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“Texas teachers spend countless hours preparing and educating our kids, often spending their own money on classroom supplies,” said Guillen. “Yet, their compensation is less than that of the national average.”

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Congratulations to Eliana Mendoza (6th Grade), Leonardo Gonzalez (6th Grade), and Lia Gutierrez (7th Grade). These three outstanding individuals will be representing their district at the State Science Fair Competition held at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas after beating out their competition at the Regional Science Fair this month. The Falcons competed with students from Laredo to Brownsville to qualify a spot at state. Regional Science Fair Results: Deyanara Adame 4th place, Lia Gutierrez 2nd place, Marina Gonzalez 5th place, Abisai Cantu 4th place, Elaiza Martinez 4th place, Yuni Rhee 5th place, Emiliano Olvera 5th place, Jasmine Olivarez 5th place, Leonardo Gonzalez 1st place, and Eliana Mendoza 1st place.

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Congratulations to the Roma High School Mighty Gladiator Wrestling Team! Eliberto Munoz earned 3rd Place in the 145 lbs division. Leonel Pena earned 2nd Place in the 170 lbs division. Jonathan Rios earned 1st Place and the title of District Champion in the 195 lbs division. All three young men are All Region Qualifiers! Congratulations to Leonel Pena who earned 3rd Place at Regionals and advances to state and to Jonathan Rios who earned 5th Place and he’s a state alternate! (Information and pictures courtesy Frank Villanueva.)

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Card of Thanks In Loving Memory of

Maria Leticia “Letty” Carrion 10/19/1955 † 01/11/2019

God’s Garden

God looked around his garden and found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb.

So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered, ‘Peace be thine.’ It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.

The family of Letty Carrion would like to express our sincere gratitude to our relatives and friends for your kindness and sympathy during the loss of our loved one. Our heartfelt thanks to those who came by her side while she was at the hospital and to those who attended the services. Our appreciation goes out to everyone for your expressions of love through prayers, masses, rosaries, �lowers, and food. In our time of sorrow, you have given us much needed strength.

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Obituary

Mrs. Dora R. Canales Mrs. Dora R. Canales, passed on February 18, 2019 at 5pm of Mission Regional Hospital.

A former survivor Veteran Spouse of Sgt. Luciano Canales, III. a descendant of Spanish settlers at Salineno, Buena Vista and other Ranches in La Sacatosa Grant in Starr County, Texas, Dora Canales was 82yrs young and embarked in lifelong dream with her late husband operating and “energy experimenting” with various agricultural methods to make Wedding Anniversary the Family Ranch Productive.

February 14, 1957 Today, she is survived in death by her children and an abundant three generations of family heritage David R. Canales, Nelda D. Canales, Sylvia S. Canales, Dora L. Hazelwood. Grand Daughter Caregivers Linda Lee, Nelda Ann, whom support for comfort, love and long term care hospitality.

A special thank you, who’s special to her heart and whom assist every step to support this journey through every milestone.

You will always be remembered.

Arrangements: Sanchez Funeral Home in Roma, TX. “To Be Announced” Memorial Service: Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Roma, Burial in Roma Cemetery.

Acts of Thanks Tribute To My God Mother

Dora R. Canales

From The depths of my Heart....

I Thank You, for your in�inite kindness and resident refreshment serving me as my most HOLY GODMOTHER and SAVIOR. I praise your mercy and generosity toward me.

I Thank You for nourishing my soul when I felt alone in sorrow. I will show my gratitude to your love in heritage and by obedience to follow by �idelity to my duties, by kindness to thy lands and by an earnest endeavor to become more like you and praise inherit workmanship.

Grant that I may spend the hours of the day gladly working according to “Your Wishes”, to govern and raise “Your Wishes” forever.

May your angelic will help me everlasting.

In the days of worries and disappointments, that I may be patient with myself and with those around me.

In moments of fatigue and illness, that I may be mindful of your last words of wisdom and praise your trust in me.

I believe to honor your generosity and divine mystery as I am wise to acknowledge the remedy to overcome obstacles.

When the day is over I may lay it at your feet and safeguard against those that overshadow me.

Thank You for all the in�inite merits, patience, and offerings given to me with The Love You Strongly Lived For My dearest friend and loving Godmother.... life without you will certainly be missed ...

YOU made my journey well spent, Blessed, safe and real.

Your Are Now Called By The Good Holy Spirit to be with dearest LOVE and Rest Your Soul Love and Light Grandma ~ Linda Lee

likely than men to say they’re tired or even exhausted.

All of that running around certainly can contribute to fatigue, but other factors also can lead to tiredness. Getting to the root of fatigue can help women regain their energy levels.

Insufficient sleep: Women tend to multitask and use more of their brains than men, leading to a greater need for sleep, reports the National Sleep Foundation. Even though they may require more hours of shuteye, many women are not getting the proper rest. In order to gain more energy, NSF recommends women get regular exercise, limit their caffeine and alcohol intake, improve their sleeping environments (i.e. a dark, cool room), and establish routine sleep and wake times to promote better chances of sleeping between seven and nine per night. The NSF also notes that women are more likely than men to experience insomnia.

Women whose energy levels are dwindling due to sleeplessness should seek assistance from their physicians.

Stress: The Women’s Health Network points out that constant stress or adrenal hormone imbalance can rob women of energy, leading to feelings of tiredness all the time.

Finding successful methods of relieving stress can help women regain energy. Delegating work or asking for help is one way for women to lighten their workloads.

Mindfulness and meditation may help calm overactive thoughts.

Exercise also is a healthy way to relieve stress and can promote the release of feel-good endorphins.

Anemia: Anemia may be the culprit behind some women’s sagging energy levels. The Mayo Clinic defines anemia as a condition in which the body does not have sufficient healthy red blood cells to carry enough oxygen to bodily tissues. Anemia may be mild or severe, temporary or chronic.

Treatment for anemia may be as simple as eating a healthy diet.

Supplementation with iron or ironrich foods may be recommended as well. Anemia also can be caused by hidden blood loss. That’s why it’s best to address anemia under the supervision of a doctor.

Lack of exercise: Although it may seem like exercise would tire a person out, the opposite is true. WebMD says studies consistently show that people who exercise regularly experience less fatigue than those who do not. The reasons are not completely understood, but it could be due to exercise helping the body to work more efficiently and pumping oxygen-rich blood where it is needed. Exercise can help with sleep issues, anxiety and depression, which also zap energy levels. To boost energy, exercise in the low- to medium-exertion range. Exercises to try include biking, walking, light resistance training, or even yoga.

Restoring energy levels can be easier once the source of fatigue is identified.

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RGCCISD Family and Community Engagement Classes and Activities are an integral part of educational reform efforts.

Raising the next generation is a shared responsibility so when families and communities and schools work together , students are more successful and the entire community of RGCCISD bene�its . Mrs. Maribel Villarreal- Family Engagement Specialist for the ACE program grant for RGCCISD is totally dedicated to strengthening the voice of families by brining focus to the needs of the students so as to allow every student to reach their full potential. The ACE progam would like to congratulate and thank the wonderful participation from all ACE grant parents and community members for Grulla High School, Grulla Middle School, Veterans Middle School and Ringgold Middle School, Grulla Middle School ACE Parental building facility attendees and all the community from Las Colonias Unidas spear- headed by collaborative partner Mrs. Blanca Juarez.

Pictured are all the successful parental activities that have involved families , teachers, schools, parents and the communities that have come together to support children’s learning and school success.

For more information please call the Texas ACE Of�ice to 956-716-6962 .

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The Rio Grande City CISD Career and Technical Educa�on Program ( CTE ) is dedicated to preparing our young students to manage the dual roles of family members and wage earners and to exit high school with the academic and technical skills necessary to seek and secure high wage, high –skill employment or advanced educa�on opportuni�es. In Rio Grande City CISD, this is translated by crea�ng a wide array of programs that will embrace all students and increase their opportuni�es to venture into post-secondary or technical ins�tu�ons.

Currently, RGCCISD offers 13 Career pathways and over 12 choices of industry based endorsements, and 4 dual enrollment classes at its current high schools. CTE students enrolled in these classes, not only get to graduate from their high school but also from South Texas College.

The RGCCISD is proud to offer these great career and college opportuni�es as well as cer�fica�ons to the district students.

These accomplishments can only be done by the GREAT CTE STAFF FROM ALL 3 HIGH SCHOOLS ! THANK YOU CTE TEACHERS!

The CTE department is very appreciative of the school counselors for their dedication and work in promoting College Career & Military Awareness. Thank You!

Rio Grande City High School CTE Department – Assistant Principals : Mr. Thomas Rodriguez & Miss Mirella Trevino, Mr. Ariel Lim – RHS Department Chair – Mrs. Ivy Lim & Mr. Ariel Lim Health Science Career Cluster. Mrs. Randy Lee Martin- Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster, Mr. Justin Villarreal - Architecture & Construction Career Cluster, Miss Rebecca Rubio Arts A/V Technology Arts and Communication Career Cluster -Mrs. Nayda Gonzalez- Professional communication- , Mr. Orlando Guerra – Professional Communication- Arts A/V Technology Arts and Communication Career Cluster, Miss Rosalinda Garza- Business Management & Administration & Career Cluster, Mrs. Delicia Alvarez Business Management & Administration Career Cluster, Ms. Jazmin Silva Business Management & Administration Career Cluster, Mr. Voinea Musonoi-Web Technologies- Business Management & Administration Career Cluster, Mrs. Maria Guadalupe Cruz - Hospitality & Tourism Career Cluster, Miss Esmeralda Gonzalez – Hospitality & Tourism Career Cluster, Mrs. Melissa Limas- Human Services Career Cluster, Mrs. Joelda Arredondo – Human Services Career Cluster, Mrs. Claudia Vallejo- Human Services Career Cluster, Mr. Jesus Villarreal- Information Technology Career Cluster, Mr. Javier Villarreal- Law, Public Safety & Security Career Cluster, Mr. Pedro Castillo- Law, Public Safety & Security Career Cluster, Mr. Delfino Garza- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Career Cluster) (Project Lead the Way) Mr. Erasmo Trevino- Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster, Mr. Emilio Martinez- Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster, Mr. Robert Aberin & Mr. Gary Rhea – Manufacturing Career Cluster Mr. Franco Quintanilla- Welding- Manufacturing Career Cluster , Mr. Alejandro Munoz and Mr. Eric Garza- HVAC- Architecture & Construction Career Cluster .

Grulla High School CTE Staff: Mr. David Zarate- Assistant Principal for GHS CTE Department Chair - Mr . Pedro Martinez- GHS Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster, Mr. Sixto Flores- Agriculture Food & Natural Resource Career Cluster, Mr. Jorge Chapa - Architecture & Construction Career Cluster- Mr. Sandor Lopez - Business Management & Administration Career Cluster , Mr. Alfredo Garcia- Business Management & Administration Career Cluster Mr. Jesus Solis - Business Management & Administration Career Cluster Mr. Ryan Carlson – Health Science Career Cluster, Mrs. Tessa Vargas , Mr. Fernando Godino - Health Science Career Cluster, Mrs. Sandra Diana Gonzalez – Hospitality & Tourism Career Cluster, Mrs. Gloria Gonzalez – Human Services Career Cluster, Mrs. Claudia Vallejo - Human Services Career Cluster , Mr. Jose A. Garcia- Law, Public Safety, Correction & Security Career Cluster- Mrs. Jennifer Villarreal- - Arts A/V Technology Arts and Communication Career Cluster and Mr. Franco Quintanillo- Welding- , Manufacturing Career Cluster Mr. Alejandro Munoz and Mr. Eric Garza- HVAC- Architecture & Construction Career Cluster, Mr. Adrian Ozuna- Professional Communication- Arts A/V Technology Arts and Communication Career Cluster, Mr. Cesar Montoya- Transportaition, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster .

Also paving the way for CTE are the following: Early College High School - Mr. Jose Alfredo Flores, Mrs. Ana Cavazos & Mrs. Nilda Garza- Business Management & Administration Career Cluster, Ms. Evelyn Rios - Forensic Science- Law, Public Safety & Security Career Cluster, Mr. Fernando Godino- Health Science Career Cluster, Grulla Middle School: Mr. Roel Garcia- Principles of Construction, Mr. Guadalupe Guerra- Exploring Careers & College, Mr. Orlando Guerra- Gateway to Technology (Project Lead the Way), Ms. Graciela Gutierrez - Touch Systems, Ringgold Middle School: Miss. Angenette Garza - Exploring Careers, Mr. Michael Villarreal - Gateway to Technology (Project Lead the Way)- Touch Systems, Mr. Johnny Bazan - Principles of Construction, Veterans Middle School: Mr. Juan Andrade, Jr. – Gateway to Technology (Project Lead the Way), Mr. Elisardo Romo- Touch Systems, Ms. Julie Ann Ramos – Touch Systems, Ms. Veronica Salinas - Exploring Careers and College

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!

On behalf of the CTE administration and the RGCCISD School Board Trustees & Interim Superintendent Board of Trustees

Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez President

Leticia O. Lopez Vice President

Basilio D. Villarreal Secretary

Daria “Dr. B” Babineaux Member

Noe Castillo Member

Daniel J. Garcia Member

Eleazar Velasquez, Jr. Member

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019 – NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FLUID INJECTION WELL PERMIT Valor Energy, LLC, 4655 Insurance Lane, Dallas, Texas 75205 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, SAENZ, VICENTE STATE -C- Lease, Well Number #16. The proposed injection well is located 6.6 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 4630 to 4680 feet.

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unfortunately led many experienced teachers with no choice but to leave their dream jobs in pursuit of higher paying opportunities. In addition, the issue of low wages has not only proven to negatively effect current educators, it has shown to be a deterrent for qualified young Texans who would otherwise pursue a career in the field. While the Texas education system suffers a loss of passionate, caring and dedicated employees, it is ultimately our children who are the victims of the present situation.

“The allotted funds provided through HB 1371 to full time Texas teachers would serve to incentivize potential educators and above all, act as an investment in our children’s future,” Guillen concluded.

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Alto Bonito Elementary Emma Vera Elementary Students Place 3rd At TEAM QUEST Competition Celebrates Counselor’s Week

Alto Bonito Elementary celebrates Counselor’s Week (February 4-8): Their counselor, Mrs. Rosalinda Garcia, was treated to an awesome Consuela surprise!

Administrators and staff, wanted to show Mrs. Garcia how much she is truly appreciated for all of her hard work! In thanks to her service to the school and students, she was gifted with a beautiful crossbody and work bag.

Pictured with Mrs. Garcia are Mrs. Yvette Pena, Principal and Ms. Laura Garza, Asst. Principal.

Thank you Mrs. Garcia for all you do!

Some Emma Vera Elementary students had the opportunity to compete in a TEAM QUEST Academic Competition hosted by the Region One Education Service Center. The competition is designed specifically for gifted and talented students that challenges them in areas of Engineering, Mathematics, and Creativity.

Each challenge in the competition is solved using a hands-on approach, Allowing teams to apply their knowledge to real life problems. The goal of the program is for students to carry these important skills into their everyday lives while incorporating creativity, imagination, and engineering along the way. One of the Emma Vera Elementary teams earned 3rd Place in the competition. Way to go Cubs!

Delia G. Garcia Elementary Announces Schools First Super Reader

Congratulations to Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary School’s first ever Super Reader! Sasha Yere is a 5th grade student in Mrs. Nora Garza’s class. She had the privilege of spray painting her teacher, Mrs. Garza, her mother, Mrs. Arellano and Principal, Mr. Garza’s hair as a reward for being the first student to read 1 million words this 2018-2019 school year. Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary is committed to helping create more Super Readers this school year.

(Photos and information courtesy Anna Guillen.)

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Vaccination Still Needed to Keep Frightful Polio Away

The bottom line: Polio, a disease that once terrified Americans, is a vaccine success story. Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a crippling and potentially deadly disease caused by a virus.

Even though polio cases are rare, parents need to be vigilant about vaccinating their kids to keep it from returning to the United States.

Polio, a disease that once terrified Americans, is a public health success story. Widespread adoption of a vaccine eradicated the crippling disease in the United States in 1979. Polio also nearly has been eliminated worldwide, thanks to that vaccine.

Before the polio vaccine became available in 1955, the disease crippled 35,000 Americans every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Polio’s paralysis claimed thousands of people, and thousands of children died.

Youngsters had to live in respirators called “iron lungs” to help them breathe, because polio ravaged their muscles. Swimming pools closed

out of fear people could catch the virus there. People avoided crowded movie theatres for the same reason.

After people widely took the vaccine, the number of Americans crippled by polio plummeted to fewer than 10, in the 1970s.

“I’m old enough to have seen the ravages of polio,” said Austin internist and Texas Medical Association (TMA) Council on Science and Public Health member William M. Tierney, MD. “I had a friend in high school with one leg crippled by polio.”

Dr. Tierney’s mother also caught polio in the hospital when she gave birth to his younger brother. “Although she recovered fully, she was hospitalized for a year,” said Dr. Tierney, professor and founding chair of the Department of Population Health at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.

Dr. Tierney also saw many Kenyans young and old crippled by polio as he cared for patients and conducted research in the African nation.

Even though polio cases now are rare, Texas parents need to be vigilant about vaccinating their

kids to keep it from returning, the TMA’s Texas Medicine magazine reports.

Polio, the common name for poliomyelitis, attacks muscles, especially in the arms and legs, and those used for breathing.

Polio infection feels like the flu, said Dr. Tierney. Symptoms can include sore throat, fever, headache, and nausea. As the body fights polio, the virus can invade the brain and spine to cause paralysis that can be permanent in some people. No cure exists.

Because polio is still a problem in some Asian and African countries, people who travel could bring it to the United States again. Until polio is gone everywhere, it can still spread.

Two types of polio vaccine exist: inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) and oral polio vaccine (OPV). Only IPV is used in the United States because it is safer and works better. Four shots (given at 2, 4, and 6-18 months, and at 4-6 years) are need to give almost 100 percent protection from polio.

“We are on the verge of eradicating polio worldwide – something that has only happened

once before, with smallpox in 1980,” said Dr. Tierney. [Before its eradication, smallpox killed millions of people worldwide.]

“The disappearance of polio and smallpox – two scourges that wreaked havoc on mankind – are evidence that vaccination works, and that recommended guidelines for vaccination should be followed by everyone.”

This release is part of a monthly TMA series highlighting contagious diseases that childhood and adult vaccinations can prevent. Diseases covered thus far include: Flu, Measles, Pneumococcal disease, Human papillomavirus (HPV), Chickenpox and shingles, Hepatitis A, Pertussis (whooping cough), Rubella (also known as German measles), and Rotavirus.

TMA designed the series to inform patients of the facts about these diseases and to help them understand the benefits of vaccinations to prevent illness.

Visit the TMA website to see efforts to raise immunization awareness and how funding is used to increase vaccination rates.

TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.

Communities Statewide Invited to Read Across Texas The Texas Center for the Book (TCFB) invites libraries and community non-profits to join in a statewide reading campaign.

Read Across Texas - Know Your Neighbor: Cultivating Communities of Compassion kicks off this March, with libraries throughout the state signing up to host reading and discussion programs.

The TCFB sponsors Read Across Texas to encourage meaningful discourse.

The campaign features four book selections that explore the complex topic of what it means to “know your neighbor” and encourages communities to engage in challenging, insightful and transformative conversations.

Each community can choose a title from the recommended list and hold a book discussion on what cultivating compassion can look like within that community.

TCFB, which is administered by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, is also making available grants to libraries to help them buy books that can be used in group discussions.

Libraries and organizations can access an

online step-by-step facilitator toolkit that includes materials such as a how-to guide, additional recommended titles, digital resources and links to discussion questions. The toolkit along with the program registration form and grant application are available at tsl.texas.gov/readacrosstexas.

Activities for Read Across Texas begin in March, but libraries and organizations may conduct programs throughout the spring and summer. Know Your Neighbor: Cultivating Communities of Compassion offers libraries a broad canvas for convening individuals and groups together to explore the unique questions, challenges and solidarity that can occur in communities throughout the state.

Established in 1987, the Texas Center for the Book seeks to stimulate public interest in books, reading, literacy and libraries.

The Center builds partnerships with library professionals, educators, authors, publishers and booksellers who work to promote a love of literature throughout the Lone Star State.

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Smile & Shine Pediatric Dentistry presents to South Texas College Theatre to hold General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary students auditions for Strindberg’s A Dream Play South Texas College (STC) Theatre will hold auditions for its last show of the spring semester, A Dream Play, a surreal drama by August Strindberg.

Auditions will be held Tuesday, Feb. 26 and Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the STC Cooper Center for Communication Arts - Black Box Studio, located at

3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen.

All STC and Rio Grande Valley community members ages 18 and over are welcome to audition.

Director, Marcela Garza, seeks actors of all ages (especially those 40+) to play the more than 30 characters that will be doubled, tripled or even quadruple cast. The only constant character is Agnes

or “the Daughter”. A Dream Play is scheduled for performance at STC’s Cooper Center for Communication Arts Black Box Studio May 2-5, 2019.

For more information, call 956872-2639 or email jrodriguez@ southtexascollege.edu or mgarza_0080@southtexascollege. edu.

General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary students enjoyed a presentation by Smile & Shine Pediatric Dentistry personnel. Students learned about dental hygiene and every student received a tooth brush. A special “Thank You” goes out to Smile & Shine Pediatric Dentistry!!!

Did you know?

Standing water is a common sight at many homes. Rainstorms may not last long, but the water they leave behind can still be harmful.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, standing water is a breeding ground for various microorganisms. When those microorganisms become airborne, they can be inhaled by men, women and children, potentially triggering allergic reactions.

In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that studies have indicated that female mosquitoes like to lay their eggs in water that collects or is stored in man made containers.

If it rains and water covers mosquito eggs, the eggs can hatch and become adults in roughly one week.

The CDC advises men and women to protect themselves from mosquitoes by walking their properties once per week, turning over, scrubbing and covering any containers that hold or may hold water.

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Starr County Youth Fair Parade Saturday, February 23, 2019 - 11:00 a.m.

Lineup begins at 9:00 on South Britton Avenue and Water St., RGC

Roma High Mariachi Students Perform Well at Region Auditions Congratulations to the Roma High School Mariachi Program students who earned chairs at the Regional Mariachi Audition!

A total of 17 students placed, with Roma High School earning the most chairs in the tryouts than any other school for the 6th consecutive year.

Guitar: 1st Chair, Group A Hector Zuniga, 4th Chair, Group B - Marielena Chapa, and 5th Chair, Group B - Eric Santana.

Guitarron: 4th Chair, Group B - Sebastian Perez and Alternate Everardo Garcia.

Harp: 1st Chair, Group A Jacob Cruz.

Trumpet: 1st Chair, Group A - Andres Barrientos, 5th Chair, Group B - Juan Garcia, and Alternate - Juan Alaniz.

Vihuela: 2nd Chair, Group A Cesar Rios.

Violin: 1st Chair, Group A Ernesto Saldana, 5th Chair, Group A - Arely Molina, 6th Chair, 16th Chair, Group B - Anyssa Group B - Adriana Martinez, and Group A - Hector Ramirez, 15th Renteria, 18th Chair, Group Alternate - Alexia Aguillon.

Chair, Group B - Ociel Barrea, B - Hanna Garza, 22nd Chair,

Tillman Infrastructure, LLC is proposing to build a 320-foot guyed tower (340-ft w/appurtenances) located at West side of Retachez LN, San Isidro TX. Structure coordinates are: (N26-42-26.71/W98-2806.15). The tower is anticipated to have FAA Style E (dual medium intensity) lighting. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR Form 854) file number is A1129805.

Interested persons may review the application at www. fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering the file number.

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The symptoms of heart disease in women also may differ from those experienced by men.

The Mayo Clinic says the most common heart attack symptom in women is a type of pain or discomfort in the chest.

However, women also may experience seemingly unrelated symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sweating, unusual fatigue, abdominal discomfort, or lightheadedness.

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Starr County Youth Fair Dr. Richard Irizarry Named Starr County Fair Parade Marshal

Dr. Richard Irizarry is being honored as 2019 Parade Marshal by the Starr County Fair Association and will lead the Starr County Fair Parade on Saturday, February 23.

The parade will proceed East on Main Street into Fort Ringgold in Rio Grande City at 11:00 a.m. with lineup on South Britton Ave. and Water St. at 9:00 a.m.

Dr. Irizarry serves on the Board of Directors of the Starr County Fair Association and is Chairman of the High School Fine Arts Division of the Fair. He has been helping with that division since 2007 when the committee was chaired by Jim Seeden, who followed Mary Rodriguez as chairman.

He is currently assisted on the committee

by Rosy Lopez. He also has the assistance and support of his wife, Roseann, a retired Special Education teacher. The couple has four daughters, Andrina, Deanna,

Christiane, and Alexandra. They are the proud grandparents of twelve.

In 2015, Dr. Irizarry was honored as the Starr County Fair’s Volunteer of the Year because of his dedication to the Fair and to the art division.

When asked about changes he has observed in the Fair over the years, Dr. Irizarry, who rarely misses a Fair Board meeting, stated, “I have seen new people becoming engaged in the Fair. I see sincere commitments on the part of the volunteers. The Starr County Fair Association is a great avenue for community service and involvement.”

Dr. Irizarry and his family are very active members of First United Methodist Church, where he serves as Chair of the Administrative Council. He also chairs the Starr County Community Coalition and formerly served on the Parks Commission for the city of Rio Grande City.

The honoree stated, “My family and I have been in Rio Grande City since 1993 and have enjoyed the experience.” Currently, he serves as Director of the Starr County Campus of the University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley. He served the Rio Grande City CISD as assistant superintendent for thirteen years, then in Kenedy as superintendent for three years, but came back to the Valley.

Born in New York City, he has seen a lot of the world and developed a love of art through his many travels and studies. After serving

four years in the Air Force, where he continued his studies with night classes at a Catholic university, Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio, he met his wife and developed an interest in Latin American art.

They lived in Mexico City for a time where he was a student of Pre-columbian art at Universidad Nacional Autόnoma de Mexico. “I was hooked on art,” he stated, and taught art history when they returned to the states, settling in Texas. He earned his PhD in Education at the

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University of Texas and lived and worked in Brownsville, Edinburg, then Rio Grande City. His office at UTRGV is decorated with several pieces of pre-Columbian art he has collected over the years.

He concluded, “I was shocked when I received this recognition. It is an honor to be selected as Parade Marshal.”

Anyone wishing to enter in the parade may call or text Parade Chairman Tissa Peterson at 956/5001430 before Saturday.

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Prices this Friday continue at a high rise due to the strong demand for good young calves. Even though the rail price went up twice this week for packer cows, very few were sent to the rail. The majority, being of very good quality, were bought by new buyers as replacement cows. We welcome new buyers and sellers to come visit Triple G livestock we have competitive prices to our surrounding sale barns. The difference is we are closer to you, avoid the long hauls. Shrinkage causes loss in profit.

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NUESTRA CLINICA DEL VALLE (NCDV) has employment opportunity in Rio Grande City for a Nutritionist to work with behavioral program. BA in dietetics or knowledge of health science with strength in diabetes education preferred. Computer literate. Bilingual (English/Spanish) communications skills. Apply at Nuestra Clinica del Valle, 801 W. 1st Street, San Juan, TX, or mail resume to: P.O. Box 1689, Pharr, TX 78577; phone 787-8915; fax 787-2021.

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Medina Electric Cooperative is seeking an Apprentice 1 Lineman at its Rio Grande City office.

Pre-requisites: Must have a high school diploma or GED, ability to use a computer, physical strength & stamina to perform job duties, meet bucket capacity limits, a valid TX driver’s license, and reside within 30 minutes of Rio Grande City office. Salary $20.00; negotiable based on skills and experience. See Careers at www.medinaec.org for job description, benefits, and job application which must be submitted on-line by 5 pm, Friday, March 1st. Only qualified applicants will be considered. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

RADF Enterprises, LLC is seeking to employ a Ranch Worker to work in Rio Grande City, Texas in order to assist in animal births and provide care for newborn livestock; bread and raise stock such as cattle using recognized breeding practices to ensure continued improvement in stock; herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures; mark and brand livestock; clean and disinfect farm and ranch buildings, stalls, barns, stables, and yards; control the spread of disease and parasites in herds by using vaccination and medication and by quarantining sick animals from healthy ones; maintain and operate machinery and equipment; feed, bathe, water and groom ranch livestock and horses; maintain growth, feeding, production and cost records. The qualified candidate will possess two (2) years ranch work experience in handling, feeding and breeding livestock and horses and be able to lift up to 40lbs. Salary: $27,248.00/year. If interested, please mail your resume to: RADF Enterprises, LLC, Attn: Pedro Diaz, 320 S. 10th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501.

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QUALIFICATIONS: A. Education: Some High School education preferred.

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Grulla Elementary School 3rd 6-wks Honor Roll

Mrs. Liliana Olivarez Principal at Grulla Elementary School is proud to announce the 3rd 6-wks Honor Roll for the school year 2018-2019 PRE-KINDER Elvia Estrada “A” Jazlyn Itzel Arispe, Adalee Jean Barrera, Cameron Carrillo, Gerardo Galaviz, Kimbri Renee Garza, Jesus Guel Jr., Alessandra Gutierrez, Bruno Lopez, Angel Efrain Martinez, Yulissa Morin, Azbel

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CUSTODIAN

NUESTRA CLINICA DEL VALLE (NCDV) has opening for a Custodian for the Roma Clinic. Experience in routine housekeeping, maintenance and operating various janitorial equipment.

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Latin Grammy award winner 123 Gaillardias are both attractive and carefree Andres performed at RGCCISD Spring will soon be here and with it the return of masses of gorgeous wildflowers.

You can’t find a more attractive and carefree wildflower for your garden than gaillardia. I’m surprised not to see more people growing them.

Let’s consider the flower. It’s 2 or more inches in diameter and has numerous petals which are red at the base and On February 7, Latin Grammy award winner 123 Andres performed for the students and their parents at have yellow the Fort Ringgold Auditorium. The students practiced their English and Spanish as they sang along and tips. The center is brownish red. danced to the energetic and interactive music. This high energy bilingual education presentation was There’s a single “flower” at the brought to the students and parents by the RGCCISD Bilingual Department. end of each stem.

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Together, we commonly, and mistakenly, call them all a single flower.

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A common roadside delight, they may reseed themselves.

They attract butterflies and have a long bloom season. More flower gardens should include them.

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