FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Roma High Law Enforcement Students Earn Trip to State Competition

Congratulations to Grulla High School ATSSB All-State Band Members

Roma High School Students enrolled in the Law Enforcement Class participated at the Texas Public Safety Teachers Association Competition at Mission High School. Thirteen schools participated, with this being the first time the Roma High School Law Enforcement Class participated. All the students performed impeccably! Congratulations to all the students who participated and also to the students who made it to the State competition in Corpus Christi, TX in March 2023! Ximena Carillo - 1st Place Opening Statement; Evelyn Olivarez - 2nd Place Fingerprint Collection; Mario Rangel - 3rd Place Basic Traffic Stop; Reyes Toscano, Jorge Barrera, Cristian Perez, and Desteny Perez - 3rd Place Felony Traffic Stop. On behalf of Instructors Rene Garza and Jose Joel Rocha, congratulations to all the students who participated and thank you for your hard work and dedication! The Gladiator Nation is super proud of these students and their teachers!!

Congratulations to Rattler Britzeida Sanchez for her Outstanding Performance in Basketball

Congratulations to the Grulla High School Band ATSSB All-State band members on their final STATE rankings: Daniela Diaz, 13th chair, Trumpet; Christian Garica, 2nd chair, Trombone; Adam Lopez, 10th chair, Trombone; and Jorge Palacios, 5th chair, Percussion.

Rio Grande City Employer Expo & Job Fair

This event will be open to everyone in the community who may be seeking a career change, or new opportunities. Day One: Thursday, February 23rd from 9am to 11am, at the Rio Grande City Public Library. Come by and attend the Free workshops on resume writing and interviewing tips! Day Two: Friday, February 24th from 9 am to 1 pm. Employer Expo & Job Fair at the UTRGV at Starr County Campus with various EMPLOYERS on site. In collaboration with the RGC Economic Development Corporation, City of Rio Grande City, Texas, and Workforce Solutions (RGC).

Kiarabel Garza First to Reach the Milestone in GHS Basketball

A special day for the Lady Gator Basketball team. They traveled to play the Zapata Lady Hawks and not only did they win by a score of 51 to 36, but also the Gator fans got to witness #11 Kiarabel Garza score her 1000 points. This is a great accomplishment for the school program as she is the first to reach the milestone in GHS girls basketball. Head coach Sandor Lopez and assistant coaches Carlos Carrrera, Jesseca Carrera, Raul Sifuentes and all of the basketball team are extremely proud of her.

Congratulations to Rio Grande City High School Senior Britzeida Sanchez, who surpassed over 1,000 points, over 500 rebounds, and over 500 steals during her four (4) varsity years as a Lady Rattler. Outstanding accomplishment as the season continues for the Lady Rattlers.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 15th

I.C.C. 6:30 P.M.

†ERNESTO CHAPA (1ST AN.) by Daughters

†VIC CHAPA by Family

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16TH

L.G. 6:00 P.M.

PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH

I.C.C. 12:00 P.M.

PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18th

I.C.C. 5:00 P.M.

†IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR RGCHS CLASSMATES OF 1962 by RGCHS Class of 1962

†RUDY MARTINEZ JR. by Family

†LEONARDA B. GONZALEZ by Family

†DANNY GOMEZ JR. by Mom & Dad

†AMALIA ALANIZ by Alaniz Family

†RAMONA GARCIA (6TH AN.) by Sus Hermanos

†PEDRO H. GONZALEZ (1ST AN.) by Wife Herlinda G. Gonzalez & Family

†ELMA G. FUENTES by Muñiz Family

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19th – L.G. 7:00 A.M.

PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19th - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M.

PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19th

I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †RENE MOLINA (3RD AN.) by Thelma Molina & Family

†NOE GUTIERREZ by Wife & Children

†MARIA ZULEMA GARCIA by Family

†GUADALUPE FLORES

(13TH AN.) by Family IN THANKSGIVING FOR THE BDAY OF ARIANA M. MATA by Thelma Molina & Family IN THANKSGIVING FOR THE 55TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF RENE THELMA MOLINA

(956)

5:00 P.M.

PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

MONDAY FEBRUARY 20th

I.C.C. 6:00 P.M.

PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21st

I.C.C. 6.30 P.M.

†HONORIO GARZA SR. by His Son Honorio Garza Jr.

†JOSEFA L. LANGLEY by Daughter & Grandchildren

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Texas A&M-Kingsville Students Honored On President’s List, Dean’s List, Honor Roll

completed.

The Dean’s List requires a grade point average of 3.65 on all work attempted for a particular semester, with a minimum of 13 semester undergraduate hours completed.

The Honor Roll requires a grade point average of 3.5 on all work attempted for a particular semester, with a minimum of 12

FULL FUNERAL SERVICE CALL JEFF OR SONATA SANCHEZ WITH SILVER METAL CASKET Sanchez

Pida Funeral Home 301 E. 2nd. St. Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582 (956) 847-7008

semester undergraduate hours.

PRESIDENT’S LIST

RIO GRANDE CITY - Rachel Villarreal.

DEAN’S LIST

RIO GRANDE CITYOliver Orlando Barrera, Odette Fernandez, Joshlynn Michelli Flores, Maritza A. Gonzalez, Mia Nicole Gutierrez, Jazmin Hinojosa, Noe Morin, and Jonathan Perez.

ROMA - Krystal Itzel Cortez Cab and Mariella Y. Reyes.

HONOR ROLL

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. A. Memorial Funeral Home 101 AR Sanchez Sr. Dr. Roma, Tx. 78584 “Serving Our Community For Over 86 Years” “Caring for you & your loved ones in your time of need ”

LA GRULLA - Mario Alan Rodriguez.

RIO GRANDE CITY - Ximena Lee Alaniz, Josie Lynn Chapa, Gisselle Mercado, and Paulina Clara Villalpando.

ROMA - Grace Michele Canales, Nytza Abigail Escobar, Rolando Garcia, and Stephanie Lopez.

Mayor Joel Villarreal delivers Founder’s Day proclamation

Cavalry Regiment and was active in the military during the years of the Republic of Texas, rose to the rank of captain when he resigned from his post in 1842; and

New RHS CTE Barbers

Mayor Joel Villarreal delivered a proclamation annually recognizing February 10th as “Founder’s Day in Rio Grande City” at the regular City Commission Meeting held on February 8, 2023, in honor of Rio Grande City’s founder Henry Clay Davis.

The proclamation reads: A PROCLAMATION OF

THE CITY COMMISSION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 10TH AS “FOUNDER’S DAY IN RIO GRANDE CITY” IN HONOR OF RIO GRANDE CITY FOUNDER HENRY CLAY DAVIS.

WHEREAS, Rio Grande City’s founder Henry Clay Davis, soldier, merchant, landowner, state senator, Texas Ranger, and

founder of Starr County seat Rio Grande City, was born in Georgia on September 29, 1814; and

WHEREAS, the Davis family moved to Kentucky in 1816, when Henry was 2 years old and where he lived until the age of twenty; and

WHEREAS, on November 9, 1836, Davis arrived in San Antonio and enlisted into the First

WHEREAS, on April 21, 1846, Davis married Maria Hilaria de la Garza, daughter of Teodoro de la Garza and granddaughter of Francisco de la Garza Martinez, and heir to Carnestolendas, Porción 80, which had been in the family since the eighteenth century as granted by the King of Spain during colonization; and

WHEREAS, Davis and Maria Hilaria moved to Carnestolendas and named the land Rancho Davis where he established Davis Landing, a docking area for steamboats on the Rio Grande River, just days prior to the start of the Mexican-American War; and PROCLAMATION, page 4

Congratulations to Rio Grande City High School Career & Technical Education program students Bryan Castillo, Dayana Lerma and Jesus Villarreal on passing their state TDLR exam. They are fully licensed barbers!!! Also congratulations to Dayana for became the first female barber for 2023. She aspires to continue her education and acquire her cosmetology license as well. Their teacher is Ms. Klaudia Vallejo.

PROCLAMATION Continued from page 3

WHEREAS, upon the end of the Mexican-American War and the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on February 2, 1848, the Texas Legislature established Starr County, naming Rio Grande City as county seat on February 10, 1848; and

WHEREAS, Davis patterned the new town after Austin’s layout with the main road from

the Rio Grande River leading to the courthouse and later that same year, he leased land to the United States Army to established Ringgold Barracks on October 26, 1848; and

WHEREAS, in 1849, Davis was elected state senator, representing Starr, Cameron and Webb counties in the Third Texas Legislature and served on several committees,

Assistant Chief of Police Jose Solis Spoke about Tik Tok Trends

including Military Affairs, Indian Affairs, Finance, and County Boundaries;

WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes and designates February 10th as Founder’s Day in Rio Grande City, to salute the man whose vision, determination and dedication gave life to the City of Rio Grande City, which will turn 175 in 2023; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joel Villarreal, Mayor, on behalf of the City Commission, do proclaim every February 10th as “Founder’s Day in Rio Grande City” in honor of Rio Grande City founder Henry Clay Davis.

Witness my hand and seal of the City of Rio Grande City this the 8th day of February 2023. For more information about the City of Rio Grande City, Texas, please visit www.cityofrgc.com or call (956) 487-0672.

Assistant Chief of Police Jose Solis informed students at Veterans Middle School during the ACE program about Tik Tok trends. He spoke about the Tik Tok trends and how students should be aware of the dangers and consequences of these trends. J. Solis has been presenting to students at various schools to provide prevention education. On behalf of the Counseling Department and RGCGISD, we would like to thank Assistance J. Solis for his collaborative efforts in providing preventive education to students.

All through the month of February, we join the nation in celebrating the incredible achievements and contributions that CTE programs have made in preparing students for highwage, high-skill, and in-demand occupations. We celebrate the administrators, teachers, faculty, counselors, advisors, business and industry partners, parents, and other key stakeholders for their tireless e orts to help students explore, choose, and follow CTE programs and programs of study to earn credentials of value. RGCCISD is proud of the district CTE Teachers & CTE collaborative post-secondary instructors.

Rio Grande City High School CTE Teachers

Mr. Robert Aberin- Precision Manufacturing instructor dual with STC with Mr. Gary Rhea

Mrs. Joelda Arredondo – Cosmetology instructor

Mrs. Melissa Limas- Cosmetology and Nail Technician instructor

Mrs. . Delicia Alvarez- Business Management

Administration Instructor / CTE Co- Chair

Mr. Pedro Castillo – Law Enforcement

Instructor

Mrs. Maria Guadalupe Cruz- Culinary Arts

Instructor

Mrs. Jazmin Silva- Business Management Administration Instructor

Mr. Del no Garza- Engineering Instructor

Miss Rosalinda Garza- Business Management Administration Instructor

Mrs. Nayda Gonzalez- Professional Communications Instructor

Mrs. Ivy Lim- Health Science Instructor

Mr. Fernando Godino & Associates – RGV

Sta ng- Health Science Instructor

Mrs. Anita Toral & Associates – STC – Health Science Instructors

Mr. Isaac Torres- STC – Welding Instructor Dual

Mrs. Randy Lee Martin- Agriculture Food & Natural Resources Instructor

Mr. Emilio Martinez- Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Instructor

Mr. Edelmiro Olivarez- Architecture and construction Instructor

Mrs. Nallely Reyes-. Health Science Instructor

Mr. Omar Riojas- Audio Visual Instructor

Mr. Roque Vera - Professional Communication & AV

Mrs. Janette Garza – Culinary Arts Instructor

Mr. Erasmo Trevino- Transportation Distribution & Logistics Instructor

Mr. Alberto Betancourt- Law Enforcement Instructor

Mr. Jesus M. Villarreal – Information Technology dual with STC / CTE Teacher Leader

Mrs. Claudia Vallejo- Barbering Instructor

Ringgold Middle School CTE Teachers

Mr. Alfredo Garcia Jr. – BIM & Touch System Data

Mr. Blanco Galvan- Principles of Construction Instructor

Mr. Michael Villarreal – TS Data Instructor

Mrs. Emily Lockwood – College & Career Readiness Instructor

Veterans Middle School CTE Teacher

Mr. Juan Andrade- TS Data/ Gateway to Technology Instructor

Mrs. Sabrina Hernandez- College and Career Readiness Instructor

Mr. Elizardo Romo- TS Data Instructor

Ms. Claribel Solis- TS Data Instructor

Grulla Middle School CTE Teachers

Mr. Roel Garcia – Principles of Construction Instructor

Mr. Guadalupe Guerra – College& Career Readiness Instructor

Mr. Orlando Guerra – TD Systems Instructor

Ms. Graciela Gutierrez- College &. Career Readiness Instructor

Grulla High School CTE Teachers

Mr. Jorge Chapa- Architecture and Construction Instructor

Mrs. Randy Martin- Agriculture food & natural resources Instructor

Mr. Jose A. Garcia- Law Enforcement Instructor

Mrs. Gloria A. Gonzalez- Cosmetology Instructor

Mr. Omar Hinojosa- Culinary Arts Instructor

Mr. Sandor Lopez- BIM & A/V

Mr. Cruz-. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Mrs. Anjanette Garza- Professional Communication Instructor

Mr. Jesus Solis- Business Management Administration

Mr. Miguel Lopez- Barbering Instructor

Mrs. Mica Guerra - Nursing Instructor RGV Vo-Tech

Mr. Morales – Welding STC Instructor

Mr. Isaac Torres- Welding STC Instructor

Mrs. Maria G. Gonzales - STC Welder

Early College High School CTE Teachers

Jose A. Flores – Business Information Management Instructor Nilda Andrea Garza -Professional Communications Instructor Justin Villarreal- Business Information. Management Instructor / Introduction to Engineering Instructor

Isaac Torres- STC dual welding instructor

CTE Sta : Mrs. Martha S. Barrera- CTE strategist, Mr. Salvador Hernandez Jr.- CTE Industrial Strategist, Mrs. Agueda Garza- CTE Counselor, Mrs. Noelia Cuevas – CTE clerk and Mrs. Maria Adelina G. Villarreal –CTE Director.

THANK YOU!

Rio High School Career & Technical education students showcase

& place at the  San Antonio Rodeo

Congratulations to Naitssa Ramirez and Ayanna Garza for exhibiting their Junior Breeding goats at the San Antonio Livestock Show.

Commercial Does :

Ayanna Garza - 11th

Naitssa Ramirez - 12th

e results are:

Percentage Does : Naitssa RamirezClass 2 - 9th place

Class 3 - 3rd place

Fullblood Does : Naitssa Ramirez -

Class 12 - 2nd place

Class 12 - 11th place

Class 13 - 2nd place

Class 13 - 10th place

Bringing home the Overall Reserve Champion Fullblood Doe is Naitssa Ramirez

Congratulations for representing RGCGISD at the 74 th  annual San Antonio stock show & rodeo in San Antonio, Texas Both Grulla High School & Rio High School FFA  program are under the direction of Mrs. Randy Lara Martin.

Mrs. Agueda Garza is crowned best Career & Technical Education Counselor. A er attending the CTE region I director & leaders meeting on February 09, 2023 she was celebrated at Casa Madre restaurant for her outstanding job for  the RGCGISD CTE department.

Congratulations to Arturo Alvirde III GHS FFA member who caught a calf at the San Antonio Rodeo competitive event ! Great job Arturo!

Arturo participated in the calf scramble in which he caught 1 calf & won $1200 certi cate for next year’s project. Congratulations on behalf of RGCGISD CTE program & GHS.

Career & Technical Education Barbering & Cosmetology students representing ECHS, RHS & GHS competed at Edcouch  Elsa February 13, 2023 in their regional area for esthetics, fantasy make up, cuts & 3-D nails.

Best of luck at the  next competition this coming weekend in Harlingen, Texas. Good Luck in state to all!

NOTICE OF SALE

STARR COUNTY X

TS-96-70, Account No(s). 0024338(051500020003400000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND STARR-ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. 27 VS. JORGE CANO, ET AL

120.00 feet by 120.00 feet, containing 0.33057 acre, more or less, being Lots 32 and 33, Block 2, Alvarez Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 176, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $83,490.00

TS-10-48, Account No(s). 0033706(117000500000000000400)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS

COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RICARDO ESCAMILLA Building Only situated on a 1.54 acres, more or less, out of Porcion 74, G Saenz Survey, Abstract 165, Starr County, Texas and carried on the Appraisal Roll as Deleted and Combined with Property ID No.0005741.

TS-10-48, Account No(s). 0005741(117000500000000000300)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS

COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RICARDO ESCAMILLA

1.54 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 74, Abstract 165, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated August 12, 2011, from Maria M. Escamilla to Ricardo Escamilla etux, in Volume 1321, Page 679, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $63,720.00

TS-15-171, Account No(s). 0057693(001500760096900000100)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RICARDO SOTO A/K/A RICARDO SOTO RODRIGUEZ, INDIVIDUALLY AND DOING BUSINESS AS RODRIGUEZ TIRE SHOP, ET AL, 1.14 acres, more or less, being Lot 69, Porcion 76, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 24, 1989, from Armando Barrera Barrera to Ricardo Soto, et al., in Volume 590, Page 682, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $111,170.00

TS-17-178, Account No(s). 0016839(001640720000501001000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROSENDO MARIO GARCIA

All that certain tract of land situated in Share 5-A, Porcion 72, J. A. Saenz Survey, Abstract 164, Starr County, Texas, described as 0.50 acre, more or less, in deed dated August 14, 2002, from Alberto Barrera to Rosendo Mario Garcia, in Volume 938, Page 466, Official Records of Starr County, Texas;

SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 0.108 acre described in Volume 205, Page 414, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas, leaving herein a residue of 0.392 acre, more or less. with an adjudged value of $159,610.00

TS-17-367, Account No(s). 0000989(150000160000800000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS

COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. VICENTA A. GONZALEZ

60.00 feet by 120.00 feet, containing 0.1653 acre, more or less, out of Lot 8, Block 16, City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated July 16, 1919, from Higinio Garza etal to Zenaida Zuniga, in Volume 361, Page 429, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 366 square feet, being a 0.008 acre tract described in Volume 1082, Page 350, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas, leaving herein a residue of 0.157 acres, more or less. with an adjudged value of $41,790.00

TS-18-71, Account No(s). 0085707(141310030204200000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JUAN RICARDO RIOS, ET AL

Lot 42, Rancho Alto Vista Phase 3-B, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 453, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $19,660.00

TS-19-21, Account No(s). 0014237(001840840004400000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MANUEL HINOJOSA, DOING BUSINESS AS A. HINJOSA & BRO., ET AL

10.00 acres, more or less, situated in Porcion 84, Abstract 184, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated June 22, 1937, from Tiburcio Rodriguez etal to A. Hinojosa & Bro., in Volume 97, Page 376, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $19,980.00

TS-19-31, Account No(s). 0036609(179000160000500000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH

TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. TERESO ZUNIGA MALDONADO

A/K/A TERESO ZUNIGA

Lot 5, Block 16, West Alto Bonito Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 729, Page 391, Official Records of Starr County, Texas, Deleted for 2020 and combined and now carried on the Appraisal Roll under Account

No.0036606. with an adjudged value of $9,980.00

TS-19-77, Account No(s). 0084075(043200000004000000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. NORMA LETICIA GARCIA

GAMEZ A/K/A NORMA L. GARCIA GAMEZ

Lot 40, Alta Vista Subdivision, Phase II, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 437, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $17,500.00

TS-19-233, Account No(s). 0036899(163000060003200000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JESUS NUNEZ, (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY Lot 32, Block 6, Santa Cruz No. 2 Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 207, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,500.00

TS-19-280, Account No(s). 0039730(176000040000800000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ELEAZAR MORIN MORENO, JR. A/K/A ELEAZAR MORIN, JR., ET AL

Lot 8, Block 4, “Villa de Frontera” Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 161, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $13,720.00

TS-20-11, Account No(s). 0046544(003251040004902000201)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE BENANCIO ELIZONDO, AKA JOSE VENANCIO ELIZONDO, ET AL

1.5424 acres, more or less, out of Share 49-B, Porcion 104, J. De La Garza Survey, Abstract 325, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 24, 1975 from Alberto Elizondo, etux to Jose Benancio Elizondo etux, in Volume 389, Page 117, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $24,000.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Starr County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/ COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. OFFICE 956.716.4800

Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, February 3, 2023.

RENE FUENTES Sheriff

Starr County, Texas

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Starr County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on February 3, 2023, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2023, the same being the 7th day of said month, at the South Side Doors of the Courthouse, of the said County, located at 401 N. Britton, Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:30 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Starr and the State of Texas, to-wit: Deputy

THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, OWNED BY THE DEFENDANT(S) IN SUCH SUIT(S) IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED.

THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COUNTY NOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY’S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS.

IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL.

Let’s Get to the Heart of the Matter!

February is dedicated to issues of the heart in more ways than one. In addition to Valentine’s Day, February is American Heart Health Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 610,000 deaths per year.

In honor of Heart Health Awareness Month, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

– Neida Martinez – CEA –FCH, encourages you to make modifications and improve your lifestyle to reduce your risk of developing disease. “The human heart is the most vital muscle in our body, and with any muscle there are ways to strengthen it”

“Make some easy adjustments that everyone can do, and you’ll be supporting and improving your heart health in no time,”

According to the American Heart Association, Americans who intend to protect their hearts

and control their risk factors should:

• Eat a heart-healthy diet.

• Increase physical activity.

• Maintain a healthy weight.

• Know and control your heart health numbers.

• Get quality sleep.

• Stop smoking.

• Reduce stress.

• Maintain visits with your doctor.

Boosting our health and heart can be as simple as eating a rainbow’s worth of fresh fruits and veggies every day. If you’re looking for healthy and delicious recipes to try, visit our Dinner Tonight website at Dinnertonight.tamu.edu and sign up for a weekly e-newsletter for menu planning and food safety. ***

What is cardiac arrest?

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute reports that cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops pumping. One of the dangers of cardiac arrest is that

ESTA VENTA SE REALIZA CONFORME A LOS REQUISITOS ESTATUTARIOS O JUDICIALES. LOS POSTORES LICITARÁN POR LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULOS E INTERESES, SI FUESE EL CASO, DE LA PROPIEDAD INMUEBLE QUE SE OFRECE. LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL CONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ALGUACIL GARANTIZAN O REALIZAN ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRADORES SE RESPONSABILIZAN POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS.

EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE SE DESTINA PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LA PROPIEDAD CARECE DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO.

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blood stops pumping to the brain and other vital organs.

How dangerous is cardiac arrest?

The NHLBI notes that cardiac arrest is a medical emergency. In fact, the NHLBI indicates that nine out of 10 people who have cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die.

What are the symptoms of cardiac arrest?

There are no symptoms in some cases of cardiac arrest. However, individuals may experience these symptoms prior to cardiac arrest: · Fatigue · Dizziness · Shortness of breath · Nausea · Chest pain · Heart palpitations · Loss of consciousness More information is available at nhlbi.nih.gov.

Public Notice for Workforce Solutions

Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board

Two-Year Plan Modifications of 2021-2024 Plans

Workforce Solutions (WFS) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, overseeing workforce development programs and services in Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties. WFS receives Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/Choices, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Child Care Development funds and other program funds. These federal funds pass through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to WFS.

WIOA requires that at the end of the first two-year period of the four-year local Board plan, Boards and their appropriate chief elected officials (CEOs) review plan, develop, and submit modifications to reflect labor market changes, economic conditions, and other factors affecting plan implementation. These factors may include, but are not limited to, changes to the financing available to support WIOA Title I and partner-provided services or revise strategies based on a need to meet local performance goals. WFS reviewed the Board Plan for 20212024 Program Year (PY) and made appropriate modifications.

The 2022 WFS Board Plan Modification Plan for ’21-’24 for WFS serving Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties will be available for review and comment from January 25, 2023- February 23, 2023. The Board Plan will be posted at www. wfsolutions.org and be available at the WFS Corporate Office located at 3101 W. Business 83, McAllen, TX 78501. You may contact WFS via email at info@ wfsolutions.org or call 956.928.5000 for more information.

Written comments may be submitted as follows:

1. Email comment(s) directly to: Arcelia (Shelly) Sanchez at shelly@wfsolutions.org

2. Mail written comment(s) to:

a. Workforce Solutions

c/o 2022 WFS Board Plan Modification 3101 W. Business 83 McAllen, TX 78501

All public comments must be received on or before February 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. CST. Any comments received after the deadline will not be considered. Equal Opportunity Is The Law

Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board Dba Workforce Solutions Is An Equal

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Aids And Services Are Available Upon Request To Individuals With Disabilities. Tty/Tdd Via Relay Texas Service At 711 Or (Tdd) 1-800-735-2989/1-800-735-2988 (Voice).

Whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy benefits U.S. infants

A CDC study published on Monday, February 6, 2023 provides further evidence that Tdap vaccination during pregnancy helps protect newborns from whooping cough during their first two months of life, when they are most vulnerable to the disease.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is highly contagious and can be especially serious for infants who aren’t old enough to be vaccinated. CDC scientists tracked reports of infant whooping cough cases between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2019. They found an association between reduced rates of whooping cough in newborns younger than two months old and Tdap vaccination during pregnancy. These findings further support CDC’s recommendation for Tdap vaccination during weeks 27–36 of each pregnancy.

“Getting Tdap during pregnancy offers infants the best protection before they are

old enough to receive their whooping cough vaccines,” said Dr. José Romero, Director of CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. “This protection is critical because those first few months are when infants are most likely to have serious complications, be hospitalized or die if they get whooping cough.”

The new study is the first time researchers have looked at U.S. population level trends in infant whooping cough cases since this maternal vaccination strategy began in 2011.

Newborn whooping cough rates decreased significantly since the introduction of maternal Tdap vaccination. When given during the third trimester of pregnancy, Tdap vaccination prevents more than three in four cases of whooping cough in infants younger than two months old.

“Everyone who is pregnant should feel confident in knowing that the Tdap vaccine is safe

and effective,” said Dr. Linda Eckert, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ liaison to CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. “Knowing that Tdap vaccination during pregnancy protects nine in 10 babies from being hospitalized with whooping cough, I strongly recommend this vaccine to all my pregnant patients for their peace of mind and for their family’s health and well-being.”

Women should get vaccinated during the third trimester of each pregnancy to boost their antibodies and pass those antibodies on to their infants.

All people in close contact with infants should be up to date with their whooping cough vaccines. CDC and partners are working to increase Tdap vaccination during pregnancy, which dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit the CDC whooping cough website for more information.

Health officials alert public to carbon monoxide dangers

With winter storm causing power outages in Texas, the Texas Department of State Health Services is urging people to use extreme caution with electric generators and heat sources that produce dangerous carbon monoxide.

Generators should only be placed outdoors at least 10 feet away from buildings. They should never be operated indoors or in garages. Likewise, cars should not be run inside a garage, even with the door open, because carbon monoxide can build up, leading to death. Outdoor grills, camp stoves and other appliances meant for open-air use should not be used to heat a home because they, too, create carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide is an odorless and invisible gas produced by

burning gasoline, propane, wood, charcoal and other fuel. If it builds up in a confined space and people breathe it in, it can replace the oxygen in their blood leading to carbon monoxide poisoning and death.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include dizziness, drowsiness, severe headache, weakness, nausea and confusion. Anyone with one or more of these symptoms should go – or be moved to – a well-ventilated area outdoors and receive immediate medical attention.

People without power can take steps to stay warm by:

• Closing blinds or curtains to trap heat inside.

• Closing off rooms to avoid wasting heat.

• Stuffing towels or rags in cracks under doors.

• Eating and drinking because food can warm the body.

• Wearing multiple layers of warm, loose-fitting clothing. Those who need a warm place to go due to the winter weather affecting Texas can locate warming centers across the state at tdem.texas.gov/warm

Carbon monoxide alarms are the only way to detect this poisonous gas to help provide an early warning.

Carbon monoxide can only be detected by a CO alarm.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends installing a carbon monoxide detector on every level of your home and inside each bedroom. Alarms should be tested monthly, and batteries replaced at least every six months to ensure the detector is functioning properly.

Roma ISD Honors Wall of Fame Students

Congratulations to the Wall of Fame students for the third 6-weeks honored by the Roma ISD School Board at their January 18, 2023 meeting!

Roma ISD’s Gladiator Wall of Fame Program shines the light on exemplary students, who are selected for the honor based on citizenship, leadership, academics and extracurricular activities.

The honorees include: Roel Acevedo, Ketzaly Diaz, Kymberly Garza, and Mariana Urbano of Roma High School; Anthony Alanis, Ricardo Alaniz, and Javier Pena of Ramiro Barrera Middle School; Julio R. Garcia, Abelardo Gutierrez, and Karol Ramirez of Roma Middle School; Miguel A. Fernandez, Alfonso Hinojosa Jr., and Kyleen J. Vazquez of Delia G. Garcia Elementary School; Ximena Habecker, Jasmin Lozano, and Britzely Pena of Emma Vera Elementary School; Gilberto Maldonado, Dariellah E. Navarro, and Michael Vazquez of F. J. Scott Elementary School; Monett Banales, Jaime MedranoRodriguez Jr., and Jimena J. Trevino of R. & C. Saenz Elementary School; Emily Garza,

Kimbette Garza, and Abby Hernandez of R. T. Barrera Elementary School; and Skylar

Benitez, Kimberly Hernandez, and Anasofia Reyes of Veterans Memorial Elementary School.

Congratulations to

the

JROTC units from Grulla High School, Rio Grande City High School, and Roma High School!

The Starr County Fair Association is honoring these groups as the Volunteer Groups of the Year for the Starr County Fair 2023! The theme for this 58th annual Fair will be “Celebrating Fort Ringgold--175th Anniversary,” and these groups have been very faithful in their service to the various events of the Fair for many years! They will be recognized at the Opening Ceremonies and featured in the Starr County Fair annual parade set for February 18 in downtown Rio Grande City at 10:00 a.m. The students of these JROTC Units have appeared in the Fair Parade for many years, proudly leading the Colors at the head of the parade. They have also presented the Colors at the Opening Ceremony of the Fair and have volunteered at the gate and in other capacities when needed. Many thanks to the students and to their leaders: Grulla JROTC, led by Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Richard Clem andCapt. Jose Sanchez; Rio Grande City JROTC, led by Msg. Sgt. Marco A. Peña, assisted by Miss Ashley Rosas; and Roma High School, led by 1SG Hector Rodriguez. The RGCHS unit features the Twelfth Cavalry Memorial Unit in recognition of the soldiers that served in Ft. Ringgold. (Pictured: Roma JROTC Battalion)