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We all know that behind every successful team there is a strong leader, Mrs. Patsy Ramirez, Director of Food Services and Child Nutrition was recognized at RGCCISD’s August School Board Meeting for being the driving force behind RGCCISD’s Food Services Team.

The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic brought about a plethora of unexpected situations and has upended life for nearly everyone.

Yet, the RGCCISD Food Service Department under the direction of Patsy Ramirez was proudly serving at the forefront.

While many of us were scared and had the privilege of staying safe in our homes these individuals risked their safety and health and worked tirelessly to provide nutritious and delicious meals. They worked diligently

Zeferino “Zac” Compean Itzel Rojas Rio Grande City Preparatory for Early High School College High School for countless hours to ensure that ALL children in our community received healthy meals. The personnel of the Child Nutrition Department worked in the kitchens, stood in the extreme heat and even in the rain to ensure that those meals were distributed to

our children. To date they served over 766,000 meals to children throughout the community. There are not enough words to express our sincere gratitude to these individuals for their tenacity, dedication, compassion, patience, and diligence.

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Students played their instruments, talked with each other, and had a scavenger hunt at the end!

Congrats to the winners: Kimberly, Carlos, and Damian! GO CRANE BAND! CRANE PRIDE!

“The GFWC Florence J. Scott Woman’s Club is proud to announce that three Starr County students were among five chosen from South Texas District for GFWC Texas statewide scholarships,” stated Dalinda Guillen, Woman’s Club member and South Texas District representative on the GFWC Texas Scholarship Committee.

Zeferino “Zac” Compean of Rio Grande City High School, was recipient of the 1903 UT Scholarship of $1200. Of Zac, the nominators stated, “He is a very gregarious and highly intelligent young man with well-rounded involvement in school, church, and community.”

Itzel Rojas of Preparatory for Early College High School was awarded the Billie Lindsey McMahon Scholarship of $1,000.

The recommendation for Itzel stated, “This top scholar was a peer tutor in high school, a supplemental instructor at South Texas College, and she had many hours of community volunteer service.”

Natalie Anderson of Rio Grande City High School received the

Natalie Anderson Rio Grande City High School

Simmang Volunteer Award Scholarship of $1,000. Natalie was nominated for her more than one thousand volunteer hours of community service during high school and for her leadership in FFA, 4-H, NHS, and other organizations.

Landrie Whitenton of Kingsville was awarded the TFWC State Scholarship of $1500, and Jaquelyn Westbrook of Kingsville received the Eleanor Tipps Scholarship of $1500. Landrie was a well-rounded student with multiple extracurricular activities, honors and volunteer hours. Jaquelyn is a graduate student at TAMU College Station preparing to work with a nonprofit organization as a leader of social and community improvement.

Congratulations to these students, who competed with applicants from throughout the state for these very competitive scholarships. Mrs. Guillen and Woman’s Club members from Rio Grande City and Kingsville are to be commended for their hard work meeting with the students and supporting them with their applications.

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(Thank to Dr. Adrian Guerra for the information.)

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Obituary

Obituary

Agustina P. Lopez August 28, 1925 † August 5, 2020

Agustina P. Lopez, 94, of Rio Grande City, TX, passed away on Wednesday August 5, 2020, at Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, TX. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday August 13, 2020 at Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX, with a Rosary at 5:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Friday August 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Sanchez Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the Lopez Family Cemetery in Rio Grande City, TX. Agustina, known to many as Momo Tina, was born at Los Vela’s Ranch to Esteban Perez and Sabina Villarreal Perez on August 28, 1925. Agustina attended school in Rio Grande City, TX. On February 29, 1948, Agustina married Tomas R. Lopez at Immaculate Concepcion Church in Rio Grande City, TX, and they were married for 46 years and had 5 children. She was a housewife for most of her married life until her children were of school age. She later was employed with the RGCCISD and worked as a cafeteria cook and retired in 1969 to stay home to take care of her elderly mother.

Later in life she worked for the Starr County Teachers FCU as a housekeeper and worked there for over 10 years. After she stopped working completely, she enjoyed going to the Adult Daycare Center to play Bingo and visit with friends. Her favorite part of attending the center was to dance on those days when they had dances with live bands because she did not like DJs. Agustina (Momo) is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Tomas, her sons Eduardo and Estevan, her mother Sabina, and her father Esteban.

She is survived by three daughters, Consuelo Garza (Roel†), Emma Gonzalez, and San Juanita Lopez (Emilio), 11 Grandchildren, Denise Hall (Bobby), Alex Gonzalez, III (Jennifer), Georgina Marr (Dan), Celina Barrera (Felix), Cosme Garza, Joel Lopez (Consuelo), Lori Ann Hernandez (David), Rebecca Bazan (Adrian), Roxanne Guzman, (Manuel), Suzette Perez, and Eduardo Lopez, Jr. 6 Great Grand Children, Jose Luis Garcia, Jr. (Criselda) Julio Garcia, Khala Grau (Kevin), Aiden Hall and Noemi Garza. 5 Great Great Grandchildren, Jose Luis III, Heaven and Eve Garcia, Melanie and Jayden Lopez, Logan and Zachary Grau.

Pallbearers will be Alejandro Gonzalez, III, Cosme Aaron Garza, Eduardo Lopez, Jr, Florentino Elizondo, Jose Luis Garcia, Jr, and Daniel Marr.

The family of Agustina P. Lopez wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all friends and relatives for your payers and words of comfort. We would also like to stress that because of the circumstances of COVID-19 we understand if you cannot attend the services and burial.

Please stay safe and take care.

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Betty Ruth Chamberlain Lung August 5, 1925 - August 4, 2020

Betty Ruth Chamberlain Lung, Age 95, passed away on Friday, August 4 in her home in Rio Grande City. Betty graduated as a registered nurse from Washington University, in St. Louis, Missouri. After a long search for Bible truth, she and her husband became Jehovah’s

WEDNESDAY AUG. 12TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †HARRY MORRIS BROWN, SR.

by Wife & Children †JOSE JESUS RODRIGUEZ

by Su Familia †ALICIA S. GARZA (3RD AN.)

by Family FOR THE FRIENDS & BENEFACTORS OF THE BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

by Benedictine Sisters THURSDAY AUGUST 13TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY AUGUST 14TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ALBERTO BARRERA SR.

by Wife Celia Barrera & Family †ADAN PEREZ (20TH AN.) by Family †DOMINGO BAZAN (1ST AN.)

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ORACIÓN AL DIVINO NIÑO JESÚS

Niño amable de mi vida, consuelo de los cristianos la gracia que necesito, pongo en tus benditas manos. (Padre Nuestro...)

Por eso con fe y confianza, humilde y arrepentido, lleno de amor y esperanza; este favor yo te pido (se pide la gracia que se desee y decir 7 veces: “Divino Niño Jesús, bendícenos”).

Publicar en cuanto se reciba el milagro.

ORACIÓN DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE

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Witnesses in 1956. From 1973 until her death, she served as a regular pioneer teacher of the Bible. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leland Ray Lung, her father, Claude Chamberlain, her mother, Katherine Chamberlain, her two brothers, Robert Chamberlain and Alfred Chamberlain. Her sole surviving sibling is her sister Georgia Mason, of Avon Park, Florida. Her two sons, David Ray Lung, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at South Texas College, of Rio Grande City, and Lawrence Lee Lung, of Winston, Oregon, look forward to sharing with her the details of the momentous times that she will have missed when they welcome her back to life in the resurrection here on earth (John 5:28, 29; Psalms 37:29 Acts 24:15). Virtual funeral services will be held through Zoom on Friday, August 14th.

Oh, Virgen de Guadalupe sin mancha, modelo perfecta de esposa y madre, imploro tu socorro en todas mis necesidades y las de mi familia, rogando la protección de tu corazón maternal, a mis pobres hijos cuídamelos y forma humildad en sus corazones.

Oh, María de Guadalupe, ruego tu intersección, concédanos la alegría de estar juntos en el cielo contemplando la gloria de Dios, alabando y bendiciéndolo por toda la eternidad. Amen.

(Haga su petición.)

S. G.

First Anniversary In Loving Memory of

Domingo Bazan Jr.

June 13, 1950 † August 14, 2019 It’s been a year since you were called home by our Lord and yet it seems like yesterday. The Lord gave us the strength to go forth even though we were going through the darkest time of our lives without you. We thank God for all the wonderful heartfelt memories which we will cherish forever.

We know that you’re in heaven now with God, watching over us.

Wife Gilda, Children Lori & Joseph and Grandchildren

Bazan ~ Gavilan Families

SATURDAY AUGUST 15TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. NO MASS SUNDAY AUGUST 16TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †NICEFORO Y. SOLIS by Family †MARIE D. LOPEZ (13TH AN.)

by Children †GERONIMO LOPEZ LOPEZ (4TH AN.) by Honorio & Petra Garza †OFELIA LOPEZ DE LOPEZ (15TH AN.) by Honorio & Petra Garza SUNDAY AUGUST 16TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOSE CRUZ by Family †KIMBERLY FLORES (16TH AN.)

by Parents †MARIA LYDIA M. BROWN (59TH AN.) by Daughter †HARVEY & HERBERT VALERA

by Patiño Family †NOEMI H. GUERRA

by Family

†PANTALEON GAVINO

by Gavino Family THANKSGIVING & SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR THE GAVINO FAMILY 5:00 P.M. †RAQUEL VELASCO VALLE

by Gloria De Loera †JOSE ESCOBEDO

by Urbina Family †DANIEL GARCIA by Familia Cantu †REMEDIOS PAGULAYAN PEREZ

by Gonzales Family †MIGUEL HERNANDEZ (1ST AN.)

by Familia Treviño-Hernandez MONDAY AUGUST 17TH– I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ALBERTO BARRERA, SR.

by Wife Celia Barrera & Family †DANIEL GARCIA by Cantu Family TUESDAY AUGUST 18TH – I.C.C. 6.30 A.M. †DANIEL GARCIA by Cantu Family

14th Anniversary Mass In Loving Memory Of

Ramiro Omar (Rambo) Fuentes Feb. 4, 1984 † Aug. 19, 2006

The Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Rambo, We Love You!

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church

The Fuentes Family

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Governor Abbott Provides Update On PPE Distribution To Texas Schools Border Region Behavioral Health Center On August 4, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott visited the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s (TDEM) Warehouse in San Antonio where he provided an update on the state’s distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Texas school districts for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Governor noted that the state will continue to purchase and distribute PPE to schools at no cost to the school districts.

The Governor also discussed the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) guidance for school openings—noting that local school boards have the ability to determine how and when to open for in-person instruction.

“Health and safety remain our top priority as we approach the upcoming school year,” said Governor Abbott. “To meet that priority, the State of Texas is purchasing and distributing vast amounts of PPE to Texas school districts. As local school boards make determinations on how and when they choose to open schools, the state is working to help ensure that there will be a strong supply of PPE waiting for them to keep students, teachers,

ST. JUDE NOVENA May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us.

Holy Mary, Mother of Jesus, pray for us, St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. (Say this nine times a day, by the 8th day your prayer will be answered. Say it nine days, it has never been known to fail.

Publication must be promised.)

Thank you St. Jude.

A. P. R.

and staff safe.”

The state has already distributed the following to Texas schools: 59,410,640 masks, 567,948 gallons of hand sanitizer, 24,017 thermometers, and 511,294 face shields.

As previously announced by the TEA, local school boards have up to a 4-week back to school transition period during which they can offer a solely remote instructional setting if that is deemed needed for the health and safety of students, teachers, staff and parents. After 4 weeks, the school district can extend the transition period up to another 4 weeks with a vote of the school board and receiving a waiver.

If any school district believes they need an extension beyond 8 weeks due to COVID-19 related

Received Prescription Lock Boxes

issues, the TEA will review that request on a case-by-case basis.

The Governor also discussed the Supply Chain Strike Force and TDEM’s broader efforts to purchase and distribute PPE supplies to meet the needs of Texas communities. The TDEM

Warehouse has distributed the following PPE since the pandemic began: 794,370 coveralls, 4,095,892 face shields, 32,972,340 gloves, 7,409,424 gowns, and 132,850,406 masks.

(PHOTO: Office Of The Governor, 8/4/20)

Starr County C o m m u n i t y Coalition in a collaborative effort provided ten prescription lock boxes to Border Region Behavioral Health Center in July 2020 to promote the importance of safety storing prescription medication to offset the misuse of prescription medications among the Starr County Community. Pictured: Cassandra Lopez- Border Region Behavioral Health Center.

Message from Starr County Community Coalition, SCAN

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Dear Parents, I hope everyone has been able to stay safe during these unprecedented times during COVID-19. We all have experienced difficult challenges during these times since mid- March 2020. We came together to ensure that your child continued receiving education at home. Thank you for your patience, determination, and commitment toward athome learning. We will start our school year by offering 100% remote instruction from August 17th through September 27th. We know all parents are concerned for their children’s education and, more importantly, their safety. As we prepare to offer in person instruction, PARENTS WILL HAVE A CHOICE to send their child to school or continue remote instruction. I know that will be a tough decision to make. We, as a district, will accommodate both face to face instruction and virtual learning from home. It is our responsibility to ensure we educate our students to their fullest potential as well as providing a safe environment. We will follow all CDC guidelines, practice social distancing, sanitize and disinfect as many times as necessary. We will require our staff and students to wear masks and we will provide face shields for our staff and students. In addition, plexiglass dividers will be installed between sinks and stalls. We will do whatever it takes to make sure our campuses are ready for our staff and students.

In addition, educational plans have been created for all campuses to ensure we provide flexibility to our parents. We want parents to feel comfortable sending their children to school. Our main goal is to make sure we assess our students’ abilities, identify their instructional gaps and provide an instructional program that will address those gaps and at the same time gain instructional progress. We will continue to offer our students all academic requirements and electives. I am happy to announce the district will offer ART and MUSIC classes at the elementary levels and will try to implement sports as well. FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES will be provided by the district and issued out by the campus. Electronic devices and internet connection will be provided to students who need technology in order for students to participate in virtual learning. Students will NOT BE REQUIRED TO WEAR UNIFORMS during the 2020-2021 school year since not all students will attend classes on campuses. Students will be required to dress appropriately. We will communicate the dress attire for students at a later time. We are FUTUREFOCUSED and have all the intentions to continue to strive for the best for our students. We have the dedicated and knowledgeable staff to ensure student success. Together we can achieve and succeed.

I am looking forward to another year in partnership with very dedicated and committed parents. We will showcase our students throughout the year because we have pride in our students. Let’s have a year of excitement with PERSERVERANCE.

Queridos padres, Espero que todos hayan podido mantenerse a salvo durante estos tiempos sin precedentes durante COVID-19. Todos hemos experimentado desafíos difíciles durante estos tiempos desde mediados de marzo de 2020. Nos unimos para asegurarnos de que su hijo/a continuó recibiendo educación desde su hogar. Gracias por su paciencia, determinación y compromiso hacia el aprendizaje en el hogar. Comenzaremos nuestro año escolar ofreciendo instrucción 100% virtual (remota) desde el 17 de agosto hasta el 27 de septiembre. Sabemos que todos los padres están preocupados por la educación de sus hijos y, lo que es más importante, su seguridad.

Mientras nos preparamos para ofrecer instrucción en persona desde la escuela, LOS PADRES TENDRÁN UNA ELECCIÓN para enviar a su hijo(s) a la escuela o continuar instrucción virtual (remota).

Sé que será una decisión difícil de tomar. Nosotros, como distrito, proveeremos las dos opciones tanto la instrucción cara a cara como el aprendizaje virtual desde el hogar. Es nuestra responsabilidad asegurarnos de educar a nuestros estudiantes a su máximo potencial, así como proporcionar un entorno seguro. Seguiremos todas las pautas establecidas por el Centro para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades, practicaremos el distanciamiento social, y desinfectaremos tantas veces como sea necesario. Requeriremos a nuestros empleados y estudiantes utilizar máscaras y proporcionaremos protectores faciales para nuestro personal y estudiantes. Además, se instalarán divisores de plexiglás entre lavados y sanitarios. Haremos lo que sea necesario para asegurarnos de que nuestras escuelas estén listas para nuestro personal y estudiantes.

Además, se han creado planes educativos para todas las escuelas para garantizar que proporcionaremos flexibilidad a nuestros padres. Queremos que los padres se sientan cómodos enviando a sus hijos a la escuela. Nuestro objetivo principal es asegurarnos de evaluar las habilidades de nuestros estudiantes, identificar sus disparidades de instrucción y ofrecer un programa de instrucción que aborde esas disparidades y proporcione un progreso académico.

Continuaremos ofreciendo a nuestros estudiantes todos los requisitos académicos y electivos. Me complace anunciar que el distrito ofrecerá clases de ARTE y MÚSICA en los niveles de primaria e intentará implementar deportes también. UTILES ESCOLARES GRATUITOS serán provistos por el distrito y entregados por cada escuela. Se proporcionarán dispositivos electrónicos (computadoras) y conexión a Internet (Hotspots) a los estudiantes que necesitan tecnología para que los estudiantes participen en el aprendizaje virtual. NO SE REQUERIRÁ que los estudiantes usen uniformes durante el año escolar 2020-2021 ya que no todos los estudiantes asistirán a clases en las escuelas. Se requerirá que los estudiantes se vistan apropiadamente. Comunicaremos las expectativas de vestimenta para los estudiantes en un momento posterior. Estamos ENFOCADOS EN EL FUTURO y tenemos todas las intenciones de continuar esforzándonos para dar lo mejor para nuestros estudiantes. Contamos con el personal dedicado y experimentado para garantizar el éxito de los estudiantes. Juntos lo podemos lograr y tener éxito.

Espero con ansias otro año en sociedad con padres muy dedicados y comprometidos. Mostraremos a nuestros estudiantes durante todo el año porque estamos orgullosos de ellos. ¡Tengamos un año de emoción con PERSEVERANCIA!

Respectfully,

Respetuosamente,

Vilma Garza, Superintendent

Vilma Garza, Superintendente

Board of Trustees

Eleazar Velasquez, Jr. President

Leticia O. Lopez Vice President

Daria “Dr. B” Babineaux Secretary

Basilio D. Villarreal Member

Noe Castillo Member

Daniel J. Garcia Member

Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez Member

Vilma Garza Superintendent of Schools

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LEGAL NOTICE

VTX Communications, LLC is in the process of fulfilling compliance requirements for a proposed installation of a communications tower located at Luis Martinez Lane, Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas (Latitude 26° 25’ 46.6” North, Longitude 98° 45’ 24.2” West, referred to as tower number 90207327). The proposed tower will be a 190-foot self-support tower. Comments are sought on the effect of the proposed tower on historic properties within the viewshed of the proposed tower per the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement of March 7, 2005 under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. For comments, fax to: Julio Aguilar (210) 641-2124 or mail to Terracon Consultants Inc. Attn: Julio Aguilar at 6911 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78216 (please reference tower number).

Senator Zaffirini To Host School Reopening Webinar Event to Feature Experts Answering Questions from Concerned Parents, Teachers Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, will host a Zoom webinar to answer pressing questions about school reopening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Titled Back to School? Your Questions, Answered, the forum will be held Wednesday, August 12, 1:30 p.m., and features expert panelists selected by Texas education associations.

They are Mónica Martínez, Associate Commissioner at the Texas Education Agency; Mark Estrada, Lockhart ISD Superintendent; Lesa Pritchard,

City of Escobares is accepting applications for a truck driver. Required minimum of two years CDL driving experience, possession of valid Class B Commercial Drivers License.

Applications may be submitted to the Escobares City Hall 4829 Old Hwy 83 until August 31, 2020.

Additional information may be obtained by calling 956-847-1200. Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm.

Noel Escobar Mayor

President of the Texas School Counselors Association; Myra Berrones, a special services educator representing the Association of Texas Professional Educators; J.J. Torres, a high school teacher representing the Texas State Teachers Association; and Trudy Hilty, a school nurse representing Texas AFT. Panelists will address concerns related to school reopening, athome learning and student mental health during the pandemic.

Interested persons may register to attend via bit.ly/ZaffBack2School.

Your Questions, Answered is a follow-up to the senator’s July 29 online forum, Back to School? The ABCs of COVID-19. “We received so many questions that needed to be answered by educators,” the senator said. “We scheduled this Q&A to provide parents and teachers an online venue at which their concerns were addressed.”

Senator Zaffirini holds public Zoom meetings every other Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., focusing on pandemic-related topics including virtual jury trials, open meetings, campaign finance requirements and mental health.

They have grown rapidly in popularity, initially barely topping 100 participants. By comparison, more than 1,500 persons registered for the mental health forum and another 8,000+ viewed it on Facebook.

The senator isn’t surprised.

“The pandemic has turned our world upside-down, and people are looking for answers,” she said.

“We emphasize hosting events that are timely, relevant and engaging to viewers, and I’m delighted that our audience continues to grow.”

Zoom meetings represent only one aspect of Senator Zaffirini’s constituent outreach efforts. She also provides extensive, timely

information via her weekly eNewletter, for which constituents may subscribe via https://senate. texas.gov/member.php?d=21.

The senator and her staff are working remotely, but their telephones are forwarded to them 24/7. Persons requiring assistance with state-related matters may contact them at her Capitol office, 512/463-0121, or at her Laredo office, 956/722-2293. Constituents also are welcomed to contact her by email via judith.zaffirini@ senate.texas.gov.

“Our goal is to respond to the needs of the families in Senate District 21 and to provide accurate, up-to-date information,” she said. “Do not hesitate to contact us whenever we may be of assistance—we’re here to help.

We don’t always succeed, but we always try.”

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Responsible for unit’s scheduled maintenance and general upkeep.

This position is very physical and works outside in all weather conditions. Specifically responsible for the collection of all solid waste generated by the citizens of Escobares.

Operator is responsible for safety, efficiently and courteously servicing the public.

Required two years CDL driving experience, possession of valid Class B Commercial Drivers License endorsement from TxDOT Additional duties working with crews of the Public Works Department may be assigned as seen fit by immediate supervisors depending on completion of solid waste routes. These additional duties may consist of operating small front end loader tractor with mowing attachments, zero turn riding mowers, self propelled lawn mowers, weed-eaters, picking up brush, etc...

University-based Academic Institute Providing Free Resources for High School and Middle School Students Studying U.S. History, Government, Civics and Related Subjects While families across the country still don’t know for sure whether their children will be attending class in person, online or a mix of both when the new school year begins, one thing they can count on is this: If their children are studying American history, government or civics they’ll have easy access to the resources they need to do well in their studies.

The historical documents, books, study guides and online exhibits all can be found at the web site TeachingAmericanHistory. org (TAH.org), a project of the Ashbrook Center, an independent educational center specializing in U.S. history and government located at Ashland University in Ohio.

The curated resources, all of which can be accessed for free, have been used by nearly 30,000 middle and high school U.S. history, social studies, civics and government teachers to provide their students with a better understanding of the people and circumstances which molded our country. They also have been widely used by home-schoolers, academic researchers, journalists, history buffs and others. When the coronavirus pandemic forced the closure of schools, they became invaluable, many have said.

Rather than providing information that merely summarizes the particulars of history in a (typically bland) narrative, TAH.org gives students and teachers direct access to the words and thoughts of those who shaped American history, with more than 2,500 primary source documents, searchable by era, theme, genre (speech, court case, letter, etc.), keyword, title or author.

“The TeachingAmerican History.org website opened my eyes to the wealth of primary sources I could share with my students,” said Julia Rae Fuette, who has taught high school social

studies in California, Montana and elsewhere. “[It] helped me to pull away from the textbook, which simply bombards students with names, dates and facts.”

According to David Widenhofer, a social studies teacher at North Catholic High School in suburban Pittsburgh, after sharing primary documents available at TeachingAmericanHistory.org, “students started to see Americans making their own history in a sense that textbooks don’t convey.”

In addition, some of the primary source documents have been compiled into annotated Core Document Collections, covering a wide range of topics in American History and U.S. Government.

To date, 16 collections have been published, including collections on the American Revolution, causes of the Civil War, Reconstruction, The American Presidency and the Cold War, among others.

These TAH.org collections, which can be downloaded for free, are helping Ray Mertz, an American government teacher at Meadowbrook High School in Byesville, OH, prepare his students for college. “These volumes are cutting-edge. Once word spreads, teachers will be using them all the time,” he predicts.

Lisa Sudfield, a teacher at Piscataway High School in New Jersey, also uses an online TAH Core Document Collection, 50 Core American Documents.

Assigning the often- difficult texts, she challenges students, “Would you rather others hear you talk about yourself, or get a second-hand story from someone else?”

TAH.org currently attracts 2.5 million visitors annually – 80,000 of whom visit the site monthly or more often. Since the first Covid-19 stay-at-home order took place (March 19 in California), the site has received over 800,000 unique visitors.

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Now through September 30, every household will have the option of responding online and by phone.

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NOTICE FOR MBE/WBE SUBCONTRACTORS

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Dangers In The Car: TxDOT’s New Augmented Reality Game Urges Drivers to Never Drive Distracted “Heads up, Texas” campaign brings awareness and urgency to reduce distracted driving Despite stay at home orders and less traffic the past few months, Texas has continued to see about the same amount of fatalities on our state’s roadways. In an effort

to reach drivers more creatively about the dangers of distracted driving, TxDOT has launched a new web-based augmented reality (AR) game that reinforces the importance of paying attention behind the wheel and reminds drivers to keep their heads up. Around 1 in 5 crashes on Texas roads are caused by distracted driving and all of them are preventable.

This new AR game “Dart Those Distractions” is designed to increase awareness about the dangers of distracted driving in an interactive, engaging way that resonates with all ages. Inspired by a classic carnival game, players will throw darts over a car windshield to hit balloons symbolizing driving distractions like eating, programming music or navigation and self-grooming.

This is an important reminder that distracted driving isn’t just about texting or talking from the driver’s seat.

“Every driver and every passenger can be impacted by distracted driving and one death is one too many,” TxDOT Executive Director James Bass said. “We are doing all we can to make sure every Texan knows the dangers of driving distracted.

Distracted driving crashes are preventable and we hope this new AR game will help drivers realize there are more dangers than just your cell phone in the car.”

TxDOT will promote the “Heads up, Texas” campaign and new AR game through social media, social influencers and digital advertising. These efforts are to raise awareness of the game and encourage people to share their results and recruit other players to dart those distractions. The AR game can be played on any smartphone or tablet by visiting www.dartthosedistractions.com or players can visit the website on a desktop computer to access the game through a QR code. Players should never play while behind the wheel, don’t add another distraction!

TxDOT’s annual “Heads up, Texas” campaign officially launches August 4 and is a key component of

#EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-ofmouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel, like wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, never texting and driving and never driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Nov. 7, 2000, was the last deathless day on Texas roadways and #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths.

The TxDOT information contained in this report represents reportable data collected from the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3).This information was received and processed by the department as of July 17, 2020.

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CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY STARR COUNTY, TEXAS REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDING BOND COUNSEL AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR The City of Rio Grande City (the “City”) is requesting the submission of qualifications statements, which will lead to the possible award of contracts to provide Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor services for capital financing and provide possible loan, grant, or disadvantage funding through the Texas Water Development Board (“TWDB”) for water and wastewater utility system improvements. Potential improvements include but are not limited to installation of a new wastewater force main, construction of a new lift station, closure of an existing wastewater treatment facility, improvements to an existing wastewater treatment facility, and improvements to the existing wastewater collection system; improvements to existing water wells, high service pump stations, storage and pressure maintenance facilities, and the existing distribution system; development of a master plan for the wastewater collection and treatment system; development of a master plan for the water source, treatment, storage and distribution systems; and ancillary construction activities. Professional services resulting from selection of a service provider and award of contracts under this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are expected to be funded in part or in full by funds the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).

This RFQ is issued in accordance with Section 2254 of the Texas Government Code (Professional Services Act) and 40 CFR, Section 33. This solicitation may result in multiple contracts, or multi-year contracts for one or more of the service providers.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals for any reason it finds to be in the best interest of the City.

The Request for Qualifications packets will be available at the Office of the City Secretary, Ms. Melissa Garza, beginning Friday, August 14. Statements of Qualifications will be received by the City Secretary’s Office until 5 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2020 at City of Rio Grande City Hall located at 5332 E. US Hwy 83, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, for any questions please call 956-487-0672. The SOQ’s received by the deadline will not be publicly opened, but will be reviewed and ranked by a committee selected for this purpose, and a recommendation made to the City Council for action. The selected firm will be contacted and notified of their selection no later than October 2, 2020 and may, or may not, be contacted for an interview by the Committee prior to making the recommendation to the Council.

This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes EPA-approved fair share goals toward procurement of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) businesses. EPA rules require that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to M/WBEs through demonstration of the six affirmative steps.

For more details of the DBE Program and the current, applicable fair share goals, please visit www.twdb.texas.gov/db.

All firms who are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from, or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part, or in full, under this project.

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It’s Time to Respond to the Census Don’t Miss Your Once-aDecade Chance It’s not too late to respond to the 2020 Census. Every response matters and helps ensure an accurate count. Census data informs funding for health care, public transportation, schools, and job assistance programs.

Over the next decade, lawmakers and many others will use 2020 Census data to make critical decisions about community services in your area. The results of this once-a-decade count determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives. They are also used to draw congressional and state legislative districts.

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STC Enrollment centers to open every Saturday in August

South Texas College invites students to take advantage of its enrollment centers at Starr, Mid Valley and Pecan campuses.

The centers will be open on all Saturdays throughout August to help students with registration for the fall semester.

Classes start Aug. 24, and STC has made all the necessary preparations so students can study safely for their dream careers, fast and close to home.

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Financial Aid areas will be open for students by appointment only. Students can sign up for an appointment by downloading the Qless app and searching for South Texas College or by clicking the following link: https://www. southtexascollege.edu/go/appt Face masks/face coverings will be required on all STC campuses.

Enrollment centers will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“We know this has been an extremely difficult time for our students, and the Saturday hours allow us to serve students and maintain social distancing,” said Matthew Hebbard, STC Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. “We have a safe campus environment and plenty of online and hybrid class options for fall.

“Many students may be

thinking about taking a semester off because of the pandemic, but we strongly encourage students to keep up the momentum to earn a College degree.” Hebbard said.

“We are open and we are ready to help, even on the weekend.”

In the wake of the current COVID-19 global pandemic, STC plans to make extensive use of technology, while preserving the most important elements of in-person required activities, through an in-person/hybrid course structure this fall.

The college will be offering approximately 20 percent of its 4,500 courses in an in-person/ hybrid format, with the rest of the courses available in online format for the fall.

With the in-person/hybrid model established at STC, fall courses requiring hands-on

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Early payment deadline for fall 2020 is Aug. 17. Normal payment deadline is Aug. 23. 10, and the final payment deadline is Sept. 9.

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