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Douglas Boyd Anderson and Jeannie Michele Anderson are being honored as 2022 Parade Marshals by the Starr County Fair Association and will lead the annual Fair Parade on Saturday, February 19. The parade will proceed East on Main Street into
Fort Ringgold in Rio Grande City at 10:00 a.m. with lineup on South Britton Avenue and Water Street beginning at 8:00 a.m. Doug is president of the Starr County Fair Association Board of Directors since 2016, and Jeannie has served on the Board
since 2017. In 2012, Douglas was honored as the Starr County Fair’s Volunteer of the Year, and Jeannie received the honor in 2017 because of their dedication to the Fair. Douglas is also president of the Starr County Farm Bureau, which is being honored as Group Volunteer of the Year 2022. Douglas grew up at the Starr County Fair, as his parents, Kenny and Vangie Anderson were very committed to serving the Fair, and he was a competitor throughout his school years, representing Starr Grande 4-H Club. He currently serves as chairman of the Livestock Committee, the Carnival, and Parking and Traffic, as well as all other duties of the president. The couple moved their family to Rio Grande City in 2002 and began volunteering with the Youth Scrambles at the 2003 Fair. Jeannie currently serves as chair of the Academic Rodeo, the Website, Add-ons, Public School Days at the Starr County Fair, and OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM
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is School Liaison. She also serves on the Daytime Entertainment, Parade, and Media Publicity Committees. Helping with the Fair is a tradition in the Anderson family. Kenny Anderson served as president of the SCFA, and the judging arena is named in his memory. Vangie is still active with the Fair, serving as a Director and chairing the Awards Committee. She also serves on the Parade Committee. Doug and Jeannie’s children, Ethan Douglas and Natalie Michele, graduates of RGCHS, both showed at the Fair with Rattler 4-H and Rio FFA, and now a granddaughter, Kennedy Grace, will someday be involved. The family is active in the community and in St. John United Methodist Church, where they both serve on Administrative Council, and Douglas also serves as a Lay Leader. She is a member of GFWC Florence J. Scott Woman’s Club and Beta Eta Tau of Beta Sigma Phi.
Doug and Jeannie state that they have seen the Fair grow tremendously over the past 19 years. “The number of student participants has steadily increased. “We’ve seen the addition of events that allow students who are unable to participate with an animal project participate in the Fair through the Academic Rodeo, School Days, Ag Product ID, and Food Challenge.” The honorees stated that they are so honored and humble to have been selected as Parade Marshals this year. Anyone wishing to enter in the parade may call or text Parade Chairman Tissa Peterson at 956/500-1430 before Saturday, or get in line on Water Street that morning and come to the mailboxes with $30 entry fee for a windshield registration card.
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Roma High Gladiator Swim Team Shines at Regional Meet GHS Gator Boys Golf Team Earn Second
Place in La Feria Golf Tournament
Congratulations to the Roma High Mighty Gladiator Swim Team on a great effort at the UIL Regional Meet! The Gladiator Nation is very proud of the hard work of these student athletes!! Thank you to their devoted coaches, Head Swim Coach Tello and Head Diving Coach Martinez, as well as to their parents for the support they provide to their students. The following Gladiators qualified and participated in the Regional Meet: Rodrigo Benitez Jr., Mia Garza, Gilberto Gonzalez IV, Karol Gonzalez, Emilio Guerra, Ricardo Muniz, Mariana Olvera, Graciella Perez, Nancy Ramirez, Sofia Ramirez, and Alec VazquezKanhere. Alternates for the Regional Meet are Pedro Garza Jr., Emiliano Olvera, and Brenda Ramirez. The team would like to thank their managers Brizeida Ramos and Sylvino Salazar Jr. for all their support!
Congratulations to the Grulla High School Gator Boys Golf Team for earning Second Place in the La Feria Golf Tournament held at the Tony Butler Golf Course in Harlingen, Texas on February 10, 2022. The team consisting of Andy Hernandez, Jr., Isaac Garcia, Jaime Villarreal, Fernando Macias, and Angel Ontiveros played extremely well and managed to earn the Top 3 individual scores. Andy Hernandez, Jr. placed 1st overall, Isaac Garcia 2nd, and Jaime Villarreal placed 3rd overall. Karla Lopez placed 3rd overall in the Girls Category. Congratulations Gators!
I, Chito Gutierrez, humbly ask all of my friends, family, and the entire Precinct 4 community for your support in voting for my son Francisco “Frank” Gutierrez as your Justice of the Peace. Frank’s previous EXPERIENCE in the office of Justice of the Peace along with his LONGTIME DEDICATION to serve our community makes him the BEST QUALIFIED candidate. Vote Francisco “Frank” Gutierrez for Justice of the Peace!
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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 16TH I.C.C. 6:30 P.M. †ALBERTO MORIN, JR. by Wife Cynthia Lopez Morin †ELODIA GONZALEZ by ICC †DOMINGO TORRES by ICC †CARLOS REX by ICC THURSDAY FEBRUARY 17TH I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †RENE CREMAR by Ana Lisa Garza & Family †DOMINGO TORRES by ICC †CARLOS REX by ICC FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18TH - I.C.C. 12:00 P.M. †DOMINGO TORRES by ICC
†CARLOS REX by ICC SATURDAY FEBRUARY 19TH I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †DEMETRIO OLIVAREZ JR. by Mr. & Mrs. Rene G. Smith, Jr. SUNDAY FEBRUARY 20TH – L.G. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 20TH I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †JOSE & ELVIA ESCOBEDO by Noelia Muñoz †DIANA HERNANDEZ by Noelia Muñoz †RUBEN LANDA (6TH AN.) by Wife & Family
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PUBLIC NOTICE COMPETITIVE RFP GENERAL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING STREAMS
The City of La Grulla is planning on submitting grant and/or loan funding applications to multiple Federal and State agencies, and as such, is requesting Competitive Request for Proposals (RFP)(RFQ) for Professional General Management Services associated with preparation of grant applications and program management and implementation of the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA) and other Federal and/or State funding streams as available. RFPs/RFQs must be received in the City Hall no later than Friday, February 25, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. and must be addressed and sent to the City Hall, 194 South FM 2360, La Grulla, Texas 78548. RFPs/ RFQs will be opened in the same location and scored prior to the selection and awarding of contracts at the next City Council meeting. RFPs/RFQs will be opened in the same location at 4:31 p.m. on the deadline date. Interested Offerors may request a copy of the RFP/RFQ packet by calling City Hall at 956-487-3341 or e-mailing your request to y.garcia@cityofgrulla.com The City is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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San Isidro I.S.D. Seeks Community Involvement for Superintendent Search The San Isidro Independent School District Board of Trustees has employed Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services to assist with the search for a new superintendent to replace Superintendent Mario Alvarado who will be retiring after 30 years in education. The Board requests that school personnel, and the community, be involved in developing a profile of the desired leadership qualities in the new superintendent. The Community Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the S.I.
Cafeteria. Board President Velinda Reyes encourages all members of the community to attend and share their thoughts and insights. As an alternative, an online questionnaire is available on the front page of the District web site: www.sanisidroisd.org using the link “Leadership Profile Questionnaire”. The online questionnaire and the community meeting will discuss the same topics. For more information about the meeting or the online link, call the District at 956-481-3100.
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Property to satisfy Landlord’s lien. Sale is on Saturday, FEBRUARY 26, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. Super Starr Storage, 215 North F.M. 3167, Rio Grande City Texas 78582. Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash only. Cleanup and removal deposit may be required. Seller reserves right to not accept any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property unknown until day of the sale. Property includes contents of spaces of the following tenants: Juana M Rodriguez, Amanda Barras and Diana Guerrero
Local farmers help shape policy at national AG meeting
Farmers and ranchers from across the state of Texas traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, recently to shape national agricultural policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 103rd annual convention or participated by Zoom. The Texas delegation helped chart the course for the national organization through the policy session. Long-standing frustration over imbalances in the meat industry led to calls for greater transparency in livestock markets. Producers expressed concerns about margins enjoyed by packers of boxed beef compared to prices received by ranchers. Texas delegates successfully advocated for new policy that AFBF oppose government mandates that force any livestock slaughter facility to purchase a set percentage of their live animal supply via cash bids. The statement now becomes AFBF policy for 2022. Other Texas policy resolutions approved by delegates include AFBF opposing any changes to the current animal cruelty laws that adversely impact the normally accepted practices of handling livestock and opposing any legislation that inhibits or prohibits animal husbandry practices commonly used in livestock production; AFBF opposing the Environmental Protection Agency restricting the sale and or movement of agricultural products that have been legally treated with certain pesticides; AFBF opposing the monitoring and reporting of bank accounts and financial transactions to the Internal Revenue Service; AFBF opposing the taxation of livestock; and AFBF supporting cultural and programmatic changes to get more accurate and timely reports from National Ag Statistics Service. “These are just a few of the agricultural policies that were discussed during the meeting,” Douglas Anderson, Starr County Farm Bureau president, said. “It’s important for farmers and ranchers to actively participate in shaping agricultural policy in our country,” Anderson said. “Taking part in AFBF’s annual convention by Zoom gave us a better insight into the larger political process and allowed us to discuss issues with farmers and ranchers representing other state Farm Bureaus.”
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 21-22-1045
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Time 2:00 pm
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. 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. 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. 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.
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Roma ISD Alum Sharing Mariachi Tradition At Hays ISD
Roma ISD would like to congratulate 1995 Roma High alum Carlos Maldonado who is carrying on our proud Mariachi tradition to further corners of our state serving as the Mariachi Director at Chapa Middle School for Hays CISD. His original
composition, “La canción fue Esta Cayendo el Sol” was featured in the Songwriting Competition at the 2021 Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza! After graduating from Roma High, Carlos attended Southwest Texas State University to earn his bachelor’s degree in Music Education in 2000. Carlos is in his 22nd year as a mariachi educator.
He is the current editor of the “Mariachi Ensemble Warm-Up” column for the International Journal of Mariachi Education and Performance. He resides in San Marcos Texas with his wife of 20 years Sonia Maldonado, daughter Ava and son Desi. The Gladiator Nation is very proud of Carlos!
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RGV Stars - 3 Years Experience Recognition
at the same time, motivate and inspire the viewers. Aside from people all over the Rio Grande Valley, several Starr County natives have been guests on the show including Judge Eloy Vera, Starr County Industrial Foundation President Rose Benavidez, State Representative Ryan Guillen, Super Odisea Founders Ervey Alanis Sr & Eduardo Alanis Sr, to name a few. You can view all episodes by subscribing to RGV Stars on YouTube. You can also follow RGV Stars on Facebook and Instagram. RGV Stars – The Premier Platform Showcasing RGV Talent and the RGV Celebrities Place to Be!
Alex Sarabia and Isaac Medina, co-hosts and executive producers of the YouTube show RGV Stars, received an award recognizing their 3 years’ experience interviewing RGV Stars in early January 2022. They have interviewed local celebrities including singers,
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Roma ISD School Board Honors Orchestra Roma High Student’s Artwork to Program All-Region Student Musicians Be Displayed at Texas State Capitol
The Roma High School Art Department is proud to announce that program student Ximena The Roma ISD School Board honored members of the Roma ISD Orchestra Program who earned 2021 Carrillo’s artwork “Bluebonnet All-Region Honors at their December 2021 Board Recognition Meeting. Those honored include Roma Flowers” was selected for this High Schooler Alec Vazquez-Kanhere, and Roma Middle Schoolers Jacqueline Saenz, Emma Escobar and Ryan Vazquez-Kanhere.
year’s YAM Exhibition at the Texas State Capitol. This was the first year Roma High School submitted artwork for the Yam Exhibition. Ximena’s artwork will represent our
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Pursuant to the provisions contained in ARTICLE V, Section Five (5) of the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, we are serving notice to the owners and/or lien holders that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by TJ’s Star & Olivarez Wrecker Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicle within forty five (45) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicle in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Raul Olivarez at 956-4886682 or 956-735-8883, 930 W. Eisenhower, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 for information concerning vehicles.
Sale is on Tue., March 1, 2022 at 9:00 A.M. Ramco Starr Mini Storage, 921 San Antonio St. Rio Grande City Texas 78582. Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash only. Cleanup and removal deposit may be required. Seller reserves right to not accept any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property unknown until day of the sale. Property includes contents of space of the following tenants:
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RGCGISD is educating the leaders of tomorrow!
The Migrant Education Program, in collaboration with College 1st, hosted Architecture and Construction CAMPs on Monday, January 31, 2022 through Wednesday, February 2, 2022. These STAAR focused CAMPs incorporated a full day of hands-on learning through experimenting and building with the ultimate goal of preparing students to excel in their state assessments. Migrant students, from 3rd to 12th grades, were treated to an array of activities that help enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students received t-shirts, gift cards, and other treats throughout this interactive CAMP. Special thanks to School Board of Trustees, Adolfo Peña, Jr., Superintendent, RGCGISD administration, and the Migrant staff for their continuous support in making these incredible events possible.
Congratulations San Isidro High School UIL Participants San Isidro high school UIL participants who competed and placed at the last two meets: Results of the Robert Vela Virtual UIL Meet on February 5th are as follows: Nicole Delgado: 3rd Place Editorial Writing (Veteran Division) Arianna Perez: 6th Place Spelling & Vocabulary (Novice Division) Results of the Sharyland Pioneer Virtual UIL Meet on February 12th are as follows: Emma Garcia: 1st Place Feature Writing (Veteran Division) and 1st Place Editorial Writing (Veteran Division) Arianna Perez: 2nd Place Spelling & Vocabulary (Novice Division) Ruben Lopez: 6th Place Spelling & Vocabulary (Novice Division) Awesome job, students and coaches. Keep up the great work as you move another meet closer to district!!!
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Ramiro Barrera Middle School Students Learn About Medical Careers On January 27th several Ramiro Barrera Middle School students attended the virtual Health Science and Career Exploration Conference hosted by the Region 1 PATHS Project. The conference gave students the opportunity to listen to medical professionals from a variety of fields give their family is so appreciative of Region insights into what it takes to work 1, DHR, and everyone who helped with patients. The RBMS Titan organize this conference!
FROM THE DESK OF HUMBERTO “BERT” GONZALEZ STARR COUNTY CLERK STARR COUNTY RESIDENTS ON BEHALF OF YOUR COUNTY CLERK HUMBERTO GONZALEZ, JR. IT IS MY DUTY TO INFORM YOU THAT IF YOU OWN LIVESTOCK AND HAVE A MARK AND BRAND FILED WITH OUR OFFICE YOU WILL HAVE TO RENEW IT. THE RENEWAL PERIOD IS AUGUST 31, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022. IF YOU ARE TO HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL MY OFFICE AT 956-7164800 EXT 8033. FEE: $26.00 (CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS OR CARD) THANK YOU HUMBERTO GONZALEZ, JR. STARR COUNTY CLERK
TIME TO VOTE The Starr County Republican Party has had a very eventful year. Last July, a native of Rio Grande City, Claudia Alcazar, was appointed Chair of the Starr County Republican Party. Since that time, the local party has grown by leaps and bounds in active members, and more importantly, in local candidates. A local candidate has not run on the Republican ballot in Starr County since 2008. In this primary election, we have seven candidates running for county level offices. The Starr County Republican Party supports all the Republican candidates and does not endorse any of them individually or as a group, nor does the Republican Party of Texas. Local candidates and the respective offices they are running for are: • Maria Yvette Hernandez – County Judge • David D. Porras – County Commissioner, Precinct No. 4 • Alvaro Pena – County Commissioner, Precinct No. 4 • Joseph Swiger – Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1 • Derric Leo Trevino – Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 4 • Jay Pena – Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 4 • Rene “Rick” Guerra – Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 5 In addition to our local candidates, dozens of candidates are running for federal and state office on the Republican ticket in this election, and many of them have visited Starr County to meet with voters on multiple occasions. Those running for United States Representative, District 28 include: • Steven Fowler • Sandra Whitten • Willie Vasquez Ng • Rolando Rodriguez • Eric Hohman • Cassy Garcia • Ed Cabrera Julie Dahlberg, who is running for State Senator, District 21, is unopposed in the Republican Primary. She visited Starr County on numerous occasions over the past year and has made lifelong friends in the area. One of the most exciting races in the primary is the race for State Representative, District 31. Those running for that office are: • Alena Berlanga • Mike Monreal • Ryan Guillen There are many more candidates running for office on the Republican Ballot. If you would like to vote for any of the individuals named on the Republican Ballot during this primary, you will need to vote in the Republican Primary. You can vote in the Republican Primary at each voting location. Remember, voting in the Democrat Primary restricts an individual from participating in Republican Party Conventions or holding office in the Republican Party. Early voting begins February 14 and ends on February 25. Election Day is March 1, 2022. Come out and vote! Claudia Alcazar, Starr County Republican Party Chair Toni Trevino, Starr County Republican Party Vice-Chair
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Starr County Historical Site. Original Inmaculate Concepcion Church at Rio Grande City, Texas. Stood on the Hill on the west side of Britton Ave., near the Courthouse was a handsome brick structure built in 1868, four years later the spire was added, and three bells were placed in it weighing 1,000, 575 ad 300 pounds respectively, Mr. Mifflin Kenedy donated the bells, it was a beautiful church, but it was demolished in 1966. Fathers Jean Marie Gaye, O.M.I. and Father Peter Keralum O.M.I. were the first priest in the original church. (Jesus Correa, Starr County Historical Commissioner.)
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