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Congratulations to Roma High Mighty Lady Gladiator Volleyball Team members who were selected for 2020 AllDistrict Honors!

Hannah Garza #4 - All-District Outstanding Libero Melanie Verastegui #9 - AllDistrict Tri-Outstanding Setter Melanie Guerra #2 - 1st Team All-District Idani Flores #14 - 1st Team All-District Mirelly Pena #3 – 2nd Team All-District Ana Paola Sandoval #6 - 2nd Team All-District Maria Cantu #13 – Honorable Mention All-District Ashley Garza #5 – Honorable Mention All-District Kassandra Rodriguez #1 – Honorable Mention All-District Roma ISD is very proud of these students for their hard work both on and off the court to maintain excellence in their academics and athletic accomplishments!!

GHS students place at the December Cowboy Classic!

Congratulations GHS FFA students for placing at the Cowboy Classic prospect show in Mercedes, Texas on December 05, 2020.

These GHS students placed in the AOB category (not pictured Neolani Quiroz- 3rd place). Under the direction of CTE agriculture teacher Mr. Israel Elizondo “Izzy” from Grulla High School. Thank you for your hard work & dedication! ( B . De la Torre )

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Congratulations to Rio Grande City High School senior Marc Perez for signing to play NCAA Baseball with UTRGV after he graduates in the spring. Rio Grande City High School are extremely proud of him and all of their amazing athletes who work hard and continue to push boundaries. Once a Rattler, ALWAYS a Rattler! #RattlerPride #RattlerStrong OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

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2nd Anniversary Mass In Loving Memory of

Benito Galvan 10-04-1946 † 12-17-2018

Patrick Suniga Mass will be 02-03-1972 † 11-04-2018 celebrated Thursday December 17, 2020 at 6:30a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City

WEDNESDAY DECEMBR 9TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA by Ana Lisa Garza †FELIMON CADAVEZ (10TH AN.)

by Cadavez Family †CIPRIANO CRUZ (1ST AN.) by Family †MARIA TERESA RAMON (12TH AN.)

by Family †PEDRO GONZALEZ by Family †MARIA DEL CARMEN & PEDRO PEÑA, JR. by Children †RAMIRO & REYNALDO GARZA

by Anne B. Garza FOR THE FRIENDS & BENEFACTORS OF THE BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD by Benedictine Sisters THURSDAY DECEMBER 10TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA by Ana Lisa Garza †CHRISTIAN HERNANDEZ by Iris Alaniz †DANIEL ARNOLDO GARZA

by Ana Maria Barrera †SOLEDAD GARCIA by Ana Maria Barrera

†CLARISSA ZAMORA by Ana Maria Barrera INTENCION ESPECIAL POR ARMANDO HERRERA by Ana Maria Barrera FRIDAY DECEMBER 11TH - I.C.C. 7:00 P.M. SERANATA 8:00 P.M. MASS SATURDAY DECEMBER 12TH - I.C.C. FEAST DAY OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE 10:00 A.M. MASS FOR THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE 5:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY DECEMBER 13TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †JOSE A. URIBE by Family †CHRISTIAN HERNANDEZ

by Su Mama, Papa y Hermano

Mario Eduardo Acevedo Jr. 04-27-1985 † 12-12-2018

Acevedo Family

5:00 P.M. †RAQUEL VELASCO VALLE

by Gloria De Loera †JOSE GALVAN (9TH AN.) by Hijos e Hijas †MARIA ELVA GONZALEZ

by Mr. & Mrs. Martin Rocha †LUPITA DURAN by Family †GALO & LUCRECIA CREMAR

by Family

MONDAY DECEMBER 14TH– I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †JUANITA ORTIZ THORNTON (20TH AN.) by Spouse & Family †ALBERTO BARRERA, SR.

by Wife Celia Barrera & Family †MARIA MINERVA GUERRA

by Rosario G. Pope & Family †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA

by Ana Lisa Garza TUESDAY DECEMBER 15TH – I.C.C. 6.30 A.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA

by Ana Lisa Garza †CHRISTIAN HERNANDEZ

by Iris Alaniz †FRANCISCO GARCIA & ADELAIDA HERNANDEZ by Sus Hijos

Effective financial strategies vary depending on which stage of life a person is in.

For example, a recent college graduate working his or her first professional job will not have the same financial strategy as someone on the cusp of retirement.

But one financial strategy that people of all ages can look to for guidance is the 50-3020 approach. Popularized by United States Senator Elizabeth Warren, the 50-30-20 approach to financial planning can be a valuable resource for anyone trying to develop a budget. The approach is simple yet effective.

Under the 50-30-20 approach, income is allocated based on

2nd Anniversary In Loving Memory of

Always Loved, Never Forgotten, Forever Missed

SUNDAY DECEMBER 13TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA by Ana Lisa Garza †MAURICIO GARZA III by Wife & Children †SELENIA M. GARZA (1ST AN.)

by Lydia Garza Saenz, George & Anyssa Diaz †NOEMI H. GUERRA by Family †FLAVIO CANALES, JR. by Wife & Children †GUADALUPE “LITA” CANTU

by Amanda Solis

†LORENZA BRIONES

by Familia Briones-Segovia

What is the 50-30-20 approach?

From the Family of Benito Galvan & Patrick Suniga

WE’LL NEVER SAY GOODBYE I cannot see you with my eyes, or hear you with my ears, but thoughts of you are with me still and often dry my tears.

Your whisper in the rustling leaves that linger in the fall and in the gentle evening breeze I’m sure I hear your call.

A part of you remains with me, that none can take away. It gives me strength to carry on at dawning of new day. I think of happy times we shared and then I softly sigh. But this I know - we’ll meet again and never say goodbye.

†DORITA SAENZ by Oralia Garcia †CATARINA MORALES (10TH AN.

by Su Mama

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” ~Khalil Gibran

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF ESCOBARES TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The City of Escobares will hold a public hearing at 5:15 PM on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Escobares City Hall at 4829 Old Highway 83, Roma, Texas 78584 regarding the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) grant. Social distancing and masks are required if attending in person. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. The City encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TxCDBG application and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to the City Secretary. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact City Hall to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact the City Secretary at (956)847-1200 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

AVISO PÚBLICO CIUDAD DE ESCOBARES SUBVENCIÓN EN BLOQUE DEL DESARROLLO DE COMUNIDADES DE TEXAS La ciudad de Escobares llevará a cabo una audiencia pública a las 5:15 PM el día 15 de diciembre de 2020, en la sala municipal en 4829 Old Highway 83, Roma, Texas 78584 respecto a la presentación de una solicitud para la Subvención en Bloque del Desarrollo de Comunidades (CDBG) del Departamento de Agricultura de Texas. Se requiere distanciamiento social y usar mascarilla si asiste en persona. El propósito de esta reunión es permitirle a los ciudadanos la oportunidad de discutir el plan de participación ciudadana, el desarrollo de las necesidades locales de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario, la cantidad de financiamiento de TxCDBG disponible, todas las actividades elegibles de TxCDBG, y el uso de fondos anteriores de TxCDBG. La ciudad anima a que los ciudadanos participen en el desarrollo de esta solicitud de TxCDBG y que den a conocer sus puntos de vista en esta audiencia pública. Los ciudadanos que no puedan asistir a esta reunión pueden presentar sus puntos de vista y propuestas a la Secretaria de la Cuidad. Las personas con discapacidades que deseen asistir a esta reunión deben comunicarse con el Ayuntamiento/Palacio de Justicia del Condado para coordinar su asistencia. Las personas que requieran ayuda o servicios auxiliares para esta reunión deben comunicarse con la Secretaria de la Cuidad al número (956)847-1200 por lo menos dos días antes de la reunión para que se puedan hacer los preparativos apropiados.

ST. JUDE NOVENA 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.

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.

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this breakdown: · 50 percent of money is spent on needs, including housing costs, health insurance, car payments, and groceries · 30 percent of money is spent on wants, including hobbies, dining out and travel · 20 percent of money is allocated to savings Proponents of the 50-30-20 approach note that calculations should be based on after-tax income, or what’s often referred to as “take-home pay.”

Professionals with steady paychecks can easily determine their 50-30-20 breakdowns by saving a month’s worth of pay stubs and establishing their monthly budget based on what’s coming in.

The task can be trickier for selfemployed or freelance workers, who may benefit from working with financial planners as they seek to create monthly budgets based on the 50-30-20 approach.

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Roma High Student Honored By Light Santa’s Way Downtown Lighted Storefront Contest Started ATTENTION MAIN Contest runs from December 1 U.S. Border Patrol RGV Sector STREET! Light Santa’s Way to December 31, 2020.

Congratulations to Roma High School Class of 2021 Senior Marco Santistevan on being honored by the U.S. Border Patrol’s Rio Grande Valley Sector with their Head of the Class Award! Marco was nominated by the Roma High School Counseling Department for the honor based on his high GPA and his excellence in extracurricular activities, including being a member of the school’s UIL Academic Science Team and being a member of the TMEA All-State Orchestra for three years as a violist.

Marco was honored alongside 13 other students from high schools across the Valley this semester and is now a finalist for the Youth of the Year scholarships the agency will give out in the

Downtown Lighted Storefront Contest has officially started!

Contest is open to all businesses and commercial properties within the downtown area between Main and 2nd Streets and the Britton Avenue corridor.

To enter, simply take a photo of your lighted storefront (at night) and post it on the comments section of Rio Grande City Main Street or email photo to mgomez@rgcedc.com May the best storefront win!

spring. The U.S. Border Patrol RGV Sector has awarded over $67,500 in scholarships since it began awarding Youth of the Year winners 10 years ago.

Congrats to Marco, his teachers, and his supportive family! Roma ISD wishes him the best of luck in the spring as scholarship winners are determined.

“VIRTUAL” VOLUNTEER/ COMMUNITY SERVICES HOURS ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS! Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN) has 3 programs in Starr County that can provide 25-50+ hours for students in 6th to 12th grade with 100% virtual participation.

Students living anywhere in Starr County can take part in these programs!

Please contact Veronica Wallace veronica. wallace@scan-inc.org 956-716-1795 for more information.

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DHR Health proudly meets the federal definition of a “physician-owned hospital” (42 CFR § 489.3). As required by law, a list of the hospital’s physician owners and investors is available at www.dhrhealth.com. DHR, Ltd. and its affiliated entities comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER RETAILER’S OFFPREMISE PERMIT, BY SYNTHIA A. GARCIA LA PASADITA dba CONVENIENCE STORE, to be located at 5097 E. HWY 83, ESCOBARES, STARR COUNTY, TX.

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: JESSICA LOPEZ dba LOPEZ GROCERY, to be located at 45 N. FM 6 4 9 , R O M A , S TA R R COUNTY, TEXAS.

Western Narrowmouths are tiny toads Years ago when I moved from Minnesota into the Texas Tamaulipan brush, I experienced several surprises.

One of them was my first sighting of a giant toad which can be up to 15 inches in length. I experienced a similar surprise but in reverse.

I was moving a few very large f l o w e r pots and discovered, under a couple of them, tiny narrowmouth toads!

Western narrowmouth toads, formerly called great plains narrowmouths, are only an inch

in length. During the day and during hot, drought periods they burrow under pots, flat rocks, large man-made debris, or piles of vegetation seeking cool, moist protection.

They’re easy to identify. Start with their tiny size and then notice the relatively wide body and pointed head. Observe the brownisholive color with perhaps a few dark specks and, to clinch the identification, look for a tiny fold of skin across the head just behind the eyes.

Other interesting characteristics include the following. Their

diet makes them beneficial for us. They eat mostly ants but also other small insects; they’ve evolved a toxic skin secretion which protects them from ant bites. Their call is a buzz lasting one to a few seconds and sounding something like you’re hearing a bee. Their range extends through most of Texas, north to Nebraska, and south into Mexico.

Whether they’re toads or frogs is questionable. Their skin seems rather moist and their hind legs are moderate size similar to but still relatively smaller than a frog’s; they aren’t bumpy like a toad but the body is fairly wide for its length. They don’t seem to need to live near water as frogs do. In an article about them, an

expert refers to them both as a frog and a toad. Take your pick.

I prefer the more usual toad designation.

They mate only when there’s been a heavy rain forming large ponds or puddles and their tadpoles hatch in a day or two from as many as 600 eggs a female may produce. They attain adult form in less than a month.

I continue to be surprised by the amazing diversity of wildlife in the Valley.

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TMA COVID-19 Experts Urge Testing for Schoolchildren

Texas physicians recommend schools use rapid antigen testing along with other on-campus safety measures to detect early signs of coronavirus infection among students and staff. The recommendation comes from the Texas Medical Association (TMA) School Reopening Workgroup, which includes physician members of the TMA COVID-19 Task Force, Committee on Infectious Diseases, and Committee on Child and Adolescent Health, and local health authorities from throughout the state.

Rapid antigen testing is a COVID-19 nasal or throat swab test that can produce results in minutes.

The physicians say when used appropriately, rapid antigen testing in a comprehensive screening program could help schools quickly isolate children and adults who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), regardless of whether

the person has symptoms. This could prevent campus outbreaks and therefore create safer school environments.

“It is important to give school personnel (administrators and school nurses) guidance in developing – and more importantly understanding – the advantages of a comprehensive COVID-19 screening program in public schools,” said Charles Lerner, MD, a San Antonio epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist and member of the TMA COVID-19 Task Force. “Testing along with the isolation of infectious students and school staff will reduce everybody’s anxiety level,” said the School Reopening Workgroup member.

A positive rapid antigen test can confirm the presence of infection, but a negative test does not rule out the possibility that the person has COVID-19. The School Reopening Workgroup says

the goal is to increase in-school screening and to transition any positive or symptomatic students who are tested into a physician’s care to diagnose the cause of the symptoms.

“Because of the level of false negatives and the occasional false positives, we need to be aware that this kind of screening program is not a panacea and does not replace diagnostic testing which is used by physicians to confirm the cause of symptoms,” Dr. Lerner said. “But a comprehensive school infection plan represents a very small step forward in getting children back to school.”

The School Reopening Workgroup recommends comprehensive testing in addition to school safety measures including social distancing, wearing a mask, staying home when sick, and frequent handwashing and disinfecting.

VMS Receives Check for Perfect Attendance

Congratulations to Veterans Middle School for being recognized for Perfect Attendance by the RGCCISD! Daily attendance is crucial for the students. Thank you VMS students for attending your classes daily and being fully engaged in learning. Keep up the great work! Receiving the check is Mr. Enrique Cantu (VMS Principal) along with VMS administrators Mr. Cesar Limas, Mrs. Lupita Garza, Mrs. Ledy Gonzalez, Ms. Irma Andrade, and from the RGCCISD Attendance Department Mr. Jesse Alvarez and Mr. Robert Perez.

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Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program for Front Line Workers of Small Businesses

LEGAL NOTICE

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Comission for a WINE AND BEER RETAILER’S OFFPREMISE PERMIT, BY ESMERALDA RIOS dba DE ANDA’S DRIVE THRU, to be located at 4941 E. US HWY 83, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) launched a COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program for front line workers at Texas small businesses.

This program will help small businesses throughout the state conduct rapid tests on employees to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Through this pilot program, TDEM will provide local Chamber of Commerce organizations with COVID-19

testing supplies that will then allocate the supplies to local small businesses that choose to participate in the program.

These small businesses can then administer these tests to employees who choose to participate. This program has been developed using the framework of the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program for Texas school systems, implemented by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and TDEM in October, that ensures access to rapid testing for all Texas teachers.

“This rapid testing pilot program will protect the safety of small business owners, their employees, and Texas consumers as we continue to combat COVID-19,” said Governor Abbott. “This effective strategy will help us detect and mitigate this virus while ensuring that Texas remains safely open for business. I thank the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for providing these tests and our participating Chamber of Commerce organizations for partnering with the State of Texas to help protect our communities.”

The launch of the pilot program will include six participating Chamber of Commerce organizations with plans to significantly ramp up the program across the state. Small businesses interested in participating in the program may contact their local Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Participating Chamber of Commerce organizations include: Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, El Paso Chamber of Commerce, Laredo Chamber of Commerce, and Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

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Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For December 2020 On December 3, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $204 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of December as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The extension of these emergency SNAP benefits ensures that Texans can continue to provide nutritious food for their families during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Governor Abbott. “I thank the USDA for their ongoing partnership as we provide the support and resources that Texas families need during

this time.”

“These expanded benefits will continue to help feed families during this ongoing pandemic,” said Texas HHS Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter. “We also want to remind recipients to protect their health and safety by wearing masks and keeping socially distant when shopping.”

The emergency December allotments are in addition to the almost $1.7 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans between April and November.

HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients

Woman’s Club Donates Books to Library

based on family size.

Administered by HHSC, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1.7 million eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas.

Texans in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, at YourTexasBenefits. com or use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage their benefits.

GFWC Florence J. Scott Woman’s Club of Rio Grande City donated 153 children’s books to the Rio Grande City Public Library for the upcoming annual Christmas observance, which will include the traditional coloring contest with awesome prizes, such as bicycles, and books and other treats to be given to all who attend. Watch the Town Crier and the Rio Grande City Public Library Facebook page for more details on the time and place of the event. Many thanks to Danika and Dante Flores of Rattler 4-H who donated two bins of their gently used books for the project. Librarian Norma Fultz is pictured at left receiving books from members of the Woman’s Club.

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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.