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STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY Starr County Judge Eloy Vera held a Memorial Service and Remembrance Ceremony to honor the lives lost to the COVID-19 virus.

The ceremony included a moment of silence, prayer service and a tolling of the bell to honor all lives lost.

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“Today as we remember the 363 members of this community that lost their lives to this very ugly COVID 19 disease over the past two years.

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had very difficult decisions to make and with the help of the medical community, front line workers, the school districts, the municipalities, businesses and YOU, MOST IMPORTANTLY YOU, THE PEOPLE OF

STARR COUNTY, We fought to bring healing and worked to have some sort of normality. I cannot thank the citizens of Starr County enough, the medical community our law enforcement, and our first responders -

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We have not won the battle, the virus is still out there and we are faced with the possibility of another variant, but together we will continue to work to bring

healing and this is what this is about – bringing healing to the families of our community”Starr County Judge Eloy Vera.

Congratulations to the Rio Grande City High School Accident Investigation Team. They brought home the bronze medals and plaque from their recent TXPSTA competition held at New Braunfels, Texas. The team is under the direction of Mr. Alberto Betancourt and Mr. Pedro Castillo both CTE law enforcement teachers from R.G.C.H.S. Kudos to all from the RGCGISD school board, Mr. Adolfo Peña, Jr. superintendent, Mr. Jorge Pena, Rio Grande City High School Principal, all CTE staff and Mrs. Adelina G. Villarreal CTE director.

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 6TH - I.C.C. 6:30 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA †FRANCISCO T. VILLANUEVA by ICC †MARIA AMERICA GARCIA by ICC THURSDAY APRIL 7TH – LOS GARCIAS 6:00 P.M. †JOSE MA. & LILIA H. MARTINEZ

by Daughter Blanca †RENE DE LA CRUZ

by Ramona Olivares & Family †ARNALDO ZAMARIPA by Wife & Children †FRANCISCO T. VILLANUEVA by ICC †MARIA AMERICA GARCIA by ICC FRIDAY APRIL 8TH - I.C.C. 12:00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA †RAFAELA B. OLIVAREZ

by Ramona Olivares & Family †MARIA AMERICA GARCIA by ICC

SATURDAY APRIL 9TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR RGC HS CLASSMATES OF 1962

by RGCHS Class of 1962 †JOHN A. POPE, III

by Anna Pope & Family †ELOY & MARIA MONTALVO

by Anna Pope & Family †ELOY MONTALVO, JR.

by Anna Pope & Family †JOHN JR. & RAQUEL POPE

by Anna Pope & Family †DALINDA TORRES by Sus Hijos †JESUS PORTILLO by Sus Hijos †JOSE PEDRO OLIVARES (14TH AN.)

by Ramona Olivares & Family †MARIA AMERICA GARCIA by ICC SUNDAY APRIL 10TH – L.G. 7:00 A.M. †BAUDELIO RODRIGUEZ by Su Familia

Card of Thanks In Loving Memory of

Fermin “Frank” Alcazar March 13, 1941 † March 25, 2022

Gone yet not forgotten.

Although we are apart Your spirit lives within us Forever in our hearts.

We want to give our most sincere thanks to all our relatives and friends who have prayed and keep praying for us in this time of sorrow in the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and friend that Frank was to all of us. Thank you for your comforting words, �lowers, cards, and food.

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by Su Familia †ESTEBAN GUERRA by Su Familia †ALICIA & ADAN ROSA (AN.) by Sons SUNDAY APRIL 10TH – I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †ALICIA C. PEREZ by Family †SERGIO FLORES by Mary Lopez †ELVA GONZALEZ by Husband & Family †ELEAZAR OLIVARES

by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family †ERNESTO CHAPA

by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family †DOMINGO & ESTELA MUÑIZ by Family †MARIA AMERICA GARCIA by ICC

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By Thelma C. Molina & Family †OLGA M. CRUZ (AN.)

by Thelma C. Molina & Family MONDAY APRIL 11TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ANDREA SALINAS by Su Familia †EULOGIO PEREZ by Su Familia TUESDAY APRIL 12TH – I.C.C. 6.00 P.M. No Mass

NOTE: PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON APRIL 15 – 18, 2022 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLY WEEK. REGULAR OFFICE HOURS WILL RESUME ON APRIL 19, 2022. THANK YOU!

During National Library Week April 4-8, connect with your library This week, Rio Grande City Public Library encourages all community members to visit their library in person or online to explore and access services and programs. Rio Grande City Public Library offers a wide array of programs, classes and resources that are available in person or from the comfort of home, including traditional and electronic resources.

April 4-8, 2022 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the essential role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. The theme for this year’s National

Library Week is “Connect with Your Library,” which promotes the idea that libraries are places to get connected to technology by using broadband, computers and other resources. In addition to books.

Most importantly, libraries also connect communities to each other.

April 5, 2022, is National Library Workers Day (NLWD), recognizes the valuable contributions library staff make every day to their communities through their hard work and dedication. The observance takes place annually on the Tuesday of National Library Week. Stop by and meet RGC Public Library Director Norma Gomez Fultz, and

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Libraries of all types continue to go above and beyond to keep their communities connected by expanding resources and embracing inclusion in their programming, resources and collections. RGC Public Library is supporting the community with services such as the 3D Printer, Online Reading Challenges, Wireless Printing, the Rio Grande Herald online.

Programs include Health, Crafts, Community Garden in May, Summer Reading Program in June and more. Annual events include Día del Niño featuring “StoryWalk” to be held in person on May 5th at the Basilio Villarreal Park.

This National Library Week, the public can show their appreciation and support for libraries by visiting their library in person or online, following them on social media and using the hashtag #NationalLibraryWeek.

For more information, visit the library 591 E Canales St., or online at www.rgclibrary.org, call us at 956-487-4389.

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Roma High Ballet Folklorico Dances March Ways to Champ Title at STC Competition

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2022 Wall of Fame Honorees

Congratulations to the March 2022 Wall of Fame students honored by the Roma ISD School Board at their March 9, 2022 meeting!

The honorees include: Leanne Garza, Joel de Jesus Gomez, Victor Manuel Hernandez, Jesus Garcia-Flores, Jacqueline Congratulations to the Roma High School Ballet Folklórico on earning 1st and 2nd places in the Ensemble Cantu, Hannah Garza, Francisco Category at the South Texas College State Dance Competition! The Gladiator Nation is very proud of the Garcia, Angel Pena, and Adrianna Martinez of Roma High School; hard work of these students and their advisor Milton Barrera.

Ana Maldonado, Victoria Garcia, and Emmanuel Barrera of Ramiro Barrera Middle School; Milagros Carlos, Eimy Sanchez, and Alan Kernz of Roma Middle School; Damian Ernesto Ramirez, Easton Dean Gamez, and Jonathan Eduardo Resendez of Delia G. Garcia Elementary School; Josue Eli Fuentes, Kailyn Galilea Gonzalez, and Nicole Rios of Emma Vera Elementary School;

Miriam Paez, Jose M. Ochoa, and Danielle Valenzuela of F. J. Scott Elementary School; Christian I. Ochoa, Catalina Riojas, and Luis Flores of R. T. Barrera Elementary School; Jessica Garcia, Eleazar Garcia, and Jazlyn Ysabella Gonzalez of R. & C. Saenz Elementary School; and Daleny A. Barrera, Lynette Hernandez, and Alejandra Guerrero of Veterans Memorial Elementary School.

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LOUELLA BOLT MEMORIAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2021-2022 Sponsored by The Pediatric Care Center Rules and criteria governing this award 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 2021–2022 academic years and plan to enroll during the 2022-2023 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.

The deadline to submit this application form is May 1st , 2022 Applicant’s Name: _____________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

2.

The selection of award recipients will be based on the following Home /Cell phone: ______________________________/_____________________ criteria: E-mail address: _________________________________________ 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.

Soc. Sec. No.: ___________________________________________ High school: ____________________________________________ Expected completion date of high school requirements: ________ / _________ Cumulative GPA / Maximum possible GPA:

3.

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

Awards will be announced by Dr. Daria Babineaux, and payment ________ / _________ disbursed to each student upon receipt of a copy of the proof of 2022 Name of College Admitted to (if known): _________________________________ fall-semester college registration. No award will be sent out after August _____________________ 2022.

Check Minority Group: African-American ( ) Hispanic ( )

Native American ( )

Instructions for Submitting a Nomination A complete application for the 2021-2022 Louella Bolt Memorial Health Alaskan Native ( ) Other (describe): _______________________ Professions Scholarship will contain a copy of each of the following items: Check Gender: Male ( ) Female ( ) 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.

Submission Instructions:

Completed applications must be postmarked on or before May 1st, 2022.

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 1673 E San Benito St Suite D., Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

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We are here to help and guide you in any way that we can.

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The Pediatric Care Center believes that community service is at the forefront of our daily values. We also realize that our community is part of a larger world community of which we must also serve.

Each year we sponsor one exceptional youth to represent our community in communities that are in need. Our goal is to make the world better while exposing a deserving youth to the world.

return home with genuine appreciation for our multi-cultural world and prepared to participate as global citizens.

VISIONS projects are ambitious, and therefore challenging, gratifying and fun. You will make and meet commitments to their host communities and in response to their needs. You will spend approximately 50% of our time on projects, working until mid-afternoon on weekdays. One day a week you will be on “homebase crew”, preparing breakfast for everyone, visiting local markets to buy food for the next meals, and doing errands as part of a “day in the life”.

The World Service Corp Award is an opportunity for one youth to enroll in the Visions Services Adventures Programs ® and travel the world while helping others. Every VISIONS program undertakes a ground-up building project and several With VISIONS, you live in the heart of a host other construction initiatives. You will do community, rooted to a very new place in construction because it is a pressing ways that surpass the superficial. You come need in these communities and because to know the people whose lives you have it also teaches valuable things: technical impacted and experience the fulfillment of and problem-solving skills, efficient work service when the effort is shared. Participants habits, teamwork and self-confidence.

Rules and criteria governing this award 1. Students must be members of a minority group that is under-represented, i.e.

African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and Alaskan Native. Students must be high school juniors or seniors during the 2021–2022 academic period and plan to enroll in a four-year college or university.

2. The selection of award recipients will be based on the following criteria: a) The student’s academic record, minimum GPA of 3.0. (School Transcript required) b) The student’s participation in school, and/or outside jobs, activities, community service activities as outlined in the student’s career essay. The essay must outline why the applicant wants to participate in a world community service program, what other current community service projects they have worked on and how they plan to continue to be a service to the world.(The essay must be typed and 300 word minimum). c) The student must present three letters of recommendations: 1. High School Counselor 2. High School Teacher 3.From a Community Leader, Employer, Community Service Supervisor. d) Applicant Interview with the scholarship committee 3. Individual awards for participants will cover program tuition and airline transportation. Awards will be announced by May 11th, 2022. Program dates vary but all applicants must be available June-August 2022.

Instructions for Submitting a Nomination

VISIONS teen community service program locations are in under-resourced communities around the world. They plan volunteer projects with local partners and return to the same places every year in order to meet long-term commitments. The bonds forged with local communities translate into summer programs of depth and quality.

Teen volunteers accomplish impressive projects and build cultural bridges that last long after the summer ends. VISIONS students come to know the people whose lives they impact.

Service sites include locations such as Alaska, British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Dominica, Ghana, Mississippi, Montana, Guadeloupe, Dominica Republic, Ecuador & Galapagos, Peru etc.

For service locations visit: www.visionsserviceadventures.com

The deadline to submit this application form is May 1st, 2022 Applicant’s Name: ____________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Home /Cell phone: ________________________/_____________________ E-mail address: ________________________________________________ High school: ___________________________________________________ Expected completion date of high school requirements: ________ / _________ Cumulative GPA / Maximum possible GPA: ________ / _________ Name of College Admitted to (if known): ___________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Check Minority Group: African-American ( ) Hispanic ( )

A complete application for the 2021-2022 Pediatric Care Center World Service Corp Scholarship will contain a copy of each of the following items:

Alaskan Native ( )

From the applicant: a) A completed Application form (this form) b) A typed Career Essay minimum 300 words outlining the following: • The student’s participation in school, and/or outside jobs, activities, community service activities.

• The essay must outline why the participant wants to participate in a world community service program.

• What other current community service projects they have worked on and • How they plan to continue to be of service to their community and the world c) Official transcript of high school grades d) Photo of applicant e) The student must present three Letters of Recommendations: • High School Counselor • High School Teacher • A Community Leader, Employer, Community Service Supervisor.

Check Gender:

Native American ( )

Other (describe): _______________________ Male ( )

Female ( )

Submission Instructions:

Completed applications must be postmarked on or before May 1st, 2022 Mail the completed application form (this form), career essay and the supporting documents (letters, transcript, photo, etc.) to: Dr. Daria Babineaux, World Scholarship Program The Pediatric Care Center 1673 E San Benito St. Suite D, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 Call Lilia Ojeda 956-263-1387 for any questions

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Secretary Scott Reminds Texas Voters to Register by April 7 Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Recognizing to Vote in May 7 Constitutional Amendment, Local Elections April 2022 As Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Texas Secretary of State John Scott is reminding all eligible Texas voters who have not already done so to register to vote by Thursday, April 7 to vote in the May 7 statewide Constitutional Amendment election, as well as local elections for municipalities, school districts and other local entities holding elections. While not every local entity holds elections on May 7, every Texas county will be holding elections on two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution approved by the 87th Texas Legislature during the second and third special sessions of 2021.

“In the upcoming May 7 election, every Texas voter will

have the opportunity to vote on two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution concerning property taxes, and many Texas voters will also be voting on mayoral, city council, and school board candidates as well as local propositions,” Secretary Scott said.

“I encourage every eligible Texas voter to not only get registered by April 7th, but to educate yourself on the candidates and measures that will appear on your ballot. This is an important opportunity to determine the direction of your community and our state, so make sure to register and prepare to cast your ballot in the upcoming election!”

Proposed amendments to

the Texas Constitution must be approved by at least two-thirds of the members of both the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. Ballot language is written by the legislature, not the Texas Secretary of State.

To check if your city, school district or other local political subdivision is holding elections on May 7, contact your county election office for more information.

Early Voting for the May 7th Election runs from April 25 to May 3.

For more information about voting in person and voting by mail in Texas, visit www. votetexas.gov.

Public Notice

AMNESTY PROGRAM

for City of Escobares Municipal Court Starting From: March 14, 2022 • Ending On: May 31, 2022 City of Escobares Municipal Court will be hosting an Amnesty Program for all those who have an outstanding Ticket or Warrant. You are urged to come in and take advantage of this program in order to avoid being arrested.

Failure to Appear fees AND warrant fees will be waived.

For more information contact City of Escobares Municipal Court at (956) 847-1200 or come by Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation recognizing April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Texas. This month is a time for Texans to come together to build awareness around the issue of sexual assault and to recognize the courage of survivors throughout our nation and across the Lone Star State.

Texans are encouraged to honor survivors as the State of Texas continues its mission to encourage healing and empowerment for survivors of sexual violence.

Texans can also use the hashtag #TXSexualAssaultAwareness Month to share their support on social media throughout the month of April.

“To honor the courage of survivors across our state and

stand with them in solidarity, we must continue advocating for survivors and raising awareness of sexual assault, supporting the individuals and organizations who work to prevent these crimes,” reads the proclamation.

“By working together, Texans can help end the terrible pain inflicted by sexual assault and help survivors and their loved ones find healing.”

The Governor’s Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force (SASTF) was established in 2019 to ensure a survivor-centered, traumainformed, collaborative and coordinated response to sexual violence experienced by adults and children across the state. The SASTF brings together various professionals and survivors

who are singularly focused on delivering critical system improvements on behalf of Texas’ sexual assault survivors.

To view the Governor’s proclamation visit: https://gov. texas.gov/uploads/files/press/ Sexual_Assault_Awareness_ Month_2022_Proclamation.pdf

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS South Texas College (STC) hereby requests sealed qualifications for the following: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES For

District Wide-Air Handler Replacements

Sealed responses to this Request for Qualifications will be received until 2:00 p.m., April 25, 2022 at the South Texas College Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste 145, McAllen, Texas 78501.

Request for Statement of Qualifications packets may be obtained at the STC Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste. 145, McAllen, Texas or by calling (956) 872-4681.

Any informational questions concerning this Request for Qualifications may be directed to Ricardo de la Garza, Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, at (956) 872-3737 or email at rickdlg@southtexascollege.edu.

Responses received after the aforementioned deadline shall not be considered. The College will evaluate responses to this Request for Qualifications on the basis of the published criteria outlining the respondent’s technical ability, experience and ability to perform the work A pre-qualifications conference will be held on April 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the STC Purchasing Department, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Conference Room 142, McAllen, Texas. All prospective parties are encouraged to attend.

South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Contracts made as a result of this solicitation will be funded by the United States Department of Education – Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF).

Response packages must clearly show the following: RFQ No. 21-22-1059 Request for Qualifications MEP Engineering Services

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS South Texas College (STC) hereby requests sealed qualifications for the following: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES For

Pecan Campus North Academic Humanities Building P Renovations for Administrative and Support Services Offices Sealed responses to this Request for Qualifications will be received until 3:00 p.m., April 25, 2022 at the South Texas College Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste 145, McAllen, Texas 78501.

Request for Statement of Qualifications packets may be obtained at the STC Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste. 145, McAllen, Texas by calling (956) 872-4681 or email at stcpurchasing@southtexascollege.edu.

Any informational questions for the Request for Statement of Qualifications may be directed to Ricardo de la Garza, Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, at (956) 872-3737 or email at rickdlg@southtexascollege.edu.

Responses received after the aforementioned deadline shall not be considered. The College will evaluate responses on the basis of the technical ability, experience and ability to perform the work.

A pre-qualifications conference will be held on April 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., at the STC Purchasing Department, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Conference Room 142, McAllen, Texas. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Response packages must clearly show the following: RFQ No. 21-22-1060 Request for Qualifications Architectural Services

Community Health Training Program Congratulations Enelinda Vera of Rio Grande City Public Library for being selected to participate in Community Health Connections Workshop Series. This series focused on consumer health, technology (e.g. telehealth!) and community-based marketing, led off with a Community Conversations module.

Each of the session take place online (using Zoom) at the rate of one session per month between October 2021 – April 2022, with some months having no session.

During these sessions, participants will: ·identify their community’s health indicators and disparities; ·learn about and use TexShare’s health databases; ·become aware of technologies you can consider for the benefit of the community, particularly telehealth; ·be conversant about confidentiality and health literacy needed to support consumer health information needs; ·learn about marketing consumer health resources and services, culminating in a custom marketing plan; and ·participate in community conversations.

In order to participate, must be working in a rural public library in

Texas accredited or affiliated with the Texas State Library (meaning that the community population is no more than 25,000); must have a job that entails working with the public answering information needs.

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Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For April 2022 Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $318 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of April 2022. The allotments are expected to help more than 1.5 million Texas households.

HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of

Agriculture (USDA) to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size, and all SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency

allotments.

This additional emergency allotment should appear in recipients’ accounts by April 30.

“Emergency SNAP benefits have played an important role in our efforts over the past two

years to ensure that every Texan has access to nutritious food,” said Governor Abbott. “We are grateful to HHSC and USDA for helping families across Texas remain safe and healthy.”

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