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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
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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
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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!
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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †JOSE GALVAN (6TH AN.) by Family †LEONEL R. SALINAS (7TH AN.) by Maria Salinas ACCION DE GRACIAS FOR IRIS GARZA & FAMILY by Victoria & Colin ACCION DE GRACIAS FOR JAVIER GARZA & FAMILY by Victoria & Colin ACCION DE GRACIAS FOR THE SIERRA FAMILY by Victoria & Colin THURSDAY DECEMBER 14TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY DECEMBER 15TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †JUANITA ORTIZ THORNTON (17TH AN.) by Spouse & Family †KENNIE ALANIZ by Parents †SAMANTHA JO MARIA by Husband & Family †ERNESTO VELA by Family
ACCION DE GRACIAS FOR ARMANDO GARZA & FAMILY by Victoria & Colin ACCION DE GRACIAS FOR THE CHAPA FAMILY by Victoria & Colin SATURDAY DECEMBER 16TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †MANUELA S. GUERRA (47TH AN.) by Family †JUAN CADENA (29TH AN.) by Alvarado-Cadena Family †MANUELITA C. PORRAS by Mr. & Mrs. Abel Porras †RAQUEL G. GARCIA by Mr. & Mrs. Abel Porras †PRISCILLA A. MARROQUIN (6TH AN.) by Family †ANTONIO RAMIREZ FRANCO by Family SUNDAY DECEMBER 17TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †YOLANDA GARZA CLASS OF 1962 by Noelia Muñoz †ALBA G. GARZA CLASS OF 1962 (2ND AN.) by Noelia Muñoz †EDUARDO ‘LALO’ CHAPA, SR. by Eduardo Chapa, Jr. & Family
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El Señor es mi pastor, nada me faltara. En verdes pastos me hará yacer; me conduce hacia aguas tranquilas. Aviva mi alma y me guía por sendas seguras por amor de su nombre. Aunque ande en valle de sombra de muerte, no temeré mal alguno; porque tú estás conmigo, tu vara y tu cayado me infunden aliento. Aderezarás mesa delante de mi en presencia de mis angustiadores; unges mi cabeza con aceite, mi copa está rebosando. Ciertamente el bien y la misericordia me seguirán todos los días de mi vida y en la casa del Señor moraré por siempre.
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Sweet Child
God made a Sweet Child, a child who never grew old. He made a smile of sunshine, He molded a heart of pure gold. He made that child as close to an angel as anyone ever could be. God made a Sweet Child and He gave that dear child to me. Then God saw His wonderful creation growing very tired and weak, so He wrapped the child in His loving arms and said, “You my child I keep”. But now my Sweet Child is an angel free from hurt and pain. I’ll love you forever, until we meet again. So many times I have missed you, so many times I have cried, if all my love could have saved you, Sweet Child, you never would have died. author unknown
16th year memorial mass will be celebrated on Dec. 16, 2017 at 5:00PM at Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City, Texas.
Mr. Mrs. Carlos Marroquin & Family The honor of your presences or prayer will be greatly appreciated
SUNDAY DECEMBER 17TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †SIMEONA P. PEREZ by Perez Family †GENOVEVA G. HAWKINS (35TH AN.) by Family †MAGDALENO & ESTEFANA ELIZONDO (AN.) by Israel & Lupita Chapa †PATRIA CADAVEZ (5TH AN.) by Cadavez Family †ROSE MARIE PEÑA (AN.) by Family †RENE CARLOS & DIANA OZUNA by Family †DANTINO AGUILAR (3RD AN.) by Family 1:00 P.M. †SIXTO FLORES, JR. by Wife & Family †TEODORO GARCIA (2ND AN.) by Esposa Sarah e Hijos †ADELA HERNANDEZ & FRANCISCO GARCIA by Su Familia
†JOSE MARIA ALVAREZ by Wife & Family †HORTENSIA SILVA (3RD AN.) by Yzelda Garza & Family 5:00 P.M. †REQUERIO GUERRERO by Children †MARGARITO ALANIS by Esposa y Familia †TOMACITA & BARTOLOME DIAZ (AN.) by Familia †JUANITA BERNAL by Sus Hermanos y Hermanas †LEOCADIO BARRERA (AN.) by Su Familia Barrera MONDAY DECEMBER 18TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †SILVESTRE E. REYNA, SR. by Family †MR. & MRS. SILVESTRE E. REYNA, SR. by Oralia G. Lopez †MR. & MRS. IGNACIO GONZALEZ by Oralia G. Lopez †CONIE ROSE SANTOS by Santos Family TUESDAY DECEMBER 19TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE
Catholic Daughters Of The America’s Of Roma Texas Honored Their Committee Chairpersons
Court Oblates of Mary Immaculate No. 1978 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas of Roma, Texas whose celebration of their 50th Anniversary on Nov. 12, 2017 and its’ C.D.A. Regent, Mrs. Yolanda Gonzalez; and officers (previously pictured) express their gratitude and compliment the following C.D.A. members who as chairpersons of each different committee played such a vital role in making this 50th Anniversary event such a successful one together with all the C.D.A. members. Front row, pictured from left to right: Olga Escobar-Continental
Priscilla Ann Marroquin 09-21-1978 † 12-20-2001
†EDNA M. HERNANDEZ by Husband, Son & Family SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE
Pray to Saint Expedite When you are in urgent need... Our dear martyr and protector, Saint E x p e d i t e , Yo u who know what is necessary and what is urgently needed. I beg you to intercede before the Holy Trinity, that by your grace my requestwillbegranted. (Clearly express what you want, and ask him to find a way to get it to you) May I receive your blessings and favors. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. If Saint Expedite grants
your request, place fresh flowers beside his statue in your home or in the church. Also publication thanking Saint Expedite, so that his name and fame will grow.
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Te invitamos a recordar el Nacimiento del salvador en esta Navidad en La Primera Iglesia Bautista Remolino el 17 de Diciembre del 2017 al las 6:00 PM
Tendremos: Alabanzas y Cantos Navideños Poesías y Actuaciones Infantiles Drama de Navidad Meditación de la Palabra TE ESPERAMOS, NO FALTES!!
Breakfast; Nancy GuerraLuncheon and Decorations; Yolanda Gonzalez, C.D.A. Regent; Ramoncita GuerraChurch Liturgy Readers; and Margarita Molina-Registration. Back row: Olga HinojosaInvitations and Guest speakers;
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NOVENA “Miraculous Prayer” Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it, Dear Jesus, and place it within your own heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in your merciful eyes it will become your favor, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail.
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For desperate causes... Pray to Saint Expedite
My Saint Expedite of urgent and just causes, please intercede for me with Our Lord Jesus Christ. Succor me in this hour of affliction and despair, my Saint Expedite. You who are a Holy warrior, You who are the Saint of the afflicted, You who are the Saint of the desperate, you who are the Saint of urgent causes, Protect me, Help me, Give me Strength, Courage and Serenity. Hear my plea. (Clearly express what you want, and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) My Saint Expedite, help me to prevail through these difficult hours, protect me from all those who want to harm me, respond to my plea with urgency. Bring me back to the state of peace and tranquillity, my Saint Expedite. I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life and I will speak your name to all those who have faith. (Now promise to give Saint Expedite a specific offering when your desire is granted.) Amen. (Say one Our Father, one Holy Mary, and make the sign of the cross.) (Be sure to provide the offering you promised if Saint Expedite grants your petition) H. G.
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Starr County Appraisal District recognizes board members Mr. Eduardo Ramirez & Mr. Daniel J. Garcia were recognized at the Starr County Appraisal District Board of Directors meeting held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Starr County Appraisal District Conference Room by Chief Appraiser Rosalva Guerra . Chief Guerra thanked the outgoing board members for the milestones they achieved and the accomplishments they earned. Thank you for giving your time with loyalty and dedication.
(L-R) Daniel J. Garcia Rosalva Guerra, Chief Appraiser & Eduardo Ramirez
(L-R) Rene P. Montalvo, Arturo S. Perez, Commissioner Eloy Garza, Eduardo Ramirez, Rosalva Guerra, and Ameida Salinas.
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OUR 2017 WINTER WONDERLAND WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! We opened our doors and over 17,000 people came through to enjoy our carnival, food, entertainment, �ield of snow, ice skating rink, Free Duelo Concert and much more! This yearly free event is open to all and we thank you, the community, for placing your trust in us for your children’s healthcare needs. This event is also possible due to our many sponsors that assist us to be able to do more for each of you every year.
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RGCCISD Migrant Students Visit Zoo for STAAR Test Prep CAMP Early Payment Deadline for Spring 2018 is Dec. 13
The Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Migrant Education Program, under the coordination of Mrs. Veronica Garcia and in collaboration with College 1st, hosted their STAAR Test Prep CAMP, on Animal Biology, at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville. Students had the opportunity to experience, see and learn about many different kinds of wildlife,
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Graduating students from Texas A&M University-Kingsville who purchased an official school ring received them during one of two special ceremonies. Graduates and alumni are able
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General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary Staff Celebrated Thanksgiving Roma High Softball Team Attends High School Softball Media Day
The administration at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary celebrated Thanksgiving with teachers and staff. Long ago, Thanksgiving Day was celebrated as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. This was the perfect time to celebrate and give thanks to teachers and staff for doing an awesome job every day.
Recently, the Roma High School Gladiator Varsity Softball Team attended the High School Softball Media Day at PSJA High School. The girls will be featured in High School Sports Magazine, and they were interviewed by Channel 4 and 956 Sports. Their season starts January 19, 2018. Thanks goes to the City of Roma Parks & Recreation Commission for providing transportation to the event for the students! (Photos and information courtesy Joel Hinojosa.)
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Roma ISD Announces December 2017 Gladiator Wall of Fame Honorees Ac2E Middle School December 2017 Falcons of the Month Roma ISD’s Gladiator Wall of Fame Program shines the light on exemplary students, who are selected for the honor based on citizenship, leadership, academics and extracurricular activities. The December 2017 Roma ISD Gladiator Wall of Fame honorees were highlighted at the regular school board meeting held December 7, 2017. The honorees include: Kevin Alvarado and Angel Villarreal of Emma Vera Elementary School; Diego N. Garza, Gilberto Macias Jr. and Edgar G. Rodriguez of F.J. Scott Elementary School; Aneilyn A. Garcia, Devany D. Lopez and Bruno Torres of R. & C. Saenz Elementary School; Kaylee Garza and Leah Garza of R.T. Barrera Elementary School; Elian Cruz, Leonardo de la Garza and Manuel G. Vela of Veterans
Ac2E Middle School is proud to recognize the December 2017 Falcons of the Month. Congratulations to (bottom row left to right) Diego Diaz, Natalia Lopez, Daniela Villarreal, Kamilah Guerra, Joel Diego Villarreal, (middle row left to right) Victoria Villarreal, Kimberly Garza, Justin Soza, Leslie Favela, Amanda Rodriguez, (top row left to right) Alejandra Moreno, Anahi Garcia, Armando Moreno, Liana Rios, and Marina Gonzalez. Keep up the excellent work! Memorial Elementary School; Aytza Cano, Joziel Diaz and Danilo De Jesus Munoz of Y.B. Escobar Elementary School; Evelyn Gutierrez, Jayleen Miranda and Jasmin Ortiz of Ramiro Barrera Middle School;
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RIO GRANDE CITY CELEBRATES THE REASON FOR THE SEASON DURING 14TH ANNUAL H-E-B FEAST OF SHARING EVENT
Annual Dinner Brings Rio Grande City Community Together on Thursday, December 7 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 7, 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 Linda Tovar, 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 2,500 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. The H-E-B Feast of Sharing dinners were founded in 1989 and are a facet of H-E-B’s Food Bank Assistance Program. The program works year-round to prevent hunger in Texas and Mexico. Today, 31 dinners are held across Texas and in Mexico, with more than 250,000 meals served to communities.
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Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary, General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary, AC2E Elementary Student Council Held a Canned Food Drive
DMR held their annual Canned Food Drive in collaboration with Peter Piper Pizza and it was a great success. As an incentive Peter Piper Pizza donates a pizza party to the classroom that brings in the most cans. Our winning class this year was Miss Issamar Balderas Pre-Kinder classroom. Congratulations and thank you students for your participation.
General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary held a canned food drive to help several families from our school community. Each family received a canned food basket and a turkey. Special thanks to all students and staff who helped make all the baskets and donated canned goods. We would also like to thank Mr. Jorge Falcon and family for donating the turkeys.
AC2E Elementary Student Council had a successful food canned drive that generated over 1,000 cans in donations from our student body. We are so proud of our students for understanding the gift of giving during the holidays. Different organizations picked up our boxes which will then be donated to families in our community. A big THANK YOU to all of our students and teachers for supporting this event! You all are simply the best!
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STC Announces Holiday Break Hours for Fall 2017/Spring 2018 operation South Texas College campuses and Starr County campuses, as Students can choose from more will be closed from Dec. 21 – follows: than 120 degree & certificate Jan. 1 for Winter Break. Students Dec. 18-20: 9 a.m. - 4p.m. options and enroll at any of South Services offices will be open to Jan. 2: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Texas College’s five campuses, students at the Pecan, Mid-Valley Jan. 3: Regular hours of
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The South Texas Development Council (STDC) is requesting proposals for the provision of basic and advance/specialized peace officers training. All basic and specialized training provided must be conducted in conformance with TCOLE requirements. Only one contract will be awarded. The STDC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received and to award a contract only upon availability of funding from the Governor’s Office, Criminal Justice Division. Specifications, submittal requirements and other information may be obtained from Ms. Martha D. Hernandez, Regional Services Program Planner, STDC, 1002 Dicky Lane, P.O. Box 2187, Laredo, TX 78044-2187, Tel: (956) 722-3995, Fax: (956) 722-2670, E-Mail: marthahdz@stdc.cog.tx.us. Deadline for submittal of responses to this RFP Notice shall be 5:00 PM on January 12th, 2018.
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Ringgold Elementary PTO Officers Held a Successful Raffle
On behalf of the Ringgold Elementary PTO Officers, we would like to congratulate our raffle winners which were drawn at the 2nd Six Weeks Awards Assembly. The 3rd prize winner for the Faith and More Football T-Shirt Design was Heliodoro Montano from Camargo, Tamaulipas. The 2nd prize winner for the Thanksgiving Dinner Basket was Diana Licea from Rio Grande City. The 1st prize Christmas Wreath winner was Lizette Gutierrez from Rio Grande City. Thank you so much for all students, staff, parents and extended community for assisting Ringgold Elementary PTO organization.
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SCIFTalks: COLLABORATING FOR ACCESS AND SUCCESS LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The Starr County Industrial The keynote speaker will be area of Mobility, Economic Foundation (SCIF) will host its SCIFTalks series this coming Thursday with a discussion on Higher Education and the importance of collaboration in making higher education a catalyst for economic and workforce development. With the new construction progressing rapidly, the availability of new programs and facilities to the Starr County region will play a vital role in contributing to our community’s prosperity.
founding South Texas College (STC) President Dr. Shirley Reed. STC has been a great partner to the region and it is a key contributor to our evolving workforce. Dr. Reed will provide and update on the new construction, available programs and the impact partnerships have to the regions prosperity. SCIFTalks is a quarterly series that features speakers and presenters that address issues impacting Starr County in the
Development, Higher Education, Infrastructure and Border Security. Experts in these areas will be invited to share and discuss ideas on how to continue our efforts to positively create change in Starr County. What: SCIFTalks: Collaborating for Access and Success Who: South Texas College Founding Board President Dr. Shirley Reed When: Thursday, December 14, 2017 Where: South Texas College Starr County Campus Auditorium 142 N. FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Deadline for entries to college literary arts journal due Jan. 15 Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm To learn more about the SCIF Interstice, the literary arts Isaac Chavarria at ichavarria@ please visit www.starrcounty.org journal of South Texas College, southtexascollege.edu is accepting submissions for the upcoming 2018 issue. STC encourages all students, Pursuant to the provisions contained in ARTICLE V, Section Five (5) of the Texas staff, faculty and members of the Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, we are serving notice to the owners and/or lien holders community to submit their poems, that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by Ochoa’s Wrecker Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicles within stories, photography, and art at thirty (30) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, https://www.southtexascollege. and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicles in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Juan Ochoa at 956-488-9789, 112 Old edu/interstice/ The deadline for entries is Jan. Military Rd., Garciasville, TX 78547 for information concerning vehicles. 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA GREY 15, 2018 with an anticipated print of April 2018. Feel free LP’s: 101 RUU WASHINGTON to visit the website for samples VIN# 1N4AL11D93C343515 of last year’s publications and information on receiving a print copy of past Interstice issues. Anyone with questions can email English instructor
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