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School Mighty Gladiator Marching Band for earning their position as a 2021 Texas AllState Musician! During this year of innumerable challenges, these students remained dedicated to their musical advancement and are now part of a most extraordinary group. The students, their family, and their teachers have much to be proud of, and we hope all take time to celebrate all that this accomplishment represents. This is the highest honor a high school music student can achieve! We are so proud of these students! Flutes: Zayra Vela, 12th grade, and Daniela Molina, 12th grade, students of Ms. Jennifer Villarreal. Bassoon: Matheo Botello, 9th grade, student of Mr. Ivan Trevino. Contra-Bass Clarinet: Lauren Garza, 10th grade, student of Mr. Corey Graves. Horns: Daniel Garza, 12th grade, and Derick Congratulations to the 8 Lazusky, 11th grade, students of By: Dena Laurel, Roma ISD Band BAND, page 2 students from the Roma High Program Director

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RGCCISD student Naitssa Ramirez RHS FFA Member represents the Rio Grande Valley well at the San Antonio Livestock. Naitssa’s does placed in the following: 2nd place commercial goat, 2nd place full blood doe, 3rd place full blood doe, 4th place - percentage doe, 7th place full blood doe. All of her animals placed which is very difﬁcult to accomplish outside of region 1. The CTE program is very proud of her accomplishments as well as all of the RGCCISD administration and her agriculture teacher

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Vocational Nursing students from STC’s Nursing and Allied Health Campus have stepped up to assist communities in Starr County as they begin to receive their COVID vaccinations. Twenty LVN students from the Starr County Campus, under the supervision of instructor Sylvia Contreras, were invited to participate in administering COVID-19 vaccines to patients at a clinic with Starr County Memorial Hospital employees. The initial vaccination event with STC took place on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4. Vaccinations continue on Feb. 6

with Starr County Memorial. COVID-19 vaccines are administered by healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physicians assistants, and pharmacy technicians who have received training on how to administer the vaccine and how to manage very rare side effects of the vaccines. “This is who we are,” said STC NAH Dean Dr. Jayson Valerio. “As NAH students and faculty at South Texas College, our main mission is to meet the healthcare needs of our growing and diverse community, and right now they need our help.”

Along with LVN students, Valerio said he has been urging NAH students from its LVN program, Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program as well as its new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) since the fall to be prepared for assisting local communities. “I told them before the fall semester ended to be ready because at any moment we anticipate that they will need our help to administer the COVID-19 vaccines,” Valerio said. “I want to instill in our students the social responsibility and civic responsibility because they are our future healthcare leaders.”

Congratulations to the Roma High Lady Gladiators Powerlifting Team for an awesome showing at their meet! Yaritza Gonzalez earned 1st place in the 97 lb weight class with a total lift of 490 lbs. Aileene Garza earned 1st place in the 105 weight class with a total lift of 640 lbs. Thanks to Coach Mario Arce for the pictures and info!

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S a l v e , custodio d e l Redentor y esposo de la Virgen María. A ti Dios confió a su Hijo, en ti María depositó su confianza, contigo Cristo se forjó como hombre. Oh, bienaventurado José, muéstrate padre también a nosotros y guíanos en el camino de la vida. Concédenos gracia, misericordia y valentía, y defiéndenos de todo mal. AMEN

Pida a los 3 Ángeles 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.P.R.

Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualiﬁed Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60. Small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to respond. The RFQ is available from the City upon request or by picking up a copy at the address below during regular business hours. One (1) copy of the SOQ Package should be submitted by 4:00 P.M. (Local Time), March 5th, 2021 in a sealed envelope to the following address and clearly labeled accordingly: CONFIDENTIAL: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ENCLOSED ENGINEERING SERVICES ATTENTION: CRISANTO SALINAS, CITY MANAGER CITY OF ROMA 77 CONVENT STREET ROMA, TEXAS 78584 The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs or activities. Small Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit SOQs. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information or to receive the RFQ, please contact Crisanto Salinas at (956) 849-1411 or csalinas@cityofroma.net.

Las actividades de ocio pueden verse en general como formas divertidas de llenar el tiempo libre, pero los beneﬁcios de las actividades de ocio van más allá de vencer el aburrimiento. Un análisis del 2011 publicado en la revista BBA Molecular Basis of Disease encontró que las actividades de ocio tienen un impacto positivo en la función cognitiva y la demencia. El análisis, realizado por investigadores del Centro de Investigación del Envejecimiento de Estocolmo que examinaron diversos estudios sobre la relación entre determinadas actividades y la función cognitiva, deﬁnió

la actividad de ocio como el uso voluntario del tiempo libre para actividades fuera del hogar. Después de la jubilación, el tiempo libre constituye una gran parte de la vida de muchos jubilados y encontrar formas de ocupar ese tiempo es más beneficioso que simplemente evitar el aburrimiento. Los investigadores detrás del estudio concluyeron que la investigación existente es insuficiente para sacar conclusiones firmes con respecto a los efectos de ciertos tipos de actividades de ocio sobre el riesgo de demencia y deterioro cognitivo, aunque señalaron que el entrenamiento cognitivo multidominio tiene el potencial de mejorar función cognitiva en adultos mayores sanos y deterioro lento en individuos afectados. Un enfoque de múltiples dominios para el entrenamiento cognitivo involucra la memoria, el razonamiento, la resolución de problemas y la lectura de mapas, entre otras actividades. Los adultos mayores que adoptan actividades que requieren el uso de tales habilidades pueden encontrar que no solo encuentran formas estimulantes de ocupar su tiempo libre, sino que también aumentan sus posibilidades de tener una salud cognitiva a largo plazo.

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who meet one of the eligibility requirements such as being educationally disadvantaged, homeless, or unable to speak and comprehend the English language. HB 1621 would allow the beneﬁts of pre-kindergarten to be made available to all children regardless of their status. “Full-day Pre-K should be available to all kids, not just a certain set of qualifying kids. Our aim is to provide equal access to these vital foundational skills that are so critical for our students,” Guillen said. Find him on Facebook at / representative.guillen, on Twitter at @ryanguillen, on Instagram at @ryanguillentx31, and at ryanguillen.com.

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The City of Roma (the City) is soliciting Statements of Qualiﬁcations (SOQ), for professional engineering services associated with proposed Wastewater and Water Improvements Project. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Request for Qualiﬁcations (RFQ) are expected to be funded by grants/loans from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) funding programs. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this RFQ, or any resulting contract. This RFQ is issued in accordance with Section 2254 of the Texas Government Code (Professional Services Act) and Title 40 CFR Part 31 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments).

HB 1621 expands full day Pre-K for all children regardless of qualiﬁcation status. State Rep. Ryan Guillen (D-Rural South Texas) ﬁled legislation last week that would offer full day pre-kindergarten classes to any child. “Research shows that Pre-K is a valuable educational and social developmental tool that improves our children’s chances of success. But currently, only a certain set of qualifying kids are eligible for the program, “Guillen said. Pre-kindergarten classes help children develop necessary skills in cognition, literacy, math, and physical development as they prepare to begin school. Currently, free pre-K classes are only available to children

Mrs. Dena Laurel and Mr. Orlando Medrano. Trombones: Angel Herrera, 11th grade, and Cristian Galindo, 12th grade, students of Mr. John Mireles. Thank you students for setting an example of excellence through your commitment, hard work, and perseverance. These qualities that brought you to this point will continue to serve you through the rest of your life in every endeavor. We look forward to a future shaped by tomorrow’s leaders who we celebrate today as Texas All-Staters!

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Roma High Treats Mariachi Students Jefe estatal de bomberos de Texas recomienda precaución con los calentadores portátiles

Las condiciones invernales podrían llevar a más personas en Texas a depender de los calentadores portátiles. “Pero tenga cuidado”, dijo Orlando Hernández, jefe estatal de bomberos. “En los últimos años, los calentadores portátiles fueron la causa de varios incendios fatales en Texas”. Consejos de seguridad para los calentadores portátiles: •Inspeccione el calentador antes de usarlo •Asegúrese de que no haya enchufes rotos o agrietados o conexiones sueltas. •Enchufe los calefactores portátiles directamente en un enchufe de pared. •Mantenga su calentador Roma High School treated the Mariachi Program students to a sweet treat in thanks for their hard work portátil al menos tres pies de preparing for the Presidential Inauguration activities. We are super proud of you all!

cualquier artículo que pueda quemarse. •Apague los calentadores portátiles antes de salir de la habitación o antes de irse a dormir. Busque modelos que se apaguen automáticamente en caso de golpes o caídas. Alrededor del 80% de las muertes por incendios que son causados por la calefacción en el hogar en los Estados Unidos incluyen calentadores portátiles, según la Asociación Nacional de Protección Contra Incendios (National Fire Protection Association, por su nombre en inglés). Y casi la mitad de los incendios causados por la calefacción en el hogar ocurren en enero, febrero y diciembre. “Manténgase seguro y cálido, y

tenga cuidado”, dijo Hernández. La Oﬁcina del Jefe Estatal de Bomberos es parte del Departamento de Seguros de Texas. Para obtener más consejos, visite: Seguridad para el uso de los calentadores portátiles: Consejos para prevenir incendios.

Talk, they hear you…

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One of the most inﬂuential factors during a child’s adolescence is maintaining a strong, open relationship with a parent. If you talk to your kids directly and honestly, they are more likely to respect your rules and advice about alcohol and drug use. When parents talk with their children easily and often about alcohol and other drugs, they can protect their children from many of the high-risk behaviors associated with using these drugs. For tips on how to talk to children about underage drinking, please visit www.samhsa.gov. Message from the Starr County Community Coalition, SCAN

Matriculacion para Preescolar

This FREE Rio Grande City CISD Pre-K program serves children who turn 3 (Pre-K3) or 4 (Pre-K4) by Sept. 1st. of the current school year.

Este programa gratuito de Pre-K de Rio Grande City CISD sirve a niños que cumplen 3 (Pre-K3) o 4 (Pre-K4) antes del 1 de septiembre del año escolar actual

Have limited English proficiency, or economically disadvantaged (qualify for free and reduced-cost lunch), or a child of active military parent, or a child of a parent who was injured or killed during active military duty, or who have been in the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services, or who are homeless, or are the child of a person who received the Star of Texas Award as a peace officer, a firefighter or an emergency medical first responder.

Tener dominio limitado del inglés, o calificar para almuerzo gratis o de costo reducido, o un hijo de un padre militar activo, o un hijo de un padre que resultó herido o muerto durante el servicio militar activo, o que han estado bajo el cuidado del Departamento de Servicios Familiares y de Protección, o quienes no tienen hogar o son hijos de una persona que recibió el Premio Estrella de Texas como oficial de paz, bombero o primer socorrista médico de emergencia.

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New students can be registered for the current school year at any time. To enroll your student for the 2020-2021 school year, visit www.rgccisd. org or set up an appointment by calling your zone school. To access the online registration system, an account must be created. This applies to all new students only. The following documents are required for registration of new students: • Current paycheck stub or SNAP eligibility documentation if qualifying through Economically Disadvantaged • Proof of residence, gas or electric bill, or lease agreement. • Child’s official birth certificate or equivalent. • Up-to-date immunization record. • Parent/guardian photo ID. • Child’s social security card, if the child has one. If you are unable to upload documents to the registration system you may email them to register@rgccisd.org. For question please feel free to call our RGCCISD Student Service Department at (956) 716-6786, (956) 716 6784 or FAX: (956) 716-6790

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Para acceder al sistema de registro en línea, debe crearse una cuenta en WWW.RGCCISD.ORG. Esto se aplica para todos los estudiantes nuevos. Los siguientes documentos son necesarios para el registro de estudiantes nuevos: • Comprobante de pago actual o documentación de elegibilidad de SNAP. • Prueba de residencia, factura de gas o electricidad, o contrato de arrendamiento. • Acta de nacimiento oficial del niño o equivalente. • Registro de vacunación actualizado. • Identificación con foto del padre / tutor. • Tarjeta de seguro social del niño, si el niño tiene una. If you are unable to upload documents to the registration system you may email them to register@rgccisd.org. Si no puede cargar documentos en el sistema de registro, puede enviarlos por correo electrónico a register@rgccisd.org. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en llamar a nuestro Departamento de Servicios Estudiantiles de RGCCISD al (956) 716-6786, (956) 716 6784 o por FAX: (956) 716-6790

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Roma High Grad Tops Billboard Charts Roma ISD Loves Starr County Memorial Hospital

One of our very own, Edgar Barrera, Roma High Class of 2008 and Band Program student, is the man behind some of the most popular music heard on the radio and streaming waves today! Read in a recent article by Billboard Magazine how Edgar’s dream to be a professional musician landed him a job as an intern making coffee, but now has

him working with Marc Anthony and Daddy Yankee, and winning Latin Grammy Awards. He didn’t take the traditional route, but decided to risk it all to use his musical knowledge and passion to make his fantasy a reality. “As a word of advice to Roma ISD students I’d say to not be afraid to capitalize on what makes them different and unique,” said

Barrera. “Our community is so rich in talent and culture waiting to be discovered.” We are so proud of you Edgar!! Thank you for serving as an inspiration for generations of Gladiators! https://www.billboard.com/ articles/columns/latin/9517705/ edgar-barrera-interviewsongwriter

To show the district’s thanks to the employees at Starr County Memorial Hospital, Roma ISD initiated Operation We Love You – a district giving project aimed at showing thanks and love for the hard work of the SCMH family. Several schools and departments provided goodies, which were used to ﬁll 280 goodie bags Roma ISD dropped off as a pre-Valentine’s

Day treat to the SCMH staff. Also, schools made cards and a banner to hang to cheer the workers. The school district posted a sign to display in front of the hospital as a reminder to staff how much we appreciate them, especially our Mighty Gladiator alums!! Thank you to the teams at F. J. Scott Elementary School, R. & C. Saenz Elementary School, R.

T. Barrera Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Elementary School, Ramiro Barrera Middle School, Roma Middle School, the Roma ISD Special Education Department, the Roma ISD PR Department, the Roma ISD Receiving Department, the Roma ISD Maintenance Department, and the Roma ISD Business Department for their help in putting this together!

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When will self-driving cars hit the road? Anticipation tends to build around everything from the latest version of a popular smartphone to a new incarnation of a beloved gaming system. But perhaps no advancement in technology is as highly anticipated as the selfdriving car. Industry experts note that the hype around self-driving cars, sometimes referred to as autonomous vehicles, has existed since 2004, when United States

military experiments involving self-driving vehicles in the Mojave Desert garnered both attention and excitement. That anticipation and excitement waned as 2004 was left further and further behind in the rearview mirror, but the race to become the first auto manufacturer to build and offer driverless vehicles is still very much on. For example, in 2018 General Motors indicated its intent to make a fleet of self-driving taxis available in San Francisco by 2020. That did not come to fruition, though other auto manufacturers, notably Tesla, have indicated they have their eyes on potentially offering autonomous taxis in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic complicated, and likely delayed, the arrival of self-driving automobiles, though it remains to be seen just how much the pandemic affected the arrival of driverless vehicles. A recent report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance noted that many auto manufacturers who have worked on self-driving technology had initially set their sights on deployment in 2021. However, lab closures and social distancing measures enacted in response to the pandemic may have made it highly unlikely that 2021 will be the year the world sees its first fleet of self-driving taxis hit the road.

White-crowned sparrows are here for the winter There are 33 species of sparrows in the U. S. and we get to see almost half of them here in the Valley. However, many of them are here only when they migrate south for food and to avoid the winter weather in the north. Sparrows are often referred to as “little brown jobbies” by bird watchers because sparrows are typically just mottled brown and very difﬁcult to identify. A few, including our year around resident black-throated sparrows, have distinctive markings. My subject today, the white-crowned sparrow, is one of the more attractive and easy to identify. They’ve migrated here for the winter and are a delight to see. Their size is typical of sparrows and they’re plumage is mostly brownish stripes and dots but a glance at the head easily

identifies them. The top of the head has four distinct black and three white alternating stripes. There’s a similar bird called the white-throated sparrow but it has a white throat and yellow between the eyes and bill which is blackish. The white-crowned has a pink or yellow bill and no white on the throat; its throat, breast and belly are plain gray. They’re found in areas with open space but with brushy thickets nearby to retreat to for protection. They mostly forage on the ground for seeds but enjoy an occasional insect if it’s easily caught. Their range extends throughout most of the U. S. and Canada with the highest concentrations in the western mountains where they’re quite common. We get to enjoy them here in the Valley for a few months.

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Request for Qualifications (RFQ)/Proposals (RFP) 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 email request at stcpurchasing@southtexascollege. edu. 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 RFQ/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 qualifications/proposals considered to be the best and most advantageous to South Texas College. Questions regarding this RFQ/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 RFQ/RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

How to use the internet more safely The world relies on computerized devices and the internet is as much as ever. The internet is used for professional, personal and educational purposes. The COVID-19 pandemic increased the global reliance on the internet. As more time is spent online, it is essential that all internet users refresh their memories on safety practices. ·Secure your internet connection. The ﬁrst step toward safety is to use a secure connection. Your local internet connection can be a weak point that allows data to be compromised. Use a password-protected router and WiFi connection to improve security.

·Consider using a VPN. VPN stands for “virtual private network.” When you use a VPN, it encrypts all data from the moment it leaves your computer, tablet or other device and enters the internet. It provides an extra layer against hackers, and also can provide secure access to the internet even if you are using public Wi-Fi, according to Kapertsky security products. ·Protect your passwords. When creating passwords for accounts, do not share them, and also select unique, complicated passwords. Include a mix of numbers, symbols and letters. Avoid using the same passwords for multiple accounts. Longer passwords are always

stronger; consider using a favorite quote or song line. ·Be careful where you click. There are many lingering risks online, including viruses, spyware bots, Trojan horses, and phishing attacks, according to Microsoft. Always think before opening attachments or clicking on links. ·Enable multi-factor authentication. This security feature makes accounts even safer by requiring an extra step before you can log into an account. One example of multi-factor authentication is the random generation of a code that must be entered in addition to the password before an account can be accessed.

Published Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that letters of guardianship for the person and estate of VICTOR RUBEN SAENZ, an incapacitated person, were issued on January 6, 2021, in Cause No. PR-20-027, pending in the County Court of Starr County, Texas, to ERICA SAENZ, Guardian, as guardian of the person and estate. The residence of Guardian is in Starr County, Texas, and the mailing address is: Guardian of the person and estate of VICTOR RUBEN SAENZ, c/o ERICA SAENZ, c/o Thomas Daniel Koeneke, Ellis, Koeneke & Ramirez, LLP, 1101 Chicago Ave., McAllen, Texas 78501.

All persons having claims against this estate which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. SIGNED on this 9th day of February, 2021.

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.

The City of Roma (the City) is soliciting a Request for Proposals (RFP) and Statement of Qualifications from interested qualified professionals to provide the following for potential water and wastewater projects of the City, with potential financing through the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB): assist in obtaining loan and to provide legal opinion with respect to assessing the viability of authorizing and issuing evidences of indebtedness by the City for capital financing or refinancing; preparation of resolution, indenture or other authorizing and securing the Bonds (the “Resolution”) and other authorizing documents as necessary. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Request for Proposals (RFP) are expected to be funded by grants/loans from the TWDB. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this RFQ, or any resulting contract. This RFP is issued in accordance with Section 2254 of the Texas Government Code (Professional Services Act) and Title 40 CFR Part 31 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments). This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes EPA-approved fair share goals toward procurement of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) firms. EPA rules require that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to M/WBEs through demonstration of the six affirmative steps. For more details of the DBE Program and the current, applicable fair share goals, please visit www.twdb.texas.gov/dbe. Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60. Small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to respond. The RFP is available from the City upon request or by picking up a copy at the address below during regular business hours. One (1) copy of the SOQ Package should be submitted by 4:00 P.M. (Local Time), March 5th, 2021, in a sealed envelope to the following address and clearly labeled accordingly:

The City of Roma (the City) is soliciting Request for Proposals (“RFP”) and Statement of Qualifications from interested qualified professionals to provide the following for potential water and wastewater projects of the City, with potential financing through the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB): strategic financial planning; analysis of market conditions; recommended investments of bond proceeds; and provide recommendations to the City for financing through programs established by TWDB. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Request for Proposals (RFP) are expected to be funded by grants/loans from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this RFQ, or any resulting contract. This RFP is issued in accordance with Section 2254 of the Texas Government Code (Professional Services Act) and Title 40 CFR Part 31 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments). This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes EPA-approved fair share goals toward procurement of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) firms. EPA rules require that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to M/WBEs through demonstration of the six affirmative steps. For more details of the DBE Program and the current, applicable fair share goals, please visit www.twdb.texas.gov/dbe. Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60. Small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to respond. The RFP is available from the City upon request or by picking up a copy at the address below during regular business hours. One (1) copy of the SOQ Package should be submitted by 4:00 P.M. (Local Time), March 5th, 2021, in a sealed envelope to the following address and clearly labeled accordingly:

CONFIDENTIAL: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ENCLOSED BOND COUNSEL SERVICES ATTENTION: CRISANTO SALINAS, CITY MANAGER CITY OF ROMA 77 CONVENT STREET ROMA, TEXAS 78584

CONFIDENTIAL: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ENCLOSED FINANCIAL ADVISOR SERVICES ATTENTION: CRISANTO SALINAS, CITY MANAGER CITY OF ROMA 77 CONVENT STREET ROMA, TEXAS 78584

The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs or activities. Small Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit SOQs. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information or to receive the RFQ, please contact Crisanto Salinas, at (956) 849-1411 or csalinas@cityofroma.net.

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NOTICE OF SALE

STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

X STARR COUNTY

DATED JANUARY 29, 2021

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 January 29, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the ﬁrst Tuesday in March, 2021, the same being the 2nd 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:

TS-13-29, Account No(s). 0034129(077000000003000000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. CAYETANO CRUZ GARCIA, ET AL Lot 30, El Bosque Subdivision, Unit 4, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 191, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $15,470.00 TS-15-155, Account No(s). 0049629(142200040000100000100) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. BEATRIZ G. RAMOS (DECEASED) Lot 1, Block 4, Rau-Con Addition #2, an addition to the City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 503, Page 112, Official Records of Starr County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain West 1/2 of said Lot 1 as described in Volume 504, Page 537, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $19,330.00 TS-15-173, Account No(s). 0021033(001460670038500000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ALEJANDRO RAMIREZ, (DECEASED), ET AL 16.15 acres, more or less, situated in the A. Ramirez Survey, Abstract 146, Porcion 67, Share 385, Starr County, Texas, as described in final decree of partition dated January 19, 1926, from H. A. Russell, et al. to Alejandro Ramirez, et al., in Volume 54, Page 1, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $32,710.00 TS-16-107, Account No(s). 0057966(107280000001400000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. AGAPITO LOPEZ, JR., ET AL Lot 14, Las Palmas Subdivision, as subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 7, Page 266, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $52,910.00 TS-16-107, Account No(s). 0057967(107280000001500000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. AGAPITO LOPEZ, JR., ET AL Lot 15, Las Palmas Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 7, Page 266, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $9,640.00 TS-16-107, Account No(s). 0057968(107280000001600000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. AGAPITO LOPEZ, JR., ET AL Lot 16, Las Palmas Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 7, Page 266, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $8,870.00 TS-17-17, Account No(s). 0082392(119180000001400000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ISELDA CRUZ ALVAREZ, A/K/A ISELDA C. ALVAREZ Lot 14, Mesquite Country Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 413, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $83,840.00 TS-17-113, Account No(s). 0061014(172750000000900000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ANTONIO G. SALAZAR, ET AL 60.00 feet by 120.00 feet, containing 0.1653 acre, more or less, being Lot 9, Triple “R” Subdivision, Addition #1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 269-A, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $92,340.00 TS-17-113, Account No(s). 0061013(172750000000800000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ANTONIO G. SALAZAR, ET AL Lot 8, Triple “R” Subdivision No. 1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 269, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,760.00 TS-17-249, Account No(s). 0015254(145000920000600000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HELEN LANFRANCO Lot 6, Block 92, Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 433, Page 128, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $9,660.00 TS-17-249, Account No(s). 0015255(145000930000300000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HELEN LANFRANCO Lot 3, Block 93, Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 30, 1980, from Manuela Lanfranco to Helen Lanfranco, in Volume 433,

Page 130, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $15,830.00 TS-17-249, Account No(s). 0045190(145000930000200000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HELEN LANFRANCO Lot 2, Block 93, Original Townsite to the Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated January 15, 1920, from Teodoro Escalante, et al. to Miguel Valadez, in Volume 45, Page 146, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $9,660.00 TS-17-256, Account No(s). 0018981(097500000000800000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. YOLANDA BARRERA ALVAREZ Lot 8, Subdivision of Share No. 18C, Porcion 80, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 667, Page 10, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $18,160.00 TS-17-289, Account No(s). 0018623(145000670000800000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANTONIO MYRELL (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY The North 1/2 of Lots 8 and 9, Block 67, in the Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 656, Page 445, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $34,280.00 TS-17-297, Account No(s). 0026343(070000070000700000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ANTONIO TREVINO, JR., ET AL Lots 7 and 8, Block 7, Doyno West Grammer School Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 447, Page 46, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $77,790.00 TS-18-59, Account No(s). 0041052(052250020003000000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MIRTA N. MORENO A/K/A MIRTHA N. MORENO 0.3447 acre, more or less, out of Share 12-B, Porcion 73, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated March 20, 2008, from Mirta Gomez Alaniz to Mirta N. Moreno, in Volume 1224, Page 201, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $72,790.00 TS-18-73, Account No(s). 0035538(098500000008400000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE JUAN GONZALEZ, ET AL Lot 84, Original Townsite Addition, an addition to the Town of La Grulla, Porcion 94, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 461, Page 455, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $7,500.00 TS-18-89, Account No(s). 0053305(141250000000900000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MANUEL RODRIGUEZ A/K/A MANUEL RODRIGUEZ, JR. Lot 9, Ranchitos Del Norte, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 233-B, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $11,960.00 TS-18-103, Account No(s). 0070537(086000000000100000100) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. AVILIO RODRIGUEZ, ET AL Lot 1, Falconaire Unit 2 Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 182, Map Records of Starr County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 0.50 acre tract described in Volume 433, Page 224, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $33,110.00 TS-19-65, Account No(s). 0087615(141870000000122000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MIGUEL ANGEL GUTIERREZ, ET AL Lot 122, Rancho Vista Subdivision, Phase V, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1205, Page 254, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $27,230.00 TS-19-27, Account No(s). 0015935(070000070001400000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ETHAN JOHN SAENZ Lot 14, Block 7, Doyno West Grammar School Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1020, Page 763, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $52,720.00

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TS-19-103, Account No(s). 0006369(145001080000500000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LEONARD A. FEARS (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/ OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY Lots 5 and 6, Block 108, City of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 246, Page 322, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $35,780.00 TS-19-123, Account No(s). 0027462(118000000500300000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. FIDEL ROBERTO VERA (DECEASED), ET AL Lot 3, Block “E”, Madrigal Addition, an addition to the City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 835, Page 739, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $22,500.00 TS-19-161, Account No(s). 0043841(001780900016700001900) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. GABRIELA S. GARCIA A/K/A GABRIELA SILVA, ET AL 0.23 acre, more or less, out of Tract 123, Share 76, Porcion 90, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated December 21, 1998, from Domingo Silva etux to Gabriela S. Garcia, in Volume 823, Page 349, Official Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $9,430.00 TS-19-135, Account No(s). 0057880(000800890005211000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ELIBERIO OCHOA A/K/A ELIBORIO OCHOA 0.098 acre, more or less, out of Share 52, Porcion 88 and 89, Starr County, Texas, as described, as Tract 3, in deed dated April 30, 1985, from the Wilacy County Commissioners to Eliberio Ochoa etal, in Volume 599, Page 177, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,630.00

NOTES: 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. **********************************************************

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. TS-19-133, Account No(s). 0006843(145000440000700000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LUCIO FUENTES, AKA LUCIO FUENCONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ALGUACIL GARANTES, SR. (DECEASED) AND ANY KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A TIZAN O REALIZAN ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY Lot 7, Block 44, City of Rio Grande City, Texas, Starr County, Texas, as described in TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O Volume 217, Page 490, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRAwith an adjudged value of $17,320.00 DORES SE RESPONSABILIZAN POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS. TS-19-245, Account No(s). 0021244(150000180000300000010) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARGARITA DEL CARMEN RAMIREZ Lot 3, Block 18, Original Townsite of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 223, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $56,450.00 TS-19-268, Account No(s). 0053539(107250000001500000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. SUSANNA Y. RAMOS, NKA SUSANA IVETHE RODRIGUEZ Lot 15, Las Flores Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 239-B, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $6,930.00

(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. Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, January 29, 2020. RENE FUENTES Sheriff Starr County, Texas

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.

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at:

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1512 S. LONE STAR WAY EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539 (956) 289-7917 www.lgbs.com

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Special Luncheon in Honor of Grulla and Rio High School Girls Basketball Teams

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On Thursday Feb. 11, 2021, Acting Superintendent Mr. Adolfo Pena, Jr. and his central ofﬁce staff surprised all the GRULLA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM and RIO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM with a special luncheon in their honor. The girls were presented a keepsake with an inspirational message to commemorate their accomplishment of reaching the playoffs. Congratulations once again to the Lady Gators, Lady Rattlers, and their coaching staff. Congrats on a great year!!

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FLORENCE JOHNSON SCOTT (1890–1981) First Lady of Starr County (Educator, Historian, Leader, Volunteer, Author, Politician)

Florence Johnson Scott, educator, writer, historian and more, was born in Frost, Texas on February 5, 1890. In June 1913 she married Owen Emory Scott of San Antonio, and after their honeymoon they moved to Mission, Texas, where he worked as a banker. The Scotts and their two sons then moved from Mission to Brownsville around 1917 and to Rio Grande City in 1919. Her education includes attendance to North Texas Female College (later Kidd-Key College), receiving her

B.A. degree in literature in May 1909 her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Texas A&I and later her Master in Science in History from the University of Texas. Upon moving to Rio Grande City, she wasted no time to do what she does best: Lead, Volunteer and Community S e r v i c e . Between 1919 and 1927 Scott became active in community service and established the ﬁrst Rio Grande City library, various women’s clubs, and edited the English section of the town’s newspaper. First Woman School Board Member: In 1925-26 she was named trustee of the Rio Grande City Common School District No. 4 and in November ran as a write-in candidate in that year’s election for the ofﬁce of county superintendent, which she won and served 19271947.

Between 1929 and 1935, while serving as County Superintendent, she reorganized the Starr County schools and verified that all teachers were certified. She also standardized bilingual education and obtained a grant from the Public Works Administration to build two new schools in the county. In 1935 she also established the Starr County Student Loan Fund. Scott served as the Roma School Superintendent from 1950 to 1957, when she retired from the field of education. In September 1957 Roma ISD named a school after her: Florence J. Scott Elementary School. 1947, Mrs. Scott led the effort to organized the first Veteran’s Vocational School in Starr County, for men returning from service after World War II. Aside from her work in education She continued to write and do research; in 1937 her Historical Heritage of the Rio Grande Valley was published by the Naylor Company of San Antonio. Two years later “Letters and Papers of Governor David Johnson and family, 1810– 1855,” which she edited, appeared in the Proceedings of the South Carolina Historical Association. Governor Johnson was her greatgrandfather. Among Scott’s other works were Old Rough and Ready in the Rio Grande Valley (1935), “The Mier Expedition,” “The Last Battle of the Civil War,” and Royal Land

Grants North of the Rio Grande, 1777–1821 (1969). Scott was also involved in local, regional, and state women’s organizations. She served as president of the Rio Grande Valley Federation from 1929 to 1931 as well as vice president and as second vice president of the Fifth District of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs between 1942 and 1947. She was president of TFWC from 1945 to 1947 and was a member of the board of directors of that organization from 1947 to 1949. Scott founded and was president of the Starr County Historical Society, the Rio Grande City branch of the American Association of University Women, the Rio Grande City Woman’s Club, and the Pan American Round Table. She was also a member of the Texas State Historical Association, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Hidalgo County Society. She was an honorary member of the Brownsville Historical Society and president of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Society. Scott died in San Antonio in 1981. She was not only the ﬁrst lady of South Texas but the First Lady of Starr County and First Lady in the hearts of those who knew, loved, and worked with Mrs. Florence J. Scott.

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