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Patricio Hernandez announces candidacy for Starr County Clerk
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My fellow residents of the Great County of Starr, It is with excitement and great expectations that I announce my candidacy for the position of Starr County Clerk. The Starr County Clerk’s Office is an office that plays a very important role in the functioning
of our county. If elected, I pledge to continue to efficiently be the custodian of records for the Starr County Commissioner’s C o u r t , Constitutional County Courts and Statutory County Courts. Under my direction, our county clerk office staff will continue to issue marriage licenses and be an efficient recorder and custodian of important public records, including all bonds, deeds, birth certificates, assumed names and stock brands. As many of our neighboring counties, Starr County is currently experiencing budget difficulties as a result of the dwindling Oil and Gas revenues. It is very important that in financially trying times
that all county offices perform at maximum efficiency or order to maintain the level of services that Starr County tax payers expect. My fellow citizens, I offer you 38 years of business experience as Chief Executive Officer of Grande Garbage Collection Company LLC. Aside from my business experience, I also offer you my experience gained in the 22 years of service to our country as an officer and Supervisor for the United States Department of Homeland Security Department. I have been a resident of our community for the past 57 years. I attended our local public schools and graduated from the Rio Grande City High School in 1969. I attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas. Also as part of my education and experience, I attended and successfully completed both the U.S Border Patrol and Customs Academies in Brunswick Georgia. I am married to the former Estela Aguilar of Brownsville, Texas. We have three daughters, Cecilia Celeste, Lily Chrystal and April Christine. Also part of our family are our two wonderful grandchildren Antonio
Alto Bonito Elementary Participated at Relay For Life Event
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Alto Bonito Elementary participated in this year’s Relay For Life Event. They were able to raise over $6,000. It was a tremendous effort by the staff, community, parents, and students! The top 3 grade-levels will be awarded with a little something extra for their participation. 1st place: 3rd Grade, 2nd place: 4th grade, and 3rd place: Kinder. Great Job to all students and staff for going the extra-mile in support to such a great cause! Pictured are this year’s Top Donors from all grade-levels and staff members. Way to go Roadrunners!
Alejandro and Ava Renee. I have always felt very proud to live, work, play and participate in functions that contribute to the continued growth of our great County. Over the past years I have been involved in different clubs and organizations that promote the general welfare of our county residents. For instance: I have served in the Starr- Hidalgo Counties Workforce Solutions, the South Texas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, The City of Rio Grande Main Street Program, the Community Action Council of South Texas and the South Texas Development Council Board of Directors. I am currently a member of the Alhambra Club, past president of the Rio Grande City ROTARY Club and a member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus Club. Last but not least, I have also done my share as a coach and umpire of the local little league organization, PTO President and others. From the business side, my company has provided approximately seventy five (75) scholarships to graduating seniors and provided monetary support to little league baseball, girl softball,
youth soccer teams and many others. In short, I strongly believe in giving back to the community and I have done just that. Before closing, I would like to thank Mr. Dennis Gonzalez who served our county well as head of the County Clerk Office for the past 15 years. He also served another 5 years as an employee of the Starr County Planning Department. Dennis is a good man, has always been a good friend and a beloved neighbor. I wish him, his wife Mary Ann and their family success in all future endeavors. In closing, I ask all of my family, friends, neighbors and the many people whom I am acquainted with for your vote and support in this election. If elected, my promise to you is that I will dedicate the very best of me in serving each of you; and I will always do that with respect and dignity. Respectfully, Patricio Hernandez Candidate Starr County Clerk’s Office Political Ad Paid By Candidate
Veterans Middle School Received High Awards at RGC Lighting of the Christmas Tree
The Student Council from Ve t e r a n s Middle School represented their school at the Lighting of the Tree held at the Kiosk in downtown Rio Grande City. VMS was proud to receive 1st Place in the People’s Choice award for Best Decorated Tree and 2nd Place in the Judge’s Award category! Congratulations to the VMS Student Council, students, and staff for a festive job well done!
Congratulations to Roma High School Mighty Gladiator Band for all the students’ tremendous accomplishments so far this year!
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