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Molina Healthcare of Texas is proud to be retouching Casa de Esperanza of Rio Grande City, Texas. This facility services Rio Grande City’s low income demographic on a daily basis Monday through Friday. This pantry serves over 700 families a week in the area. As part of this project we will be repainting the facility, adding shelves, organizing pantry so that the food is more accessible. In addition, we will also help turn this facility into an after school resource building for children of all ages and their families. Molina Healthcare will be adding, over 500 children’s books, table top strategy board games, computer chairs, room décor, and school By: Roma High Teacher supplies. Children will also have access to computers so they can test on accelerated reader books and study School or do homework that Casa de Esperanza has already provided. The Psychology Club at the Starr County STC Macario Guerra Roma High campus also very graciously volunteered their time to help make this event a success!

School was one of 40 High School and Middle School teams from across the Rio Grande Valley to compete at the annual HESTEC Seaperch Challenge held at the Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center in Defensive Coordinator Gerardo Canales Brownsville, Texas.

The students Earns State-Wide Recognition designed and built a Congratulations to Roma been doing with our team,” remote controlled watercraft robot High School Varsity Football said RHS Head Football Coach that they maneuvered through an Team Defensive Coordinator Frank Villanueva. “He is a very underwater obstacle course and Coach Gerardo Canales on being dedicated coach who has been with which they picked up plastic nominated by Dave Campbell’s showing steady improvement rings and cubes from the bottom of Texas Football Magazine, with his players every week. We the pool. and voted by the public, as an are happy to have this state-wide They also had to present Assistant Coach of the Week! The spotlight on his work and our their device to a panel of judges honor is a state-wide recognition Mighty Gladiator players. On explaining the Engineering for Coach Canales. behalf of the entire RHS Football Design process of developing and “We are so proud of Coach Program we congratulate you!” modifying the robot.

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RIO GRANDE CITY CELEBRATES THE REASON FOR THE SEASON DURING 15TH ANNUAL H-E-B FEAST OF SHARING EVENT

Annual Dinner Brings Rio Grande City Community Together on Thursday, December 6 at Fort Ringgold Elementary

The holidays are a special time for H-E-B. It’s a time to give thanks to its customers, and a time to bring family, friends and neighbors together for a beloved annual tradition – the H-E-B Feast of Sharing. This year’s event took place on Thursday, December 6, from 5-8 p.m., at Fort Ringgold Elementary located at 1 Fort Ringgold St. “Giving back to the community is what H-E-B was founded on more than 115 years ago, and it’s really at the heart of who we are as a company,” said Yvonne Loflin, H-E-B Director of Public Affairs, Border Region.

“The Feast of Sharing gives us a wonderful opportunity to bring the Rio Grande City community together to break bread, enjoy one another’s company, and get the holiday season off to a beautiful start here in South Texas.”

During the free community event, hundreds of volunteers served a feast to more than 2,000 residents. The menu included glazed ham with gravy, mashed potatoes, a vegetable medley and dessert. Preparing for a massive, large-scale feast of this size is no easy feat. It takes an army of volunteers to prepare 750 pounds of glazed ham, 35 gallons of gravy, 95 gallons of mashed potatoes, 55 gallons of vegetable medley, 2,500 slices of apple pie and 2,500 rolls.

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Health Insurance Exchange open enrollment ends on Dec. 15

By Gerardo Ortiz, Acting Deputy Administrator, U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Southwestern regional office

The end of the HealthCare. gov open enrollment period is just around the corner. Whether you are new to the HealthCare. gov exchange or returning, we want to make sure that Texans who want coverage through the exchange are aware of the Dec. 15 deadline so they don’t miss the opportunity to sign up for 2019 coverage.

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of La Grulla The City of La Grulla, Texas seeks to develop an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the 2019/2020 Community Development Fund for eligible activities associated to the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. Accordingly, the City is soliciting proposals of qualifications from Texas-Registered Engineers to provide engineering services associated to Application Preparation and Project Implementation. Firms and/or individuals should have past experience with federally funded programs.

Please submit a proposal of services and/or a statement of qualifications to: Marlen Garza, City Secretary City of La Grulla 194 South FM 2360 / PO Box 197 La Grulla, Texas 78548 Submittals for these services shall be received by the City no later than 10:00 am on December 24, 2018, which is at least ten (10) days after this publication and contact dates of RFP/Q. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.

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County of Starr Texas Community Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) 2017-2018 Contract No. 7217440 Advertisement and Invitation for Bids The County of Starr will receive bids for the Texas Community Block Grant Program 20172018 for Street Construction and Reconstruction until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 4th, 2019 at Starr County Annex Building (100 N. F.M. 3167, Rio Grande City, TX, 78582).

The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 4th, 2019 at Starr County Annex Building, 100 N. F.M. 3167, Rio Grande City, TX, 78582.

The project will consist of the construction of Eagle St., Mike’s 7th St. and reconstruction of El Tanque Rd. Bids are invited for, but are not limited to, the items and approximate quantities as follows: 1.

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720 SQFT Concrete Valley Gutters Bid/Contract Documents, including Technical Specifications are on file and may be viewed at the Starr County Federal and State Programs, located on 100 N. F.M. 3167(Suite 220), Rio Grande City, TX, 78582 during normal business days or may be obtained by interested parties for Fifty Dollars ($50.00), non-refundable, per set or copy, by contacting Rio Delta Engineering, 309 N. Corpus St. Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, or by calling (956) 2631041 or requests by facsimile can be made to Rio Delta Engineering by calling at (956) 263-1112.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 21st, 2018 at Starr County Annex Building (100 N. F.M. 3167, Rio Grande City, TX, 78582).

A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety is required with each bid for those contracts that exceed $25,000. A certified check or bank draft payable to the County of Starr or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (Davis Bacon and Related Acts) wage rates, as issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, or national origin. Adherence to the grant recipient’s Section 3 Policy is required for contracts and subcontracts in excess of $100,000.00.

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’ qualifications prior to the contract award.

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All contractors and/or subcontractors who are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project. All contractors/ subcontractors must be enrolled in SAM.gov and shall have a DUNS number.

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Here are the three things Texans need to know: 1. The deadline to sign up for coverage is fast approaching.

Texas consumers have until Dec. 15 to sign up for coverage that starts on Jan. 1. Texans who don’t enroll by the deadline can’t get 2019 coverage unless they qualify for a special enrollment period.

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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE The County of Starr plans to apply for the upcoming Texas Community Development Block Grant 2019-2020 from the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Program of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).

These services are being solicited to assist the County in its application and Engineering Services for the TxCDBG contract, if awarded, to support with Road Improvements Contract in the County of Starr. Accordingly, the County is seeking to contract with a qualified Professional Engineer to prepare the application and Engineering Service of the awarded contract.

Please submit your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below:

County of Starr Attention: Eloy Vera, Starr County Judge 100 N. FM 3167 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 (956) 716-4800 Proposals shall be received by the County of Starr no later than 3:00 pm on the 28th of December 2018. The County of Starr reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.

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Texas Roads Have Not Had a Fatality Free Day Since November 7, 2000 What if … We Could End the Streak!

It has been 18 years since Texas could claim a day where there were no fatalities on our roads. The fatalities add up to more than 66,000 people killed on Texas roadways over the past 18 years. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) the leading causes of these deadly crashes continue to be failure to stay in one lane, alcohol and speed. TxDOT is promoting the “End the Streak” campaign to help end motor vehicle fatalities in Texas.

What if we all drove like the driver we would want in front of us, beside us and in back of us.

Ending this streak of needless tragedy on Texas roadways is a shared responsibility.

What if for one day everyone took responsibility for themselves and their friends and there were no drunk drivers on our roads. And

there was not one person driving somewhere to drink without a plan for a sober ride home — and no underage drunk drivers were to be found anywhere.

What if there were no distracted drivers on the road. No teens were riding with other teens, which is the main source of their distractions and against the law according to the Graduated Driver License Law. What if no youth or adult was driving while using a cell phone and totally concentrating on their driving.

What if there was no driver speeding down the road and all were driving within the speed limit, including slowing down for construction and emergency vehicles, and driving more slowly and cautiously when weather conditions are bad.

What if we all took time to put on our seatbelts and make sure

that all of our passengers were also buckled up. And, that all children were riding in the correct car seat for their age, weight and developmental stage. What if the car seat had been inspected by a certified child passenger safety technician to make sure it was being used correctly and installed correctly.

What if there were no drowsy drivers on the road and every driver, including commercial drivers, made sure they were well rested and prepared for the trip.

What if every driver made sure their vehicle and tires were in good condition and everyone drove defensively and civilly so that every car was treated as if

the lives of the people inside were important. What if all drivers were looking out for each other.

What if all of these things could be done on the same day and Texas could once again enjoy a day where there was not one fatality on our roads? Then, we could put an end to this terrible streak of roadway deaths in Texas — and it

would bear repeating!

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Community Health Educator Yolando Morado, Starr County reminds us that these do not have to be just rhetorical questions. For information on the End the Streak campaign visit: http://www.txdot. gov/inside-txdot/media-center/ psas/end-streak.html

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You have many flu shot options. Besides the traditional flu vaccines that help protect against three strains of the virus, there are now “quadrivalent” vaccines that help protect against four strains.

There’s also a high-dose vaccine approved for people 65 and older.

If you have any questions about which is best for you, talk to your doctor or other health care professional.

Despite the risk that flu and its complications pose, the vaccination rate remains much lower than it should be. Even during last year’s horrible season, less than half of the U.S. population was vaccinated.

Why? Some people don’t

they don’t think a flu shot is worth their time and effort. Others resist annual vaccination because they believe it’s risky, even though decades of experience have shown flu shots to be safe.

If you’re concerned about a serious allergic reaction or some other medical condition that may make the flu vaccine unsafe for you, you should consult your doctor before a vaccination.

Otherwise, it’s important to remember that you can’t get the flu from the flu shot.

Side effects are rare. Most people notice nothing after their vaccination. A few may have a slight fever or some soreness where the shot was given. But those side effects usually last just a day or two.

As flu season begins, you’ll want to wash your hands and stay away from sick people to reduce the spread of germs. But as useful as those steps are, an annual vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and those around you. By avoiding the flu, you’ll avoid giving it to family and friends.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Working knowledge of government auditing and accounting is essential.

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Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodically.

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PREFERRED REOUIREMENTS: (Not Required) Master's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance, or related field.

County accounting computer system software experience. (County currently uses Alio Program) Five (5) years of directly applicable work experience in a professional capacity in accounting and finance, i.e., an entire Auditor's department.

Five (5) years of demonstrated supervisory experience in the public sector or a comparable environment: medium to large sized organization.

Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).

Auditor / Accountant work experience in state or local government.

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FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS: Exempt (Salary) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Please submit all applications with a cover letter, resume, and references to STARR COUNTY BOARD OF DISTRICT JUDGES; C/O: 381ST DISTRICT JUDGE HONORABLE JOSE LUIS GARZA 401 N. Britton Ave. Suite 401, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582. Applications will be accepted until December 18, 2018 or until position is filed. The 381st District Court is located at the Starr County Courthouse, Third Floor, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582.

The Starr County Board of District Judges is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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County Government is, for many people, the primary and most accessible level of government. In true democratic fashion, officials are elected from among the populace to represent citizens, provide a variety of services, and act as a bridge to span the gap between local citizens and County Government. The County Auditor is to serve as a check on the financial operations of other county offices, as well as fulfill financial accounting and budget responsibilities.

The County Auditor’s salary is currently budgeted at $73,061.00 with a total office Budget of $391,467.75. Salary may be negotiated based on educational experience.

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“A&B” Alejandro Bazan, Rigoberto Chapa, Jr., Lucas Garcia, Miah Martinez, Andre Salinas, Izaiah Zarate 3rd Grade – Sylvia J. Garcia “A” Anahi Alvirde, Idani Bazan, Jose C. Hernandez, Jr., Jadelyn Lopez “A&B” Martin Bazan, Jr., Daniel Lopez, Jr., Fernanda Zurita 3rd Grade – Sara Gonzalez “A” Edward Beltran, Jesus A. Islas “A&B” Axel Alvarez, Gabriel Alvarez, Kelsie Barrera, Valeria Fernandez, Jorge L. Medina, Ruby Martinez, Charles Lopez, Mathew Montes, Jose Ignacio Ortiz 3rd Grade – Jocelyn Rodriguez “A” Adan Acevedo, Mia Garrido, Max Lopez, Dianela Moreno, Lilah Moreno, Leslie Quezada, Astrid Villarreal “A&B” Austin Bazan, Isabela Garcia, Valerie Garza, Paloma Alvarez, Devanny Montalvo, Marely Zamora, Rubee Garcia, Andres Monsivais 4th Grade – Sandra Bazan “A” Ervey Bazan, Johnny Bazan, Roel Flores “A&B” Desarae Aguilar, Genesis Martinez, Dayna Rios 4th Grade – Anabel Segovia “A” Ashley Garcia, Kolton Gutierrez, Diego Perez “A&B” Mia Amaro, Johanna Montalvo, Jesus Rodriguez, Ruby Salinas, Arnold Treviño, Brianda Villarreal HONOR ROLL, section II, page 3

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HONOR ROLL Continued from section II, page 2

P a p e r wasps are beneficial but can sting We can’t claim paper wasps as a Valley specialty because they’re found throughout the U. S. They’re range, therefore, includes our thorny brush country and most of us have seen them.

There are many species we call paper wasps, I’ll focus on Polistes exclamans which is the one you’re most likely to notice.

The “yellow-jackets,” of which you’ve probably familiar, are a paper wasp species which builds nests underground and is quite aggressive if disturbed. Those are not the ones we’ll consider now.

P. exclamans is a paper wasp usually first noticed when we see it’s nest. It’s like a very thick, gray pancake hanging from a single attachment stem. Frequently the nests hang u n d e r eaves of houses or even just above doorways.

The wasps seem quite comfortable around buildings.

Looking at the bottom of the nest you’ll see a cluster of hexagonal compartments, a few of which have been capped. The open compartments may contain wasp larvae and the capped ones all contain wasps in the pupal metamorphic stage.

The adults, there may be 20 to 30 per nest, construct the nest of wood they’ve chewed into a pulp and mixed with saliva. In each compartment they lay a single egg.

When it hatches, they feed it bits of caterpillars, butterflies, beetles and other insects they’ve captured and chewed into a fine mash.

The larvae grow and, when large enough, the compartment is sealed and the larvae pupate. When they emerge, they’re adult wasps.

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There are three types of wasps at each nest: queens, workers and males. The queens, one or two per nest, lay eggs; the workers (all females) do the construction, gather food and feed the larvae and defend the nest. The males just hang around to mate with queens.

Only the worker females can sting because only they have modified ovipositors. Stings can be quite painful and wasps can sting repeatedly. Unless you have an allergic reaction, the stings are briefly painful but not deadly. P. exclamans seem quite tolerant of people and, unless directly disturbed, will ignore you.

The paper wasps have dark brownish or blackish wings which are held at their sides when not

in flight. Distinctly, the wings are held at the sides of the body and not crossed one over the other on the back as many wasps do.

The heads and bodies are black with bands of yellow. The head of a male is blackish while that of a female is more yellow.

Interestingly, while larvae are carnivores, being fed animal matter, adults are herbivores.

Adults drink nectar from flowers and the juices of rotting fruit.

In what seems like a waste, only a few young, mated queens, hatched in the fall, will survive the

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winter. All the old queens, workers and males die. Males, by the way, will grow from unfertilized eggs the next season. Queens develop from fertilized eggs whose larvae receive a selective diet.

Paper wasps, while they can sting but seldom do, are considered beneficial by gardeners and agriculturists because they kill lots of destructive insects. We should exercise caution but be pleased when they’re around.

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DPS Reminds Texans to Prepare for Winter Weather The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages Texans in all regions of the state to make preparations for staying safe as we approach the official start of winter.

“As we know all too well, Texas weather can change in an instant,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Every year, Texas faces serious dangers

brought on by winter weather conditions, including freezing temperatures, ice, sleet and even snow. Taking extra safety precautions now could make all the difference during these potentially severe weather events this winter.”

Texans can prepare their vehicles for the winter by checking the battery, windshield

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DPS offers the following additional tips for staying safe during possible winter weather: •Monitor local weather broadcasts and follow up-to-theminute weather conditions at http://www.weather.gov/.

•Purchase an all-hazards weather radio for up-to-date warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information.

•Sign up for your local emergency notification system.

•Check on friends and family members whose health or age may put them at greater risk from cold weather.

•Allow extra time when traveling in inclement weather.

•Avoid traveling when sleet, freezing rain or snow is predicted,

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•Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained before any trip, and keep your gas tank full.

•Insulate outside faucets and pipes near outer walls.

•Make sure that furnaces, heaters, fireplaces and wood stoves are clean, well-ventilated and in good working condition.

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wipers (including appropriate freeze resistant-fluid), tire pressure, tire tread and fluid levels, as well as taking time to lubricate door and trunk locks to prevent freezing. In addition, the following is a list of emergency supplies drivers can keep in their vehicle: Blankets, cell phone, flashlight and extra batteries, first-aid

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•If you will be away from home for a long period of time, set your thermostat to 55 degrees or higher and open cabinets under sinks.

During the winter season, residents can contact 2-1-1 Texas, the state’s free 24-hour helpline, to check on possible communityestablished warming centers or related services in their area. No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1 or 877-5417905 for community resources.

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