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Medina EC held the grand opening of its new Rio Grande City office on Monday, November 19, at 601 North FM 3167. Co-op members, community members, local officials and Medina EC Board of Directors and employees attended the event. The event was held 80 years to the day after the cooperative was incorporated.

Attendees began gathering

shortly after lunch, and enjoyed snacks and good conversation.

Tours of the office were provided throughout the afternoon.

Everyone gathered outside to cut the ribbon and to present Casa De Esperanza with a $3,000 donation.

Medina Electric first began serving the Rio Grande City area out of a building at Fort Ringgold.

The co-op moved to the building

at FM 755 in the 1970s. Several years ago, it became apparent that Medina EC had outgrown the building, and in 2015 the Medina EC Board of Directors approved the purchase of the land on FM 3167. The official groundbreaking for the new office occurred on August 22, 2017, and just over a year later, on September 13, the new office opened.

During the ribbon cutting, CEO Mark Rollans thanked the Rio Grande City community for their support, thanked various Medina EC staff members who were involved in the project, and staff of Cooperative Building Solutions, who oversaw the construction project.

He also thanked the Medina EC Rio Grande City employees, past

and present, noting, “We would not do it without the dedication of our Rio Grande City employees.

We appreciate everything you do in the community.”

Alberto Escobedo, of Casa De Esperanza, and Starr County Judge Eloy Vera also both spoke about the involvement of Medina EC in the community.

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WEDNESDAY DEC. 5TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE THURSDAY DECEMBER 6TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY DECEMBER 7TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF

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by Husband, Son & Family †BLAS PEDRO SAENZ

by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family †RODOLFO GARZA (12TH AN.) by Family †AMADA GARCIA (AN.) by Husband & Daughters †GABRIEL SALAZAR (40TH AN.) by Hijos

†JUANA S. SANCHEZ by Family †ALAN WAYNE CLOGSTON by Family

SUNDAY DECEMBER 9TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

1:00 P.M. †LILIA H. & JOSE MA. MARTINEZ

by Daughter Blanca †ENRIQUE VELA (8TH AN.)

by Anzaldua-Vela Families †JOHN ADAM POPE, III

by Ana Maria Pope & Family †XOCHITL O. ACEVEDO by Family †JORGE GOMEZ by Familia Gomez-Rico

6:00 P.M. FEAST OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION VIGIL MASS †FILEMON & PATRIA CADAVEZ (AN.)

by Cadavez Family †SEVERIANO LEONEL GARCIA (2ND AN.) by Family

SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †RAFAEL CARRERA by Su Esposa e Hijos †EDUARDO HAWKINS by Family

SUNDAY DECEMBER 9TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family †FLAVIO CANALES, JR. by Wife & Children †LILLY LOPEZ ROBINSON

by Gonzales & Perez Families †JOSE G. LONGORIA

by Ninfa Longoria & Family †PAULINO GARCIA, JR. (2ND AN.) by Family

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Mama Dios te dijo cuando nací: Te prestaré por un tiempo un hijo mío para que lo ames mientras viva, podrán ser diez o quince años, veinte o cuarenta, hasta que yo lo llame. ¿Podrás cuidarlo? Quiero que aprenda a vivir y he buscado una maestra y te he elegido a ti. ¿Le enseñarás? No te ofrezco que se quedara contigo solamente te lo presto, porque lo que va a la tierra a mi regresa. El te dará la ternura, la alegría y todos los encantos de su inocencia. El día que yo lo llame, no lloraras ni me odiaras por regresarlo conmigo. Su ausencia corporal quedará compensada con los muchos y muy hermosos recuerdos, con ellos tu dolor será mas llevadero y habrás de decir con agradable humildad: “He cumplido mi Dios.’’

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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.

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JOB SUMMARY: Directs and oversees the operations of the County Auditor's Office to include the Internal Audit and Financial divisions Administers accounting records for all County departments Forecasts financial data for budgetary formulation purposes Responsible for Commissioners Court financial operations and disbursement of County funds Advises and/or informs District Judges, Commissioners Court, and the Public regarding all County financial and operational matters as provided in the Texas Local Government Code.

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Congratulations to the winners of the Roma ISD Police Department’s Red Ribbon Week Decor Your Door Contest at Emma Vera Elementary School! 1st Place - Michell Ramon’s Class, 2nd Place - Arlen Jasso’s Class, 3rd Place - Elizabeth Gonzalez’s Class, 4th Place - Yomara Bazan’s Class, and 5th Place - Veronica Escamilla’s Class.

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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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R. & C. Saenz Elementary School Winners of Class Pumpkin Decorating Contest Congratulations participants, but especially to the winning classes for the school Library’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest at R. & C. Saenz Elementary.

1st - April Acevedo, 2nd - Yadira Gonzalez, 3rd - Rosita Ramirez, 4th Graciela Gonzalez, and 5th - Maria Isabel Pina.

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Miss Starr County visits Roma Middle School Earns 1st Commissioners’ Court Place at UIL Academic Competition

Miss Idany Yzabel Cantu a student at Rio Grande City High School was crowned as the new Miss Starr County on November 4th 2018.

She was present at the Commissioners’ Court on November 26, 2018 to introduce herself to the Court. “We thank you because we know that this will take away from your time and we know that you will represent Starr County well” said Starr County Judge Eloy Vera as he congratulated Miss Cantu on her accomplishment.

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Between marijuana legalization, the normalization in pop culture and new ways of using (edibles, vaporizers, concentrates), it’s becoming more complicated for

parents to talk to their teens.

So where do you start? And what should you say? Visit this resource to help with the conversation: The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids.

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Congratulations to the Roma Middle School Academic UIL Team! The students competed at an UIL Invitational Meet at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School in La Joya. They earned 1st place overall, and 1st Place for 7th grade out of 18 Schools!

Message from Starr County Community Coalition, SCAN Inc.

RIO GRANDE REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUP SOLICITATION OF NOMINATIONS The Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Group (RGRWPG) is seeking nominations to fill two vacancies on the voting membership. Nominations will be accepted for one (1) vacancy in the Water District Category and one vacancy (1) in the electric generation utilities category.

Deadlines for receipt of Nominations: 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 Nominations must be submitted in written form to the RGRWPG Executive Committee, c/o Ron Garza, Executive Director of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC), 301 W. Railroad, Weslaco, Texas 78596.

Details regarding eligibility criteria for each category identified, the conditions of membership, and other questions regarding objectives of the RGRWPG may be obtained by contacting the LRGVDC at the above address or by calling 956-682-3481.

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Talk to your children regularly… R.T. Barrera Elementary School Holds Red Ribbon Week Parade Did you know that children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about underage drinking or other drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t, yet only a quarter of teens report having these www.samhsa.gov conversations.

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The R.T. Barrera Elementary School Eagles held a parade to encourage students to Just Say No to Drugs. The activity encourages students to talk about and understand the dangers of drug use and to “JUST SAY NO”.

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Energy Efficiency Tips for this Winter Heating your home accounts for up to 48 percent of your utility bill. With cold weather already hitting South Texas, this could be a long winter.

Here are some tips to make sure your electric bill doesn’t climb too much as the temperature outside drops.

• Clean or replace your HVAC filter regularly. This will help the unit run more efficiently.

• Caulk and seal windows. This will keep heated air in the home, where it belongs, and cold air out.

Weatherstripping can also stop drafts from coming in through doors and windows.

• Open draperies and shades during the day to take advantage of the sunlight’s natural heat, and close them at night.

• Install a programmable thermostat, especially if you are gone most of the day. By automatically turning temperatures

down for up to 8 hours a day when you aren’t there, a programmable thermostat can save you a significant amount of money.

Some utilities offer customers the ability to see their daily

energy use along with weather data. Take advantage of this if it is something your utility offers.

Seeing information on how much electricity you are using day by day can really help you spot issues

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Roma ISD Schools Hold Cancer Awareness Walks

The Veterans Memorial Elementary School Patriots and the Emma Vera Elementary School Cubs each held their own Cancer Awareness Walk in late October to help students understand that monitoring their health through diet and exercise coupled with health screenings can help prevent and detect cancer before it becomes deadly.

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Pre-Incident Preparedness Meeting Rubella Endangers Pregnant Women, Their Developing Babies The bottom line: Rubella, also called “German measles,” is a contagious disease caused by a virus. The illness can be especially serious for pregnant women and their unborn babies, causing miscarriages and birth defects.

The tell-tale, pink rash is the most common symptom. Vaccination is the best way to prevent rubella among infants, children, teens, and adults.

Rubella can be deceptively mild, causing no symptoms in up to half the people who get the viral illness. But if pregnant women get the disease, it can kill, causing miscarriages and stillbirths, or can leave the babies with lifelong disabilities.

While rubella has technically been eliminated in the United States, it is a problem around the world. Rubella, also called “German measles,” remains one

Local, Federal and State leaders met on Tuesday November 27, 2018 at the Starr County Courthouse Annex to coordinate and discuss procedures to effectively provide services in the case of an influx of immigrants. This meeting served to gather information of resources that are in place in case of an emergency.

of several vaccine-preventable diseases that makes its way to the United States when unvaccinated people get infected during international travel. The Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) Texas Medicine magazine reports physicians urge parents to make sure their babies are protected, as well as women who are planning to get pregnant.

“Certainly, we want to make sure children get their rubella vaccination as part of their routine vaccinations,” said Donald K. Murphey, MD, a pediatric infectious disease specialist in Austin. “And even before birth, we want their mothers to make sure they’re protected against rubella to safeguard their unborn babies. It’s a simple blood test your doctor performs as part of routine prenatal care,” added the TMA Council on Science and

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Congenital rubella syndrome can cause deafness, blindness, congenital heart disease, and sometimes intellectual challenges.

People who have congenital rubella syndrome are either moderately or severely affected by it, he said.

The MMR vaccine protects against rubella and two other diseases: measles and mumps.

Children need two doses of MMR vaccine, at 12-15 months of age, and at 4-6 years of age. Teens and adults also should be up to date on their MMR vaccination.

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CTE Criminal Justice Clubs of RGCCISD attended Public Safety and First Responders EXPO on November 27, 2018.

The 3 classes under the direction of Mr. Jose A. Garcia -GHS , Mr. Pete Castillo & Mr. Javier Villarreal - RHS attended the STC Regional Public Safety Excellence Program where Career & Technical students learned valuable information on fire science, criminal justice , EMT& Police Academies.

Career & Technical Education program with ACE After School Centers in Education certified close to 100 Jr. & Sr. students in food handler certification as well as parents of Las Colonias Unidas this past week of November . This was possible through the Texas ACE grant .

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PLACE: Veterans Middle School Cafeteria DATE: December 4, 2018 TIME: 5:00 p.m.

Mark Your CalendarÉ .

Come and Join Us for Free Food, Fun and Great Recipes!!

CELEBRATING THE IMPORTANCE OF EATING HEALTHY!!

PLACE: Grulla High School Cafeteria DATE: December 6, 2018 TIME: 5:00 p.m.

Mark Your CalendarÉ .

Come and Join Us for Free Food, Fun and Great Recipes!!

Our Tx ACE Culinary Arts Classes, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Staff and Professional Chefs will have demonstrations and free samples of quick and easy to make recipes.

Our Tx ACE Culinary Arts Classes, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Staff and Professional Chefs will have demonstrations and free samples of quick and easy to make recipes.

FREE COOKBOOKS AND DOOR PRIZES!!

FREE COOKBOOKS AND DOOR PRIZES!!

TX ACE RIO GRANDE CITY C.I.S.D. Tel. (956)716-6962

TX ACE RIO GRANDE CITY C.I.S.D. Tel. (956)716-6962

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HABLEME:

CONSULTA GRATIS

OMAR REYES (956) 533-9001

Historical Starr County

SPACE AVAILABLE CALL 956-487-6544 DECEMBER 5, 2018 SECTION II, PAGE 1

You’re in good hands.

Auto • Home • Business • Life Hablamos Español

956-488-0160

1926 W US HWY 83 Rio Grande City, Tx 78582

$ALE EXTENDED

RGC: 4370 E. Hwy 83 Ste. B - 956-309-3549 Roma: 834 E. Grant St. Ste. C - 956-570-0701 Arroyo:5065 Hwy. 83 ste. A - 956-570-0702 Escobares: 4522 East Hwy 83 Ste A. 956-429-5625 Horarios: 10am, 4pm y 7pm Insomnio

Vicios

Ve Bultos

Brujerías

Depresión

Pleitos

Escucha Voces

Deseos de Suicidio

Ansiedad

Miseria

Enfermedades

Trabas Sentimental

Otro:

5142 E Hwy 83, Suite 4, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 ( Al lado del CIty Hall ) Tel: (956) 994-1936

Fajita $6.69lb T-Bone $4.39lb Ribeye $6.39lb

Fajita• Short Ribs • Pork Chops • Riblets T-Bone •Finger Ribs • Agujas Costilla de Pecho • Ribeye Steak • Sirloin • Cubed Meat (carne para guisar) 7 Steak Ground Beef • Chuck Steak Milanesa • Split Chicken • Leg Quarters Chicken Fajita • Chicken Breast Chicken Wings Whole Chicken • Hueso de Anillo • Costilla de Borrego Mollejas Menudo (cubed) • Liver

Expires October 18, 2018

New meeting, party and gathering space for Starr County.

Isolated with plenty of parking.

For more information, please contact: Estela Hernandez @ 279-3175 or Patricio Hernandez @ 735-9914 1960 W. U.S. Highway 83 (old Grande Garbage truck yard).

Approximately 1/4 mile on the right before getting to Hospital Road if traveling towards Roma.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, DECEMBER 5, 2018, SECTION II, PAGE 2

Life is your journey, travel drug free!!!

The National Family Partnership (NFP), invited families and schools across America to participate in its 7th Annual National Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest. The contest, which is co-sponsored by the DEA, was held in conjunction with the 32nd Annual Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31).

“Students will once again take the Red Ribbon Campaign prevention message into their homes, neighborhoods and schools with this contest,” said NFP President Peggy Sapp.

“It’s a fun and creative way for parents and schools to educate children about the dangers of drug use while they decorate

• Diagnostic “We Keep You Driving” • Oil Change • Suspension • Diesel Repair • Brakes • Fuel Service COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE • REPAIR SERVICE SPECIALS • A/C Repair cing Finana OIL CHANGE ble • Electrical STARTING AT Avail t % Interes $ .95 • Tune up 26 • Shocks WHEEL ALIGNMENT STARTING AT • Alignment $ .95 • Tire Sales • Batteries A/C REPAIR STARTING AT • Windshields $ .99 • Tint

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(956) 263-1862 1315 E. Hwy 83, RGC - Fax. (956) 263-1711

their homes and schools using this year’s theme, “Life Is Your Journey. Travel Drug Free.”

Starr County Youth Coalition students from Roma High School participated in Red Ribbon Week

by educating peers about the consequence of drug abuse and entered the photo contest.

For more information, please contact Starr County Community Coalition, SCAN Inc. 716-1795.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, DECEMBER 5, 2018, SECTION II, PAGE 3

1st Roma ISD Halloween Boo-Tacular A Success

LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F PREMISE PERMIT by: MARIO ALBERTO LEDUC dba THE PIT STOP to be located at 308 E. 2ND STREET, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

1,000 children and their families had a great time at the 1st Roma ISD Halloween Boo-Tacular! Thank you to everyone who made the event possible. Roma ISD’s Gladiator Nation came together to provide a fun-filled, safe environment for children on this holiday. We will see you again next year! A BIG THANKS to our Gold Event Sponsors: Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado & Acosta LLP, E-Con, EGV Architects, Lone Star National Bank, The Print Shop at Shipping Depot, South Texas College, and Starr County Teachers Federal Credit Union.

Juan Garcia

Alejandra Tello

Manager

Jesus Rios

Sales Manager/ La Joya Cell: (956) 862-8857

Rick Barrera Salesman / Roma Cell: (956) 739-8468

RIO GRANDE CITY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM

Salesman/ Roma Cell: (956) 573-5297

$

20,994

$ $

5,586

2019 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE STK#D297567

Salesman/ Roma Cell: (956) 500-3258

$ Salesman/ RGC Cell: (956) 353-1697

Raul Garza

Sales Manager/ Roma Cell: (956) 437-1871

$

Eddie Garza

Salesman/ Alto Bonito Cell: (956) 500-2040

TOTAL SAVINGS

4,740

18,995

Sam Rodriguez Salesman/ RGC Cell: (956) 534-0284

TOTAL SAVINGS

$

+TTL

TOTAL SAVINGS

MSRP $26,580, PAYNE DISC. $836, REBATES $4,750

Manuel Gonzalez

RIO GRANDE CITY FORD

CSR

STK#UA09520

+TTL

Raudel Saavedra

Jocelyn Rodriguez

ALL ISD EMPLOYEES COME IN AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECIAL DISCOUNTS!!! SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. 2018 DODGE JOURNEY SE 2018 FORD ESCAPE 4DR S

STK#T427519

Aaron Mascorro

Manager

5,846

MSRP $24,845, PAYNE DISC. $846, FORD REBATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS $5,000

2018 FORD FOCUS SE STK#L240281

$

20,995

16,515 +TTL

$

+TTL

TOTAL SAVINGS

5,000

Jose A. Hernandez (Cornut) Salesman / Mission Cell: (956)-862-8266

MSRP $21,515, PAYNE DISC. $1,000, REBATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS $4,000

MSRP $26,735, PAYNE DISC. $740, DODGE REBATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS $5,000

Joel Garza

Salesman/ RGC PH: (956) 487-2582

HOT HOT PRICES ON PRE-OWNED

Stk# P101064 T102226 T14783 P173734 I752147

Year 2016 2016 2016 2018 2016

Make CHEVY DODGE CHEVY CHEVY INFINITI

NOW HIRING SALES PROFESSIONAL APPLY TODAY

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Model EQUINOX JOURNEY EQUINOX MALIBU QX70

Price $18,495 $14,495 $14,995 $19,495 $28,495

5353 US HWY 83 RIO GRANDE CITY, TX

www. payneautogroup.com

Stk# T292860 T560111 TD10391 P640863 I548068

Year 2015 2016 2017 2016 2017

Make FORD CHEVY FORD MAZDA DODGE

Model FUSION SPARK ESCAPE CX-5 JOURNEY

Price $12,995 $11,995 $15,995 $17,495 $18,495

(956) 487-2582

SALE HOURS: M-F 8:30AM-8PM • SAT 9AM-7PM Plus TT&L and doc fees with approved credit Art for placement only. See dealer for details. Expires 11-27-18

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, DECEMBER 5, 2018, SECTION II, PAGE 4

V.F.W. HALL RENTALS

SAN ROBERTO APTS.

For further info. please call

(956) 488-9900

735-3295 • 487-5050 • 422-8771

LOT FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

including washer & dryer in units.

Walking distance from schools at 399 San Roberto Rd.

NOW HIRING

Medical Asst./Receptionist NEEDED

Alto Vista Subdivision Financing Available For more information call:

FORForPARTIES AND EVENTS Spacious 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath with appliances info. call or text - Cell Phones: New Beautiful Stone House 3 bdrm., 2-1/2 ba. 2- Car Garage Sullivan City

956- 257-1755

956-487-0303

NOW HIRING

Alto Bonito 3bedroom, 2bath A/C $ 500 MO.

CALL 533-4925

APTS. FOR RENT

1bdrm. $300 • 2 bdrm., $325 per mo. Stove & ref. included. Located behind Caro’s Restaurant in RGC. For more info. call:

(956) 454-1043

573-8613

www.riograndecityapartments.com

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE

Looking for driver with CDL drivers license.

HOUSE FOR RENT

Next to USDA office (Rio Bank) in RGC

LECTURA DE CARTAS

20 Años de Experiencia HAZ TU CITA

(956) 573-8613

2 SUITES AVAILABLE

2- RANCHES FOR SALE

1st floor aprox. 1300 Sq. Ft. • 2nd floor aprox 800 Sq. Ft. Ideal for attorney, accountant, Ins. Agent, Etc.

48 acre & 140 acre Las Lomas Blanca Rd.

For More info. Call

For more info call

Call Johnny for more info.

(956) 332-3035

956-263-1862

956-966-0777

Se vende dos ranchos uno de 48 acres y uno de 140 acres

PUBLIC AUCTION

NOW HIRING Please Apply In Person

CAR CARE 1 • 1315 E Hwy 83, RGC 956-263-1862

STK# P2257

REDUCED!!!

$

(956) 283-0422 or (956) 451-4060 Pete Bond #7134

$PECIAL

247

2015 Chevy Camaro SR

2013 Chevy Malibu

MO

956-966-0777

ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS DATE: Sat. Dec. 15TH @ 10am LOC: 17720 Mile 1 East Rd. – La Villa, Tx. For Terms, Inventory & Photos See BONDAUCTIONEERS.COM 10% B.P. All Items Sold “AS IS – WHERE IS” w/No Guarantee/Warranties. Announcements at Sale Supersede All Prior Adv. Some Inv. Sub. To Change. No Children.

CERTIFIED TECH AND SERVICE ADVISOR

2014 Ford Mustang

Llame a Juan para mas informacion

ESTATE OF JIM GAMBLE FARM OPERATIONS PLUS JOINT VENTURE SURPLUS EQPT. *TRACTORS *IMPLEMENTS *FORKLIFTS *IRRIGATION EQPT. *JEEP *ETC.

$PECIAL

STK#20406A

LIKE NEW!

$

192

MO

LIKE NEW!!

2013 Chevy Equinox LTZ

STK# 20429A

ONLY 28K MI

$

STK# 20203A

$

2013 BMW 528i

$PECIAL

396

MO

2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350

$PECIAL

284

MO

STK# P2271

REDUCED!

$

STK# P2255

EXTRA CLEAN!!!

247

359

MO

2013 GMC Acadia

$PECIAL MO

$

$PECIAL

STK# 19603A

REDUCED!

$

$PECIAL

229

MO

Payment based on 72Mo., $1,000 down @ 7.9% WAC 72 mo. • STK# P2257 - $13,988, STK# P2254 - $20,988, STK# P2255 - $19,988, STK# 20429A - $12,988, STK# P2265 - $30,988, STK# P2253 - $15,995, STK# 20203A - $20,488

People across the Valley come home to Rio Motor Co. for big savings and family-friendly service!

No Matter Where You Live, Come Home!

Ignacio Bernal Paco Cantu Ramiro Barrera Jose Fernandez 956-379-7752 956-208-1821 956-573-6526 956-225-3073 PRE-OWNED SALES MANAGER

(956) 487-2596 · 1-800-509-0003

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