487-2440 300 East Main St. R.G.C. STARR VISION CENTER Dr. Angie Ramirez erapeutic488-0808Optometrist280W.2ndSt.R.G.C. CASTAÑEDA Auto Insurance & Bail Bonds 487-7000 487-25964350E.USHWY83R.G.C. • Individual • Partnership • Corporations • LLC’s • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Financial Statements • Form 2290 • IRS Audit Representation Mario A. Méndez, EA Licensed to practice before the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) 317-1124(956) 201 S. San Antonio. St. Rio Grande City, TX (NEW LOCATION) Vol. 37, No. 33 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 17, 2022 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com 956-487-2140MON-SUNOPEN7AM-7PM 5470 E. HWY 83 R.G.C. TX 956-519-3237 • 6601 W. HWY 83 - MISSION, TX BIG DOOR SALE LARGE SELECTION WE HAVE A NEW LINE OF DOORS AVAILABLE The Law Office Of 956-317-1167206N.BrittonAve.Ste.B,R.G.C.jmchemagarza@gmail.com J.M. “Chema” Garza Criminal Cases (Federal/State) Car Accidents/ 18 Wheeler Divorces • Real Estate/Deeds Dr. Raymond Cruz Best FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted 419 East 2nd St. Rio Grande City, Tx. 487-2999 311 E Main St Rio Grande City TX 78582-4448 Phone (956) 487-3925 Installment Loans AlvarezCHUY 501 N. Britton Ave • Rio Grande City, Texas 956-487-4871Cell:956-208-0282 El abogado con mas de 34 años de experiencia NOT CERTIFIED BY THE TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION ATTORNEY AT LAW Congratulations to the Rattler Football Staff for putting on a successful Summer Football Camp!
(956)Sanchez487-2525 Funeral Home 301 E. 2nd. St. Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582 (956) 847-7008 Memorial Funeral Home 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 ” FULL$2,900.00FUNERALSERVICE CALL JEFF OR METALWITHSANCHEZSONATASILVERCASKET Sanchez 16th Anniversary Mass In Loving Memory Of Ramiro Omar (Rambo) Fuentes Feb. 4, 1984 † Aug. 19, 2006 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! The Broken Chain Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church The Fuentes Family Roma ISD students had a great time in Drone Camp! The camps offered by Roma ISD were completely free for Roma ISD students! Thank you to everyone working hard to make these enrichment opportunities possible for The Gladiator Nation! Drone Camp at Roma ISD a Success STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, AUGUST 17, 2022, PAGE 2
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Nuestra perrita te extraña y nosotros también, todavía no entiendo porque sucedió así. No soporto el frió de tu ausencia en nuestra casa. Intento recordar aquella ultima vez que nos vimos, tal vez ahí te despediste para siempre y yo no me di cuenta, aunque si hubiera sabido que no te vería mas tal vez me hubiera ido contigo. Sin despedirte, así fue el nal de tu historia en mi vida y aunque imaginaba algunos nales para ambos, nunca uno tan triste como este.
Barrera 01/03/1970 † 08/23/2021
There is a bridge of memory from earth to heaven above. It keeps you always near us, it’s called the bridge of love. May you always walk in sunshine and God’s love around you �low, for happiness you gave us, no one will ever know. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
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Card of Thanks In Loving Memory
January 14, 1932 † June 10, 2022 I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you, in silence I often speak your name, all I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. Marie D. Lopez Mass will 2022 5:00pm Conception Church Grande City, Roel
December 24, 1947 † August 18, 2007 Lopez Family 15th Anniversary In Loving Memory of
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A LIGHT IS GONE A light from our household is gone. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. We have to mourn the loss of one we did our best to save. Beloved on earth, regretted still, remembered in the grace. It was hard to part with one so dear. We little thought the time was near. Farewell, dear one, your life is past. Our love for you till the end will last. Ramirez & Vela Families 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, brother, uncle, nephew and friend that Rene was to all of us. Thank you for your presence, comforting words, �lowers, cards, food and masses. May God bless you and we will always remember your presence and comforting words.
THURSDAY AUGUST 18TH LOS GARCIAS 6:00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA FRIDAY AUGUST 19TH - I.C.C. 12:00 P.M. †APOLONIO & ELIDA CREMAR by Ana Lisa Garza & Family †CHAYSE OLIVAREZ by Family †RAMIRO “RAMBO” FUENTES (16TH AN.) by Family SATURDAY AUGUST 20TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †DANNY GOMEZ, JR. by Mom & Dad †MARIE D. LOPEZ (15TH AN.) by Family †MARIA GUADALUPE CANTU by Family †LEONARDA B. GONZALEZ by Family †RUDY MARTINEZ, JR. by Wife & Family †MARIA AMERICA GARCIA by Mr. & Mrs. Abel Porras †DIANA PEREZ HERNANDEZ by Husband & Children †HORTENCIA & ELIZA ELIZONDO by Aida SUNDAY AUGUST 21ST - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †FRANK ALCAZAR by Noelia Muñoz †YOLANDA GONZALEZ by Noelia Muñoz †ERNIE PILON by Noelia Muñoz †RAFAELA B. OLIVAREZ by Noelia Muñoz †REYNALDA MARTINEZ by Family
LOVE and THANKS Imelda’s family would like to thank you for your thoughtfulness and kindness following her passing. Your support has been a great source of comfort and is appreciated more than we can express. Special thanks to Immaculate Conception Church, Sanchez Funeral Home, Vida de Paz Hospice, and Julia Uribe, who took care of our mother with so much patience and LOVE. from Jesús, Martha, Alejandra, Zoraida & Gabriela of Imelda C. Ramos
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SUNDAY AUGUST 21ST – I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †NOE GUTIERREZ by Wife & Children †BENITA VILLANUEVA by Mary Brown Lopez †FIACRO SALAZAR, SR. by Salazar Family †FIACRO SALAZAR, JR. by Salazar Family †AMADOR SALAZAR by Salazar Family 5:00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA †JOSE LUIS VILLARREAL by Rodrigo Lopez †MARIA D. RODRIGUEZ by Family MONDAY AUGUST 22ND – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †DAVID H. GARZA, SR. by Florence †ELIAS CHAPA VILLARREAL by Wife & Children †SILVESTRE GONZALEZ by Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez & Family †ERNESTO VELA by Family †JUAN ABEL LOPEZ by Family †REYNALDO G. REYNA by Family †REYNA DECEASED FAMILY MEMBERS by Family †URBANA MARTINEZ by Martinez Family †FRANCISCA Z. GARZA by Woodmen Life †ROLANDO MANCHA (11TH AN.) by Wife & Daughters TUESDAY AUGUST 23RD – I.C.C. 6.00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA
Su Esposa Maria Teresa Barrera y Familia Barrera ~ Guerrero
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Adiós sin Despedida Te fuiste sin despedirte, de pronto deje de escuchar tu voz desde la cocina, cuando me preguntabas que cenaríamos hoy.
Card of Thanks In Loving Memory of Rene Alfredo Ramirez
October 12, 1959 † July 30, 2022
With Heartfelt Thanks
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ALBERTO BARRERA, SR. by Celia G. Barrera & Family †NICEFORO & VIOLA SOLIS by Family †GUADALUPE ROCHA by Rosita Rocha
be celebrated on Saturday, August 20,
Se celebrara una misa el Domingo 21 de Agosto a la 9:30 a.m. en la Iglesia Cordero de Dios en Fronton, Texas Misa de Primer Aniversario
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Roma ISD is very excited to welcome our new teachers to their academic home! We know these individuals bring a wealth of talent that will undoubtedly help students achieve their goals this coming school year. “We know these individuals bring remarkable talent to our district,” said Superintendent Carlos M. Gonzalez Jr. “We look forward to seeing them grow into tremendous educators that will start their careers here, and love it so much that this is where they retire one day. We are very excited you chose Roma ISD.” May the force for academic excellence be with them!! Join us in congratulating them as they start their new adventure as part of The Gladiator Nation!
ACT RGV conducted a two day mandatory substitute training at San Isidro ISD on August 3rd and 4th. The training was focused on preparing individuals by providing educational strategies to assist in classrooms when needed.
ACT RGV Conducts Substitute Training at San Isidro ISD
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Roma Welcomes New Teachers for 2022-2023 School Year
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•Give students extra room and don’t assume they are paying attention to traffic. Students are frequently distracted by mobile devices or listening on electronic devices and may not be paying attention to their surroundings.
•Reduce your speed when you spot a school bus and know children may unexpectedly step on August 17, 2022. The documents may be obtained from RGV Reprographics located 519 South Broadway, McAllen, Texas (Phone: 956-686-1525) upon the deposit of a refundable check in the amount of $100.00 payable to South Texas College. The deposit check will be returned if project plans are returned, in good condition, within ten (10) days after the proposal deadline.
Proposals shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check or acceptable bidder’s bond, payable to South Texas College, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the proposed project amount.
•Know laws regarding school buses. According to Texas law, if a bus has alternating flashing red signals visible from the front or rear, drivers MUST stop before reaching the bus. Drivers can only proceed if the flashing lights are no longer activated, the driver signals you to proceed or the bus has resumed driving. Approaching drivers do NOT have to stop for a school bus that is operating a visual signal if the road is separated by a physical barrier or an intervening space. If a highway is only divided by a left-turn lane, it is not considered divided and drivers must stop for school
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College (STC) is accepting Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) for the following PROJECTproject:NAME: Dr. Ramiro R. Casso - Nursing and Allied Health Campus East Building A and Pecan Campus South Academic Building J Generator Replacements Project No. 22-23-1014 PRE-PROPOSAL August, 25 2022 @ 11:00 a.m. CONFERENCE TIME STC Purchasing Department & LOCATION: 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 142 McAllen, Texas 78501 PROPOSAL DEADLINE & September 01, 2022 @ 3:00 p.m. SUBMITTAL LOCATION: STC Purchasing Department 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145 McAllen, Texas CSP documents will be available beginning
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schools.The Texas School Safety Center is another useful tool for school security. It’s part of Texas State University and offers valuable resources on school safety for parents and members of the school community. It’s designed to be a central location for research, training and technical information for all school districts, charter schools and community colleges in the state. The Texas School Safety Center has staff experienced in school safety and can provide technical assistance or training, conduct program evaluations or offer resources to schools. Classes are also available online for the Finally,community.onSept. 1, 2021, DPS implemented the Active Shooter Alert System. This is not school-specific but could be used in the event of a shooting at or near a school. The newly implemented alert system is designed to notify people in close proximity to an active shooter situation through cell phones, local broadcast media and Texas Department of Transportation Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), to encourage people to avoid the area or shelter-in-place.
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Proposals shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check or acceptable bidder’s bond, payable to South Texas College, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the proposed project amount.
Proposals received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the CSP number and name of the project.
•Remember, texting while driving is illegal in Texas. DPS would also like to remind students, parents, teachers and school administrators about some other safety tools available during the school year. The iWatchTexas program is a critical resource for reporting suspicious activity in schools and communities in order to help prevent dangerous attacks. Everyone is urged to download the free iOS or Android mobile app prior to the start of the school year. Tips can be reported via the website, the mobile app or by calling 844-643-2251. All reports are confidential. For information on how to use iWatchTexas, you can view this how-to video.
As the new school year start, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in and around school zones and neighborhoods. This includes knowing the Texas laws about driving near stopped school buses and not using cell phones when you’re behind the wheel. It also means utilizing the many safety resources available to parents, school staff and students.“Heading back to school is such an exciting time and we all need to work together to ensure everyone stays safe,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Please, be cautious and do your part by talking to your kids about safety, reporting suspicious activity and by following traffic laws in and around school zones.”
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Pursuant to the provisions contained in ARTICLE V, Section Five (5) of the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, we are serving notice to the owners and/or lien holders that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by Ochoa’s Wrecker Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicles within thirty (30) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicles in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Juan Ochoa at 956-488-9789, 112 Old Military Rd., Garciasville, TX 78547 for information concerning vehicles.
Remember, iWatchTexas is not for emergencies. If there is an emergency on a school campus or in a community, call 911 immediately. Also, the program can be used to report suspicious activity in areas other than
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South Texas College (STC) is accepting Competitive Proposals (CSP) for the Dr. Ramiro R. Casso - Nursing and Allied Health Campus A Occupational Therapy Lab Expansion Project No. 22-23-1008 18, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m. STC Purchasing Department 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 142 McAllen, Texas 78501 August 25, 2022 @ 2:00 p.m. STC Purchasing Department 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145 McAllen, Texas CSP will be available beginning on August 10, 2022. The documents may be obtained from RGV Reprographics located 519 South Broadway, McAllen, Texas (Phone: 956-686-1525) upon the deposit of a refundable check in the amount of $100.00 payable to South Texas College. The deposit check will be returned if project plans are returned, in good condition, within ten (10) days after the proposal deadline.
•Driversbuses.who illegally pass a school bus face fines up to $1,250 for the first offense. For people convicted of the offense more than once, the law allows for the person’s driver license to be suspended for up to six months. A ticket for this offense cannot be dismissed through defensive driving. Criminal charges are possible if a driver causes someone serious bodily injury.
DPS will issue an Active Shooter Alert when an agency submits a request that meets the requirements. Those include an active shooter in the agency’s jurisdiction, determining that the alert would assist people near the active shooter’s location, verification of the active shooter situation through a preliminary investigation by the requesting agency and that the shooter’s last known location is identifiable. By utilizing all available resources, Texans can work together to keep our schools safe.
Proposals received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the CSP number and name of the project.
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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.
•Don’t block a crosswalk when stopped at a red light or stop sign.
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.
DPS offers these tips for back to school safety:
•Follow the directions of school crossing guards.
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•Watch for children on bicycles traveling to and from schools.
into the road without checking for oncoming traffic. •Be careful around railroad crossings. School buses are legally required to stop at them.
•Always obey speed limits and traffic laws in school zones.
Incoming freshmen volunteer and get first taste of life on STC campuses
“We’re trying to encourage our students to not only go to class and go home. We want them to be a part of the campus,” Tello said. “We want them to earn some volunteer hours in our pantry and participate in activities that we can all enjoy with each other.”
Alaiza Cantu,18, who is also from Roma, says she realized from an early age that students there needed to be more educated so they can begin making a difference.“Beingfrom Roma, I am hoping to one day see an improvement in my community when it comes to education,” Cantu said. “There are a lot of kids in Roma who need some extra attention. They need to be more educated so they can improve the community. I have seen the teachers work extra hard in my community and they really do inspire kids and motivate them. They do a lot for the kids and those same kids are going to be the next generation who will learn even more than what we did growing upDuringthere.” the month-long camp, freshmen also gained valuable lessons in community service. “The students are learning how to be future leaders,” said Andres Tello, student activities specialist at the Starr County Campus. “We provide a little bit of knowledge from each department within our campuses and then we provide guest speakers including leaders in our community as well as a community service component. We recently took a trip to the RGV Food Bank in Pharr where they were able to gain some community service hours helping those in need.”STC students interested in participating in future events can always visit the Student Activities and Wellness website at www.life.southtexascollege. edu/ for the latest on campus activities including student events, orientation, intramural sports, Student Government Association and student food pantry. Studies by higher education experts show that an involved student is a successful student. Students who got involved on campus also had higher rates of retention and graduation as well as higher GPAs.
They all inspired her to study Early Elementary Education with the hopes of entering a career in teaching. “I’ve lived in Roma my whole life. All my teachers were from the same community and that was important because we all had that in common,” Aleman said. “They taught me everything they know, and I will teach everything I know to my future students in return. That’s how we build our community.”
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Groups of eager incoming South Texas College students from Pecan, Mid-Valley and Starr County campuses have been taking part in a month-long camp dedicated to future leaders in training at the college. As first-year students who are set to begin classes in the fall, they received an inside look into the college as well as resources available to them so they can make the most of their time while attending STC. Alaiza Cantu and Alicia Aleman were two students among a group of about 10 from surrounding communities in Starr County who participated in STC’s Future Jaguars Leadership Camp. Aleman, 18, on the verge of beginning her first semester at STC said her entrance into the college was greatly influenced by her mentors, by the Roma community and the needs of the people there.
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• Get to the bus stop ve minutes early.
• Be alert for children who might dart across the street or between vehicles on their way to school.
• When stepping o bus, look to make sure no cars are passing on the shoulder.
• Make sure backpack straps are short and do not get caught on handrail or in the bus door.
e Rio Grande City Grulla ISD Transportation Department is ready for a new and safe school year. We emphasize school bus safety with our on-going hands-on school bus safety training to all of our students and sta . We ask that parents encourage their sons/daughters to follow bus conduct rules and school bus safety tips so our school bus drivers can concentrate better in providing a safer bus trip to and from school. If you have any questions regarding bus routes and/or campus schedules, please call us at 956-370-4847.
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• Do not wear clothing with loose strings.
• Put away your cell phone. Cell phone use is banned in active school zones, and violators will face nes in school zones where signs are posted.
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SCHOOL BUS SAFETY TIPS TIPS FOR DRIVING IN SCHOOL ZONE
• Drop o and pick up your children in your school’s designated areas, not the middle of the street.
To our community motorists, we would like to remind them that in Texas it’s unlawful to pass a stopped school bus while the bus has activated its mechanical stop sign and ashing red lights for the purpose of receiving and discharging passengers. Also, the use of cell phones are not allowed in school zones and school property.
• Be quiet at train crossings.
Si necesita ayuda con algún problema de seguros o si sospecha fraude de seguros llame a nuestra Línea de Ayuda al 800-252-3439. Nosotros proveemos información a los consumidores mediante nuestro sitio web tdi.texas.gov, y nuestras redes sociales.
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• Wear a mask to protect •Temperatureyourself. checks will continue to be done before •boarding.Handsanitizer will be available on the bus.
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• Before crossing the street, take ve giant steps out from the front of the bus, or until the driver can see you.
• Sit quietly in seat.
• Stand away from the curb ~ at least ten feet from bus.
El Departamento de Seguros de Texas (TDI por su nombre y siglas en inglés) urge a los consumidores a estar pendiente de llamadas u otro tipo de comunicación de cualquier persona reclamando que es un representante de TDI. TDI solo se comunicará con usted cuando llame para pedir asistencia.LaUnidad de Fraude de TDI recibió informes de una persona que fue contactada por alguien que le dijo que era empleado de TDI, ofreciéndole ir a la casa para repasar sus necesidades de seguro. “El individuo que recibió la llamada hizo lo correcto al no darle ninguna información personal y luego contactarnos”, dijo Chris Davis, director de la Unidad de Fraude de TDI. “Esto probablemente fue un intento de robo de identidad u otro tipo de crimen”.Davisrecomienda ser cautelosos si alguien se comunica con usted con relación a asuntos financieros especialmente si usted no originó la llamada de contacto. A menos que esté seguro de la persona con la que habla, no provea información personal como su dirección, fecha de nacimiento, número de seguro social, ni ningún otro número de cuenta. pasar
• Keep an eye on children gathered at bus stops.
TSec. 545.066. PASSING A SCHOOL BUS; OFFENSE. (a) An operator on a highway, when approaching from either direction a school bus stopped on the highway to receive or discharge a student:(1) shall stop before reaching the school bus when the bus is operating a visual signal as required by Section 547.701; and(2) may not proceed until:(A) the school bus resumes motion;(B) the operator is signaled by the bus driver to proceed; or(C) the visual signal is no longer actuated. (b) An operator on a highway having separate roadways is not required to stop:(1) for a school bus that is on a di erent roadway; or(2) if on a controlled-access highway, for a school bus that is stopped:(A) in a loading zone that is a part of or adjacent to the highway; and(B) where pedestrians are not permitted to cross the roadway.(c) An o ense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a ne of not less than $500 or more than $1,250, except that the o ense is:(1) a misdemeanor punishable by a ne of not less than $1,000 or more than $2,000 if the person is convicted of a second or subsequent o ense under this section committed within ve years of the date on which the most recent preceding o ense was committed;(2) a Class A misdemeanor if the person causes serious bodily injury to another; or(3) a state jail felony if the person has been previously convicted under Subdivision (2).(d) e court may order that the driver’s license of a person convicted of a second or subsequent o ense under this section be suspended for not longer than six months beginning on the date of conviction. In this subsection, “driver’s license” has the meaning assigned by Chapter 521.(e) If a person does not pay the previously assessed ne or costs on a conviction under this section, or is determined by the court to have insufcient resources or income to pay a ne or costs on a conviction under this section, the court may order the person to perform community service. e court shall set the number of hours of service under this subsection.(f) For the purposes of this section:(1) a highway is considered to have separate roadways only if the highway has roadways separated by an intervening space on which operation of vehicles is not permitted, a physical barrier, or a clearly indicated dividing section constructed to impede vehicular tra c; and(2) a highway is not considered to have separate roadways if the highway has roadways separated only by a le turn lane.Sec. 545.425. USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE IN A SCHOOL CROSSING ZONE OR WHILE OPERATING A SCHOOL BUS WITH A MINOR PASSENGER; OFFENSE. (a) In this section:(1) “Hands-free device” means speakerphone capability or a telephone attachment or other piece of equipment, regardless of whether permanently installed in the motor vehicle, that allows use of the wireless communication device without use of either of the operator’s hands. (2) “Wireless communication device” means a device that uses a commercial mobile service, as de ned by 47 U.S.C. Section 332. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an operator may not use a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle within a school crossing zone, as de ned by Section 541.302, Transportation Code, unless:(1) the vehicle is stopped; or(2) the wireless communication device is used with a hands-free device. (b-1) Except as provided by Subsection (b-2), a municipality, county, or other political subdivision that enforces this section shall post a sign that complies with the standards described by this subsection at the entrance to each school crossing zone in the municipality, county, or other political subdivision. e department shall adopt standards that:(1) allow for a sign required to be posted under this subsection to be attached to an existing sign at a minimal cost; and (2) require that a sign required to be posted under this subsection inform an operator that:(A) the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited in the school crossing zone; and(B) the operator is subject to a ne if the operator uses a wireless communication device in the school crossing zone.(b-2) A municipality, county, or other political subdivision that by ordinance or rule prohibits the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle throughout the jurisdiction of the political subdivision is not required to post a sign as required by Subsection (b-1) if the political subdivision: (1) posts signs that are located at each point at which a state highway, U.S. highway, or interstate highway enters the political subdivision and that state:(A) that an operator is prohibited from using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in the political subdivision; and(B) that the operator is subject to a ne if the operator uses a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in the political subdivision; and(2) subject to all applicable United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration rules, posts a message that complies with Subdivision (1) on any dynamic message sign operated by the political subdivision located on a state highway, U.S. highway, or interstate highway in the political subdivision. (b-3) A sign posted under Subsection (b-2)(1) must be readable to an operator traveling at the applicable speed limit. (b-4) e political subdivision shall pay the costs associated with the posting of signs under Subsection (b-2). (c) An operator may not use a wireless communication device while operating a passenger bus with a minor passenger on the bus unless the passenger bus is stopped.(d) It is an a rmative defense to prosecution of an o ense under this section that: (1) the wireless communication device was used to make an emergency call to: (A) an emergency response service, including a rescue, emergency medical, or hazardous material response service; (B) a hospital;(C) a re department;(D) a health clinic;(E) a medical doctor’s o ce;(F) an individual to administer rst aid treatment; or(G) a police department; or(2) a sign required by Subsection (b-1) was not posted at the entrance to the school crossing zone at the time of an o ense committed in the school crossing zone.(d-1) e a rmative defense available in Subsection (d)(2) is not available for an o ense under Subsection (b) committed in a school crossing zone located in a municipality, county, or other political subdivision that is in compliance with Subsection (b-2).(e) is section does not apply to:(1) an operator of an authorized emergency vehicle using a wireless communication device while acting in an o cial capacity; or(2) an operator who is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission while operating a radio frequency device other than a wireless communication device. (f) Except as provided by Subsection (b-2), this section preempts all local ordinances, rules, or regulations that are inconsistent with speci c provisions of this section adopted by a political subdivision of this state relating to the use of a wireless communication device by the operator of a motor vehicle. Sec. 545.4252. USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY; OFFENSE. (a) In this section:(1) “Hands-free device” has the meaning assigned by Section 545.425.(2) “Wireless communication device” has the meaning assigned by Section 545.425.(b) Except as provided by Section 545.425(c), an operator may not use a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on the property of a public elementary, middle, junior high, or high school for which a local authority has designated a school crossing zone, during the time a reduced speed limit is in e ect for the school crossing zone, unless: (1) the vehicle is stopped; or(2) the wireless communication device is used with a hands-free device. (c) It is an a rmative defense to prosecution of an o ense under this section that the wireless communication device was used to make an emergency call to:(1) an emergency response service, including a rescue, emergency medical, or hazardous material response service;(2) a hospital;(3) a re department;(4) a health clinic;(5) a medical doctor’s o ce;(6) an individual to administer rst aid treatment; or(7) a police department.(d) is section does not apply to:(1) an operator of an authorized emergency vehicle using a wireless communication device while acting in an o cial capacity; or(2) an operator who is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission while operating a radio frequency device other than a wireless communication device. (e) is section preempts all local ordinances, rules, or regulations that are inconsistent with speci c provisions of this section adopted by a political subdivision of this state relating to the use of a wireless communication device by the operator of a motor vehicle, except that a political subdivision may by ordinance or rule prohibit the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle throughout the jurisdiction of the political subdivision.
• Always obey school zone speed limit signs. Remember, tra c nes usually double in school zones.
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Roma High VITA Program Saves Community More than $500K REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
South Texas College (STC) is accepting Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) for the following PROJECTproject:NAME: Re-Bid Starr County Campus Automotive Lab Expansion and HVAC-R Outdoor Covered Area Addition Project No. 22-23-1016
SUBMITTAL LOCATION: STC Purchasing Department 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145 McAllen, Texas
Proposals shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check or acceptable bidder’s bond, payable to South Texas College, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the proposed project amount.
STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, AUGUST 17, 2022, PAGE 15
The Roma High School VITA Site prepared 219 federal income tax returns that allowed $527,571.00 in federal refunds to be sent back into the community! The average cost of a professional tax preparation is $225.00, and the Roma High VITA Program saved the community an average amount of $49,275.00 in tax preparation fees. Three high school students volunteered alongside three high school alumni volunteers, and one teacher volunteer. All volunteers earned three IRS certifications in order to prepare to offer the program including Volunteer Standards of Conduct, Intake & Quality Review, and Advanced Income Tax Preparation.
PROPOSAL DEADLINE & September 1, 2022 @ 4:00 p.m.
CSP documents will be available beginning on August 17, 2022. The documents may be obtained from RGV Reprographics located 519 South Broadway, McAllen, Texas (Phone: 956-686-1525) upon the deposit of a refundable check in the amount of $100.00 payable to South Texas College. The deposit check will be returned if project plans are returned, in good condition, within ten (10) days after the proposal deadline.
Proposals received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the CSP number and name of the project.
PRE-PROPOSAL August 25, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m. CONFERENCE TIME STC Purchasing Department & LOCATION: 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 142 McAllen, Texas 78501
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.
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