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As Catholic School Week presented itself this past week, Immaculate Conception School was proud to have one of their finest teachers recognized at an honorary banquet held at Our Lady Of Sorrow School. Ms. Norma De La Cruz received the title as an honorary Spirit Award recipient among various Catholic Schools within the Valley.

Ms. De La Cruz is a Starr County native and has taught for numerous years within RGCISD and Private sector. Ms. De La Cruz has had the privilege of receiving “Teacher of the Year” three times throughout her career. Ms. De La Cruz was honored to receive this award presented to her by the Bishop Mario A. Aviles.

According to Ms. De La Cruz, “teaching is not only my profession, but my passion as well. I fell in love with teaching years ago and everyday I can make a difference in a student’s life, I fall in love with this profession all over again. I am grateful and humbled to receive this award; it inspires me to do more.”

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Roma ISD Students Show Prize Lambs Roma High Athletes Excel At Competition

By: Joey Ramon, Roma High School Agriculture Science Teacher The Palm Valley District FFA Livestock Show on January 22, 2019, was a great success for Roma’s FFA. For the second year in a row, Roma FFA had a member receive Overall Grand Champion Lamb. The students earned trophy buckles and embroidered carryon bags as prizes. Rebecca Canales became the fourth student to earn a trophy buckle under the lamb program.

Mario Canales, Kaylon Ramon and Bryan Izaguirre have won multiple trophy buckles over the last three years and Rebecca Canales won a buckle at the show.

Between the students mentioned, they have won between 17-18 trophy buckles and between 1112 champion banners under the lamb program.

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ever. No doubt he will be a prize earner very soon.

These students have had their lamb projects since June 2018 and in the show ring, it was easily noticeable that the Roma students have spent time with their animals as they handled their lambs with ease which enabled them to rise to the top of the show. Congratulations to the following students:

Rebecca Canales – Overall Grand Champion Lamb – Roma High School; Mario Canales – Overall Reserve Champion Lamb – F.J. Scott Elementary School; Kaylon Ramon – Breed Champion, Finewool Lamb – Roma Middle School; Bryan Izaguirre – 3rd in class – Roma High School; and Jason Izaguirre – 4th in class - RT Barrera Elementary.

Congratulations to the Roma High School Mighty Gladiator Varsity Boys Powerlifting Team, who won 1st Place at the Laredo Martin Powerlifting Meet!

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Medina EC Offices Drop Off Locations for Food Donations Concern for Community is just one of Medina EC’s seven cooperative principles, and that concern includes the people in and around those communities. In support of that principle, during the month of February, Medina EC’s office locations will be a nonperishable food drop off point.

Dr. Ted E. Bear from DHR came to Alto Bonito Elementary to train the students on creating a safe and “We are collecting items until fun environment for all. He shared about inclusion and positive reinforcement; using their Hero Vision to Friday, March 1. We will take the see the good in others, Hero Words to lift each other up and Hero Presence to be present for one another. food, along with a co-op donation, Everyone enjoyed the presentation! Thank you Dr. Ted E. Bear! to local food pantries,” said Jackie Muennink, communications specialist.

Pida a los 3 Ángeles The goal is to “fill a bucket truck” San Miguel, Rafael with food donations for local food y Gabriel. pantries at various locations within Prenda 3 velas blancas Medina EC’s service territory. en un plato con agua y Medina EC members who make azúcar, haga su petición. a donation will be entered into a A los tres días publique drawing for a $20 bill credit. esta oración. Aunque no Drop off non-perishable food CALL JEFF OR SONATA crea mire que pasa el Funeral Home Memorial Funeral Home SANCHEZ items at any Medina EC office by “Serving Our Community For Over 86 Years” cuarto día.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE COUNTY OF STARR, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2019 TAKE NOTICE that the Commissioners Court (the Commissioners Court) of the County of Starr, Texas (the County), shall tentatively convene at 10 a.m. on the 11th day of March, 2019, at its regular meeting place in the Commissioners Court meeting room at 401 N. Britton Avenue, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 and during such meeting, the Commissioners Court will consider the passage of an order authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $500,000 (the “Certificates”) to purchase real estate located at 2235 North FM 755, City of Rio Grande City, Starr County and improvements thereon to be used for county offices that will be used for all county activities which Precinct 4 Commissioner is responsible for and the payment of costs of issuance of the Certificates. The Certificates will be payable from a combination of the County’s ad valorem tax within the limits authorized by law on all taxable property of the County, and a limited pledge (never to exceed $1,000) from the net revenues received by the County from the rates charged under the provisions of Chapter 361, Solid Waste Disposal Act (the “Act”) for services provided at the County’s solid waste transfer station. The pledge of the net revenues is subordinate to (a) payment by the County of all maintenance and operation expenses incurred in operation of the solid waste transfer station and (b) to any debt service incurred by the County in connection with any debt obligations, outstanding, now or in the future issued under the Act. The Certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of the Certificates of Obligation Act of 1971, as amended, Local Government Code Section 271.041 through Section 271.063. `

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Gen. Ricardo Sanchez Elementary UIL Team Triumphs

Students from General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary participated in their first invitational UIL meet on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

This UIL meet was hosted by La Union Elementary.

The countless hours and dedication paid off for those students as they captured 1st place at the meet.

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Alto Bonito Elementary Support Starr County Judge Eloy Vera participated in the RGV Census Forum the American Heart Month Edinburg Chamber of On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, wearing red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and save lives.

Students and staff from Alto Bonito Elementary showed their support on February 1st!

ABE has three heart heroes of their own; Ramiro Castillo (2nd grade), Edie Faith Garza (3rd grade), and not pictured Emily Flores (5th grade). Two of these students proudly stood tall that

day among their peers and smiled big as they saw all the bright shades of red!

Thank you to everyone that showed their support! (Pictured with these students Principal, Mrs. Yvette Pena, and Asst.

Principal Ms. Laura Garza).

Commerce (ECOC) Public Affairs Committee sponsored a Public Affairs Luncheon to discuss the importance of the 2020 Census.

Starr County Judge Eloy Vera joined Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr., Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, and Willacy County Judge Aurelio “Keter” Guerra in a discussion on the status and recruitment of the 2020 Census.

Pictured: Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes with leaders from various entities around the Rio Grande Valley.

Family Picnic at Ac2E Elementary School

Ac2E Elementary held its Family Picnic on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Parents and students enjoyed their lunch then headed to the Book Fair to purchase books. Books were also donated to the library to encourage a love of reading in all children. Gooo Hawks!

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Roma High 2015 Alum Selected For Football Combine Congratulations goes to R.J. Garza, a Roma High School 2015 graduate and Mighty Gladiator Football Team alum, who has been selected to participate in the College Senior Specialist’s Combine.

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Starr County Youth Fair

Barrel Painting Contest Open to Youth Groups

Prizes of $100, $75, $50, and $25 will be awarded by the Board of Starr County Farm Bureau to winners in its ninth annual barrel painting contest in observance of Farm Bureau’s annual Food Connection Week.

Any organized youth group made up of youth 19 years of age and under may

enter. Barrels must be a metal 55-gallon drum type, with top cut out and no sharp edges exposed. Barrels must be clean and in good condition. Barrels must be painted with exterior metal paint, and paint must be dry at time of judging.

The design on the barrels must contain the letters TFB and the words

Eat Healthy. Any designs with a negative message or gang symbols will be disqualified. No decals or other foreign objects can be affixed to the barrels.

Painting must be done by youth members of the organization entering the barrel.

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Barrels should be delivered to the fairgrounds on Wednesday evening, February 27, or Thursday morning, February 28, by 10 a.m. and placed in the area next to the baking room for judging.

If you have questions, call Tissa Peterson at 956/500-1430.

You’re in good hands.

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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

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.

“NO CUIDABA MI FAMILIA” El consumo de las drogas me fue llevando totalmente a la perdición y eso también afectó severamente a la familia. La drogas me robaron todo y ya no cuidaba a mi familia estaba a punto del divorcio.

Hasta que llegue aqui. Fue aquí que mi vida comenzó a cambiar. Ahora soy una persona muy diferente.

Estoy libre de las di drogas, y tengo una familia feliz.

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02-08-19 Sales & Comments

Our head count volume was greater than in the past few weeks. All around, the cattle Prices were very good and it appears the market prices will continue to increase. We would like to thank all of our sellers and buyers for your continued support. Keep staying local bring in your cattle to Triple G Livestock Auction and if anyone needs help hauling in your cattle to our barn yard call the office and we will gladly assist you.

Come try Zulma’s Mexican Restaurant Mon-Fri ph 956-487-5570 We Thank You For Your Business!!

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF STARR COUNTY REQUEST FOR BANK BID PROPOSALS NOTICE is herby given that the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF STARR COUNTY will consider bids to act as depository for the Housing Authority Funds. SEALED bids should be addressed to Luis R. Rios Jr., Executive Director, Housing Authority of Starr County, 1988 N. Charco Blanco Rd., Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, with notation in lower left-hand corner of envelope “Bids on Depository”. All bids must be received by the Housing Authority no later than 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Bid specifications may be picked up at the Housing Authority Administration Building, 1988 N Charco Blanco Rd., Rio Grande City, Texas. The Housing Authority reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all bids and to waive any and all formalities or technicalities and to accept the bid considered the best and most advantageous to the Housing Authority. Inquiries may be made by calling Luis R. Rios Jr. at (956) 487-3216.

The HASC is an equal opportunity employer.

Your vehicle has a recall . now what?

Recalls can affect any vehicle.

Follow the instructions on the recall notice and have the problem addressed promptly.

Recalls are safety precautions taken should a portion of a vehicle or the entire car or truck not operate in the manner it was intended. In many instances, auto manufacturers will directly contact customers who are affected by a recall via a letter, email or both. Individuals also can stay current on recalls by visiting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website (www.NHTSA.gov).

Drivers can follow these important steps if they learn of a recall. ·Don’t panic, but don’t ignore recalls. The experts at Kelley Blue Book say recalls often occur due to a problem in the manufacturing process in similar models, and this issue may surface in other vehicles.

Recalls do not guarantee vehicles

will malfunction or break down.

However, consumers are urged to take recalls seriously, adopting a “better safe than sorry” approach when recalls are announced. ·Follow the instructions. A recall notice should come with instructions. Instructions often advise drivers to take their vehicles to the dealership where the cars were purchased. Notices may provide information regarding nearby dealerships for drivers who have moved since buying their cars or trucks. ·No payment should be necessary. The cost of repairing the recalled part should not fall on your shoulders. Such repairs are paid by the manufacturer. The financial resource Bankrate.com notes that, “if you had the repair made before the recall was issued (up to a full year), the automaker is legally obligated to reimburse you,

as long as you had the work done at one of its franchised dealers.” Save all receipts for the work. If work was done by a private mechanic, drivers still may be eligible for reimbursement. ·Be patient. Dealerships are not responsible for making repairs until the date indicated on the recall notice, so motorists may need to wait before having their vehicles repaired. · Request a loaner vehicle. In some instances, recalls may take a few days to fix. Although not every dealership may make loaner vehicles available, it’s still worth requesting one so you are not inconvenienced.

Anyone having difficulty with a recall can contact the NHTSA online, by phone or by mail. Those who suspect a safety problem also can contact the agency and report their concerns.

RFP NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following: RFP #19-21 E-Rate 22 (Funding Year 2019) The school district is requesting sealed proposals for RFP #19-21 for E-Rate 22 Funding Year 2019 (Please see the listing below.) Specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below or call (956) 716-6810. You may also obtain specifications from our website at www.rgccisd.org and www.sl.universalservice.org.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, 1 South Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 by 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, and will be opened and read aloud on March 6, 2019 at 10:15 A.M. The equipment and services are as follows: Internal Connections-Wireless Access Points Districtwide Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

Mr. Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

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If you enjoy r e a d i n g about nature, try actually observing it.

Weather permitting, R a n c h o Lomitas, where I live and which inspires my articles, is offering a tour on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The tour provides a breakfast snack and then a guided trailer ride through the Ranch’s wild thorn-scrub. If you, and perhaps your family, are interested, call (956) 486-2576 or (956) 500-1392 or email info@ rancholomitas.com for details and directions; it’s just 8 miles from the RGC postoffice. I look forward to meeting some of you on the 16th.

I’d like to acquire a couple of cacti but need assistance: There are 23 species of cacti native to Starr County. We have 21 of them growing at Rancho Lomitas where I live. I’d like to add the missing two. If any of you can tell me how I might get them, please let me know. They are: Eagleclaw Cactus (Glandulicactus uncinatus) and Yellow-flowered A l i c o c h e (Echinocereus papillosus). I might need two of each if they can’t be selfpollinated.

Even one would be a good start.

You can contact me online at jimseeden@gmail.com or by phone at 956-486-2700. Many thanks for any assistance you can provide.

PARADE The annual Trail Ride and Western parade is set for Saturday, February 23. The parade will start at Britton Avenue at 11:00 a.m. and follow Main Street into Fort Ringgold. Lineup begins at 9:00 a.m. To enter, call Parade Chairman Tissa Peterson at 956500-1430. The parade rules and entry form can be found on our website at: https://www.starrcountyfair. com/221851_2 TRAIL RIDE The Starr County Fair trail ride will be on Saturday, February 23rd and will begin at 7:00 A.M. at the RGC Municipal Airport.

The trail ride will join the parade at Britton Avenue. For more information, call Ronnie Alaniz at 956-534-4911 or Norma Sepulveda at 956-735-3288.

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Se vende dos ranchos uno de 48 acres y uno de 140 acres con noria de agua y electricidad Llame a Juan para mas informacion

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