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RGCGISD would like to congratulate Rio Grande City High School’s Mariachi Cascabel for earning First Place at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Competition! We would also like to congratulate Grulla High School’s Mariachi Grulla de Plata for earning Second Place, coming in right after Mariachi Cascabel and ensuring that RGCGISD dominated at this competition. As the First Place High School Champions for the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Competition, Rio Grande City High School’s Mariachi Cascabel had the honor to open up for the El Mejor Mariachi Del Mundo- Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlan at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in San Antonio, Texas. We are immensely proud of our students and directors for achieving this SENSATIONAL honor!

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Congratulations Mariachi Grulla de Plata’s Carolina Rodriguez and Arleth Garcia for earning Third Place in the High School Vocal Category at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Competition on Saturday, December 4, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas!

Ramiro Barrera Middle School, part of the Roma ISD School District, was selected as a finalist for the 2020-2021 statewide ‘School of the Year’ Award by Summit K12, an online, standards-based supplemental curriculum provider that helps close gaps and ensure growth for all students.

The Summit K12 award highlights school campuses that demonstrated the greatest gains on their 2021 Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) composite scores. Finalists were selected from top performing, state-wide Summit K12 partners, including 300 districts and over 3,000 schools.

“It is truly an honor to be recognized as a ‘School of the Year’ by Summit K12,” said School Principal Rodrigo Bazan. “This award affirms the commitment we have made

to support English language learners across at our school, and the gains our students have made is a testament to the investment from educators and our partners like Summit K12. We are also so proud of Mr. Ruben Bazan for being selected as a top three finalist for Teacher of the Year for ELP, demonstrating the commitment he has shown to our students, ensuring their access to the tools they need to succeed.”

“At Summit K12, our goal is to enable every student to reach their summit, and these awards provide a unique opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the hard work of so many of our district partners,” said John Kresky, Founder & CEO, Summit K12. “We want to celebrate the schools and educators who are leading the way when it comes to accelerating language acquisition for their English language learners.”

Grulla High School Jr. FFA and High School FFA win big at Edinburg Bobcat Showdown Anthony Aguilar placed 1st in his light medium weight class, Analia Peña placed 4th in her medium wool class and Grulla Jr. Member Justin Salinas placed 2nd in his Southdown class. They are under the direction of the careers and technical education teacher Mr. Israel Elizondo from Grulla high school. School administration is extremely proud of these students and their teacher for all the hard work they put in during their Thanksgiving vacation. Kudos to all!

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Rio Grande City Grulla ISD hosted the FIRST EVER Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 3, 2021, at the Fort Ringgold Parade Field. It was an extremely successful event featuring RGCGISD student performances, with the School Board of Trustees as well as our city and county queens, and vendors set up in our pavilion. There truly was something for everyone! When it was time for the lights to be switched on, the crowd was awe inspired at the sight. We can only take this as a sign of success and a sign of what is yet to come at our Winter Festival of Lights happening on Friday, December 10, 2021, and Saturday, December 11, 2021. On behalf of Adolfo Peña Jr., and the entire Board of Trustees, we are extremely proud of everyone’s efforts to make this event so successful. At RGCGISD, we offer experiences of a lifetime!

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Roma ISD Announces Winners of Middle School Christmas Card Art Contest Three Roma Middle School Students

Congratulations to the winners of the Roma ISD 2021 Middle School Christmas Card Art Contest!

Estefany A. Garcia, an 8th grader in Mrs. Xochitl Garcia’s Art Class at Ramiro Barrera Middle School, was selected as the winner from her school; and Paulina Y. Garcia, an 8th grader in Mr. Daniel Trevino’s Class at Roma Middle School, was selected as the winner from her

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The Roma High School Art Department teachers judged all entries. The teachers loved the entries so much this year that they also chose runners up for each school. From Ramiro Barrera Middle School, the runner up is 7th grader Lexy Saenz, and from Roma Middle School the runner up is 8th grader Gabriela Vera.

All winners and runners up received an art kit prize to encourage them to continue their passion and skills in art. Also, all the winners and runners up will have their art displayed on signs outside of the Roma ISD Administration Building during the month of December.

The winners of the contest will both have their cards printed and shared with community members

to represent The Gladiator Nation this Christmas season.

Thank you so much to all the students who submitted artwork for the contest. All entry cards will be on display in the hallways of the students’ respective schools. Thank you to the Roma High School Art Department for assisting with this annual program to encourage student interest in fine art.

Congrats to the Roma Middle School students who earned chairs in the TMEA All Region Symphonic Orchestra, the top regional orchestra. The students are Emma Escobar, 2nd chair cello, Jaqueline Saenz, 9th chair violin, Ryan Vazquez-Kanhere, 20th chair violin.

Great job Gladiators!

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Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Thank you!

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Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For December On December 2, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $308 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of December. The allotments are expected to help more than 1.5

million Texas households.

“The extension of emergency SNAP food benefits for the month of December ensures that Texans can put food on the table this holiday season,” said Governor Abbott. “I thank HHSC for their continued efforts to secure access to nutritious food for millions of Texas families.

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“As Texas families gather to celebrate the holidays this month, this will provide some comfort to them with these additional funds to help them buy nutritious food,” said Texas HHS Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter.

HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size, and all SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 21-22-1031 21-22-1032

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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.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Emotions Nadine Levitt is an education advocate, speaker, and the CEO & Founder of WURRLYedu, an educational technology platform.

Nadine specializes in the socialemotional curriculum (SEL), and she is also the author of the children’s book, My Mama Says Inside Me Lives a Village.

What Nadine Levitt can say about Kids & Emotions: •It is crucial, in the wake of the pandemic, that we shift the dialog about emotions. More kids are feeling these big feelings like anxiety, stress, depression, feelings of isolation, and they are often not well equipped to process those emotions!

•But emotions do not need to be scary – they are after all just messengers. They are trying to help us by delivering a message (using alarms and rewards), and once they have delivered their message they will have served their purpose so will quiet down.

•Emotions are foundational.

If our kids don’t understand their emotions and don’t learn to process them in a healthy way, not only will it likely result in mental health issues down the

road, but it will pose problems in every facet of your child’s life, from relationships to health to academic performance!

Some helpful tips for all parents as they talk to their kids about emotions: •Differentiate between the emotion and the thoughts and actions – try to avoid language like “good” or “bad.”

•When your child says they are feeling something (frustrated for example) ask them what else they are feeling – encourage them to look past the loudest emotion.

•Model a healthy management system for your kids. Create rituals to set you up for success!

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This quickly grew into a school program, with the development of a supporting curriculum and classroom resources, and toys and other children’s products that foster a healthy relationship with emotions.

As an education thought leader, Nadine Levitt gives keynote speeches around the world on the subjects of music education, social and emotional learning, and technology in classrooms.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 21-22-1030

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Purchases made as a result of this solicitation will be funded through a grant from the United States Department of Education and passing through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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.

Rotary Club of Rio Grande City Thanksgiving Day Service Project

The Rotary Club of Rio Grande City hand delivered Thanksgiving baskets to families in need as part of their annual Thanksgiving Day Service Project. The baskets were assembled at HEB Rio Grande City and contained the typical items a family would need to host a nice Thanksgiving meal. The Rotary Club of Rio Grande City would like to thank the volunteers from Rio United Methodist Church, staff and management at HEB Rio Grande City and all Rotary Club of Rio Grande City sponsors throughout the year for their support of the club’s service projects.

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South Texas College and Trancasa set to roll out new CDL Program

South Texas College, in partnership with international ground transportation leader Trancasa, has set in motion a new commercial driver’s license program that will address a growing demand for drivers in the industry.

“This is a classic example of South Texas College reskilling and upskilling through education and training to meet regional and local labor demands,” said South Texas College president Dr. Ricardo J. Solis who brokered the partnership with Trancasa.

Trancasa CEO Carlos A. Canales Melhem, Texas Workforce Labor Commissioner Julian Alvarez, and Workforce Solutions Hidalgo County CEO Frank Almaraz joined the STC president Wednesday at a press conference announcing the new CDL program.

“We know that there is a great demand for truck drivers,” said Continuing Education Executive Director Olivia De La Rosa. “As a result, we have sped up our timeline to address this demand in our community by starting our first class by next month (January) and creating a five-week program where they will train and then test so they can find a job quickly.”

The first class is scheduled for Jan. 10, 2022, and the curriculum will meet the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). STC is currently in the process of becoming an approved training provider by FMCSA, which by law has to be approved before Feb. 7, 2022, which is the date new regulations go into effect.

The new CDL program is set to begin with two full-time instructors and two trucks leased

by Trancasa. The course will consist of 200 total hours of instruction delivered over five weeks; 40 hours of classroom and computer lab instruction, as well as 160 hours of observation and driving on a training range and public roads.

“Now, in partnership with STC, we are moving the world with a school devoted to the biggest and most in-demand transportation career - that of the CDL professional driver,” said Carlos Canales, CEO for Trancasa.

“STC’s educational expertise and our more than 30 years of international transportation expertise are combining to create a CDL school that will build the drivers of the present and the future. Together, Trancasa and STC are dedicated to delivering success to you.” Said Executive

Director Ilse Vidaurri Trancasa operates a fleet of 700 Trucks, 450 in Mexico and 250 in the United States. Each truck is equipped with anti-collision technology and cameras to facilitate training, 24/7 security, and maintenance support. A growing and diversified customer base on both sides of the border is supported by the company’s 1,250 employees.

Working with Trancasa, STC was able to develop a trucking program created entirely by the college. Previously, STC had relied on a private vendor, which conducted the courses and trained students. That contract expired in 2019, according to De La Rosa.

In its place is a program that will benefit from STC instruction and equipment, De La Rosa said.

“Since then, we’ve been exploring different options and instead of looking for somebody else to provide the training, we decided it was time for us to develop our own, which means that it will be our instruction, our instructors and our equipment,” De La Rosa said. “That’s what we have been working on, and it has been a process. But now, especially because of the partnership with Trancasa, we were able to get trucks quickly and we were able to move up that timeline quite a bit.”

Trucking is a $791.7 billion industry that hauls 72.5 percent of all freight transported in the United States and employs about 6 percent of all full-time workers.

An aging workforce however, combined with recent surges in labor shortages, has created a vacuum of around 80,000 truck drivers.

STC President Solis says the college recognizes how vital the industry is for the economy, and explained how expediting the training of drivers was included in the new CDL course by design.

“We know there is an urgent need for truck drivers, and we are planning a very robust program where students will be able to obtain their CDL driver’s license and get them on the road as soon as possible. We are hoping to expand it to our campus in Weslaco and then Starr County,” Solis said. “I refer back on my background in international trade and commerce to be able to bring all of my experience in those fields together to work here for the Valley, and to make STC a true center for workforce and economic development.”

For more information about the CDL course, please visit southtexascollege.edu/cdl.

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Starr County GOP Hosts Candidate Meet and Greet

On May 4 , Starr County GOP hosted a candidate meet and greet event at Rancho Las Lomitas, Rio Grande City.

Benito and and wife Toni hosted the event with the purpose to get to know the several candidates seeking public office for 2022.

About 40 local residents from Roma, San Isidro, Rio Grande City and other Starr county areas attended the events. Out of town visitors also attended the event.

Candidates who attended and presented their platforms were: Michael Monreal candidate for State Rep District 31, David Porras Candidate for Starr County Commissioner Precinct 4, Derric Trevino candidate for Starr County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Joseph Swiger candidate for Starr County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1. Other candidates who sent representatives to speak on their behalf were: Ed Cabrera Candidate for Congress District 28, Sandra Whitten Candidate for Congress District 28. After the event, guest were treated to a brunch filled with lots of local delights.

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Roma ISD Schools Earn Four Top Spots in State, Five Top Regional Spots in New Children at Risk School Guide For more than a decade, Children at Risk has ranked and graded Texas public schools to help parents, educators, and community members understand how schools in their community are performing, and to spark dialogue on the quality of public education across Texas.

This year’s analysis is different from previous years to better address the impact of the pandemic on schools as well as data concerns such as 2019-2020 STAAR data unavailability due to Covid-19 and participation rates and methods for 2020-21 STAAR data. Therefore, this analysis focuses on changes in academic performance during the pandemic with a special focus on school resiliency.

Roma ISD is happy to report that five of our schools are highlighted in the new Children at Risk Report! The list honors schools that have maintained or improved academic performance between the 2018-19 and 202021 Academic years. Pandemic Resilient Schools are school campuses with 75% or more students classified as economically disadvantaged and also have a history of high performance (A or B, or C Rating in 2018-19). These schools experienced either an increase or no change in academic performance scores during the Pandemic.

Roma ISD has three schools on the list of the “Most Resilient Texas Elementary Schools”. R. T. Barrera Elementary School Ranks 2nd in the state and the Rio Grande Valley; Veterans Memorial Elementary School

ranks 4th in the state and the Rio Grande Valley; and Delia G. Garcia Elementary ranks 8th in the state and 7th in the Rio Grande Valley. Also, R. & C. Saenz Elementary Schools made the list, ranking 8th in the Rio Grande Valley. In terms of middle schools, Roma ISD’s Roma Middle School ranks 2nd on the list of the “Most Resilient Texas Middle Schools” and ranks 2nd in the Rio Grande Valley.

“I am amazed and proud of the hard work our faculty and staff at Roma ISD put into helping our students continue to thrive during the pandemic, and these rankings show that we are success-focused at Roma ISD despite what obstacles may lie in our way,” expressed Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos Guzman.

“I want to thank all the teachers and staff for everything they have given of themselves to keep our students on track, determined to attain excellence in all they do. I want to thank our students for their determination and hard work; they are exceeding

expectations and showing their full potential. I also want to thank our dedicated parents for their support of our mission and vision at Roma ISD – nothing is possible without you.”

For more information about the Children at Risk ratings visit https://childrenatrisk.org/ resilient-schools-21/ to see all the top schools in the state and by region.

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DISASTER ACTION TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED

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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 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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