AUGUST 23, 2023

RGCGISD Earn Superior “A” Rating in Financial Accountability

Young Bucks 10-U Basketball Team Wins the Championship

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1,500,000 in Federal Funding for the Las Americas Roma Logistics & Industrial Park

On August 16, 2023, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $1,500,000 in federal funding for the Las Americas Roma Logistics & Industrial Park. $1,000,000 will be provided by Congressionally directed funding, and $500,000 will be provided by USDA Rural Business Development grant funding.

The funds will be used to develop the 328-acre Park’s infrastructure, including street development, drainage, lighting, water and wastewater systems, gas lines, electricity, and telecommunications. Upon completion, the Park will feature more than 25 warehouses and create employment opportunities for over 300 individuals.

“As South Texas continues to grow, so too does our demand for proper industrial facilities.

I secured this Congressionally directed funding to provide the City of Roma with a new logistics and industrial park that will attract future investors and bring goodpaying jobs,” said Dr. Cuellar, a Senior Member of the House

Appropriations Committee. “I remain committed to delivering federal resources that bring jobs to our communities, bolster our industrial capabilities, and grow our economy. Thank you to Roma Mayor Jaime Escobar, Jr., and Roma Economic Development President Joel Hinojosa, Jr., for working with me to bring the Las Americas Roma Logistics & Industrial Park to fruition. In Congress, I will continue to fight

for Roma.”

“The City of Roma’s Industrial and Logistics Park, Las Americas, will have a transformative economic impact on Roma and all of South Texas and neighboring communities throughout northern Mexico. The city council’s goals, along with those of Roma’s Economic Development Corporation, have been to improve the quality of life for our constituents by forging critical

public and private partnerships that will leverage significant improvements in infrastructure and overall economic development that will create good-paying jobs for the citizens of Roma,” said Roma Mayor Jaime Escobar, Jr.

“We are grateful to all our partners, especially Dr. Henry Cuellar, who helped secure this park’s 1-milliondollar earmark. His work with other federal agencies, such as EDA and USDA, has also helped

secure additional support for what arguably may be Roma’s most significant economic development venture in the last 50 years.” Dr. Cuellar is a strong supporter of expanded industrial capabilities in South Texas. He previously secured $3,000,000 in federal funding for the Mission Economic Development Corporation to develop and enhance Shary Village Industrial Park.

RGCGISD are proud to announce that The Region One Education Service Center recognized Rio Grande City Grulla ISD for Superior “A” Rating in Financial Accountability. On behalf of the RGCGISD we would like to thank our Assistant Superintendent of Finances, Mrs. Diana Robles-Mendez and her staff for working so hard to make our district shine. We would also like to thank Mr. Adolfo Pena Jr., Superintendent of Schools, and the entire RGCGISD School Board of Trustees for their unwavering support.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23RD –

I.C.C. 6:30 P.M.

PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

THURSDAY AUGUST 24TH –

L.G. 6:00 P.M.

PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

FRIDAY AUGUST 25TH - I.C.C.

12:00 P.M.

†GUADALUPE ROCHA (8TH AN.) by Daughter Rosita Rocha

SATURDAY AUGUST 26THI.C.C. 5:00 P.M.

†LUIS DUARTE GAONA by Familia Duarte Rios

†COSILIA CRUZ (1ST AN.) by Family

†RICARDO H GONZALEZ by Wife Blanca

†DELIA CRUZ by Israel & Lupita Chapa

†JACINTO GARCIA (2ND AN.) by Su Esposa Osvelia Garcia

†BEATRICE & SELSO CORTINAS by Alfredo Cortinas

†ELIDA NARVAEZ by Alfredo Cortinas

†SYLVIA GUAJARDO by Alfredo Cortinas

†JOSE GUADALUPE BRISEÑO (2ND AN.) by Familia Briseño

†RUDY MARTINEZ, JR. by Cristina Martinez

†INEZ & RODOLFO MARTINEZ by Cristina Martinez

†LEONARDA B. GONZALEZ by Cristina Martinez

†ALBERTO GARZA by Cristina Martinez

†DAVID OLIVAREZ GARZA

(2ND AN.) by Family

1st Anniversary

In Loving Memory of Cosilia F. Cruz

Memories

We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. All we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our heart.

Cruz, Falcon & Rodriguez Families

†IRMA RAMIREZ (1ST AN.) by Su Familia

†ARMANDO ACEVEDO by Su Familia

†FILIBERTO SEGUNDO by Rosa Dimas

†SABINA SANDOVAL by Rosa Dimas

†JOSE MANUEL FLORES by Rosa Dimas

†HORACIO & DOMINGA SOLIS by Solis Family

SUNDAY AUGUST 27TH - I.C.C.

9:00 A.M.

†SALVADOR HERNANDEZ (21ST AN.) by Familia De La Cruz-Hernandez

SUNDAY AUGUST 27TH – I.C.C.

11:00 A.M.

†SERGIO FLORES by Family

†LAZARO & ALEJANDRA GARCIA by Letty & Valerie

†ALVARO ANTONIO GARCIA by Family

†RITA T. GARZA by Mr. & Mrs. Israel De la Cruz

5:00 P.M.

†MARTIN CHAPA by Family

MONDAY AUGUST 28TH – I.C.C.

6:00 P.M.

†ELIAS CHAPA VILLARREAL by Wife & Children

†HERBERT M. BROWN by Family

†JOSE ZAVALA (2ND AN.) by Family

TUESDAY AUGUST 29TH –I.C.C. 6.30 P.M.

†EDUARDO J. RAMIREZ (1ST AN.) by Family

†SANTITOS R. TREVIÑO (29TH AN.) by Family

Misa de Segundo Aniversario En Memoria

Jose Guadalupe Briceño

Nos dejaste el regalo más bonito, el amor de tu hermoso corazón. Con ternura y con fuerza recibiste el llamado de Dios con devoción. Hoy te pido que nos cuides desde el cielo. Con tu amor vamos a poder seguir siempre unidos como tu nos lo pediste, hasta el día que tengamos que partir. Que Dios te bendiga donde quiera que estés y permita que tu alma descanse en paz. Te queremos, te extrañamos y te necesitamos.

Se celebrara una misa el Sábado 26 de Agosto a las 5:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Inmaculada Concepcion en Rio Grande City, Texas

Su esposa Maria Del Carmen Zurita de Briceño, sus hijos Victor Manuel, Virginia, Rosa Maria, Maria Teresa, Juan Pedro, Sylvia, Jose G. Jr., Carmen y Veronica. Nietos, bisnietos, yernos, nueras y demás familiares

San Judas Tadeo, intercesor de todo problema difícil consígueme un trabajo en que me realice como humano y que a mi familia no le falte lo necesario en ningún aspecto de la vida, que lo conserve a pesar de las circunstancias y problemas adversos. Que en el progrese mejorando siempre mi calidad y gozando de salud y fuerza. Y que día a día trate de ser útil a cuantos me rodean.

Asocio tu intercesión a la Sagrada Familia, de la cual eres pariente y prometo difundir tu devoción como expresión de mi gratitud a tus favores. Amén.

“Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.”

DHR Health to Host its 17th Annual “Fishing for Hope” Tournament

Benefiting the Uninsured through the Hope Family Health Center

Get ready to make a splash at the 17th Annual “Fishing for Hope” Tournament presented by DHR Health. The tournament will be held at Jim’s Pier on South Padre Island on August 26, 2023.

More than just a fishing tournament, the event is also an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community, as all proceeds will benefit the Hope Family Health Center of McAllen.

The Hope Family Health Center is a non-profit family healthcare facility dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of uninsured families living the Rio Grande Valley.

The center provides various primary medical, counseling, integrated behavioral health, peer support, case management, and wellness programs. All services are provided free of charge through the generous efforts of the center’s volunteer physicians and medical staff.

To date, the yearly Fishing for Hope Tournament, coordinated by DHR Health, has raised over $4 million for the center. “This year, more than ever, we need everyone’s help in reaching our fundraising goal,” said Marissa Castañeda, Senior Executive Vice President for DHR Health.

“Due the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of uninsured individuals—those served by the Hope Family Health Center— has risen drastically in the Rio Grande Valley. So if you’re looking for some family-friendly fun, while hoping to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate, please come out and join us!”

For those interested in joining DHR Health’s fundraising efforts, there is still time to become a valued event sponsor. Several sponsorship tiers are available to your company or organization— platinum, gold, silver, or bronze. Each tier offers distinct benefits, including angler registration tickets to tournament social events, company logo recognition in the local newspaper, a company banner displayed at Jim’s Pier, and ongoing company name announcements during event activities.

To become an event sponsor or for more information about the 17th Annual DHR Health Fishing for Hope Tournament, please call Minerva Echols or a team member at the DHR Health Events Department at (956) 3623140.

~G. Randolf

RGC Parks and Recreation Director Frank Eguia Recognized Athletes from the Summer Track and Field Program

The RGC Parks and Recreation Director Frank Eguia recognized 26 athletes from the Summer Track and Field Program who qualified for state competition of the Summer Games of Texas at the Regular Meeting of the City Commission at City Hall. Out of these 28 athletes, Joe D. Mijares and Gerardo Trevino, became State Champions. We are extremely proud of all of these young athletes and would like to thank them for being a part of our Rio Grande City Summer Track Program.

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE RETAILER’S OFFPREMISE PERMIT

(BQ) by: R G 7 DAYS EXPRESS LLC, dba 7 DAYS EXPRESS #3 to be located at 808 WEST MAIN ST., RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. Member Managed JAIME PENA.

DPS Remind Students, Parents, Teachers and School Administrators about iWatchTexas Program

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 iWatchTexas 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.

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 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 community.

Finally, in 2021, DPS implemented the Active Shooter Alert System. This is not schoolspecific but could be used in the event of a shooting at or near

a school. The 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). These alerts are used to encourage people to avoid the area or shelterin-place, when a situation arises. 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.

Life insurance can help

If your loved ones financially depend on you, you might want to buy life insurance.

Proceeds from a life insurance policy can cover burial expenses. And beneficiaries could use the money to help pay mortgage or tuition costs.

Some policies provide benefits to you while you are alive.

There are two basic types:

•Term life insurance is the simplest and least expensive. It covers you for a set number of years—until age 60, for instance.

•Permanent life insurance provides coverage throughout your life as long as you pay your premiums. These policies are complex, so it’s a good idea to talk with a financial planner. Need to track down a missing life insurance policy? You can search for a policy or annuity through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Have a question about insurance? Call the Texas Department of Insurance at 800-252-3439 or visit www.tdi.texas.gov.

The Veterans Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) will be at Starr County Courthouse Annex Building every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. to assist local veterans with medical needs. Primary Care, Women’s Health, audiology, laboratory and Telehealth Services. For appointments or information, please call 1-855-864-0516.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

23-24-1013 Ambulance Cots August 29, 2023 3:00 p.m. and Stair Chairs

Request for Proposals packages may be obtained at the Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501 (Corner of Quince & 31st Street) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the RFP number.

The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Deyadira Leal, Construction Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4686 daleal@southtexascollege. edu. Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 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.

Purchases made as a result of this solicitation will be funded through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) - Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant.

Vendors are encouraged to visit the South Texas College’s Purchasing Department website to complete the 2-part Bonfire vendor registration for receiving solicitations at: https://southtexascollege.bonfirehub.com/login

Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Sample Form Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)—Year 2 and Successive Years

The Roma Independent School District and Roma High School, Roma Middle School, Ramiro Barrera Middle School, Instructional and Guidance Center, Florence J. Scott Elementary, Rafael T. Barrera Elementary, Emma Vera Elementary, Roel & Celia Elementary, Veterans Memorial Elementary and Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary announced today it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2023-2024 school year. Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This new approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals. For additional information please contact the following person: Roma Independent School

District, Attention: Juan Jesus Trevino RD, Child Nutrition Director, Roma Child Nutrition Department, 608 N Garcia St., Roma, Texas 78584, (956) 8498122, jjtrevino@romaisd.com

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www. usda.gov/sites/default/files/ documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation.

The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: Program. Intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

DHR Health Urology Institute Welcomes Dr. Natalia

DHR Health is proud to welcome Natalia Hernandez, MD to their team of physicians at the DHR Health Urology Institute. Specializing in women’s pelvic health, Dr. Hernandez is a seasoned urologist with more than a decade of experience. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will further elevate the level of healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley.

Originally from Colombia, and fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Hernandez has an impressive academic background. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota. From there, she pursued further training at Harvard Medical School, where she attained a Certificate of Principals and Practice of Clinical Research from the Department of Continuing

in Women’s Pelvic Health

Education, along with a Certificate in Applied Biostatistics from the Harvard Clinical and Transnational Science Center. She then completed her preliminary year in General Surgery at the University of Texas at San Antonio. After that, she moved to Houston, where she completed her urology residency and fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstruction Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital.

“The addition of Dr. Hernandez underscores our commitment to delivering unparalleled patient services and care, especially in the area of women’s urologic health,” said Marissa Castañeda, Senior Executive Vice President at DHR Health. “She will help improve access to healthcare for women of all ages.”

Dr. Hernandez is the first fellowship-trained woman in female reconstructive urology and voiding dysfunction and neurourology to serve the Rio Grande Valley. “When I was doing my medical

RGC Public Library’s guest learned about the RGV Vipers

training, I saw that there was a large gap in women’s pelvic health and that specialized urologists in that field were in high demand,” she said. “I made it my goal to seek further training so I can help raise the level of care for women, and I look forward to seeing and helping patients in the Rio Grande Valley.”

At the DHR Health Urology Institute, Dr. Hernandez and her fellow urologists provide comprehensive care for patients facing a range of urologic issues.

Home to the Rio Grande Valley’s only urologic oncologist, DHR Health Urology Institute offers advanced surgical treatments and focuses on delivering patientcentered care for any condition that affects the kidneys, bladder, prostate, penis, testes or urethra.

The DHR Health Urology Institute is also a Center of Excellence for the UroLift System, the only treatment for enlarged prostate performed by a urologist that does not require heating, cutting, or removal of the prostate tissue.

PUBLIC NOTICE - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

e City of Roma invites all citizens to a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on August 29, 2023 at the City Hall, 201 W Convent Blvd, Roma, TX 78584 to review performance and obtain comments regarding its 2021 Texas CDBG Program Community Development Contract CDV21-0363. Disabled persons or those who require auxiliary aids or services who wish to attend this meeting should contact the City Secretary at 956-849-1411 at least two days before the meeting to make arrangements.

AVISO PÚBLICO - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

La ciudad de Roma invita a todos sus ciudadanos a una audiencia pública el 29 de agosto del 2023, a las 5:30 p.m. en la sala municipal localizada en 201 W Convent Blvd, Roma, TX 78584 para evaluar el desempeño y obtener comentarios sobre el contrato CDBG del 2021, numero CDV21-0363. Las personas discapacitadas interesadas en atender a la audiencia pública que requieren de acomodaciones o servicios especiales, deben comunicarse con la Secretaria de la ciudad al 956-849-1411 no menos de dos días antes de la junta para hacer arreglos necesarios. Residentes que necesiten un intérprete deben comunicarse con la ciudad por lo menos 24 horas antes de la audiencia pública.

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RGC Public Library’s Fun Friday featured the Rio Grande Valley Vipers staff. Guest learned about the RGV Vipers. They had a great time with April, Viva, and the Vipers mascot Fang. The kids enjoyed stories read by April and toured the RGV Vipers bus. For more information on library programs call 956-487-

or visit www.rgclibrary.org .