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. 34 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 24, 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 668 E. Grant St. Ste A&B Roma TX 78584-5312 Phone (956) 849-4497 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
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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, AUGUST 24, 2022, PAGE 2 WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †SUSIE GARZA by Mom & Sisters †DOLORES & JUAN SOLIS (AN.) by Family †MAURICIO GARZA III (AN.) by Family †GUADALUPE ROCHA (7TH AN.) by Rosita Rocha †JOSEFA PEREZ by Araceli Perez Davis THURSDAY AUGUST 25TH LOS GARCIAS 6:00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA †NATIVIDAD DE JESUS by Su Familia †ANGEL HERNANDEZ by Su Familia FRIDAY AUGUST 26TH - I.C.C. 12:00 P.M. †RICARDO H. GONZALEZ by Wife Blanca †DAVID OLIVARES GARZA (1ST AN.) by Family †JOSE GUADALUPE BRICEÑO by Su Esposa e Hijos †ALICIA & BALDEMAR ZURITA by Su Mama y Hermanos †MARIA MINERVA VILLARREAL by Su Hijo y Familia †ARTEMIO OLIVAREZ by Su Familia SATURDAY AUGUST 27TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †HECTOR P. GONZALEZ (1ST AN.) by Family †JACINTO GARCIA by Osvelia Garcia †RUDY MARTINEZ, JR. by Mr. & Mrs. Silvestre Reyna †ANA MARIA SALINAS by Lydia Garza Saenz †ANTONIA G. CARRION (8TH AN.) by Carrion Family †ARMANDO ACEVEDO (10TH AN.) by Su Familia †HAROLD RAY by Wife Aida ACCION DE GRACIAS POR XV AÑOS DE NORYELI GONZALEZ
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TUESDAY AUGUST 30TH – I.C.C. 6.00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA †CHAYSE OLIVAREZ by Family †RENE ALFREDO RAMIREZ by RGE All Stars Faculty esposa Del Carmen Zurita Briceño, hijos Manuel, Virginia, Rosa Maria, Teresa, Juan Pedro, Sylvia, Jose G. Jr., Carmen Veronica. Nietos, bisnietos, yernos, demás sido un año desde que nuestro Señor lo llamó a su casa y sin embargo parece que fue ayer. El Señor nos dio la fuerza para seguir adelante a pesar de que estamos pasando por la época más oscura de nuestras vidas... sin ti. Agradecemos de corazón a Dios por todos los recuerdos maravillosos que recordaremos para siempre. Sabemos que estás en el cielo ahora con Dios y desde ahí velas por nosotros. Se celebrara una misa el Viernes 26 de Agosto a las 12:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Inmaculada Concepcion en Rio Grande City, Texas Card & 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 that God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by 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. Roma ISD Migrant program students recently participated in the College 1st Colonizing Mars Camp. They had an amazing time at this summer enrichment program. Thank you to everyone who made the experience possible!
SUNDAY AUGUST 28TH – I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †HERBERT M. BROWN by Family †LAZARO & ALEJANDRA GARCIA by Letty & Valerie †SERGIO FLORES by Family †SIXTO GUERRA by Elia Escobar †JOSE ROBERTO ESCOBAR by Elia Escobar 5:00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA †MACARIA ESCOBAR CANTU by Thelma Molina & Family MONDAY AUGUST 29TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †TOMAS TREVIÑO (25TH AN.) by Family †IMELDA RAMON (14TH AN.) by Family †SANTITOS R. TREVIÑO (28TH AN.) by Family †EDUARDO J. RAMIREZ by Ramirez Family †WAYNE PRESTON (1ST AN.) by Wife & Family
Back-to-School Shop with a Cop Event
Roma ISD would like to thank Congressman Henry Cuellar for his hard work to keep the district’s Summer Meals Program funded every year! Because of his dedication to The Gladiator Nation, Roma ISD’s Food Services and Transportation departments were able to partner to provide more than 53,000 meals during the duration of the 2022 program. Congressman Cuellar announced the reimbursement of meal program monies at a special event on August 9, 2022 at Roma High School, where he visited with school district leadership, the Roma ISD Food Service Department Team, and Roma High School’s Student Council leadership.
The Rio Grande City Police Department and the Rio Grande City Crime Stoppers raised funds to help 40 local students purchase uniforms during the Back-to-School Shop with a Cop event held at the Rio Grande City Walmart on Friday, August 5, 2022. City of Rio Grande City would like to thank Wal-Mart associates, the RGC PD Shopping Buddies, and also would like to give a special thanks to J&F Trenching for the generous donation!
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Congressman Cuellar Announces Summer Meals Funding Reimbursement for Roma ISD
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Ms. M. E. Sanchez’s 4th grade summer enrichment class at R. T. Barrera Elementary had a wonderful time learning science through making volcanoes! Awesome job by these students and their teacher!!
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Students at F. J. Scott Elementary School enjoyed a great summer meal program during their summer enrichment camps and classes. Thank you to all the members of Roma ISD Food Service Department for continuing to provide healthy and delicious meals for our kiddos!
R. T. Barrera Elementary School Students Enjoy Making Volcanoes
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” ~Margaret Mead
Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it, Dear Jesus, and place it within your own heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in your merciful eyes it will become your favor, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail. A. P. R.
F. School Students Enjoy Delicious Summer Meals
RGCGISD would like to Welcome back all Students, Faculty, and Staff of Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary. It was fantastic seeing many familiar faces, including many new ones. Thank you teachers and staff for making it a safe and happy environment for our children. We would like to wish the Longhorns a SENSATIONAL school year! Barrera had a Wonderful First Day of School!
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Starr County Officials and staff participated in the San Isidro Back to School Bash to distribute care packages to teachers and students provided by Judge Eloy Vera. Best wishes for a great academic school year to everyone! and Staff Participate the Isidro Back to School Bash
making us proud to be a part of our “A” District. This is OUR year! WELCOME BACK STUDENTS AND STAFF
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Mr. Adolfo Peña Jr., Superintendent of Schools, welcomes students and teachers back for another great school year. Mr. Peña will continue to visit all the campuses around the district to ensure excellence all around. Students were eager to learn and excited to embark on their new school year. keeps
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On June 29, 2022, Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is launching a new website to serve as a comprehensive resource for Texas families, including expectant mothers, new parents, and families at all stages of life. FamilyResources.texas.gov is now available as a one-stop source of information from Texas state agencies on the Alternatives to Abortion program, pregnancy care, adoption services, health insurance, parenting classes, food benefits, child support, child care, and financial assistance.
“COVID impacted our lives big time. First my husband’s work declined because he works in construction and then I lost my parents due to the virus. They passed a day apart. After that, I knew I couldn’t stay at work,” Ramos said. “I stayed without a job and came back to the Valley to grieve properly, but in the middle of everything I found my motivation in school. Receiving this grant was perfect timing and it helped me qualify for summer courses.”Tony Matamoros, STC’s Director of Student Engagement and Completion Services said the grant is getting students excited to come back and finish their degree, giving them the extra nudge they need to return.
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“The State of Texas will continue providing care and assistance to women and families as they seek support during this important time in their lives,” said Governor Abbott. “Everyone should feel supported when caring for their loved ones and growing families. Texas’ new Family Resources website will connect people with a range of services that are easy to access and available to all Texans. Whether it’s help with day-to-day needs or providing mental health resources, we continue working together to create a bright future for all Texas families.”
who were previously enrolled at STC for a certificate or degree but have not completed it. For students like Ramos, who said her family was hit hard not just financially but emotionally once the virus began spreading in 2020, this was a lifesaver.
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“There are a lot of students that we have awarded grants to who are just a few courses away from finishing but haven’t been able to because they may be having difficulty with basic needs like food insecurity, financial insecurity, transportation and childcare,” Matamoros said. “My department is tasked with reengaging those students, helping them go through the enrollment pipeline and then helping them connect to the services that they need in order to take care of specific areas of their lives before they get started with their education again.” STC awards $2,500 per semester, which is applied to tuition and fees not covered by state or institutional financial aid. So far, the college has helped more than 170 students come back to Eligiblecollege.students are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis after submitting the Texas Reskilling Support Fund Grant Survey. They are then notified via email if they meet grant eligibility and are awarded. For more information or to apply to the Texas Reskilling Program, students can TRSFGP.htmlsouthtexascollege.edu/finaid/https://studentservices.visit
South Texas College trustees approved in May an additional $200,000 for the Reskilling Program bringing the total to more than $537,000 for these so called ‘stop-out’ students. To date, more than 170 students who are on the cusp of receiving their degrees have been supported by the program. Right out of high school, Claudia Ramos admits that school wasn’t immediately at the top of her list of priorities when she began taking classes at South Texas College for the first time more than 20 years ago. She stopped short of graduating and only just returned this spring to take advantage of new assistance for students like her who were right on the cusp of receiving their degrees. When STC trustees initially approved $112,500 for a Texas Reskilling Support Program from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) in January, it confirmed their support for adult learners like Ramos who, mostly for family or financial reasons, have stopped pursuing their college education before graduating. In Ramos’ case, she married, had a family and eventually started a lucrative job as a production manager for a flooring company based in Austin for nearly two decades as she raised herRamoschildren.said she returned to STC in the spring of 2022 to pursue an associate degree in Accounting. She even made STC’s President’s Honor Roll, which is awarded to students enrolled in more than 12 credit hours and who have earned a perfect grade-point average of 4.0 for the Currentlysemester.taking courses this summer, Ramos said she plans to graduate by December 2022. “You know, it’s very important to show our kids that it is never too late to pursue your dreams,” Ramos said. “There are so many resources out there, including grants, that students can apply for to help them achieve their goals and better their lives and their families.”TheReskilling Support program originates from the allocation of funds provided to THECB by the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund as well as the U.S. Department of Education Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.The moneys support displaced Texas workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who need to reskill or upskill to return to the workforce and Texas students
“By providing this resource, we’re making it easier for families throughout Texas to connect with assistance to a wide range of services and supports offered by state agencies including pregnancy help, parenting tips, food benefits, adoption information and much more,” said HHSC Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young.The newly launched website is available to connect Texans with state agency programs, many of which offer free or low-cost support services. In addition programs such as HHSC’s Healthy Texas Women, services offered by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and the Office of the Attorney General are accessible on the new Family Resources website. Visit FamilyResources.texas. gov to learn more.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Launch OneStop Website To Connect Texans With Family Resources, Health Care Services
Texas Reskilling grant becomes vital resource for students seeking to come back to college
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contaminants, including fecal coliform bacteria, nitrates, arsenic and high salinity. The presence of fecal coliform bacteria in water indicates that waste from humans or warmblooded animals may have contaminated the water. Water contaminated with fecal coliform bacteria is more likely to also have pathogens present that can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea or other“Watersymptoms.with nitrate nitrogen at levels of 10 parts per million is considered unsafe for human consumption,” Montemayor said. “These nitrate levels above 10 parts per million can disrupt the ability of blood to carry oxygen throughout the body, resulting in a condition called methemoglobinemia. Infants less than 6 months of age and young livestock are most susceptible.” Salinity as measured by total dissolved solids will also be determined for each sample. Water with high levels may leave deposits and have a salty taste and using water with high levels for irrigation may damage soil or plants.For more information, please contact the AgriLife Extension offices in Starr County at (956) 487-2306. To learn more about the programs offered through the network or to find additional publications and resources, please visit http://twon.tamu.edu
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.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Cooperative Extension Program (PVAMU) in Starr County are having a water well screening program on September 07, 2022 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Starr County, 500 N. Britton Ave, Rio Grande City, to give area residents the opportunity to have their well water tested. “Private water wells should be tested annually,” said Omar Montemayor, AgriLife Extension Service County Extension Agent in Starr MontemayorCounty. said for area residents to have their well water tested, they need to open and drain a new, sealed, 16.9oz water bottle and use it to collect water sample from the nearest faucet to the water well. Sample must be collected on the drop off date. The drop off date will be September 07,This2022.will be a free program and samples must be turned in by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 07, 2022. Samples will be screened for common
Private Water Well Screening in Starr County
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Auto insurance •Let your insurance agent know your student is living away from•Thehome.premium amount may be different in the city where your student’s school is located. •Ask about discounts for good students, and for driving less often.•If going to school outside of Texas, review that state’s requirements to make sure your student has the right coverage.
•Check your health plan to see if there are in-network doctors, urgent care centers, and emergency rooms in your student’s college town.
Dean’s List
The students listed on the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours. The university would like to recognize the following student for earning the honor for the Spring 2022 semester. Rio Grande City, TX - Rene Carmona Houston State University 2022
With many Texans heading off to college, the Texas Department of Insurance reminds students and parents not to forget their insurance needs. This is especially important if students will be living away from home. Where they live can affect their health, auto, and property coverages. TDI offers these insurance tips for•YourHealthparents:insurancestudentcan stay on your health plan until they turn 26.
Property Insurance •Your student’s personal property may be covered by your home insurance even if they live in a dorm or apartment. Check with your agent about the policy limits.•Ifyou don’t have coverage or the limits are lower than the cost of property your student owns, consider getting a renters policy.
students to check their insurance
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•Ask your health plan the best way to fill prescriptions while your student is at school.
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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, AUGUST 24, 2022, PAGE 13 Students in Roma ISD’s Science and Technology Camps had a blast learning and experimenting! These summer enrichment opportunities were completely free to The Gladiator Nation. Thank you to all the teachers who made these camps possible! Roma ISD Camps Provide Science Learning
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