August 28, 2019

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Vol. 34, No. 35 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 28, 2019 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com

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Rio Grande City CISD Marching Bands 487-2999 Preparing For Upcoming Season FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

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Starr County Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes and his staff hosted a Community Active Shooter Training

487-2596 4343 E. Hwy. 83 R.G.C.

The training is a process focused on community awareness and knowledge of potential dangers.

Sr. Dep. Ricardo R. Garcia from Hidalgo Training Academy provided the training and commended Sheriff Fuentes for his diligence in providing advanced trainings for his staff and for the

community.

Sheriff Fuentes would like to thank everyone who attended the training, Texas AgriLife Extension Office, 4-H Clubs, the media who covered the event, and the K of C Members for providing the venue for the training.

Rio Grande City’s Award-Winning Viva Mexico Celebration Set for September 7th

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The Rio Grande City High School, “Mighty Rattler Band,”and The RGCCISD Grulla Gator Marching Band have been working hard on their 2019 UIL Marching Shows. The students have been learning drill (marching routine) since August 1st and are eagerly anticipating their first performance on Friday August 30, 2019. Best wishes to both bands as they continue on their road to musical excellence and success. Great Job Mighty Rattler Band and Grulla Gator Marching Band! GO RATTLERS!!! GO GATORS!!!

Congratulations San Isidro Lady Tigers on winning the Silver Bracket Championship

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Congratulations Lady Tigers on winning the Silver Bracket Championship at the Hebbronville Longhorn Volleyball Classic. Lady Tigers defeated Hebbronville and Benavidez. Great job by Coach Smith and all the girls. All-Tournament recognition to Mia Alvarado and Jordan Garcia. Go Lady Tigers Go!!

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The 2019 Rio Grande City Viva Mexico Celebration is set to be held at the downtown Kiosk on Britton Ave., on Saturday, September 7, starting at 6:00 pm. In addition to the traditional Grito, Michelada, and Jalapeño eating contests, this year the event will also feature Mariachi, Lucha Libre, Paseo de Arte, Folkloriko, and a special presentation by Los Trileros Del Norte.

Last year, the city’s Viva Mexico Celebration was named one of the state’s Best Promotional Events at an awards ceremony held in Corpus Christi, Texas, in November. The event had been selected as one of the five finalists for the Best Promotional Event Achievement Award by the Texas Downtown Association’s 2018 President’s Award Program.

“This is the first time Rio Grande City has ever won this award,” said RGC Tourism Director Sara Hernandez. “This event is made possible by all the hard work of city staff, sponsorships by

businesses, a partnership with our sister city Camargo, Tamp. and all the public who attends and supports this event. Thank you to our local Rio Grande City Main Street for nominating Viva Mexico and to the City Council for their unconditional support of the Tourism and Promotion Department.”

The nomination for the award came after an application was submitted to the Texas Downtown Association (TDA) by Rio Grande City Main Street program coordinator Nancy Perez. The Viva Mexico event was created in 2015 by the RGC Tourism Department to serve as a celebration of the region’s cultural heritage.

According to the TDA website, 111 entries were submitted to the awards program in twelve different categories from communities across the state. Judges reviewed entries online and then met in person to make their final selection of award finalists and winners.

“SIMPLEMENTE COBRAMOS MENOS”

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CONGRATULATIONS Rio Grande City CISD

2018-2019

Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District proudly announces that the district earned a letter grade of a B with a score of an 87 academic accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency!

Many R.G.C.C.I.S.D. campuses also earned many distinction designations.

Their results are indicative of their passion and dedication for education and helping ALL STUDENTS SUCCEED!

Accountability Rating

Rio Grande City High School

B

Alto Bonito Elementary

B

Grulla High School

B

Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary

B

Reading / ELA Distinction

Academic Growth Distinction

Preparatory for Early College High

A

Grulla Middle School

C

General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary B Math Distinction

Reading / ELA Distinction • Science Distinction

Ringgold Middle School

John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

A

La Union Elementary

B

Ringgold Elementary

B

Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary

B

Academic Growth Distinction Closing the Gaps Distinction

C

Veterans Middle School

C

Reading / ELA Distinction

Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary B

Academic Growth Distinction

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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San Isidro ISD Kicks-Off 2019-20 School Year Introducing ECHS Class of 2020

Starr County JP Ronnie Alaniz and Pct. 4 Staff joined the local PTO in hosting a breakfast to welcome the San Isidro ISD staff to the 2019-2020 school year. Ms. Ronnie Alaniz and all Starr County elected officials would like to wish the students, staff and administration a very successful school year. Go Tigers!

Nominate Your Favorite Librarian for the I Love My Librarian Award

Is there a librarian who has made a difference in your life or made an impact on your community? Now is your chance to honor their contributions by nominating them for the national l Love My Librarian Award.

The I Love My Librarian Award invites library users across the country to recognize their favorite librarians working in public, school, college, community college, or university libraries for transforming lives and improving communities.

Nominations are being accepted online now through Oct. 21, 2019.

Ten librarians will be selected to win $5,000, a plaque, and a travel stipend to attend the I Love My Librarian Award ceremony on Jan. 25, 2020 in Philadelphia.

To be eligible, each nominee must hold a master’s degree in library and information studies from a program accredited by the American Library Association or a master’s degree with a specialty in school library media from

an educational unit accredited Introducing the Preparatory for Early College High School Class of 2020!! Mrs. Gorena met with students by the National Council for to review expectations and important information pertaining to senior year activities. the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Nominees must also currently work in a public library, a library at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or at an accredited K-12 school in the United States.

For more information, including tips for writing a standout nomination, visit http://www.ilovelibraries.org/ lovemylibrarian.

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †SANTITOS R. TREVIÑO (25TH AN.)

by Family †CLODIN R. LAUREL by Family THURSDAY AUGUTST 29TH- I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †TOMASITA DE FERREIRE (1ST AN.)

by De Ferreire Family FRIDAY AUGUST 30TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †CHAYSE OLIVAREZ by His Family †JUAN GUERRA by Mary B. Lopez

†ELIAS VILLARREAL

by Wife Rosario Villarreal & Family †MARIA & CLEMENTE GALVAN (AN.)

by Daughter Zoila & Family †ANTONIA G. CARRION (5TH AN.)

by Familia Carrion †MARIA LETICIA CARRION

by Family

†RICARDO RECIO (5TH AN.)

by Family †MARGARET

by S.S.N.D. †BLAS GUERRA, JR. (6TH AN.)

by Wife & Daughters †HAROLD RAY

by Israel & Lupita Chapa

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †CRUZ GARCIA by Su Esposa e Hijos †ENRIQUETA SAENZ by Saenz Family

5:00 P.M. †VIVIANA RIOS (4TH AN.)

by Sus Padres y Familia †LUIS GUERRERO OLIVAS

by Su Familia †ANGELICA A. LOPEZ

by Family †BENJAMIN “BENNIE” GARCIA

by Mr. & Mrs. Albert Muñoz †ISIDRO PANTOJA

by Daughter Maricela †RICARDO ORTIZ (12TH AN.)

by Family

SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

SATURDAY AUGUST 31ST - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †MARIA DE LOURDES RIOS

by Su Familia

SUNDAY SEPTEMEBR 1ST - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family

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Oración a San Cono is administered by the American Por eso con fe y Oh ángel de Library Association, the foremost confianza, humilde y arrepentido, national organization providing pureza y serafín lleno de amor y esperanza; este resources to inspire library and de Santa Caridad. favor yo te pido. Se pide la gracia information professionals to que se desee y decir siete veces: Gloriosísimo San “DIVINO NIÑO JESÚS transform their communities Cono nosotros BENDÍCENOS” through essential programs and devotos vuestros, S. G. services. nos congratulamos de la gloria singular que gozáis en el cielo; nos alegramos de los especialísimos dones y las divinas gracias de que gozáis, del ejemplo de perfecta caridad, el candor de la inocencia bautismal. Vos que en la flor de los años buscasteis la soledad del claustro ayúdanos a alcanzar misericordia de Dios y de su CALL JEFF OR SONATA inmaculada Madre María. Amén.

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Card of Thanks In Loving Memory of

Domingo Bazan JR. June 13, 1950 † August 14, 2019 June 13, 1950 † August 14, 2019

God’s Garden God looked around his garden and found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb.

So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered, ‘Peace be thine.’

It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.

We would like to express our thanks to relatives, friends, and neighbors for their love and support during our time of sorrow. Your donations of flowers, food, masses, and prayers are deeply appreciated.

Thank you and God bless you all!!!

Wife Gilda, Children Lori & Joseph and Grandchildren

Bazan ~ Gavilan Families

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS (3RD AN.)

by Family THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 2, 2019 IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY. WE WILL RESUME REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019.

THANK YOU!

Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Attended Pre-Kinder Camp

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †DAVID MARTINEZ (9TH AN.)

by Wife & Daughter †ROBERTO VERA

by Su Familia

Incoming Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students attended a Pre-Kinder Camp at La Union Elementary Camp. Parents and students met their teachers, toured different areas of the campus, and enjoyed some ice cream at the end of the tour. The students are excited and ready to start the 20192020 school year.

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Roma ISD Scores Perfect 100 on F.I.R.S.T. Rating from TEA for Financial Practices For the s e c o n d consecutive year, Roma ISD has earned a rating of “Superior” with a letter grade of an “A” and perfect score of 100 from TEA for the d i s t r i c t ’s financial performance.

The district has earned a Superior Rating every year, except one year, since the system’s roll out by TEA. “We are extremely proud of our Business Office Team, which has very trustworthy and hardworking leadership,” said Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos Guzman.

“They help us with planning for

5 and 10 years in the future, looking at spending trends, forecasting our investments and ensuring the district is on track to weather any storms in the economy and keep functioning in the most efficient way possible. A huge thank you to Alfonso Perez and Pedro Alaniz, as well as their fine team of

professionals that do a tremendous job for Roma ISD.” According to TEA, “the state’s school financial accountability rating system, known as the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.), ensures that Texas public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices and that they improve those practices. The system is designed to encourage Texas public schools to better manage their financial resources to provide the maximum allocation possible for direct instructional purposes.”

Under these guidelines, a larger percentage of the district’s annual funding must be directed toward instructional budget items – teacher salaries and instruction materials.

“We have been working hard to keep our budgets in line with the guidelines put forth by the state

of Texas to ensure academic accountability stays as the priority for our district,” said Roma ISD Business Manager Alfonso Perez.

“I want to thank our School Board and Superintendent Guzman for relying on our knowledge to make sound financial decisions for the district. Together, as a team, we are working to ensure the longterm financial stability of the district so that all our students can flourish and get the most from their education in The Gladiator Nation.”

The TEA F.I.R.S.T. ratings are based on 15 financial indicators, such as administrative cost expenditures; the accuracy of a district or charter’s financial information submitted to TEA; and any financial vulnerabilities or material weaknesses in internal controls as determined by an external auditor.

Commissioner Jaime Alvarez and La Rosita Library Director and Staff Hosted a Back to School Bash

Starr County Pct. 1 Commissioner Jaime Alvarez, Miss Marie Pena-La Rosita Library Director and staff hosted a back to school bash where they gave school supplies to children as an school year. Great job to all Pct. incentive for a successful new 1 for their dedication to children.

2019 FOOTBALL

Registration Starts Aug. 21st at City Hall 5332 E. Hwy 83 RGC, TX 78582 Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

2nd & 3rd grade Flag Football Registra�on Fee $40.00

4th, 5th & 6th grade Tackle Football Registra�on Fee $60.00 (Covers shoulder pad, helmet) ** Tackle football teams will be compe�ng with other local teams with the same grade level. ** Must provide birth cer�ficate and bring physical form before registering.

Come by City Hall located at 5332 E. Hwy 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582

**For more informa�on please call (956) 487-0672 And ask for Eric or Frank

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Have a great 2019-2020 school year!

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School Year 2019-2020

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Dear Parents, Attached is the Annual Notice Of Parent’s / Students Confidential Rights Regarding Educational Records.

Estimados Padres, Fijo Esta Un Aviso Para Padres Tocante A Los Derechos De Confidencialidad De Informacion De Documentos Educacionales.

ANNUAL NOTICE OF PARENT’S / STUDENT’S CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS REGARDING EDUCATIONAL RECORDS

AVISO PUBLICO TOCANTE A LOS DERECHOS EN CONFIDENCIALIDAD DE INFORMACIÓN DE DOCUMENTOS EDUCACIONALES

As a parent or adult disabled student, you have the right to: 1. Receive a list of the type and location of the student’s educational records which are collected, maintained, or used by the school (34 CFR 300.565); 2. Inspect and review all educational records pertaining to the student without unnecessary delay and before any IEP meeting or due process hearing, and in no case more than 45 days after the request (34CFR 300.562(a)); 3. Have a person of your choice inspect and review all of the student’s educational records (34 CFR 300.562 (b)(3)); 4. Have copies of the student’s educational records made if that is the only way you can exercise your right to inspect and review the records.

The school may not charge a fee for assembling the records, but may charge a copying fee unless this fee will prevent you from being able to inspect and review the records (34 CFR 300.562 (b) (2), 300.566); 5. Have school personnel explain or interpret any item in the student’s educational records (34 CFR 562 (b) (2)); 6. See a list of those persons, other than parents or authorized school employees, who have seen the student’s educational records and why they saw them (34 CFR 300.563); 7. Request a change in the student’s educational records if you think there is a mistake (34 CFR 300.567 (a)); 8. If the school will not change the statement, you may ask the superintendent for a hearing to decide if the educational records should be changed. (34 CFR 300.568); This is not the “impartial due process hearing” discussed on Explanation of Procedural Safeguards booklet. The hearing to determine whether educational records should be changed included at least the following elements: a. The hearing must be held within a reasonable period of time after the school has received the request. You will be notified of the date, place, and time reasonably in advance of the hearing (34 CFR 99.22 (a) (b)) b. The hearing may be conducted by anyone, including a school employee, who does not have a direct interest in hearing’s outcome (34 CFR 99.22 (c)) c. You will have a full and fair opportunity to present anyone you choose, including an attorney, at your expense. (34 CFR 99.22 (d)) d. The school will make its decision in writing within a reasonable period of time after the hearing is over (34 CFR 99.22 (e)) e. The decision will be based upon the evidence presented at the hearing and will include a summary of the evidence and the reasons for the decision (34 CFR 99.22 (f)) • If the result of the hearing is that the records should not be changed, then you may include your own statement in the educational records (34 CFR 300.569 (b), 99.21 (b) (2) • If the result of the hearing is that the record should be changed, the records will be changed (34 CFR 300.569 (a), 99.21 (b) (1)) 9. Be notified by the school when the student’s educational records are no longer needed, usually seven years after educational services have ended. You may then request that personally identifiable information in those records be destroyed. Before you request that the school destroy this information, be certain that it will not be needed for other purposes (such as applying for social security benefits, college, rehabilitation services); 10. The school may keep, without time limitation, a permanent record of the student’s name, address, telephone number, grades, attendance record, classes attended, and grade level and year completed (34 CFR 300.573) 11. The district permits the parents to review and inspect information specific to their child when the record includes information on children other than their own.

12. Any information placed in the record as a result of a hearing will be: • Maintained by the district as part of the record for as long as the district maintains the child’s record; and that • If the record is disclosed by the district to any party, the parent’s statement also will be disclosed.

13. The district provides or conducts training and/or instruction regarding the state’s policies and procedures to all individuals using or collecting personally identifiable information.

14. The district informs parents when personally identifiable information is no longer needed to provide educational services to the child and destroys records at parent’s requests.

When the student reaches eighteen years of age or begins attending an institution of post-secondary education all rights on educational records transfer to him / her except that the local education agency must continue to provide any notice requirements to parents. Parents will be notified of these rights of transfer during the students 17th year. Roma Independent School District policies may be obtained at all schools. Complete special education records are kept at the Roma Special Education Office at 711 Gladiator Drive, P.O. Box 187, Roma, Texas 78584. For further information, call the Special Education Director at (956) 849-1616.

Como padre o estudiante adulto incapacitado, usted tiene el derecho a: 1. Recibir una lista sobre el tipo y lugar en la escuela donde se guardan, mantienen, o se usan los documentos educacionales del estudiante (34 CFR 300.565); 2. Inspeccionar y revisar todos los documentos educacionles que se tengan acerca del estudiante sin que tenga innecesarias demoras y antes de cualquier junta relacionada al IEP o audiencia, y en ningún caso más de 45 días después de su petición (34 CFR 300.562 (a); 3. Escoger a alguna persona de su preferencia para que inspeccione y revise todos los documentos educacionales del estudiante (34 CFR 300.562 (b) (3); 4. Pedir copias de los documentos educacionles del estudiante si es que ésta sería la única manera de ejercer su derecho a inspeccionar y revisar los documentos. La escuela no puede cobrar una cuota para juntar los documentos, pero si puede cobrar por hacer las copias, a menos que este cobro impida que usted inspeccione y rev se los documentos (34 CFR 300.52 (b) (2), 300.566) 5. Pedir que el personal de la escuela le explique o interprete cualquier punto en el documento educacional (34 CFR 562. (b) (1); 6. Obtener una lista de las personas, que a pesar de que no son los padres del estudiante o empleados escolares autorizados, han tenido acceso a los documentos educacionales del estudiante y la justificación de este acceso a dichos documentos (34 CFR 300.563); 7. Pedir que se cambia el documento educacional si cree que hay un error (343 CFR 300.567 (a); 8. Si la escuela se niega a cambiar la información, usted puede comunicarse con el superintendiente de la escuela y pedir una audiencia para determinar si los documentos educacionales deben ser cambiados. (34 CFR 300.568); Esta audiencia no es la “audiencia imparcial” discutida en la página 2 del folleto Descripción De Garantias Procesales. La audiencia para determinar si el documento educacional debe ser cambiado deberá incluir cuando menos los siguientes elementos: a. La audiencia se llevará acabo dentro de un periodo razonable después que la escuela haya recibido la petición. Se le avisará de la fecha, lugar y hora dentro de un tiempo razonable antes de la audiencia (34 CFR 99.22 (a) (b)) b. La audiencia puede ser conducida por cualquier persona, incluyendo un empleado de la escuela, que no tenga ningun interes directo en el resultado de la audiencia (34 CFR 99.22 ( c)) c. Usted tendra una oportunidad completa y justa para presentar evidencia, y puede ser asistido o representado por individuos que usted mismo escoja, encluyendo un abogado, pagado por usted (34 CFR 99.22 (d)) d. La escuela hara su decision por escrito dentro de un periododo razona ble despues que termine la audiencia (34 CFR 99.22 (e)) e. La decision del official oyente se basara solamente en la evidencia presen tada durante la audiencia, y el official hara resumen de la evidencia y las razones para su decision (34 CFR 99.22 (f) • Si el resultado de la audiencia es que los documentos no deben cambiarse, entonces usted puede incluir su propia opinion en el do cumento educacional (34 CFR 300.569 (b), 99.21 (b) (2) • Si la decision de la audiencia es que el documento se debe cambiar, éste sera cambiado (34 CFR 300.569 (a), 99.21 (b) (1) 9. Ser notificado cuando los documentos educacionales del estudiante ya no se necesiten, por lo general siete años despues que servicios educasionales haya sido terminados. Entonces usted puede pedir que la informacion personal que identifique el contenido en esos documentos sea destruida. Antes de que usted le pida a la escuela que destruya esta informacion, debe asegurarse que dicha informacion no se va a necesitar para otros propositos (tales como aplicar para beneficios de seguro social, colegio, servicio de rehabilitacion): 10. La escuela podra mantener un documento permanente sin limite de tiempo con el nombre, direccion, telefono, grados, asistencia, clases que atendio, el nivel y el año que completo (34 CFR 300.573) 11. Inspeccionar y revisar informacion especifica a su hijo(a) cuando el documento incluye informacion de estudiantes que no son los suyos.

12. Cualquier informacion incluida en un documento como resulto de una audencia sera: • Mantenida por el distrito como parte del documento por tanto tiempo que el distrito mantenga el documento de su hijo(a); y que • Si el documento es descubierto por el distrito a cualquier persona, la declaracion de los padres sera descubierta igualmente.

13. El distrito proveera o conducira entrenamiento y/o instruccion sobre los reglamentos y procesos a todos los individuos que usen o coleccionen informacion personal que establezca identificacion.

14. El distrito les informara cuando la informacion personal que identifique a su hijo (a) no se necesita para proveer servicios educacionales a su hijo (a) y cuando dicha información sea destruida por orden de usted.

Cuando el estudiante llegue a los diez y ocho años de edad o comience a atender una institucion de educacion despues de terminar la secundaria, todos los derechos de los documentos educacionales les seran transferidos excepto la obligacion de la agencia local de educacion que tendra que seguir mandando todo tipo de notificaciones a los padres.

A la edad de diez y siete años del estudiante, los padres seran notificados de los derechos transferidos. Copias de los reglamentos de Roma Independent School District se pueden adquirir en cualquier escuela. Documentos completos de educacion especial se mantienen en la oficiana de la Educacion Especial de Roma, localizada en 711 Gladiator Drive, P.O. Box 187, Roma, Texas 78584 Para mas informacion, llame al Director(a) de Educacion Especial al numero (956) 849-1616.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT / PARA MAS INFORMACION HABLE A: Roma Independent School District SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MS. MELIZZA L. GALVAN, SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR P.O.BOX 187 ROMA, TEXAS 78584 TELEPHONE: (956) 849-1616 • FAX: (956) 849-1951

RMS First Day of School a Big Success

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The Ringgold Middle School family is proud to announce that their first day of school for the 2019-2020 School Year was a true success! Smiling faces on the students and teachers says it all! WELCOME BACK RMS RATTLERS!

J&O HINOJOSA ELEMENTARY It Took A Village: Anticipated, Historic Commercial EARNS “A” CAMPUS RATING! Development Underway In Starr County St. Ives Realty, LLC and Rio Grande Village, LLC, a Dallas based group of national developers have finalized the acquisition of over 150 acres of land in Rio Grande City that will serve as the basis for a multi-million dollar investment endeavor for the area.

The group will master develop the mixed-use property to include retail, commercial, national restaurant chains, lodging, office space and industrial facilities, among other potential uses.

“Strategically located on premium frontage property off of US Highway 83 in the Rio Grande City business district, this development will serve as a catalyst for economic growth and job creation for our community,” said Rose Benavidez, president of the Starr County Industrial Foundation (SCIF). “This project is a result of years of extensive

negotiations and productive collaboration that was only made possible with the support and partnership of the City of Rio Grande City, RGCEDC and the County of Starr,” she added.

“We understand that once it’s fully complete this project will bring in over 500 jobs and will be the mecca for retail in Starr County,” said Starr County Judge Eloy Vera. “We are excited and applaud the efforts of the Starr County Industrial Foundation, who never gave up on this project, created regional partnerships and with the support of the City of Rio Grande City and RGCEDC made this a reality.”

This historic undertaking began its strategic development planning over seven years ago, but is expected to move forward swiftly.

Aside from creating hundreds of jobs the project is also anticipated

to infuse millions of dollars of new sales and ad valorem tax into the community. Phase I of the project is expected to break ground in the next few weeks and will continue with an aggressive recruitment and construction timeline. Rio Grande City Mayor, Joel Villarreal has stated “the transformation of our community will be phenomenal, as I’ve said before Rio Grande City is a place for your family to thrive, and is second to none.”

About the Starr County Industrial Foundation: For over 40 years the Starr County Industrial Foundation (SCIF) has been recognized as the prime motivating force for all economic development efforts directly or indirectly impacting Starr County. Over the years SCIF has developed a core competency in a varied spectrum of administrative and promotional roles which has placed it in a position to capitalize industrial and economic development in the Starr County region.

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The Texas Education Agency has released the 2019 Accountability Ratings.

We are proud to announce that John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary received an “A” 93 campus rating! J&O also received Distinction Designations in Comparative Academic Growth and a score of 100 on Comparative Closing the Gaps. Congratulations to our students, staff and parents for this remarkable accomplishment!

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FM roads mean ‘Farm-to-Market’

By Gene Hall, Publisher What is a farm-to-market road?

Just what it says—a means to get the product of Texas farms to market.

It’s a road system that was

developed to help “get Texas farmers out of the mud.”

That was the campaign slogan in the fifties, to gain support for farm-to-market roads that connect Texas farms directly to

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 Lobo Wrecker Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicles within forty-five (45) 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 Humberto Lucio at 956-487-3384, 5879 E. Hwy. 83, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 for information concerning vehicle.

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highways and other cities.

Decades ago, those roads were built to do what their name implies—bring goods from the farm to market. And they still do that today.

It was, and still is, a way for farmers to move their equipment to and from fields. It’s also a way to move fertilizer, fuel, seed and more from manufacturers or retailers to the farm.

If you travel them, you’ll likely meet a farmer or rancher driving large farm equipment or hauling trailers. When that happens, be patient. Slow down and give them some space. They’re driving those roads to help bring food from the fields to our tables.

Drivers Urged to be Extra Cautious, Alert as New School Year Begins As we begin a new school year, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding all Texans to slow down in school zones, be careful around school buses, follow all traffic laws, and stay alert around schools and the surrounding areas where children may be walking and playing. The start of the school year also generates an increase in overall traffic in many areas, and drivers are urged to take extra precautions.

“Going back to school brings new opportunities for students, and it also requires additional awareness and caution by drivers to ensure the safety of our students,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Drivers are urged to be particularly alert

around schools and in school zones, and to follow all traffic laws to help protect our kids. DPS won’t tolerate reckless driving that puts children in harm’s way.”

The moments when students are entering or exiting a school bus can be one of the most dangerous times during a child’s trip to and from school. Accordingly, DPS reminds drivers to reduce speed and be aware that children may unexpectedly step into a roadway without checking for oncoming traffic.

According to state law, if a school 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;

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF STARR COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 MUNICIPAL BUDGET The City Commission of Rio Grande City, Texas will hold a public hearing on the 2019-2020 Municipal Budget on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Commission Chambers located at 5332 E. U.S. Highway 83, Suite A, Rio Grande City, Texas. The meeting will be held for the purpose of receiving community input on the budget, which will cover the City’s fiscal year from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020.

All citizens and interested persons are encouraged to attend this hearing and present their views to the City Commission. Disabled individuals who might have difficulty attending this public hearing should contact the City Secretary’s office at 956-487-0672 to arrange for special assistance. A copy of the proposed budget is available for viewing at City Hall during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you are unable to attend this public hearing, you may send comments to: City of Rio Grande City, City Hall, 5332 E. U.S. Highway 83, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, attention Lyzette Peña, City Secretary.

Public Notice is hereby given that the Housing Authority of Starr County will open its waiting list for Section 8 Voucher Program & Low Rent Public Assistance. Applications will be accepted every 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month only! Beginning September 12th 2019.

Time: 8:30am to 11:00am & 1:00pm to 4:00pm Place: Housing Authority of Starr County Main Office 1988 N Charco Blanco Rd Rio Grande City Texas 78582 Ph (956) 487-3216

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Estamos notificando al publico que Las Casas Viviendas del Condado De Estrella va nuevamente abrir la lista de espera y comenzara aceptar solicitudes para asistencia de viviendas cada segundo y tercer Jueves del mes. Empezando el 12 de Septiembre 2019.

Horario: 8:30am a 11:00am Y 1:00pm a 4:00pm Lugar: Oficina de Casas Viviendas del Condado De Starr 1988 N Charco Blanco Rd. Rio Grande City Texas 78582 Tele (956)487-3216

Housing Authority of Starr County

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 roadway is separated by a physical barrier or an intervening space. (If a highway is divided only by a left-turning lane, the roadways are not considered separated, and drivers must stop for school buses.)

As a reminder, school buses are legally required to stop at all railroad crossings.

Drivers who illegally pass school buses face fines up to $1,250 for the first offense. For individuals convicted of this offense more than once, the law allows the individual’s driver license to be suspended for up to six months. (A ticket for illegally passing a school bus cannot be dismissed through defensive driving.)

Additionally, this offense could potentially include criminal charges if they cause serious bodily injury to another.

Oración a San Expedito

Mi San Expedito de las causas justas y urgentes, intercede por mi junto a Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, para que venga en mi socorro en esta hora de aflicción y desesperanza. Mi San Expedito tú que eres el Santo guerrero. Tú que eres el Santo de los afligidos. Tú que eres el Santo de los desesperados.

Tú que eres el Santo de las causas urgentes, protégeme, ayúdame, otorgándome: fuerza, coraje y serenidad. ¡Atiende mi pedido! (hacer el pedido).

Mi San Expedito, ayúdame a superar estas horas difíciles, protégeme de todos los que puedan perjudicarme, protege a mi familia, atiende mi pedido con urgencia. Devuélveme la Paz y la tranquilidad. ¡Mi San Expedito! Estaré agradecido por el resto de mi vida y propagaré tu nombre a todos los que tienen Fe.

Muchas Gracias.

Padre Nuestro, Ave María y Credo.

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Quaint, personal, and amazingly delicious must stop shops in the City of Escobares were treated by their local Economic Development Corporation with paper bags stamped with their business’ name.

City of Escobares EDC greatly appreciates their establishments and recognizes them as the heart of the City.

City of Escobares is eager to start this project and will be continuing to extend their support to all their variety of local businesses in the Escobares’ City district. Come on down and enjoy the experience of being treated like family in each of our great businesses built on friendship.

Fourth of July skies were bright and warm in Escobares, there was much to be grateful about the event that City of Escobares had at this year’s patriotic celebration.

Escobarians put on another great show according to those in attendance down at this Riverfront City. The Escobares’ Community came out to honor local Heroes, pay respect to the family of Corporal Jose Alaniz, and patronage to our beloved United States of America. Beautiful words spoken, astonishing ceremony, and great company is what brings this community together as family and continues to grow in honor, respect, and patriotism. Escobares Economic Development would like to thank everyone in attendance and all who worked tirelessly to plan and carry on this event. Let Freedom Ring and Patriotism prevail onwards.

Escobares loves a great Farmer’s Market. The sunshine, fresh produce, and artisanal goods fill the air with smiles and joy. Our vendors are loyal and eager to serve their amazing delicious products and display their talented items. City of Escobares Farmer’s Market invites you to join them every 1st Saturday, of every month, at 8AM and fill your life with organic nutrition and connect with our vendors. Escobares Farmer’s Market is brought in part by Escobares Economic Development Corporation, which presents a variety of organic food vendors, artesian goods, antiques, and a newly presented trade venue.

Inquiries Please contact EDC Office at (956)847-4106

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LEGAL NOTICE

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a MIXED BEVERAGE PERMIT AND MIXED BEVERAGE LATE HOURS PERMIT by: TRES BANDIDOS LLC dba CALIBRE BAR AND GRILL, to be located at 2546 CENTRALPALM DRIVE STE. 107, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. Officers of said corporation Tres Bandidos LLC are ALVARO PENA (MEMBER), HUMBERTO ALVAREZ (MEMBER), & MARC MURPHY (MEMBER).

Keep your Baby Rear-facing as Long as Possible!

Although it is not yet the law in Texas to keep children rearfacing until at least age two, it is best practice to follow the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to keep children rear-facing as long as possible to the maximum weight and height of the rearfacing convertible seat in order to provide the best crash protection.

Rear-facing convertible seats go up to at least 40 pounds rearfacing, with some going up to 45 or 50-pounds rear-facing. This could easily accommodate a child well beyond age two as the AAP is recommending.

Parents often ask child safety seat experts what is the safest seat for their baby. Truth be told, for an infant or young child, it is not the brand of seat they purchase, but the direction they face the seat in their vehicle that will save their child’s

life. The main reason is that the neck and spine of an infant or young child is not fully developed yet and needs extra protection.

A small child’s head is at a larger proportion of their body weight than it is for an adult — 25 percent for a child compared to about six percent for an adult. That extra weight needs a strong neck and spine to help support it during a crash when the head can be violently snapped forward causing a spinal injury, which can lead to paralysis or death.

The rear-facing car seat supports the head, neck and spine of infants and toddlers, and distributes crash forces over the entire body, rather than just at the harnesses. The rearfacing child is the safest passenger in the vehicle, and this new law will keep parents from turning their child forward-facing too soon.

Unfortunately, for many parents,

age one is often considered as a milestone, which means time to turn your baby forward-facing.

This is not best practice and will not keep a baby from suffering a broken neck or spinal injury in a crash. One of the main reasons parents turn their child forwardfacing is that they are concerned that their child is unhappy and uncomfortable staying in a rearfacing position because their legs touch the back of the seat. It is important to know that children’s joints are not fully formed until they are older and remain very flexible. Sitting cross-legged is not uncomfortable for a small child.

It is also important to note that as a child progresses to the next step of a child safety seat, they are actually being demoted in terms of the safety provided by that seat. Children should stay in the rear-facing infant seat until they outgrow the weight and height limit of that seat, and then move to a rear-facing convertible seat until they reach the rear-facing size limit of that seat. For most convertibles, the weight limit is 40 pounds, but now there are some seats that go as high as 50 pounds for rear-facing, which could keep an average 4-year-old rear-facing. The rearfacing child is the safest passenger in the vehicle.

The AAP recommends that parents not be too quick to

transition children to the next step, but instead to keep children in seats with harnesses as long as possible for the limit of the seat. Often, parents move a child to a booster seat too soon. Children should be at least 4-years-old, 40 pounds, and mature enough to sit still for the entire trip before being put in a booster seat.

For a car seat to do its job correctly, it must be appropriate for a child’s age, size and developmental stage — it also must be adjusted accordingly to fit the child securely and be installed properly in each vehicle.

Unfortunately, most car seats are not used correctly. The best way to make sure a child is protected is to have a free inspection by a certified child passenger safety technician in your area.

That’s why the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Passenger Safety Project and Yolanda Morado, County Community Health Educator in Starr County is urging all parents and caregivers to be sure that their child is riding in the right seat, going in the right direction, harnessed properly and installed correctly by getting a free car seat inspection. Car seat inspections are performed by nationally certified child passenger safety technicians.

Visit: http://buckleup.tamu.edu, to find a technician in your area by

searching city, county or zip code.

Technicians can provide hands-on advice and instruction to make sure your children are safe and riding in the proper seat for their age, weight, height, and developmental stage.

Best practice recommendations include: 1. All infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer of their child safety seat.

2. Children who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit for their car seat should use a forward-facing seat with a harness for as long as possible — up to the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer.

3. All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for their car seat should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle lap-and-shoulder seat belt fits properly. Typically, this happens sometime between 8 and 12 years of age.

4. When children are old enough and large enough to use the vehicle seat belt alone, they should always use lap-and-shoulder seat belts for optimal protection.

5.

Remember: All child passengers under age 13 should ride securely restrained in the back seat, where they are safest — every trip, every time.

Statewide campaign aims to raise funds for cancer research and patient care at MD Anderson Cancer Center H-E-B is teaming up with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to create a future free from cancer. From Wednesday, Aug. 14 through Tuesday, Sept.

10, H-E-B customers will have the opportunity to make $1, $3 and $5 donations upon checkout through H-E-B’s fourth annual statewide fundraising campaign. Proceeds will support cancer research and patient programs at MD Anderson, the nation’s No.1 hospital for cancer care according to U.S. News & World Report.

“H-E-B is a proud supporter of MD Anderson as they work to make cancer history,” said Winell Herron, Group Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs, and a member of the MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors.

“Each gift we receive goes a long way in the fight to end cancer and

we are extremely grateful for all the support our H-E-B customers and Partners have offered in this fundraising effort throughout the years.”

In the campaign’s first three years, H-E-B raised more than $850,000. In addition to cancer research and patient programs, funds raised by H-E-B supported the institution’s Partnership for Careers in Cancer Science and Medicine program, which aims to attract, develop and nurture underrepresented young adults across the entire academic science and medicine pipeline, from high school students through faculty appointments.

“We are extremely grateful for the support of H-E-B and its customers from across the state, ” said Michelle Barton, Ph.D., dean of MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of

Biomedical Sciences, who coleads the program with Elizabeth Travis, Ph.D., associate vice president, Women and Minority Faculty Inclusion. “Thanks to their continued support, we can continue to build a diverse and inspired community of cancer researchers and clinicians who leverage outstanding training to end cancer. ” Customers will have the opportunity to make donations at any one of the 350 H-E-B stores throughout Texas.

“H-E-B’s commitment to our mission to end cancer is truly phenomenal, ” said Peter WT Pisters, M.D., president of MD Anderson. “The support H-E-B has inspired throughout communities across Texas is crucial to our continued success in ending this disease, once and for all. Together, we are Making Cancer History.”

Alto Bonito Elementary PK-3 Enjoy Outdoor Fun

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Sorority Ready for 2019-20 Chapter Year

Texas Delta Theta Master of Beta Sigma Phi is prepared for their 2019-20 chapter year. New officers were installed at the May meeting of the chapter. Pictured, l-r, are installing members and new officers Becky Canales, Elda Hinojosa, Parliamentarian Diana Pena, Treasurer Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez, Corresponding Secretary Rosie Garcia, Secretary Nelda Laurel, Extension Officer Josie Guerra, Vice-president Vangie Anderson, President Tissa Peterson, Elia Perez, and Celia Barrera. The Beginning Day meeting will be Alto Bonito Elementary PK-3 enjoy some outdoor fun. The students also got a big surprise. Each student held on Monday, September 2, at the home of hostess Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez, with Josie Guerra serving in PK-3 was given a backpack on behalf of the RGCCISD Bilingual Department. as program chairman.

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Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary PK3 Received a Surprise Bag

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PK 3 Is Great for Me- Several proud little Longhorns students received an extra special surprise. Each three year old received a book bag provided by the RGCCISD Bilingual/ESL Department. These bags contain a variety of books, as well as other supplies needed to help young minds grow.

Local student named to EOU dean’s list

At the close of spring term, 528 EOU students qualified for the dean’s list. These students maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing at least 12 hours of graded EOU coursework during the term.

The following Starr County student earned this distinction: Rio Grande City, TX Jennifer Maloney.

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, AUGUST 28, 2019, SECTION II, PAGE 3

Gnats! Gnats!! Gnats!!! GNATS!!!!

Our lives are sometimes m a d e miserable by gnats outside and fruit flies inside our homes. All of them are tiny flies scientifically called Diptera which refers to the fact that they’re insects with a single pair of wings. The gnats that pester us are not one species of Diptera but many. To determine which ones would be nearly impossible and pointless.

Whichever they are, they make our lives uncomfortable.

Depending on the species, many factors determine their presence: the season, temperature, humidity, the CO2 we exhale, etc.

There’s little we can do to control those factors.

So, what can we do? For gnats outside the solution is to use insect repellents, such as “Off,” which contains deet. I’ve also found that sunscreen #8 is helpful. Of course, wearing a broad-brimmed hat covered with fine netting will do very well and avoids the use of chemicals. Bee-keepers’ hats with netting are wonderful.

For elimination of fruit flies in the house, prevention is the first step. Don’t leave ripe fruit in the open or garbage setting in a wastebasket. If you do get an infestation, you can hang fly strips which can be very helpful.

You can also build a fruit fly trap. It’s easy. Here are some variations. Take a cup; pour in some apple-cider vinegar; wait.

Some people suggest the addition of a bit of sugar. Some also add a few drops of liquid dish-washing soap. Some people use a bit of left-over wine with a few drops of soap. Some place a layer of plastic wrap over the cup and puncture it multiple times with

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a toothpick. That allows the fruit flies in but traps them. Do as you please. The fruit flies will be attracted and drown themselves over the course of a few days.

And, of course, you can use commercial, indoor, insect spray with its toxic chemicals.

While I’d gladly be rid of gnats, I suspect they’re a significant part of the natural food-chain and their total loss would have consequences we might not like.

Let’s do prevention and control

recognized within their academic colleges. Starr County Prospective Graduate List: RIO GRANDE CITY Bachelor of Science - Ivan Villavicencio, Bachelor of Science in Natural Gas Engineering Adrian Reyna, Master of Science

in Human Sciences - Ana Gabriela, Master of Science - Jazmin Cantu, Maria De Los Angeles Cantu, Victorino Cantu, Geronimo Lopez, and Juan Jose Moreno.

ROMA Bachelor of Science - Juan J. Castillo.

CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project Name:

LOS OLMOS CREEK WEST BANK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT COMMERCIAL CENTER EDA PROJECT #08-01-05074

Project No.:

S&B No. U2752

Project Location: Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas The CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY (Owner) will receive sealed bids for construction contract, LOS OLMOS CREEK WEST BANK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT COMMERCIAL CENTER (EDA PROJECT #08-01-05074).

Bids for a Contract shall be submitted in United States Currency and the English Language on the bid forms provided, properly signed by an officer of the company, and dated. A Security Deposit in the amount of 5 percent of the sum of Total Bid Price plus aggregate of Alternate Bids must accompany each Bid. State Bind bonds must be from Certified Surety companies listed in the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Circular 570. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject bids.

One (1) non-mandatory Pre-Bid conference will be conducted by the Owner on September 11, 2019 at 3:00_P.M. for the Project Lost Olmos Creek West Bank Channel Improvements Infrastructure to Support Commercial Center (EDA Project #08-01-05074). The pre-bid conference shall be conducted at the Owner’s offices located on 5332 E. Highway 83 in Rio Grande City, Texas. Attendance by prospective Bidders is highly recommended. Sub-contactors, suppliers, and equipment suppliers may attend.

Bids will be received until 3:00 P.M., local time on September 18, 2019 by the City of Rio Grande City Secretary at 5332 E. Highway 83, Starr County, Texas. Bids received after this time will not be accepted.

Bids will be opened and read at 3:01 P.M. on the same day in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Bid Documents may be examined at the Owner offices at 5332 E. Highway 83, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 or purchased for $250.00 per set (that is not refundable) at the office of the Engineer, S&B Infrastructure, Ltd. at 5408 North 10th Street, McAllen, Texas 78504, (956) 926-5000 by cashier’s check, certified check, money order, company check or personal check, payable to the S&B Infrastructure, Ltd. Addenda are free of charge and will be distributed to those who purchased Bid Documents.

This project will be partially funded with Federal Funds from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration and therefore is subject to the Federal laws and regulations associated with that program. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this Bid or any resulting contract. The Owner, Engineer, and the EDA do not assume any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from incomplete set of bidding documents.

Equal Opportunity in Employment – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended

by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60. The successful Bidder will be required to make good faith efforts to achieve an EEO for Women and Minority in construction which is specific to DOC-EDA provisions.

Dated: August 22, 2019 (Affidavit Required)

CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY

By: __Joel Villarreal______________ Mayor

Publish: August 28, 2019 September 4, 2019

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