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On Saturday, December 3-4, some students of Veterans Middle School Band participated in the TMEA All-Region Band Tryouts.

VMS are proud to say that the students that participated earned a chair placement in one of the bands. These were the results: Miguel Reyna, 6th Chair Honors Band, Angela Lopez, 5th Chair Symphonic Winds, Heden Trevino, 1st Chair Honors Band, Idany Lopez, 3rd Chair Honors Band, Sophia Cepeda, 7th Chair Symphonic Winds, and Emiliana Veloso, 10th Chair Symphonic Winds. These students performed a FREE concert last Saturday, December 11, at the Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center in La Joya, TX.

CDC Expands COVID-19 Booster Recommendations to 16- and 17-year-olds Roma Little League The following is attributable all the answers on the Omicron and 17 to get their booster if they to CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle variant, initial data suggests are at least 6 months post their Election for 2022 Board Walensky: “Today (Thursday, December 9, 2021), CDC is strengthening its booster recommendations and encouraging everyone 16 and older to receive a booster shot. Although we don’t have

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At this time, only the PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is authorized and recommended for adolescents aged 16 and 17. More information will be available on CDC’s website soon.

Roma Little League election for the 2022 Board on Wednesday December 22nd, 2021 at 6pm, Roma Little League Park. Anybody interested in serving as board member, coaching, umpiring, or simply volunteering is encouraged to attend.

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Obituary

Flor Estela “Minnie” Lopez August 31, 1969 - December 4, 2021

Flor Estela “Minnie” Lopez, of La Victoria, TX passed away on December 4th 2021 in Austin, TX at the age of 52. She was born in Hoopeston, IL on August 31, 1969 to Nabor Villarreal and Flor Estela Zarate.

She has two living siblings, Evangelina and Nabor Villarreal, Jr. She attended Rio Grande City High School and attended TSTC and South Texas College earning a degree in Early Childhood Education.

At the time of her death she was a devoted Preschool Teacher in Bee Cave, TX and spent endless hours and personal resources off the clock preparing lessons, art, and activities for her students.

Around the holidays, Minnie’s gifts to her students were always more than the bare minimum which can be attributed to her loving and generous heart.

In her free time, Flor loved crafting, mainly sewing, and hand sewed her grandson’s Baptism gown in 2019.

In addition to sewing, she loved spending time with family, and baking around the holidays. Her favorite desserts were Sand Tarts, Pan de Polvo (Mexican Wedding cookies), and Chocolate Flan Cake. In 2021 - she hand made her grandson’s 3rd birthday pinata, a number 3 with a race track and characters from the Disney movie, Cars. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandson Finn.

She was born and raised a Roman Catholic and died receiving all her sacraments.

Minnie loved Disney movies and knew the classics by heart.

She was not a big fan of the live action (modern people actor) remakes. She knew all the words and sang all the songs as well. In her last days while at the hospital, she was dancing to “Under the Sea” as she watched The Little Mermaid with her daughters Patti and Clare.

She was very down to earth and low maintenance.

She always prefered a fresh face to a fully made up one and had come to love her graying hair. A few months prior to her death, she gave herself a haircut for the very first time after watching

a YouTube video. It was the last haircut she had before her passing.

She had the biggest heart and was so appreciative of the smallest kind gestures from family, friends, and coworkers alike. She was extremely generous and Minnie enjoyed spoiling her family - giving Easter baskets to her children well into adulthood and especially spoiling her grandson, Finn with endless love, toys, and sweets. It goes without saying no expense was spared when it came to her “Finnito Pinguinito” as she so lovingly called him.

Minnie had planned train rides, children’s marriages, tea parties, and endless visits with friends and family.

Minnie hated bills, being sick, commercials, traffic, and taxes.

She is survived by her family in Central and South Texas spouse, Luis Carlos; daughter Patricia Isabel and husband Ryan Buckley; daughter Clarissa Marie, son Luis Carlos Lopez, Jr; grandson Finn Buckley, father Nabor Villarreal, brother Nabor Villarreal, Jr., sister Evangelina Villarreal, Villarreal nephews and spouses Lopez / Garcia, nieces and nephews and spouses Villarreal / Zarate cousins Lopez / Sanchez cousins, pet Chihuahua Onyx, endless list of lifelong friends and acquaintances.

She is preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Maria Guadalupe Lopez 10/25/2020; mother, Flor Estela Zarate Villarreal 5/24/2018; her father-in-law, Eduardo Rey Lopez 7/6/2006; and miscarried son in early 1993.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 9th 2021 from 2 to 6PM at Beck Funeral Home in Cedar Park. A rosary will be prayed on the same day at 6PM led by Deacon Dave Montoya.

Her funeral mass will be on Friday, December 10th at 11AM at St. Mary Our Lady of the Lake in Lago Vista officiated

by Reverend Ed Koharchik.

She will be interred at Bagdad Cemetery in Leander following the funeral mass.

Pallbearers are her spouse, Luis Carlos Lopez, her son Luis Carlos Lopez, Jr, her son-in-law, Ryan Buckley, her brother Nabor Villarreal, her nephew, Roberto Garcia, and close family friend, Hunter Granier.

On behalf of the LopezBuckley and Villarreal families, we want to say thank you to whoever loved, helped and prayed for Minnie throughout her life and death.

“When I die, you better visit my grave. If you don’t, I will scratch the bottoms of your feet at night.” - Minnie (while joking with her family when discussing death)

Senate Unanimously Passes Collins, King Resolution Recognizing December 18, 2021, as “Wreaths Across America Day” This powerful movement to remember fallen U.S. troops originated in the State of Maine The Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced

by U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King designating Saturday, December 18th, 2021, as “Wreaths Across America Day.” A convoy of volunteers will travel from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery to lay Maine-made balsam wreaths at the headstones of American veterans interred there.

“Wreaths Across America is a powerful demonstration of respect and appreciation for our veterans – both those that we’ve lost and those still with us,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “We are so proud that this heartfelt expression of gratitude originated in our great

state and has become an enduring symbol of our nation’s gratitude for veterans’ valor and sacrifice.

This resolution remembers and honors America’s veterans this holiday season, while also teaching younger generations of the sacrifices that have been made to secure our freedoms and to defend our liberty.”

The general public can register to participate in Wreaths Across America please visit www. wreathsacrossamerica.org Thousands of volunteers are expected to lay the wreaths at the graves of each American veteran.

In addition to Arlington National Cemetery, volunteers will place wreaths at 3,100 locations nationwide.

The resolution can be read at: https://www.collins.senate.gov/ sites/default/files/WIL21A97.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 15TH - I.C.C. 6:30 P.M. †ROMEO LOPEZ, SR. by Wife & Daughter †MARGARITA C. GARCIA

by Husband & Family †SYLVIA D. LOPEZ

by Guillen, Lopez & Garcia Family †JUAN GARCIA

by Garcia Family †MARTINA S. GARCIA

by Garcia Family †SERGIO ADALBERTO CANTU

by Wife †ALICIA CASTAÑEDA by ICC †JOSE ISRAEL MAGAÑA by ICC †CARMEN COSS HERNANDEZ by ICC THURSDAY DECEMBER 16TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †MANUELA S. GUERRA

by Rosario Pope & Family †CORINA CASTAÑEDA CAVAZOS

by Angelica Barrera Brown †ALBERTO MORIN, JR.

by Wife Cynthia Lopez Morin †ALICIA CASTAÑEDA by ICC †JOSE ISRAEL MAGAÑA by ICC †CARMEN COSS HERNANDEZ by ICC

FRIDAY DECEMBER 17TH - I.C.C. 12:00 P.M. †PATRIA CADAVEZ (8TH AN.)

by Cadavez Family †MAURICIO GARZA III by Wife & Children †ALBERTO MORIN JR.

by Wife Cynthia L. Morin †PATRICK SUNIGA (3RD AN. )

by Galvan Family †BENITO GALVAN (3RD AN.)

by Galvan Family †JOSE ISRAEL MAGAÑA by ICC †LEOCADIO BARRERA (21ST AN.)

by Su Familia †CARMEN COSS HERNANDEZ by ICC SATURDAY DECEMBER 18TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †FELIPE SAENZ by Ella Saenz & Sisters †ANA MA. B. RAMIREZ

by Ella Saenz & Sisters †ARTURO GARZA by Ella Saenz & Sisters †ROMEO GARCIA, SR.

by Ella Saenz & Sisters †PABLO A. SAENZ, JR. (AN.)

by Mr. & Mrs. Javier D. Margo & Family †RICHARD ANDREW SAENZ (AN.)

by Mr. 7 Mrs. Javier D. Margo & Family

Obituary

Abel B. Alvarez

05/20/1941 - 12/12/2021

RIO GRANDE CITY - Abel B. Alvarez, at the age of 80, was called home on Sunday, December 12th, 2021. He was born on May 20, 1941, in Agua Verde Ranch in Rio Grande City to Mr. Carlos Alvarez and Mrs. Amelia Garcia Alvarez. He is survived by his wife of 57 years of marriage to Maria Paula Alvarez; two sons, Abel Alvarez Jr. and Carlos P. Alvarez; two daughters, Dalinda Palacios and Cynthia A. Delgado.

Surviving siblings are, Alfredo Alvarez, Delia Cruz, Amelia Garcia, Minerva Rodolfo, Dora Morin and Alicia Bermudes. He was preceded in death by Carlos Alvarez Jr., Ramiro Alvarez, and Daniel Alvarez. He dearly loved his seven grandchildren, Alejandro A. Palacios, Alyssa K. Palacios, Aaron Palacios, Jesse Delgado, Carlos Delgado Jr., Abel A. Alvarez, and Carlos P. Alvarez Jr. He was also blessed with two great grandchildren, Levi and Adam Palacios.

Viewing will be held Wednesday, December 15th 2021, at Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, Tx from 1 pm - 6pm with chapel service from 6 pm - 8 pm. A final viewing will be held on Thursday, December 16th from 11am - 1:40 pm at Sanchez Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm at El Remolino Baptist Church. Burial will follow to La Paz Cemetery in Rio Grande City.

4th Anniversary Mass In Loving Memory of

Orlando (Orly) Fabian Oviedo

†IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR RGCHS CLASSMATES OF 1962

by RGCHS Class of 1962 †DANNY GOMEZ, JR. by Mom & Dad †FELIX MARQUEZ by Siblings †ROSE MARIE PEÑA (15TH AN.)

by Peña Family †CARMEN COSS HERNANDEZ by ICC

SUNDAY DECEMBER 19TH – I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †IGNACIO & IGNACIA G. GUTIERREZ

by Rosario Pope & Family †BILL D. POPE, SR.

by Rosario Pope & Family †LAZARO & ALEJANDRA GARCIA

by Letty & Valerie †NOE GUTIERREZ by Wife & Children †AMPARO GUTIERREZ (AN.) by Family †NOELIA LONGORIA (1ST AN.) by Family

SUNDAY DECEMBER 19TH – L.G. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

5:00 P.M. †MAGDALENO & ESTEFANA ELIZONDO (AN.) by Israel & Lupita Chapa †ARACELY MATANCILLAS by Family †ARMANDO SOTO by Family †ORLANDO FABIAN OVIEDO (4TH AN.)

by Su Familia

SUNDAY DECEMBER 19TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †RAQUEL VELASCO VALLE

by Gloria De Loera †MANUELITA C. PORRAS

by Porras Family †RODOLFO S. GARZA (AN.)

by Mr. & Mrs. Rodolfo T. Garza †MARIA ELENA PEÑA

by Su Esposo e Hijos †OLIVIA L. LOPEZ & CONNIE L. HURLEY (AN.) by Rosalinda Lopez ACCION DE GRACIAS PARA XVI DE EVELYN RODRIGUEZ

MONDAY DECEMBER 20TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †HERALDO “LALO” GARCIA

by Garcia & Alaniz Family TUESDAY DECEMBER 21ST – I.C.C. 6.00 P.M. †MARIA YOLANDA VECCHIO by ICC

Tarjeta de Agradecimiento En Memoria de

Jose Israel Magaña 11/27/45 - 12/05/21

Nosotros, la familia de Jose Israel Magaña, deseamos expresar nuestro agradecimiento a todos nuestros familiares, amigos y vecinos que hicieron el momento mas di�ícil en nuestras vidas más fácil de soportar debido a su bondad, hermosas �lores, llamadas telefónicas, las donaciones de alimentos, misas y oraciones. Es bueno saber que otros comparten con nosotros la pérdida de nuestro querido padre. Que Dios los bendiga.

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CALL JEFF OR SONATA SANCHEZ

“Serving Our Community For Over 86 Years” “Caring for you & your loved ones in your time of need ”

August 8, 1993 † December 16, 2017

“No he muerto.

Solo me fui antes y no quiero que me recuerden con lagrimas como aquel que no tiene esperanza.

No he muerto; aunque mi cuerpo no esté, siempre mi presencia se hará sentir. Seré el silencio de nuestro hogar que tanto compartimos, seré la brisa que besara sus rostros, seré un recuerdo dulce que asista a su memoria, seré una pagina bonita de su historia. Perdón a todos, tome unicamente uno de los trenes anteriores y se me olvido decirles ... No he muerto, solo me fui antes.”

Mass will be celebrated on Sunday December 19, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City, TX.

If tears could build a stairway.

And memories a lane.

I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Loving you always your son Orly Jr. Parents Jose Luis & Irma, Brothers: Jesus & Jose Luis Jr.

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ST. JUDE NOVENA

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.

M. A.

3rd Anniversary Mass

In Loving Memory of Benito Galvan Patrick Suniga Mass will be 02-03-1972 10-04-1946 † 12-17-2018 † 11-04-2018 celebrated Friday December 17, 2021 at 12:00p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City

From the Family of Benito Galvan & Patrick Suniga

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us.

Holy Mary, Mother of Jesus, pray for us, St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. (Say this nine times a day, by the 8th day your prayer will be answered. Say it nine days, it has never been known to fail.

Publication must be promised.)

Thank you St. Jude.

SOLIS

Oración a la Sangre de Cristo para casos difíciles Adorada Sangre de Cristo, a ti vengo con fe de mi alma a buscar tu sagrado consuelo en mi difícil situación, no me desampares mi buen Jesús y te suplico que las puertas que se han de abrir en mi camino, sea tu brazo poderoso el que me las abra para darme la tranquilidad que tanto ansío. (Se piden tres milagros). Esta suplica Señor, te la hace mi corazón angustiado por los duros golpes del cruel destino que lo han vencido siempre en la lucha humana y, si tu poder Divino no intercede en mi favor sucumbiré por falta de ayuda. Haz mi adorada Sangre de Cristo que antes que termine este mes yo alcance los milagros que te pido, en agradecimiento, daré a conocer esta oración para que los que necesiten de tí aprendan a tener fe y confianza en tu misericordia. Sangre de Cristo, ilumina mi caminar, así como el sol ilumina el amanecer y que cada día aumente mas y mas mi confianza y fe en ti, brazo poderoso asísteme, ampárame y condúceme a la Gloria celestial, te agradezco Señor los milagros que tú puedas concederme. Amén.

M. A.

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Woman’s Club Hosts GFWC Texas Roma High Students Working Toward Medical Certification South Texas District Fall Board Meeting The GFWC Florence J. Scott Woman’s Club served as hostess club for the first in-person meeting of the GFWC Texas South Texas District since the pandemic began in 2020. President Linda Gerd presided over the meeting, which was attended by women from throughout the South Texas District, as well as GFWC Texas President Cindy Simmons, President-elect Billie Williams, and Second Vice-president Barbara Harvey.

Pictured are the delegation from the Woman’s Club that attended the meeting: l-r seated, Aminta Reyna Alaniz, president; Nelda Laurel, Nydia Benitez, and Dalinda Guillen; standing, Billie Williams, Lydia Garza Saenz, Mary Nettie

Rodriguez, and Maria Elia Ramos.

The event featured a decorated hat contest and a decorated pumpkin parade, with the pumpkins being then donated to a local senior care facility for veterans and friends.

All Woman’s Club members served on committees that planned

and coordinated the registration, name tags, door prizes, table favors, silent auction items, decorations, morning snacks and drinks, noon meal, and cleanup.

The event was a big success, with reports given, awards presented, and money raised for South Texas District scholarships.

Students in Roma High’s Patient Care Technology Program had an exciting day of clinicals, learning many proper safety procedures. Upon completion of the free program students will earn a certification allowing them to get a job in the medical field right out of high school!

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Roma Council #3367 Accepts the Star Council for 2020-2021 GHS/RHS Homecoming King And Queen

Roma Council #3367, accepted the Star Council Award for 2021-2021 fraternal year. Accepting the award on behalf of the Council was Grand Knight Jesus Saenz. The award was presented to Father Clos Council by Dist. Dep. 212, Daniel Gomez. The pictures shown are the presentation, the award and the members present to receive the award. Job well done. *** “Christmas gift suggestions: to your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity.

To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.” ~Oren Arnold

Congratulations to Grulla High School and Rio Grande City High School 2021 Homecoming King and Queen!

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Rio Grande City Grulla ISD hosted the First Annual Winter Festival of Lights on Friday, December 10, 2021 and Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Fort Ringgold Parade Field. RGCGISD schools and departments have been diligently working towards this event for months to ensure that our students and community would have an experience they would never forget. Every school in our district participated in the decoration contest, with some music and cheer groups participating as part of the entertainment.

The culmination of the evening was the Michael Salgado and Grupo LMT Concert and the character and clown comedy show where our SENSATIONAL Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Adolfo Pena Jr., enjoyed and laughed along with some of our Board of Trustee members. We would like to thank Mr. Adolfo Pena Jr., and the entire Board of Trustees for their support in putting this event together for our students, it was a huge success and was truly, as promised, an experience of a lifetime.

From our Superintendent, Mr. Adolfo Pena Jr., and the entire School Board of Trustees, we would like to wish the entire RGCGISD community a happy and safe holiday season!

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CDC amplía las recomendaciones de refuerzo Roma ISD schools rank well in new U.S. News & de COVID-19 para los jóvenes de 16 y 17 años World Report elementary, middle school ratings El mensaje que sigue es atribuido a la directora de los CDC, Dra. Rochelle Walensky: “Hoy (jueves 9 de diciembre de 2021), los CDC están fortaleciendo sus recomendaciones de refuerzo y alentando a todos los mayores de 16 años a recibir una vacuna de refuerzo. Aunque no tenemos todas las respuestas sobre la variante Omicron, los datos iniciales sugieren que la vacuna de refuerzo de COVID-19 ayudan a ampliar y fortalecer la protección contra Omicron

y otras variantes. Sabemos que las vacunas COVID-19 son seguras y efectivas, y recomiendo encarecidamente a los adolescentes de 16 y 17 años que reciban su refuerzo si han pasado al menos 6 meses después de su serie inicial de vacunación Pfizer”.

En este momento, solo la vacuna Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 está autorizada y recomendada para adolescentes de 16 y 17 años. Pronto habrá más información disponible en el sitio web de los CDC.

U.S. News & World Report, which is known for its rating of colleges and high schools, unveiled this fall a new rating system for elementary and middle schools across the country.

Unlike their college and high school ratings, elementary and middle schools are ranked within the state. The new database allows

readers to search by state for institutions that teach elementary or middle school students. School pages have data like enrollment by grade, student-teacher ratio and percentage of full-time

teachers who are certified.

Within the rating, all six Roma ISD elementary schools performed very well. Out of 5,150 elementary schools in the state, Emma Vera Elementary School ranks #49, F. J. Scott Elementary School ranks #67, R. T. Barrera Elementary School ranks #135, Delia G. Garcia Elementary School ranks #248, R. & C. Saenz Elementary ranks #341, and Veterans Memorial Elementary ranks #1267. This means that Emma Vera Elementary School and F. J. Scott Elementary School both rank in the top 1 percent of Texas elementary schools; R. T. Barrera Elementary ranks in the top 3 percent of Texas

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 TJ’s Star & Olivarez Wrecker Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicle within thirty (30) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicle in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Raul Olivarez at 956-4886682 or 956-735-8883, 930 W. Eisenhower, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 for information concerning vehicles.

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elementary schools; R. & C. Saenz Elementary and Delia G. Garcia Elementary all rank in the top 7 percent of Texas elementary schools; and Veterans Memorial Elementary ranks in the top 25 percent of Texas elementary schools – meaning Roma ISD has the top 5 elementary schools in Starr County. In addition, Roma ISD’s Roma Middle School ranks #572 in out of 2,690 middle schools in the state of Texas, putting the school in the top 21 percent of middle schools in the state.

“I am so proud of the hard work our staff put into preparing our students for academic rigor and excellence,” said Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos Guzman.

“These new accolades really put into perspective that COVID-19 may have been a road block, but Roma ISD managed to push right through it, ensuring our students continue to learn and thrive. I want to thank all our highly committed teachers and staff for their dedication to Roma ISD, as well as the supportive parents of our scholars who continue to push for opportunities and great outcomes for their children.”

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 21-22-1033

Description Purchase of Heavy Duty Trucks

Date Due January 7, 2022

Time 3:00 pm

Request for Proposals packages may be obtained at the Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501 (Corner of Quince & 31st Street) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the RFP number.

The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date. Responses will be studied and be taken into consideration by the Board of Trustees. South Texas College reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted and to request additional information if necessary, to waive any formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal considered to be the best and most advantageous to South Texas College.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4682 welangle@southtexascollege.edu.

Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Public Notice Starr County Invitation for Bids December 8, 2021

The County of Starr is requesting bids for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and performance of all work required for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of single family residential homes. The following house to be rehabilitated or reconstructed is: 169 Garceno Loop, Roma, TX 78584 109 Juarez St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Project Type: Reservation System Participant, RSP Agreement #2020-0014; Starr County Contract Number #1003020/1003021.

Bid Documents may be obtained in person from Starr County Court House Annex at 100 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX, between the hours of 8:00a.m. & 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays). Bid packages are limited to one package per contractor. For further information contact Connie Cantu, Project Manager at 716-4800 ext. 8115.

Sealed Bids will be accepted by the Starr County Federal & State Programs Staff at Starr County Annex suite 220 at 100 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX. Until 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2021. Bids not received prior to the date and time set forth above will not be accepted for consideration. Starr County will consider the lowest responsible Bid. Bids may be held by Starr County for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.

Pre-Bid conference will be held at Starr County Courthouse Annex 100 N. F.M. 3167 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 16, 2021. All Perspective Bidders are encouraged to attend.

All Bidders/Contractors must be registered with the Texas Residential Construction Commission/SAM.GOV. Bidder/Contractor shall be an Equal Opportunity Firm and practice nondiscrimination. All Bidders/Contractors must present proper documentation of capability, adequate staffing and experience to perform the tasks required. Starr County supports the submission of Bids from historically underutilized businesses. All qualified Bidders will receive consideration for selection without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and handicap or as otherwise provided by applicable law.

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United Way of South Texas Grant Secures Blankets for 200 Roma ISD Students in Need Disaster Action Team

The United Way of South Texas granted Roma ISD $2000.00 to fund a unique winter project to help students in the community. Roma ISD’s Counseling Department determined that some students may not have heat in their homes to combat cold temperatures, and given the severe cold snap of 2021 with more unpredictable weather forecasted, the team decided students needed blankets. The district was able to purchase 202 blankets that have been distributed to students identified by counselors

as being in severe need across all Roma ISD schools. “ W e would like to thank United Way for their continued generosity in our community,” said Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos Guzman.

“Although we usually have blazing temperatures throughout the year, heat insecurity during these cold

Every year, for almost a decade, The United Way of South Texas has granted Roma ISD, as well as other districts in Starr and Hidalgo counties, monies during the fall season to assist ISD students in need. For the 2021-2022 school year, United Way has directly invested more than $12,000 in grants, school supplies, and other forms of aid to benefit the students and families of Roma ISD.

snaps is an issue some of our students face, which can lead to sickness and absenteeism. These blankets will bring them some personal warmth when they need it most, and a reminder that someone cares about them and their future.”

Members

The South Texas chapter of the American Red Cross is currently looking for Disaster Action Team Members.

Local Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly home fires, ensuring that those affected have access

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to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.

If you are team-oriented and want to help your neighbor, the DAT responder may be just the thing for you. Apply today at redcross.org/volunteer.

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