustration when navigating the caregiving maze.

Here are a few key points: Besides basic hospital and physician services and optional prescription drug benefits, Medicare covers home health care. To qualify, a beneficiary must be homebound, under a physician’s care and in need of part-time skilled nursing care or rehabilitative services like physical therapy.

Medicare also helps pay for oxygen, catheters and other medical supplies that a doctor prescribes for home use. The same is true for medically necessary equipment like oxygen machines, wheelchairs and walkers.

Medicare covers skilled care in a nursing home for limited periods following hospital stays. But it doesn’t cover long-term stays.

Patients who need custodial care (room and board) must pay out of pocket unless they’re eligible for Medicaid or have private longterm care insurance.

Medicare pays for hospice care for someone with a terminal illness whose doctor expects will live six months or less. The hospice benefit also includes brief periods of respite care at a hospice facility, hospital or nursing home to give the patient’s caregivers an occasional rest.

Besides long-term nursing home stays, Medicare typically doesn’t cover regular dental care or dentures, regular eye exams or eyeglasses, and hearing exams and hearing aids. Likewise, it won’t pay for non-emergency ambulance trips -- unless a doctor certifies they’re medically necessary.

Money can quickly become a worry when managing a parent’s health care. If your parent lives on a limited income, you should check whether he or she qualifies for help with prescription drug costs or with other Medicarerelated premiums, deductibles and copayments.

For help with drug costs, contact Social Security at www. socialsecurity.gov or 1-800-7721213 and ask about the “Extra Help Program.” For help with other Medicare costs, go to www. medicare.gov or call 1-800-6334227 and ask about the “Medicare Savings Programs.”

It’s common for caregivers to

suffer from stress, loss of sleep, and poor health themselves. So it’s important to eat properly, get regular exercise and set

aside some time each week to do something you enjoy. You can’t care for someone else if you don’t look after yourself.

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

#18-30 Paving at the Transportation Department Substation The school district is requesting sealed bids for Paving at the Transportation Department Substation. Further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Department at the address below or call Mr. Joe D. Smedley, Purchasing Agent at 956-716-6810.

Sealed bids must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, 1 South Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 by 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2018, and will be opened and read aloud at the abovementioned time.

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

Mr. Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

RFQ NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting qualifications on the following: RFQ # 18-29 External Auditor Services The school district is requesting an initial Request For Qualifications for External Auditor Services. Initial sealed Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be received at the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Department at the address below. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) forms and any other information may be requested by calling Mr. Joe D. Smedley, Purchasing Agent at 956-716-6810.

Sealed qualifications must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, 1 South Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 by 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 and will be opened and read aloud at the mentioned time.

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

Mr. Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, APRIL 4, 2018, PAGE 9

As part of the ACE grant requirement, Grulla High School and Grulla Middle School welding adult classes were offered at Grulla High School.

Recruitment done by the ACE staff began in early November and classes began on January 2018.

Individuals had to commit to attend 3 hour classes M-Thursday from 5:30 -8:30 pm for a total of 12 hours. They were held for 3 months.

The instructor was Mr. Adan Silva from MCI. Students enrolled in the course learned stick, mig,flux core and tig welding.

They were tested at the end of the course and also had to have excellent knowledge of combination welding,

stainless, and carbon.

This would not have been possible without the support of the RGCCISD school board, Mr. Julio Equia, GHS principal, for the use of the facility, Mr. T. J. Gonzalez, maintenance director for his endless support, Mr. Rene Peña, Grulla Middle School principal and Mr. Eleazar Velasquez, board member from the Grulla community.

The following are the proud graduates: Veronica Arredondo, Tina Victoria Bazan, Oscar Castillo, Jose Damian Garcia, Sergio Manuel Garcia, Roxanne Garza, Jhonny C. Gomez, Andy Hernandez, Adrian Efrain Martinez, Arnulfo

Perales, Marcos Perez, Andres Ramirez, Eliazar Velasquez and Guillermo Villarreal.

The closing ceremony was held March 26, 2018 from 5:30 P.M. 8:30 P.M. at McAllen Careers Institute where the adult ACE graduates and their families were given a tour of the facility and encouraged to continue their education by the owners Carlos Salinas and Luis the executive director for MCI. The ACE adults are very appreciative to the ACE program and the ACE administration and staff for providing meaningful industry based certifications for their family and the community. This would not have been possible without the ACE grant.

All graduates will also be certified under the AWS (American Welding Society).

Also, at the ceremony the ACE program was honored to have Dr. Kerrie O‘Conner ACE TAC present and Mr. Eleazar Velasquez board member (who not only spoke to the graduates but also whole heartedly believed in the program and took the 3 month class to become a certified welder). Also present were Mrs. Aide Gutierrez, Family Engagement Specialist, Mrs. Melinda Hernandez GHS-site coordinator, Mrs. Martha S. Barrera CTE strategist and Mrs. Adelina G. Villarreal ACE Director.

Board of Trustees

Daniel J. Garcia President

Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez Vice President

Judith A. Solis Secretary

Daria “Dr. B” Babineaux Member

Dr. Norberto Cantu, Jr. Member

Leticia O. Lopez Member

Eleazar Velasquez, Jr. Member

Alfredo Garcia Superintendent

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, APRIL 4, 2018, PAGE 10

LOUELLA BOLT MEMORIAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2017-2018 Sponsored by The Pediatric Care Center

Rules and criteria governing this award

The deadline to submit this application form is May 1st , 2018

1.

Students must be members of a group that is under-represented in a health care related field, i.e. African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and Alaskan Native. Students must be high school seniors during the 2017–2018 academic years and plan to enroll during the 2018-2019 academic year in a four-year college or university offering a science/health degree. Students are encouraged to choose classes leading to a degree in medicine/health.

Address: _______________________________________________

2.

The selection of award recipients will be based on the following criteria:

Home /Cell phone: ______________________________/_____________________

a) The student’s academic record, minimum GPA of 3.0. b) The student’s participation in school and/or outside jobs/ activities as outlined in the student’s career essay and in the letter of recommendation from a high school counselor, math teacher or science teacher. c) The student’s reason(s) for choosing health/medicine, as outlined in the student’s career essay.

3.

Individual awards for the full academic year will be $500.00.

Awards will be announced by May, 31st 2018, and payment disbursed to each student upon receipt of a copy of the proof of 2018 fallsemester college registration. No award will be sent out after August 2018.

Instructions for Submitting a Nomination

A complete application for the 2017-2018 Louella Bolt Memorial Health Professions Scholarship will contain a copy of each of the following items:

1. From the student: a) A completed application form (this form) b) A TYPED career essay not to exceed 300 words outlining the following: * College or university chosen to attend; when and why * Reasons for choosing a health related career * Possible career choices that may be of interest c) Official transcript of high school grades d) Photo of applicant 2. A letter of recommendation from the high school counselor, math teacher or science teacher containing, but not limited to, the following: a) Verification of student’s GPA and graduation date. b) Verification of high school senior class average grade. (If confidential, High School Counselor statement is required.) c) Confirmation of minority group of student. d) Information about the student’s school, job and/or other activities.

Applicant’s Name: _____________________________________

_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

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:

Native American ( )

Other (describe): _______________________ Male ( )

Female ( )

Submission Instructions:

Completed applications must be postmarked on or before May 1st, 2018.

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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PRE-K C. Delgado “A” Alan Carmona, Xiomara Garza, Ayzel Oliveira, Orlando Quiroz, Devany Robles, Genesis Rojas, Arianna Saenz, Genesis Tellez “A&B” Mario Amador, Luzma Arevalo, Casey Mendoza, Mackayla Morin, Mario Zarate R. Estrada “A” Jayden Davila, Vanessa Garcia, Daleyza Garza, Shaiel Guerrero, Roberto Moreno, Luis Ornelas, David Pena “A&B” Hailey Garza, Santos Sanchez A. Garcia “A” Lisbeth Alaffa, Juan A. Barrera, Berenice A. Galvan, Dylan G. Parra, Victoria A. Maraboto, Sophia Martinez, Jesus A. Ramos, Ian J. Rios, Chanel a. Rodriguez, Dayana M. Rodriguez, Devin Salinas, Omar E. Trevino “B” Alberto Garcia KINDER M. Cruz “A” Danna Amador, Angel Cervantes, Maybelyn Muralles “A&B” Dasha Cabello, Erwin Contreras, Emilio Garcia, Dariel Gonzalez, Dania Rodriguez, Angelina Tanguma, Elias Valadez

A. Guerrero “A” Julio Alvarado, Lukas Barrera, Xavier Diaz, Angela Flores, Oscar Garcia, Kayla Gaytan, Kayla Ibarra, Alejandro Lopez, Kendron Rios, Ximena Rodriguez, Jose David Sandoval “A&B” Alexis De Anda, Noah Amador Flores, Jesus Garcia G. Sandoval “A” Felix Garza, Braeden Gonzalez, Yaritzel Gonzalez, Alejandro Ibarra, Dayanara Lopez, Mario Lozano, Esmeralda Medina, Vianey Navarro, Isaac Salinas, Ray Silva “A&B” Aubrie de Rueda, Lennae Garrido, Criselda Medina, Christopher Mendoza, Isaac Rivas, Ashley Trevino C. Trevino “A” Santiago Canales, Gloria Herrera, Jairo Martinez, Mia Perez, Cesar Rodriguez “A&B” Layssa Aleman, Jesus Galaviz, Amy Lopez, John A. Pena FIRST GRADE N. Alvarado “A” Mariane Alanis, Nathan Avila, Jason De Anda, Elizabeth Flores, Mario Izaguirre, Sebastian Garza, Regina Molina, Samira Monroy, Diego Vasquez “A&B” Victoria Cardenas, Evelyn Maldonado

C. Chapa “A” Eduardo Alaffa, Angel Canales, Kaylee Garza, Kevin Garza, Shalomi Guerrero “A&B” Emanuel Abundiz, Sophia Espericueta, Maileny Garza, Ediel Gonzalez, Kathia Rivera, Jesus Vasquez I. Juarez “A” Yaritza Flores, Krystal Gonzalez, Ricardo Martinez, Mario Pena “A&B” Michelle Arevalo, Victor Ayala, Edwin Rios, Angelo Rojas V. Salinas “A” Sebastian Arce, Edgar Garza, Evelyn Garza, Enrique Gazca “A&B” Roberto García, Dilany Garza, Juan Gaytán, Eduardo López SECOND GRADE B. Chapa “A” Lynette Carrillo, Ethan Delgado, Rosselyn Garcia, Zoe Guerrero, Jesús Martínez, Deynna Palacios, Arianna Ríos “A&B” Alexander Arenas, Sarah Barrera, Hugo Cisneros, Johana, Cortez, Chantal González, Izcalli Guajardo, Jarely Hinojosa, Brandon Lozano, Evangeline R Rodríguez, Herbey Rodríguez I. Rodríguez “A” Aarón Olivares “A&B” Donato Medina, Hailey Pérez, David Rodríguez, Avisai Vásquez,

I. Sánchez “A&B” Bayron Arellano THIRD GRADE S. García “A&B” José Abundiz, Violeta Aranda, Natalie Ávila, Angelie Barrera, Isabela García, Omar García, José López, Brianna Ramón Daniel Resendez J. Silva “A&B” José García, Debanhi Martínez, Jocelyn Ornelas, Roberto Sosa L. Solís “A” Samantha Monnroy, Arlette Pena, Yaretzi Rivera “A&B” Joseph Ávila, Ezequiel García, Heaven García, Roberto Garza, Brisaylanie, Gómez, Brandon González, Camila Martínez, Melanie Moreno, Kimberly Olivares, Brandon Rojas, Nathalie Treviño, Jordán Vásquez, Leonardo Zurita FOURTH GRADE L. González “A&B” Ava García, Nayelli Garza, Yoselin Santos B. López “A&B” Marco dela Garza, Joanna Hernández, Nahomy Lozano, Alexander Maldonado, Joselyn Mata, Brianna Mijares, Nataly Pena, Anabel Ramírez V. Robles “A” Georgina Barrera, Iván Domínguez, Alexandria Saldívar,

“A&B” Kayla Flores, Sheyla Garcés, Martin García, Hannia Garrido, Erika Garza, Jasón Guerra, Ciro Herrera, Dawn Isidro, Phoebe López, Miguel López, Leticia Lozano, Bryan Mayorga, Emily Mendoza, Sabrina Rodriguez FIFTH GRADE V. Alaffa “A&B” Hermilo Ruvalcaba A. Garza “A&B” Melanie Barrientos, Luis De Anda,

Melany Garza, Marcelo González, Esbeyddi Granados, Esli Ruvalcaba I. Garza “A” Alberto Reyna, Emmanuel Treviño “A&B” Maite Cadena, Leylani De Hoyos, Bryan Hinojosa, Eduardo Lobato, Christian Lozano, María E. Pena, Sarah Ramos, Karyssa Reyes, Lesli Ruvalcaba, Ashley Vázquez

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Guillen Helps Secure $10 Million For Veteran Mental Health State Veteran and Family Alliance Program Receives Next Phase Of Funding Representative Ryan Guillen (D - Rural South Texas) applauds the announcement of $10 million in funding from the Texas Veterans + Family Alliance grant program to help veterans and their families receive mental health care. As a legislator who helped pass the bill that created the program, Rep. Guillen is especially proud to see funding directed to organizations serving veterans within District 31.

“I am excited that this support is being provided to our South Texas veterans and their families.

Access to mental health services is an important issue for all Texans, and we must do everything we can do make sure that our veterans receive this life-saving care,” said Representative Guillen.

The Texas Veterans + Family Alliance program supports families by helping them gain access to mental health care. This includes focusing on counseling in person and tele-counseling in rural areas, helping coordinate transportation, and caring for veterans as they transition into civilian life. The

program was established by SB 55, which Guillen helped pass, and over the course of four years will grant $40 million in state funds and even more in matched private funds. This money will be given to local organizations to directly assist the communities they serve. Veterans programs in Atascosa, Duval, Jim Hogg, and La Salle counties will receive funds through the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and the Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health from the current round of funding.

“One of our greatest obligations as Americans is to honor and pay tribute to those who have shouldered the burden of defending our freedom, our veterans and military families,” added Guillen.

“So we must serve those who served us by helping them reenter civilian life and improve the benefits available to them.”

Serving ten rural South Texas counties in the Texas House of Representatives, Ryan Guillen is known for his hard work, fierce independence, and relentless efforts for South Texas families.

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Sunflowers look toward the sun and brighten our days It’s April and the nights are still cool but the sunflowers are providing a profusion of bloom which will continue into the beginning of next winter. We

tend to think of them as invasive weeds but they brighten these cool days and can bring a smile to our faces.

Nearly all the sunflowers we see here in the Valley are

the common sunflower, Helianthus annus, which is also called Kansas sunflower although it grows throughout the country and, in fact, around the world.

While it originated in the U. S., it was exported to Europe where hybridizers worked on it. The results of their efforts found their way back here where hybridizing was continued. The culmination can be seen on seed packets at any garden store. Those cultivated giant and multicolored sunflowers began as our native plant with its small, bright yellow flowers.

The native wild sunflower is an annual but can grow to eight feet and have leaves up to a foot in

length if the conditions are right. The leaves are wide where they’re attached to the petiole (leaf stem) and pointed at the distal end. The leaf edges have irregular, smallish teeth.

Sunflowers belong to the composite family which is a large and successful plant group. That part we call the flower is more accurately called a flower head.

It’s actually a tight aggregation of dozens of tiny flowers and not just a singled blossom. Each of the petals belongs to one individual flower and the purplishb r o w n center of the head is composed of dozens of tiny disc flowers. Next time you see a sunflower, take a very close look.

Each disc flower has a pistil (female part) and a stamen (male part with pollen) and if pollinated by a passing insect or the wind will produce a sunflower seed.

Each of these disc flowers is tubular and has very tiny petals which are difficult to see. Each ray flower, which produces the large petal we do see, is sterile.

There may be as many as 30 flower heads on a single plant.

Native Americans used sunflower seeds as food and a source of oil and the stems for fiber. The flowers were used to make rather inferior dyes which faded after a short time.

It’s worth noting that sunflowers are not a significant cause of hay-fever.

Plants exhibit “behaviors” which botanists call tropisms.

Geotropism, for example, causes

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One of the unexpected pleasures of life here in the Valley is that at any time of the year there are a variety of wildflowers in bloom. The sunflower is one of the cheeriest and most interesting.

Temporary Work Closures of Turnarounds & Outside Lanes On 10th and 23rd Streets Resume This Week

Closures are part of the Bicentennial Project on Interstate 2 between McColl Rd and Ware Rd The Texas Department of Transportation would like to notify the public of upcoming work for the Bicentennial Project in McAllen, TX. Anderson Columbia, a TxDOT contractor, will be preparing for bridge raising operations of Interstate 2 at the 10th and 23rd street bridges.

The project will be encompassing the north and southbound lanes of 10th street from Lindberg Avenue to Savannah Avenue and the frontage turn arounds. The alternating closures on 10th Street will occur Tuesday April 3rd through Friday April 6th from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. The project also encompasses the north and southbound outside lanes of 23rd street from Newport Ave to Colbath Avenue and the frontage turnarounds.

The alternating closures for 23rd Street will be from Monday April 9th through Friday April 13th from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Only one outside lane will be closed at a time at each street.

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STEERS: Grand Champion, Eduardo Garza, Rattler 4-H; Reserve Champion, Jose Garza, Roma FFA; Senior Showmanship - Grand Champion, Jorge Gonzalez, Rio FFA; Reserve Champion, Hunter Pena, Rio FFA; Intermediate Showmanship - Grand Champion, Clarissa Bazan, Texas Star 4-H; Reserve Champion, Analiya Fleming, Rio FFA; Junior Showmanship - Grand Champion: Ryan Alanis, San Isidro 4-H; Reserve Champion, Isabella Garza, Los Ranchitos 4-H.

MARKET HOGS: Grand Champion, Taiz Yarely Ochoa, Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve Champion, Brenda A. Pena, Roma FFA; Senior Showmanship - Grand Champion, Justin Garza, Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve Champion, Taiz Yarely Ochoa, Lucky Star 4-H; Intermediate Showmanship - Grand Champion, Leanne Garza, Roma FFA; Reserve Champion: Sebastian Lopez, Roma FFA; Junior Showmanship - Grand Champion, Jaime Castillo, Roma FFA; Reserve Champion, Justice Kolt Gutierrez, Lucky Star 4-H.

QUEEN AND COURT: Queen, Joshlynn Michelli Flores; 1st Runner Up, Armani Trevino; 2nd Runner Up, Abigail Garcia; Teen Princess, Brianna Renee Garcia; Pre-Teen Princess, Katarina Emma Mendoza; Petite Princess, Dannaly Avina; Precious Princess, Lexani Lucia Gonzalez; Starr County Cowboy, Erik Aaden Sepulveda, Jr.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Heraldo Gonzalez, Jr. Memorial Scholarship $3,000 - Jason Eli Perez, RGCHS; $2,000 - Abigail Garcia, ECHS; $1,500 - Victor Canales, RGCHS; $1,000 recipients - Joshlynn Flores, ECHS; Jorge Gonzalez, Jr., RGCHS; Hunter D. Pena, RGCHS; Rolando Ramirez, RGCHS; Lictor E. Barrera, Jr., RHS; Mariana E. Canales, RHS; Sarah C. Mariscal, RHS; Cindy Salinas, RHS; Daniela Urbano, RHS; Anaissa G. Diaz, SIHS.

EDUCATIONAL POSTERS: Senior Division - Grand Champion, Kenya Ortiz, SI FCCLA; Reserve Champion, Karen Sanchez, Vaquero 4-H; Intermediate Division - Grand Champion, Jaime Mendoza, SI FCCLA; Junior Division - Grand Champion, Sophia N. Martinez, Roma Jr. FCCLA; Reserve Champion, Isabella Salinas, Roque Guerra Jr. Elem.; Pee Wee Division - Grand Champion, Erick A. Sepulveda, Los Ranchitos 4-H; Reserve Champion, Issac Salinas, John & Olive Hinojosa Elem.

ARTS & CRAFTS: Senior Division - Grand Champion, Nohely Cantu, Roma FCCLA; Reserve Champion, Luis Omar Pena, Los Ranchitos 4-H; Intermediate Division - Grand Champion, Vanessa Garza, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve Champion, AnnaKaren Pena, Rattler 4-H; Junior Division - Grand Champion, Kathia A. Sanchez, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve Champion, Sophia N. Martinez, Roma Jr. FCCLA; Pee Wee Division - Grand Champion, Isabella Guerra, Rattler 4-H; Reserve Champion, Sofia Reyes, San Isidro 4-H.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Senior Division - Grand Champion, Kayra Rodriguez, Roma FCCLA; Reserve Champion, Cindy Salinas, Rattler 4-H; Intermediate Division - Grand Champion, Ricardo Salinas, Jr., Rattler 4-H; Reserve Champion, Mary Grace Garcia, Vaquero 4-H; Junior Division - Grand Champion Elayna Ramirez, Rattler 4-H; Reserve Champion, Albino Eli Alaniz, San Isidro 4-H; Pee Wee Division - Grand Champion, Anahi L. Alvirde, Texas Starr 4-H; Reserve Champion, Roman Kenny Del Bosque, Roma Jr FCCLA.

BAKING: Senior Division - Grand Champion, Erika Dorado, Roma FCCLA; Reserve Champion, Marco Garza, San Isidro FCCLA; Intermediate Division - Grand Champion, Jaime Mendoza, San Isidro FCCLA; Reserve Champion: Roma Elizondo, San Isidro FCCLA; Junior Division - Grand Champion, Kaylon Ramon, Roma FCCLA; Reserve Champion, Andrea Munoz, Rattler 4-H; Pee Wee Division - Grand Champion, Sophia Carmona, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve Champion, Ximena Barrera, Vaquero 4-H.

DECORATED BAKING: Senior Division - Grand Champion, Mariana HORTICULTURE: Grand Champion, Tifani Solis, Los Ranchitos Canales, Roma FCCLA; Reserve Champion, Andrew Rodriguez, San 4-H; Reserve Champion, Graciela Perez, Roma FFA. Isidro FCCLA; Intermediate Division - Grand Champion, Dannely Perez, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve Champion, Jaime Mendoza, San Isidro FCCLA; Junior Division - Grand Champion, Sophia Martinez, Roma FCCLA; Reserve Champion, Gabriella Margo, Rattler 4-H.

FARM SHOP: Senior Division - Grand Champion, Taiz Ochoa, Roma FFA; Reserve Champion, Levi Chavez, San Isidro FFA; Intermediate Division Grand Champion, Leanne Garza, Roma FFA; Reserve Champion, Danelo Gonzalez, III, Roma FFA; Senior Showmanship - Grand Champion, Taiz Ochoa, Roma FFA; Reserve Champion, Levi Chavez, San Isidro FFA; Intermediate Showmanship - Grand Champion, Leanne Garza, Roma FFA; Reserve Champion, Danelo Gonzalez, Roma FFA.

PEE-WEE GOAT SHOWMANSHIP: Grand Champion, Marco RABBITS: Market Rabbit - Grand Champion, Catherine Perez, San Isidro FFA; Reserve Trevino, Rio FFA; Reserve Champion, Tres Alvarez, San Isidro Champion, Lia Gutierrez, Lucky Star 4-H; Broiler Rabbit - Grand Champion, Sabrina Garza, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve Champion, Madison Olivarez, Vaquero 4-H; Senior Showmanship FFA.

POULTRY: Grand Champion, Meagan Salinas, Rio FFA; Reserve Champion, Jesse James Bazan, Vaquero 4-H; Senior Showmanship Grand Champion, Rolando Ramirez, Rio FFA; Reserve Champion, Ilani O. Solis, Vaquero 4-H; Intermediate Showmanship - Grand Champion, Mya Guerrero, Roma FFA; Reserve Champion, Onessimo Quiroz IV, Texas Starr 4-H; Junior Showmanship - Grand Champion: Meagan Salinas, Rio FFA; Reserve Champion, Ricardo Solis, Vaquero 4-H.

MEAT GOATS: Grand Champion, Kaitlyn Olivarez, Rio FFA; Reserve Champion, Analiya Fleming, Rio FFA; Senior Showmanship - Grand Champion, Rolando Ramirez, Rio FFA; Reserve Champion, Kaitlyn Olivarez, Rio FFA; Intermediate Showmanship - Grand Champion, Analiya Fleming, Rio FFA; Reserve Champion, Naitssa Ramirez, Rio FFA; Junior Showmanship – Grand Champion, Meagan Salinas, Rio FFA; Reserve Champion, Leonardo J. Gonzalez, Vaquero 4-H.

MARKET LAMBS: Grand Champion, Jaime Mendoza, San Isidro FFA; Reserve Champion, Natalee Alvarez, San Isidro FFA; Senior Showmanship - Grand Champion, Rolando Ramirez, Rio FFA; Reserve Champion, Justin Garza, Lucky Star 4H; Intermediate Showmanship – Grand Champion, Hailey Alaniz, Rattler 4H; Reserve Champion, Jaime Mendoza, San Isidro FFA; Junior Showmanship - Grand Champion, Natalee Alvarez, San Isidro FFA; Reserve Champion, Mario Canales, Jr, Roma FFA.

BREEDING HEIFERS: Supreme Champion, Jossie Reyna, Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve Supreme Champion, Lia Gutierrez, Lucky Star 4-H; Senior Showmanship - Gr and Champion, Justin Garza, Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve Champion, Marco Garza, San Isidro FFA; Intermediate Showmanship - Grand Champion, Arturo Alvirde, Texas Starr 4-H; Reserve Champion, Lia Gutierrez, Lucky Star 4-H; Junior Showmanship - Grand Champion, Joseph Ozuna, Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve Champion, Natalee Alvarez, San Isidro FFA.

BREEDING GOATS: Supreme Champion, Rolando Ramirez, Rio FFA; Reserve Supreme Champion, Naitssa Ramirez, Rio FFA; Senior Showmanship - Grand Champion, Rolando Ramirez, Rio FFA; Intermediate Showmanship - Grand Champion, Naitssa Ramirez, Rio FFA; Junior Showmanship - Grand Champion, Elayna Ramirez, Rattler 4-H.

FINE ARTS: High School Division - Grand Champion, Thaleah Guzman, Grulla High School; Reserve Champion: Thaleah Guzman, Grulla High School; Middle School Division - Grand Champion, Sylvia Lopez, Roma MS; Reserve Champion, Jacqueline Cantu, Ramiro Barrera MS.

Grand Champion: Sarah Mariscal, Roma FFA; Reserve Champion, Mayelie Gutierrez, Rattler 4-H; Intermediate Showmanship - Grand Champion, Ayleen Gonzalez, Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve Champion, Krystal Gutierrez, Vaquero 4-H; Junior Showmanship - Grand Champion, Meagan Castillo, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve Champion, Alejandro Gonzalez, Lucky Star 4-H.

BREEDING BULLS: Supreme Champion, Natalee Alvarez, San Isidro FFA; Reserve Supreme Champion, Nicolas Cantu, Rattler 4-H; Senior Showmanship - Grand Champion, Nicolas Cantu, Rattler 4-H; Reserve Champion, Victor Canales, Lucky Star 4-H; Intermediate Showmanship - Grand Champion, Bryan Perez, Rattler 4-H; Junior Showmanship Grand Champion, Natalee Alvarez, San Isidro FFA

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2018 Wild Game Dinner Sponsors

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DMC Nurtition Donn South Lease Service Esmeralda R. Lopez /”Monet” Fausto, Terri & Gabby Salinas Frank & Cindy Barrera Eloy Garcia Dist. Clerk Garza Insurance Agency Glazer’s Distributors Grande Garbage/Patricio Hernandez Guerra’s Family Dentistry Mr. & Mrs. Geronimo Guerra III Grulla FFA Gulf Coast Livestock H.E.B. Henry & Alissa Cantu Heritage Development Homer & Debbie Gonzalez IBC Bank Joel Expressions Justin & Vanessa Cuellar Lacks Furniture Store Law Office Of Baldemar Garza &

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Deborah McGuffin Gonzalez and Tanya Villarreal Peña VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR

2018 Starr County Fair Association Board of Directors OFFICERS

President Douglas Anderson Vice President for Operations Lori Perez Vice President for Facilities Emiliana Guerra Secretary Maria Elena Olivarez Treasurer Xavier Eli Perez

DIRECTORS

Celinda S. Alvarado Jeannie Anderson Vangie Anderson Martha Barrera Marissa Belmontes Billy Canales Julio Eguia Eligio Garcia Juan Garcia Laura Garcia Alejandra Gonzalez Emma L. Gonzalez Heraldo Gonzalez

Sergio Guerra Dr. Richard Irizarry Mario A. Lopez Adan Marquez Victor Marquez Nance Eliot Munoz, Jr. Ricardo Saenz Gilberto Perez III Tissa Peterson Aisha Cruz Reyes Celinda Salinas Mike Villarreal

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Heron Alaniz Ronnie Alaniz Adrian Beliz Jesus Cantu Sixto Flores III Danny Garcia Mindy Garza Oscar Guerra Debbie M. Gonzalez Randy Martin

Committee Chairs

Omar Montemayor Yolando Morado Gracia Naranjo Tanya V. Pena Joey Ramon Ildefonso Saldivar Fausto Salinas Norma Sepulveda Daniel Trevino

Academic Rodeo Jeannie Anderson, Monique P. Villarreal, Add-on Committee Chairman Karen Guerra Advanced Ticket Sales Chairman Tracy Anderson Torres Appreciation Dinner Chairman Karen Guerra Art Division Chairmen (HighSchool)Dr. Richard Irizarry, Rosy Lopez Art Division (Middle School) Daniel and Lili Trevino Arts & Crafts/Photography/ Posters Tissa Peterson, Abbie Vela Awards Chairman Vangie Anderson Baking/Decorated Baking Chairman Mindy Garza Booths/Concession Stands Chairman Norma Sepulveda, Samantha Sepulveda Carnival Chairman Douglas Anderson Competitor Registration Chairman Gracie Naranjo

Cook-Off Chairman Ronnie Alaniz Daytime Entertainment Chairmen Adelina Villarreal, Martha Barrera Drink Concessions Chairmen (Beer) Oscar Guerra, Elijio Garcia Evening Entertainment Chairman BigMench Productions Facilities Chairman Emiliana Guerra Fair Association Float Chairmen Los Ranchitos 4-H Club, Laura Garcia, Tiny Olivarez, Gloria Sepulveda Farm Shop & Woodwork Chairmen Gilberto Perez III, Aisha Cruz Reyes Gate Committee Chairmen Mike Villarreal, Danny Garcia Grounds Maintenance Chairman Jorge Falcon Health Services Chairmen Rolando Barrera, Diana Solis Horticulture Committee Chairmen Sixto Flores, Gilberto Perez III

IBC Reception Chairmen Martha Barrera, Idelia Laurel Livestock Division Chairman Lori Peterson Perez Breeding Cattle Superintendent Randy Martin Lambs Superintendents Mario A. Lopez, Homer Gonzalez, Celinda Salinas, Robert Martinez Market Hogs Superintendent Ray Lino Hinojosa, Matthew Gonzalez Meat/Breeding Goats Superintendent Adan Marquez, Melinda Marquez Poultry Superintendents Jorge Garza, Jorge Gonzalez, Liza Solis, Jesse Garza Rabbits Superintendents Heron Alaniz, Brenda Alaniz Steers Superintendents Lori Perez, Carlos Salinas, Adrian Beliz, Juan Garcia Media Publicity Chairmen Jeannie Anderson, Lori Perez Office Managers Vangie Anderson, Gracie Naranjo, Tracy Anderson

Torres, Karen Guerra Opening Ceremonies Chairman Karen Guerra Parade Committee Chairmen Tissa Peterson, Jeannie Anderson, Norma Sepulveda Parade of Champions Chairmen Mario A. Lopez, Homer Gonzalez, Karen Guerra, Tanya Pena, Tracy Anderson Torres, Robert Martinez Parking & Traffic Chairmen Douglas Anderson, Hugo Garcia Pee Wee Livestock Chairmen William and Alyssa Bardwell Photographer Frank Puentes Print Publicity Chairmen Tissa Peterson, Cynthia Fuentes, Javier Canales Queen’s Pageant Chairman Starr County 4-H Council Schedule of Events Chairman Lori Perez Scholarship Chairman Ruben Saenz

School Liaison Chairman Jeannie Anderson Security Chairmen Hugo Garcia, Hernan Garza Service Project Chairman Alissa Cantu Showmanship Chairmen Debbie McGuffin-Gonzalez, Tanya Pena Sponsorship Chairmen Frank Menchaca, Debbie McGuffin-Gonzalez, Tanya Pena Technology Chairman Ervey Alanis Trail Ride Chairmen Ronnie Alaniz, Norma Sepulveda Validation Committee Omar Montemayor, Randy Martin Wild Game Chairmen Celinda S. Salinas, Laura Garcia, Velma Iris Fleming Website Chairman Jeannie Anderson, Gabbart Communications

OFFICE MANAGERS Gracie Naranjo, Vangie Anderson, Tracy Anderson Torres, Karen Guerra STARR COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTS Omar Montemayor, Elva Yolanda Morado EXTENSION STAFF Mariella Rivas, Nilda Gonzalez Hector Guerra, Adela Mancha Heidi Arteaga, Irma Ortiz, Robert Alaniz, David Sanchez, Marylou Hinojosa 4-H CLUBS & LEADERS Los Ranchitos 4H - Laura Garcia Lucky Starr 4H - Luz Gutierrez, Kathy Gutierrez Rattler 4H - Emiliana Guerra,

Oscar Guerra San Isidro 4H - Roxanne Alaniz Elizondo Texas Starr 4H- Arturo Alvirde Jr. Vaquero 4H Laura Rocha, Juan Rocha SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS Rio Grande City CISD Alfredo Garcia Roma ISD Carlos Guzman San Isidro ISD Mario Alvarado HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS Rio Grande City HS Ricardo Saenz

La Grulla HS Julio Eguia Early College HS RGCCISD Tina Gorena Roma HS Marissa Belmontes San Isidro HS Ana Garcia AGRICULTURE - TEACHERS Rio Grande City High School Randy Lee Martin Grulla High School Sixto Flores III Roma High School - Heraldo Gonzalez, Gilberto Perez III, Joey Ramon San Isidro High School Juan Garcia HOMEMAKING TEACHERS

Rio Grande City High School Maria Guadalupe Cruz, Alejandro Gonzalez Grulla High School Sandra Diana Gonzalez Roma High School Adabel Laurel, Neida Lopez Martinez San Isidro High School Celinda Alvarado ART TEACHERS Grulla High School Felix Lopez, Charlie Carrera Rio Grande City High School Carla Rex, Celinda Martinez, Yolanda Gonzalez Roma High School -Gabriela Gonzalez, Ramiro Pena, Yesenia Toscano

San Isidro High School Criselda Guerra RGCCISD Early College High School Osvaldo Garcia JUNIOR ART TEACHERS RGCCISD Ringgold Middle Dilia Villarreal, Tina Gayton RGCCISD Veterans Middle Ambarina Ramirez, Gloria Bazan Roma ISD Ramiro Barrera Middle - Jaime Saenz, Xochitl Garcia Roma ISD Roma Middle School - Lilia Trevino, Daniel Trevino

GFWC Woman’s Club of RGC and F. J. Scott Study Club GROUP VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR

2018 Fair Logo & Theme by Kaylon Ramon Emma Vera Elementary Roma ISD

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Memories In The Making

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Hats Off to all Volunteers and Participants

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Nicolas Cantu Preparatory for Early College High School Rio Grande City Class of 2018 Rattler 4-H 2012-2018

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Quelee Rodriguez - Lyford FFA 2018 Willacy County Champion Simbrah Heifer 2018 San Antonio National Open Simbrah Show 1st in Class Heifer 2018 RGV Livestock Show Jr. Reserve Calf Breed Champion Heifer 2018 RGV Livestock Show Open Calf Champion Heifer Many Other Prospect Show Top Honors

Kaitlyn Hendricks - Edinburg Economides Jr. FFA

2018 Lucky Star Show- Simbrah Breed & American Champion and overall Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer 2018 Heart of the Valley- Simbrah Breed Champion Heifer 2018 RGV Livestock Show- 1st in Class Heifer Many Other Prospect Show Top Honors

Faith Rose Garcia - Weslaco FFA

2018 Rio Grande Valley District Show- Reserve Simbrah Breed Champion Steer 2018 RGV Livestock Show- 1st in Class

Lia K. Gutierrez - Lucky Star 4H 2018 Starr County Simbrah Breed Champion Heifer 2018 Starr County Supreme Reserve Champion Heifer

Margarito Alaniz - Lucky Star 4H

2018 Starr County Simbrah Breed Reserve Champion Heifer

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Fun @ The starr county Fair

•Power Wheelchairs •Hospital Beds •Incontinence Supplies •Diabetic Supplies •Mobility Aids

488-9616

103-A Kain St. Rio Grande City, TX

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Board of Trustees

Daniel J. Garcia President

Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez Vice President

Judith A. Solis Secretary

Daria “Dr. B” Babineaux Member

Dr. Norberto Cantu, Jr. Member

Leticia O. Lopez Member

Eleazar Velasquez, Jr. Member

Alfredo Garcia Superintendent

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Danely Soza First Runner Up

FRED’S PHARMACY Marlo Canales Pharmacist

956-487-2711

2790 Pharmacy Road Suite A. Rio Grande City, Texas

BLUEBONNET DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, LLC.

Ph. (956) 849-1044 Conveniently located in downtown Roma Fax (956) 849-7455 507 Grant St., Roma TX

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WESTERN PARADE AND TRAIL RIDE Honoring Our First Responders

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Parade Marshals Celinda & Carlos Salinas

Sanchez Funeral Home

Sanchez Memorial Funeral Home

(956) 487-2525

(956) 847-7008

301 E. 2nd. St. Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582

101 AR Sanchez Sr. Dr. Roma, Tx. 78584

“Serving Our Community For Over 86 Years” “Caring for you & your loved ones in your time of need ”

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Country Pride & Family Time

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4 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

Ph:(956) 488-1200 201 E 2nd Street Rio Grande City, TX

Ph:(956) 849-4700 1408 Grant St., Roma, TX

Ph:(956) 765-0770 Ph:(956) 488-0330 1609 US HWY 83 Zapata, TX

5322 E HWY 83, Suite C 4 Rio Grande City TX

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2018 STARR COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT

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