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The Rio Grande City EDC congratulates Ultimate Hype Trampoline Park on their grand opening at its new facility in Rio Grande City. The Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce hosted the event on Friday, August 17, 2018. “I’d like to welcome and thank everyone for helping us celebrate our new, unique venue that serves all types of individuals, families and organizations,” said Juan Barrera Jr, co-owner of Ultimate Hype Trampoline Park. Trampoline parks are rapidly gaining popularity as

people look for healthier and exciting entertainment. With that in mind, the Barrera family moved forward with a place that offers the communities of Starr County a safe environment in which to engage in a fun and healthy lifestyle.

“The Rio Grande City Chamber of Commerce welcomes and wishes Ultimate Hype Trampoline Park great success,“ said Gustavo Gomez, RGC Greater Chamber of Commerce President. Ultimate Hype Trampoline Park is the only family entertainment center of its kind within a 100- mile

radius and will be the largest and newest source of entertainment in Rio Grande City. “Rio Grande City continues to thrive and prosper and this is evident with the opening of a new business like Ultimate Hype Trampoline Park,” said Mayor Joel Villarreal. “Congratulations to the Barrera family on this new venture.”

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John Victor Mayne Honored With Prestigious UIL Outstanding Performer Medal Roma High School Class of 2018 Graduate John Victor Mayne earned an Outstanding Performer Medal from the 2018 Texas State Solo-Ensemble Violin Solo Contest! Out of approximately 100,000 students who participated in the contest at the district level and the 25,000 musicians who performed at the competition at the regional and state levels, only the top two to three percent of students earn this distinction. Mayne was notified of the award this summer.

“Awards of this nature do not come easily and reflect the efforts of many individuals,” Dr. Bradley N. Kent, State Director of Music for UIL, wrote in a letter to Mayne.

“Your parents, school and teachers are to be commended for their contribution to your success. At the same time remember that you alone through your own talent, dedication and hard work made this accomplishment a reality.”

Mayne has been a member of the Roma ISD Orchestra Program for four years and participated in several quartet formations for special events around the district.

He has participated in a variety of workshops and orchestra training activities during his time at Roma ISD. In addition to his training

through the district, he receives private instruction from Efrain Flores of McAllen.

“I congratulate John on this amazing accomplishment,” said Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos Guzman. “I have seen him perform many times and his poise under the pressure of playing and leading a group at our events and concerts is amazing. On behalf of the entire Gladiator Nation family, we congratulate him and want him to know how proud we are of his hard work culminating in this recognition. We know he serves as a great role model for our students, not just because of his musical achievements, but also because of his stellar academic record. We are proud to count him as an alum.”

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Ringgold Elementary staff and administration took part in a 3 day “Leader in Me” Professional Development Training on August 21-August 23, 2018. Kelly Johnson representative for “Leader In Me” educated our staff with an Overview of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Launching Leadership, and Creating Culture.

Leader in Me is to EMPOWER students, parents, staff, and community. LEARN and APPLY the PROCESS in our everyday lives. Leader In Me will be implemented at Ringgold Elementary this school year 20182019. Leader In Me will make an impact on students, parents, and staff. BEING THE CHANGE we want to see in our students, parents, staff, and community. As EDUCATORS for Rio Grande City CISD we want to MODEL these 7 HABITS TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL AS ADULTS and EMPOWER OUR STUDENTS at Rio Grande City CISD. STAND TALL BE PROUD AT RGCCISD BUILDING FUTURE LEADERS!!

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Texas State Representative Ryan Guillen (D-Rio Grande City) has awarded two graduates from Starr County, Martina Sanchez and Justin Palacios, with the Texas Armed Services Scholarship.

“Recipients of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship are young men and women who will lead our country, both on and off the battlefield, with great integrity

and honor,” said Rep. Guillen.

“Martina and Justin will go on to do great things, and I’m proud to have provided them with this financial support program.”

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Board of Trustees

Daniel J. Garcia President

Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez Vice President

Judith A. Solis Secretary

Daria “Dr. B” Babineaux Member

Dr. Norberto Cantu, Jr. Member

Leticia O. Lopez Member

Eleazar Velasquez, Jr. Member

Alfredo Garcia Superintendent

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Rio Grande City High School Host Freshman Camp RGCCISD Teachers Win Cowboy Cash Lone Star National bank president Mr. Ruben Chapa and Mrs. Diana Saldana and staff enjoyed giving away dollar bills to a few lucky teachers in the money air chamber.

It definitely boosted the welcoming back assembly for teachers and staff that was held at the RGC auditorium.

Rio Grande City High School hosted their annual Freshman Camp at the gymnasium. Principal, Jorge Pena welcomed the incoming freshmen and explained the expectations for the 2018-2019 school year.

The incoming freshmen then enjoyed performances by the Drumline, Mariachi, Drill Team and the Cheerleaders. The Rio Grande City HS Student Council then shared a team building activity where students had to work as a team to get out of the human knot. After the presentations the students toured the campus and had the opportunity to talk to several of the on-campus organizations.

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ELMA BATES COERS

by Sisters Ruth, Shirley & Sandie †RODGER, MARC & BATES ROSENQUIST by Ruth †JOSEFA M. BATES & SONS BUDDY, BUSTER, & JOHNNY BATES

by Bates Sisters †ELIAS CHAPA VILLARREAL

by Wife & Family THURSDAY AUGUST 30TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY AUGUST 31ST - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †CHAYSE OLIVAREZ

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †MARÍA DE LOURDES FLORES DE RÍOS

by Su familia †ANTOÑIA G. CARRIÓN (AN.)

by Sons & Daughters †NOE GUERRA (1ST AN.) by Guerra Family 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MR. & MRS. JUAN GARZA, JR.

by Joel Javier Garza & Family & Mr. & Mrs. Jaime Jorge Garza & Family ACCION DE GRACIAS POR SILVESTRE & ALMA GLORIA GONZALEZ SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO-MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †JUAN LANDA GUTIERREZ by Su familia †GLEN H. RAMEY by Family

†ROLANDO RAMOS (4TH AN.)

by Alicia Ramos & Family

†RENE RAMIRO VILLARREAL (6TH AN.) by Family

SUNDAY SPETMEBER 2ND - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS (2ND AN.) by Family †RICARDO E. RECIO (4TH AN.) by Recio Family †H.P. GUERRA III by Wife Josie Guerra †BLAS GUERRA, JR. (5TH AN.)

by Wife & Daughters †MANUEL DAVID FALCON

by MR. & MRS. JIMMY GONZALEZ †JUSTIN VANDERVORT by Zena Vandervort †NORMAN CAMUNGOL

by Jose & Nona Calderon

5:00 P.M. †VIVIANA RIVAS SOLIS (3RD AN.)

by Rivas Family †EMMA DREUMONT (2ND AN.)

by Granddaughters & Great Grandchildren MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS (2ND AN.) by Family †BENITO & EMILIA SAENZ (AN.)

by Family TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

1:00 P.M. †ALFREDO GARCÍA (16TH AN.)

by Wife Zoila & Family †CLEMENTE & MARÍA GALVAN

by Zoila & Family †FILIBERTO OLIVAREZ by Elia Guerra, Sisters, & Brothers from San Antonio, TX.

THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY!

Operation Lone Star 2018 was a huge success SCHOLARSHIP Continued from Front Page

Starr County Commissioner Raul “Roy” Pena III, and Roma City Councilman Ramiro Sarabia were on hand to thank the Volunteers for Operation Lone Star 2018. The event was extremely successful due to the hard work of many individuals who volunteered their time to ensure that residents in Starr County received free health services.

Operation Lone Star was held on July 23 thru 27 at the Fort Ringgold Campus and served many residents of... Starr County. The Operation is a joint exercise of many organizations who come together to provide free medical services

to under-served communities along the Texas border. Some of the services provided free of charge were immunizations for children, diabetic screenings, blood pressure screening, hearing and vision exams, sports physicals and much more. The operation is made possible with the help of hundreds of local service groups and volunteers.

On behalf of Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, Commissioners’ Court and all Starr County Elected Officials, a Big THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who helped make Operation Lone Star 2018 a huge success.

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1st Year Anniversary In Loving Memory of

Gustavo “Gus” Escobar Jr. July 6, 1961 † August 27, 2017

Safely Home

I am home in heaven, dear ones; Oh so happy and so bright!

There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in heaven at last.

Did you wonder how I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade?

Oh, but Jesus’ love illumined Every dark and fearful glade.

And he came himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus’ arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still; Try to look beyond earth’s shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s will.

There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remains, You shall rest in Jesus’ land.

When that work is all completed, He will gently call you home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come!

It’s never too late to thank all our friends, relatives, coworkers and neighbors for your sincerity and love during our time of sorrow.

Your signs of love showed through your beautiful �lowers, food, cards, and We Love & Miss You! most important of all, your Your Wife Dalinda, prayers. A Special Thanks Children: Gus III, Ashley and Gilbert to Pastor Dionicio Garza & Grandchildren: Kaylonie, Kimberly, Family.

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Program or International Baccalaureate program, hold a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be ranked in the top third of their class, and have an SAT score of 1590 or ACT score of 23. Recipients must commit in writing to remain in ROTC for four years and enter Guard service or accept a commission with the armed services within six months of graduation from college.

Both Martina and Justin are accomplished graduates from Starr County. Martina graduated from Grulla High School and Justin graduated from Rio Grande City High School. They earned the distinguished Texas Armed Services Scholarship for their academic merit and for their commitment to ROTC. Martina will be attending the Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. Justin is a currently enrolled student and Corp Cadet at Texas A&M University College Station.

For more information about the Texas Armed Services Scholarship program, contact the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or call Representative Guillen’s office at (512) 463-0416. The application period for the 2019-2020 school year will open next spring.

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Starr Psych Club’s 5th Adopt-A-Highway Trash Pick-Up Communication Skills Kids Can Learn

The Starr County Campus Psychology Club participated in its 5th Adopt-A-Highway Trash Pick-Up. The 20 members who attended collected nearly 30 large bags of litter over the 2 mile stretch that the Starr Psych Club is responsible for in Rio Grande City close to the STC campus. The members were divided into two even groups (led by the President Lesly Hinojosa and Vice-President Brendaly Sanchez respectively) to collect litter more efficiently. This initiative of the Texas Department of Transportation is to help keep the Texas side roads clean, “Adopt-A-Highway: Don’t Mess with Texas.” The Starr Psych Club is responsible to host 4 trash pickups per year. The lesson learned by members is to not litter and spread the word so that others don’t either.

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Starting conversations can encourage children to speak up about their thoughts and feelings.

An ability to communicate effectively is a life skill that can serve a person well at any age.

Communication well is considered so essential that the Boy Scouts of America even require prospective Eagle Scouts to earn communication merit badges.

It’s never too early to help children become better communicators. From toddlerhood to grade school and beyond, learning how to interact with others are necessary at every stage.

Developing communication takes time, but there are various techniques to help kids become better communicators. ·Great communication is a two-way process. Listening is often as important as speaking when communicating. Parents

·Modify communication methods.

Some children may struggle to communicate effectively. By working with speech/language pathologists and making the most of digital and other communication aids, parents make things easier for kids who are struggling to communicate.

The ·Ask for details. organization Understood.org advises adults to focus on recall and sequencing when speaking with children. These skills are important and can be enhanced when kids offer details. These techniques can help children ultimately develop strong comprehension and writing skills.

Communicating is an important component of school, home life and future employment. Children who learn to communicate effectively are in position to thrive in school and later in life.

can help model good behavior by listening and letting children express themselves before offering their own opinions. ·Take turns in conversation.

Rather than speaking at the same time or interrupting others, effective communicators take turns offering their thoughts. Listening to others can help shape what the other person might say. ·Speak regularly with one another. Initiate conversation frequently so that children become accustomed to speaking with adults and others. Chat about where you’re going when running errands or discuss television plots during commercial breaks. · Make conversations relevant.

Allow experiences that are happening around the family to shape conversations. Encourage curiosity and introduce new themes and vocabulary.

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City of La Grulla Starr County Sheriff’s Department County Judge Eloy Vera & Staff Rose Benavidez La Grulla Police Department La Grulla Volunteer Fire Department Sullivan City Fire Department La Joya Fire Department Palmview Crime Stoppers BBVA Compass Bank

HEB Law Office of Judy Solis Law Office of Marty & Danny Garcia SCAN South Texas College Rodeo Dental Therapy Zone Rio Rehab for Children Nuestra Clinica del Valle Ultimate HYPE

Subway Grande Garbage Border Edges/Star Barber Shop Dj Joe Peter Piper Pizza Starr County Town Crier JF Trenching Andy Hernandez Gloria Zarate 1st Zarate Trucking

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HISTORIC HOME FOR SALE

The “GONZALEZ-ZARATE” HOME (Located between the Courthouse and KC hall) Address - 404 North Corpus Street Prime Commercial Property (Well suited for attorneys, title companies, businesses dealing with courthouse, Please Call - (956) 648-6854 For more information If NO-ANSWER - Please leave a message etc…)

Notice of Public Hearing Park Grant Application The City of Escobares, Texas, will hold a public hearing at 5:15 PM on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, in the City Hall, 4829 Old Highway 83, Escobares, TX 78584, regarding submission of a grant application to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPW). Topics to be discussed include the application for $75,000 to improve/develop Escobares Park, eligible activities, and match requirements. The application will be submitted to TPW no later than Oct. 1, 2018. The application will be available for review at the City Hall after the hearing date. Written public comment regarding the application will be accepted at the address above until Sept. 28, 2018. Disabled individuals who wish to attend the hearing and who need special assistance should contact City Hall at (956) 847-1200 by 12 P.M. on the day before the meeting.

Eye Conditions That Can Affect Children While a loss of visual acuity is often associated with senior citizens, various diseases and conditions of the eye can affect children. The American Academy of Opthalmology says many conditions and diseases can impact a child’s vision. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to improving a youngster’s eye health and helping him or her see and feel better.

Learning about certain conditions and how to recognize their accompanying symptoms can help parents ensure kids get the treatment they need.

AMBLYOPIA Often referred to as “lazy eye,” amblyopia may be characterized by reduced vision in an eye that has not received adequate use during early childhood.

Amblyopia may result from misalignment of a child’s eyes or from one eye focusing better than the other. If left untreated, the weaker eye can continue to weaken until it is rendered useless.

Sight in the affected eye can be restored if treatment is begun early, says Prevent Blindness

America. Glasses, eye exercises or surgery may be prescribed to help fix the underlying causes of the condition.

ASTIGMATISM Astigmatism is a condition wherein objects viewed at both a distance and close up can appear blurry. Experts say it occurs from the uneven curvature of the cornea or lens, which prevents rays of light from entering the eye and focusing on a single point on the retina, otherwise known as a refractive error. Prescription eyeglasses often fix astigmatism.

All About Vision also says that refractive surgery may correct astigmatism.

COLOR BLINDNESS (Color Vision Deficiency) The main symptom of color blindness is difficulty distinguishing between colors or making mistakes when identifying colors, particularly those shaded red and green.

Typically by age five, children with normal color vision will be able to identify groups of colors, so if a school-aged child is having difficulty or showing disinterest

City of Escobares Floodplains and Wetlands Early Public Notice The City of Escobares is considering submission of an application to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Local Park Grant Program for funds to improve the City’s Park. A portion of the construction site may be located in the 100-year flood plain or in or adjacent to wetlands. The flood map and project information may be obtained by calling the City Secretary’s office at (956) 847-1200. The City will accept written public comments regarding alternatives to the project and minimizing adverse impacts until Sept. 28, 2018, by mailing them to Mayor Noel Escobar, 4829 Old Highway 83, Roma, TX 78584.

in coloring, he or she may benefit from a colorblindness test. The National Eye Institute says color blindness is much more common in males than in females.

PEDIATRIC GLAUCOMA This rare condition, also known as congenital glaucoma, occurs in infants and young children. The Glaucoma Research Foundation says incorrect development of the eye’s drainage system before birth leads to increased intraocular pressure, which can damage the optic nerve. Enlarged eyes, corneal cloudiness and sensitivity to light can be symptoms.

Medication and surgery are required in most cases.

STRABISMUS Strabismus is a condition of misaligned eyes. It occurs when the eye muscles fail to work together and the eyes turn inward, outward, upward, or downward.

By the age of three to four months, an infant’s eyes should be able to focus and be straight and parallel.

Parents should consult an eye care professional if they notice eye alignment problems in their children.

Pink eye (conjunctivitis), diabetes-related eye problems and other refractive errors also can occur in children. Routine eye examinations can identify problems and get children the treatment they need.

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STARR COUNTY INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE in Roma Texas will receive bids for construction on the pedestrian roof walkway.

The project will consist of the construction on Roma International Bridge both walkways.

The County of Starr reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by County of Starr for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders’ quali�ications.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING of the PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Re-Plat of Lots 1 to 8 of the 755 Country Estates Commercial Subdivision

The City of Rio Grande City’s Planning Department has received an application to allow the re-platting of Lots 1 through 8 of the 755 Country Estates Commercial Subdivision. The existing use is for commercial purposes only but the proposed development is for single family residential use.

This serves as a written notice of a public hearing to owners of property within 200 feet of the proposed re-plat, according to Chapter 13 Model Subdivision Rules and Chapter 212 of the Local Government Code.

A special Planning and Zoning Hearing will be conducted on September 6, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, located at 5332 E US Highway 83, Rio Grande City, TX. Contact the City’s Planning Department at (956) 488-8728 for any additional information.

Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Mr. Gilbert Millan, Planning Director at City Hall, at 5332 E US Highway 83 Suite C, Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend the meeting should contact City Hall ((956)487-02672) to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or service for this meeting should contact City Hall at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Schedule Opening Date: August 27, 2018 Closing Date: September 10,2018 County of Starr By: Commissioner Raul Pena III

NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR CATERING SERVICES

Starr County is soliciting sealed bids for catering services for the Starr County Nutrition Program. Centers to be served are: San Isidro, Rio Grande City, Roma and Salineño.

Bid Packets may be picked up starting Wednesday August 29, 2018 from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. at Federal & State Office located at 100 N. FM 3167 Suite 220 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 (Starr County Courthouse Annex).

Bids shall be addressed to Starr County Judge; Honorable County Judge , Eloy Vera; 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582. Bids shall be received until 10:00am, September 12, 2018. Shortly thereafter all submitted bids will be gathered and taken to the Starr County Courthouse Annex Conference Room #211 to be publicly opened and read aloud.

Any bid received after the closing time will be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened.

Conditional bids will not be accepted. Bids sent via facsimile shall not be accepted. Bids shall be sealed and prominently marked on the lower left hand corner of bid envelope with corresponding bid number and project title as follows: Starr County Nutrition Program For more information please contact Marisol De La Garza, Nutrition Program Manager at (956) 716-4800 ext. 8114.

The County of Starr is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

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How To Prevent Sports Injuries In Young Athletes Kids create kites at Pct. 2 Roma Library Sports are a great tool to teach young people various lessons.

Sports can instill a sense of teamwork and responsibility in youngsters while promoting a physically active lifestyle that can benefit kids into adulthood.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly 30 million children participate in youth sports in the United States each year.

Unfortunately, many of those young athletes suffer injuries while participating in sports.

Injuries might be seen as an almost inevitable by product of participating in sports, but the CDC notes that more than half of all sports injuries are often preventable, especially when parents and children work together and communicate about any aches or pains kids might be feeling. ·Speak with your young athlete about pain. Johns Hopkins

Medicine recommends parents discuss pain with their young athletes, encouraging them to speak up and seek help if they feel pain or if any part of their bodies does not feel right after playing sports. ·Emphasize safety during practice. It’s easy to overlook sports practices when considering sports-related injuries, but Safe Kids USA notes that 62 percent of organized sports-related injuries occur during practice. In spite of that, Safe Kids reports that onethird of parents do not have their children take the same safety precautions during practice that they would during a game. Parents and coaches can emphasize to children that sports safety should be a priority during both practice and games. ·Get a sports physical.

Preseason physicals are typically required for scholastic athletes,

but that might not be so for recreational athletes. Even if leagues don’t require sports physicals, Johns Hopkins advises parents to schedule such exams anyway. Such examinations can determine if kids are fit to play and may uncover injuries or conditions that may make kids vulnerable to injury. ·Encourage adequate rest.

Johns Hopkins notes that the most common injuries among young athletes are overuse injuries that involve soft tissue. These injuries affect bone, muscle, ligaments, and/or tendons. Overuse injuries can lead to stress fractures characterized by a lack of swelling and feelings of pain and tenderness during movement. Encourage rest between practices, games and events, and make sure to schedule an offseason for young athletes so their bodies have time to recuperate before the next season.

Commissioner Pct. 2 Raul Roy Pena III has been sponsoring fun, creative and learning activities for children. The children used their creativity and imagination to create kites. They were joined

by Commissioner Pena at the park adjacent to the library to learn how to fly their kites.

Great job Commissioner Pena in ensuring that summer is a fun and informative time for children!

Photos courtesy of Roma Library Staff.

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Starr County Officials participated in Back to School Bash

Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, Pct. 2 Commissioner Roy Pena and Justice of the Peace Jose F. “Kiko” Perez, were among the participants at the Roma ISD Back to school bash providing school supplies for students to encourage them to succeed in school. County officials are pictured with Roma ISD Administrators and Members of the Roma ISD Board of Trustees.

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Job Announcement For Youth Instructor City of Rio Grande City Boys & Girls Youth Club Job Title & Classification: Youth Instructor, Rio Grande City B&G Youth Club. The position is a non-exempt, Part-time position.

Job Description: This individual will instruct the children of our community with lesson plans and follow the curriculum established by the program coordinator. Develop weekly lesson plans that involve handson learning. Employs various teaching methods to promote learning and implement activities. Instruct session in a student-centered environment while ensuring safety and well-being. Enjoy working with students who are excited and interested in learning Ensure all members/students are following rules & guidelines. Ensure that all children get supervision throughout the after school program Requirements: Applicant must pass a thorough background check (employment & criminal) and a pre-employment drug test. High school diploma or GED is required. Ideal candidate must be energetic, imaginative, well organized, and capable of functioning effectively in a very independent situation. Considerable verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills required. Ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner. Passion, Integrity and Energy!

Application Deadline: September 05, 2018 Application may be picked up at City Hall 5332 E HWY 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 956-487-0672 www.cityofrgc.com City of Rio Grande City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Available The Roma Housing Authority is currently soliciting qualified applicants for the position of a

FULL-TIME Inspector Individuals must have knowledge with work experience in the field, residential and multi-family building inspection. Able to establish and maintain working relationships with residents and landlords. Knowledge of Tenants Rights and Leasing Documents.

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Applications will be accepted beginning September 4, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the Roma Housing Authority Office. All applications submitted to the Roma Housing Authority will become property of the Housing Authority. The Roma Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Rio Grande is home to Texas spiny softshell turtles When living in Minnesota near the Mississippi River, I b e c a m e familiar with softshell turtles but they aren’t our subject today. What we’ll examine is the Texas spiny softshell or Apalone spinifera emoryi.

Like the softshells I saw in Minnesota, it has the usual softshell characteristics: (1) the carapace (upper shell) is leathery and sandpaper-like to touch,

(2) along the front edge of the carapace are a series of conical projections, leading to the name “spiny,” (3) the snout is long and tapered with flaring nostrils, and (4) the feet are webbed. However, the Texas subspecies is easy to identify because it has two dark bordered, light lines on each side of the head, one leading back from the eyes and the other from the jaws. Also, the carapace is olive colored and bordered in yellow.

The plastron (lower shell) is light yellow to whitish.

The Texas spiny softshell turtle is a subspecies native to the Rio Grande, the Pecos River,

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mature ones, while and their tributaries and nearby not aggressive, are oxbows, lakes and ponds. A few dangerous to handle. have apparently been released Their carapace may or escaped in southern states to be soft but their the west. The species as a whole, disposition isn’t and composed of many subspecies, their long, sharp claws ranges through most of the United can scratch and sharp States and parts of Canada and edged jaws can inflict Mexico. serious bites.

A spiny softshell’s diet consists The Texas spiny of fish, frogs, crayfish, tadpoles, softshell turtles are snails, worms and occasional found in the Rio Young ones are occasionally insects; they’re carnivores.

Grande and are another part of kept as pets, I’m sad to say, but Large females can live up to 50 our amazing diversity of wildlife. years and be some 20 inches in length. In August or September, they deposit a clutch of about 10 to 30 leathery, white eggs in a small pit dug in a sunny sand or gravel bank on the water’s edge. The eggs hatch the following spring. A young turtle’s carapace has distinct spots which disappear with age.

With a permit, spiny softshell turtles can be collected and, being edible, some end up in the Asian food market.

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