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Announcing the 29th Class of Pioneer Award winners was the ﬁrst item on the agenda during the 87th annual Texas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, held November 30-December 5, virtually and in-person in Waco. TFB President Russell Boening thanked the winners for their dedication to Farm Bureau and showed a video highlighting the accomplishments of each of the winners. Boening stated, “They give everything to their farm, ranch, communities and consumers. For that, Texas Farm Bureau recognizes them for what they are: pioneers in Texas

agriculture. Each year, 13 Texas farmers and ranchers and one retired professional staff member are honored with the Texas Farm Bureau Pioneer Award. They are selected for their contributions to agriculture and the organization, both through service and leadership.” District 13 selected Jewel “Tissa” Peterson as their 2020 honoree. Tissa has been an active member of the Starr County Farm Bureau for over 40 years. She has been a member of the Starr County Farm Bureau board of directors since 2006 and has served as secretary since 2017. Peterson has also served as chaplain of the Starr County Farm Bureau board since 2006. Peterson has chaired the organization’s Youth Committee, Scholarship Committee and Publicity Committee. She is the creator and administrator of the Starr County Farm Bureau’s state award-winning page on Facebook and has served on the county’s Food Connection Week Committee, Annual Meeting Planning Committee and the Resolutions and Policy Development Committee. Tissa has attended numerous district policy development

meetings throughout South Texas and has served the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) as a member of the TFB Resolutions Committee. She attended the TFB National Affairs Awards Trip in Washington D.C. and TFB Leadership Conference in Austin. Her efforts actively promote agriculture and grassroots family values in Starr County and across the state. She has been a member of the Starr County Fair Association board of directors since its inception and has been a 4-H adult leader for many years. She has served as chairman of the Starr County Fair parade for 45 years and chairs the Arts & Crafts and Photography divisions. An active member of First Baptist Church, Mrs. Peterson is a retired schoolteacher. She has continued her late husband James’s legacy by maintaining their herd of registered Beefmaster cattle. Peterson Beefmasters is recognized in South Texas as a wellestablished and well-respected ranch. Her grandsons show their award-winning breeding cattle at the Starr County Fair each year.

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Roma ISD Appoints New Federal Programs Director, R. T. Barrera Elementary Principal

The Gladiator Nation looks forward to seeing the leadership in action of these Roma High alums! Congratulations to Dr. Adrian Congratulations are also in order Guerra on being named Roma for Mrs. Marisa Hinojosa-Garcia ISD’s Director of Federal on being named the Principal of Programs. Dr. Guerra moves into R. T. Barrera Elementary School. the position from a tenure as Roma Mrs. Hinojosa-Garcia previously ISD’s Performing Arts Director, served as the vice principal for where he helped grow the district’s the school for several years, and performing arts programs to include most recently as interim principal. a Folkloric Dancing Program R. T. Barrera Elementary was and the Conjunto Program, as recently named one of the top ten well as adding an exciting array elementary schools in the entire of programming and events to Rio Grande Valley by Children at take the PAC to a new level of Risk and has consistently earned performance. Mostly recently, an “A” Rating from TEA. The under his leadership, the district’s school serves as a state-wide Orchestra Program achieved its ﬁrst model for its partnership with the Division One Rating, the Mariachi Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, Program earned its ﬁfth national and is college and career focused championship, and the Conjunto through its partnership with Program witnessed its second year South Texas College. of individual State Championships.

GHS, Head of the Class Honor Tifani Solis

GHS, student Tifani Solis was recently recognized as the RGV Border Patrol Head of the Class recipient. Tifani has been a part of several student organizations such as Student Council (President), National Honor Society (Secretary), FFA, Los Ranchitos 4-H, ACE-Spanish club, and a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Tifani has also received an Associate of Arts from STC (May 2020 graduate). The RGV Border Patrol sector agency recognizes youth who John and Olive Hinojosa Elementary received a Community Grant for $2,000 from Wal-Mart have maintained and shown Store #1958 in Rio Grande City for the J and O Hinojosa Elementary Technology Initiative 2020. excellence in their academics and Thank you Wal-Mart for your help and continued commitment to the students of J and O. volunteered in their community.

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WEDNESDAY DECEMBR 16TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA by Ana Lisa Garza †PATRIA CADAVEZ (7TH AN.) by Cadavez Family †DANIEL ARNOLDO GARZA by Ana Maria Barrera †SOLEDAD GARCIA by Ana Maria Barrera †CLARISSA ZAMORA by Ana Maria Barrera †ANTONIO RAMIREZ by Family INTENCION ESPECIAL POR ARMANDO HERRERA by Ana Maria Barrera THURSDAY DECEMBER 17TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA by Ana Lisa Garza †EDNA M. HERNANDEZ by Husband, Son & Family †LEOCADIO BARRERA (AN.) by Su Familia †CHRISTIAN HERNANDEZ by Iris Alaniz †BENITO GALVAN (2ND AN.) by Galvan-Aguirre Families †PATRICK ZUÑIGA (2ND AN.) by Galvan-Aguirre Families

FRIDAY DECEMBER 18TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †CALIXTRA RAMIREZ (1ST AN.) by Daughter & Sons †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA by Ana Lisa Garza SATURDAY DECEMBER 19TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †MAGDALENO & ESTEFANA ELIZONDO (AN.) by Israel & Lupita Chapa †PABLO A. SAENZ, JR. (10TH AN.) by Mr. & Mrs. Javier D. Margo †MANUELITA C. PORRAS by Mr. & Mrs. Abel Porras †RAQUEL G. GARCIA by Mr. & Mrs. Abel Porras †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA by Ana Lisa Garza †TOMASITA BARTOLOME DIAZ (AN.) by Osvelia Garcia †CRISTINA GARCIA by Osvelia Garcia SUNDAY DECEMBER 20TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †DANNY GOMEZ, JR. by Mom & Dad

3rd Anniversary Mass In Loving Memory of

Orlando (Orly) Fabian Oviedo 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 Mass will be celebrated dulce que asista a su memoria, on Sunday seré una pagina bonita de su December 20, 2020 historia. Perdón a todos, tome at 5:00 P.M. unicamente uno de los trenes Immaculate Conception anteriores y se me olvido Church in decirles ... No he muerto, solo Rio Grande City, TX. me fui antes.”

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

THANKSGIVING NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen.

Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication promised.

†FELIPE SAENZ (AN.) by Saenz Family †JOSE LEON & PEDRO GARCIA by Sus Hermanos †DORITA SAENZ by Oralia Garcia †SANTOS L. & CONSUELO M. LOPEZ by Family SUNDAY DECEMBER 20TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA by Ana Lisa Garza †GEORGE XAVIER DURAN by Wife & Daughters †NOE OLIVAREZ by Wife & Children †MANUELITA C. PORRAS by Porras Family †PONCIANO CALDERON by Family †BILL D. POPE, SR. by Wife Rosario G. Pope & Family †HUGO CEPEDA by Gavino Family 5:00 P.M. †GRACIELA MUÑOZ (1ST AN.) by Her Children †ORLANDO FABIAN OVIEDO (3RD AN.) by Family †LEONEL & LETICIA LOPEZ by Dora Lisa Muñiz

†CLEMENCIA RODRIGUEZ (1ST AN.) by Daughter Maricela & Sons †SANTITOS FALCON by Homero & Armandina Rodriguez †JACINTO & MARICELA BARRERA by Familia Garza MONDAY DECEMBER 21ST– I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA by Ana Lisa Garza †LINDA DIANA GARZA by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family †MARICELA & PANCHITO GARZA by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family †MARTIN & TEODORA GARZA by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family †BLAS PEDRO SAENZ by Lydia Garza Saenz †SEVERO & JULIA GARZA (AN.) by Family TUESDAY DECEMBER 22ND – I.C.C. 6.30 A.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA by Ana Lisa Garza †SILVESTRE GONZALEZ by Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez †CHRISTIAN HERNANDEZ by Iris Alaniz

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Pida a los 3 Ángeles San Miguel, Rafael y Gabriel. Prenda 3 velas blancas en un plato con agua y azúcar, haga su petición. A los tres días publique esta oración. Aunque no crea mire que pasa el cuarto día.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Our Lady of Mercy #1968

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Melissa Y. Hernandez

Dear 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. Melissa Y. Hernandez

Pictured L-R: Rosie Garcia, Vice Regent; Julie Saenz, member; Debbie Lopez, Regent; Alicia Clarke, member; Rev. Thomas Sepulveda; Gloria Smith, member; Ana Maria Pope, member; Bridgette Ramirez, Secretary; Celia Barrera, member; and Cynthia Garza, Financial Secretary.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Our Lady of Mercy #1968 celebrated CDA day with a mass on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Church, Rio Grande City, Texas. After mass, a proclamation signed by Mayor of Rio Grande City, Joel Villarreal, was read as Sunday, October 18, 2020 was proclaimed as Catholic Daughters of the Americas Day. The following CDA members celebrating anniversaries in 2020 were recognized for their years of service: 5-years - Agueda Garza and Erika Pratt; 10-years - Cynthia Garza, Ambarina Ramirez, Eduina Ramos and Doralisa Reyes; 45-years Apolonia Garza; 50-years - Socorro Canales, Ramona Diaz, Tomasita Gonzalez and Alicia Clarke. Mrs. Clarke received a 50-year pin honoring her years of service and a special blessing by Reverend Thomas Sepulveda. The court also welcomed two new members, Gloria Smith and Ana Maria Pope.

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State Of Texas Activates Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Program For Long-Term Care Staff, Residents December 11, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the State of Texas will participate in the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, a federal program to vaccinate residents and staff of long-term care facilities against COVID-19. The program is free of charge to facilities and sends staff and Pfizer vaccines from partnering Walgreens and CVS locations to these facilities to vaccinate residents and staff who volunteer to participate. Over 1,200 skilled nursing facilities and over 2,000 other long-term care facilities have signed up for this program — totaling more than 225,000 certified beds. The first vaccines included in this program will be provided to pharmacies the week

of December 21, 2020, and the program will begin December 28, 2020. “The Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program will help the State of Texas facilitate safe vaccinations among some of our most vulnerable populations, and it will help us protect residents and staff of long-term care facilities from COVID-19,” said Governor Abbott. “I thank the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for offering this program free of charge to these facilities and for working alongside us to keep our communities safe.” Long-term care facilities that have not enrolled in the pharmacy program may choose to enroll with the Texas Department of

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I’m constantly amazed by the diversity of plant and animal life found here in the thorny scrub. I consider myself a rather creative person but I could never imagine the wide variety of bizarre life

Twig girdling beetles are like tiny lumberjacks

forms found here in the Valley The twig girdling beetle is a perfect example. This small beetle, it’s only about a half to three-quarters of an inch long, cuts twigs from trees for its young to feed on. The female beetle selects a twig about a half inch thick and girdles it. That is, she circles the twig and gnaws a groove in the bark. She circles it several times, gnawing a little deeper each time. It’s a bit like we do when using a wood lathe, only not as fast. Once she has cut a groove deep enough to expose the inner wood, the twig will die. You have to understand a little botany to know why. If you cut through a tree limb, you will have exposed concentric rings of tissues. On the outside is the cortex or bark. Just inside that is a ring of cells called phloem (FLOW-em) which conducts the food or nutrients in the plant. Next is a thin layer called the cambium

(CAM-bee-um) which produces new phloem cells on the outer side and xylem (Z-EYE- lem) cells on the inner side. A tree’s inner tissue, which we call wood, botanists call xylem. When the beetle has girdled deep enough to cut through the cambium all the way around the twig, the twig is doomed. The phloem, which conducts nutrients, has been severed as has the cambium which produces new phloem. It’s a little like putting a tourniquet so tightly around your arm that it stops the ﬂow of blood. Left that way for awhile, the arm will die. So, why does the twig girdling beetle do this? It’s part of the beetle’s life cycle. After cutting the groove, the female crawls further out on the branch, cuts a tiny notch, and lays an egg in the notch. The branch, having been girdled, dies, breaks off in the wind and falls to the ground. Over winter the egg hatches into a grub (larva) which eats the wood of the dead branch. In the spring it pupates. During the summer,

having undergone a transformation, it emerges as a new adult beetle. Why these beetles don’t just lay their eggs on dead branches already on the ground I don’t know. Maybe it’s because there might not be any dead branches when the beetle wants them. There are several species of twig girdling beetles, each of which attacks speciﬁc plants. The one I’ve observed likes huisache and is called Oncideres pustulatus. It’s a blackish colored beetle with a broad band of gray speckles across its back. It has a pair of antennae which are about the length of the body. Most twig girdlers are just interesting and not considered more than, at worst, pests. They may however, if in large numbers, change the shape of trees and , if you’re a nurseryman, may destroy seedling trees being raised for sale. `If you see that a twig has been girdled, look for the beetle that did it. They’re another amazing part of nature’s creative diversity.

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Border Region is offering a new service for Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Covid-19 has really put a strain on everyone. Some people are experiencing sadness, isolation, anxiety, exhaustion, anger, lack of motivation, too much or too little sleep, too much eating or not eating enough. We are here to help! Border Region is offering a new service for Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training offered through Texans Recovering Together working with FEMA. This new service is for individuals struggling with mental health issues that are due to the coronavirus pandemic. You DO NOT have to be receiving services from Border Region to receive assistance. We will be offering brief individual and group counseling, educational and supportive contacts from social workers, LPC’s, LCDC’s and various team members.

Assessments and referrals, and linkage to resources in the community are also provided to those whom wish to receive it. The program is available in Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg and Starr Counties Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. We have a separate telephone number and email available for this service: 956-794-3202, and email: brquestions@borderregion.org. You can follow us for updates on Twitter: @Brbhcsocialm or Facebook: Border Region Behavioral Health Center and Instagram: borderregion.bhc. We have already been providing Live Facebook educational services; please participate as you are able to do so. Please refer your neighbors, friends, or any contacts for this free service. Please remember,

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