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I am excited about the opportunity to serve my community as Justice of the Peace. I was raised in Rio Grande City and graduated from of Rio Grande City High School. Earned my bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in courts and technical writing from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. I also earned my master’s degree in Justice Policy from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Thank you for your support and consideration.

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The 2022 Starr County Fair Queen and court were crowned at the annual Youth Fair Pageant held Saturday evening at the RGCGISD Auditorium. Daniela Garza is the 2022 Queen. A junior at Rio Grande City High School, Daniela is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Garza. The Queen is shown with her Court, Teen Princess Meadow Paige Ramos, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Patsy Ramos; Pre-Teen Princess Mackenzie Rose Lopez, daughter of Leonel and Nicole Lopez; Petite Princess Noree Lyn Pena, daughter of Noel Pena and Nancy Villarreal; and Precious Princess Larissa Dianey Gonzalez, daughter of Victor Hugo Gonzalez and Julia Pena-Gonzalez. Annakaren Ivette Pena, 2021 Starr County Fair Queen, was on hand for her final walk, to help present awards, and to assist throughout the pageant. Sydney Hernandez, KVEO-TV Evening News Anchor, emceed the event. Starr County Fair President Douglas Anderson and 2021 Queen Annakaren Pena gave the welcome to the pageant and Fair during a video presentation, which also featured 4-H Club and Council Sweethearts and Beaus. Congratulations to the Starr County Fair Pageant Committee and Starr County AgriLife Extension Staff for organizing the event. (Photo by BTA Photography 956.353.9613) OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 2ND - I.C.C. 6:30 P.M. †APOLONIA C. GARZA (1ST AN.) by Family †ZACHARY CLOSNER by Family †NORMA GUTIERREZ by ICC †MODESTA H. ALANIZ by ICC †RENE ROLANDO LARA, SR. by ICC †ANTONIA TANGUMA by ICC THURSDAY FEBRUARY 3RD - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †SERGIO CANTU by His Wife †ADRIAN BENAVIDEZ (9TH AN.)

by Su Familia †MODESTA H. ALANIZ by ICC †RENE ROLANDO LARA, SR. by ICC †ANTONIA TANGUMA by ICC FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4TH - I.C.C. 12:00 P.M. †RAUL R. REYNA, SR. (15TH AN.) by Family †REYNA DECEASED FAMILY MEMBERS

by Family

†JOSEIAS SEPULVEDA by Family †MODESTA H. ALANIZ by ICC †RENE ROLANDO LARA, SR. by ICC †ANTONIA TANGUMA by ICC SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †DELFINO GARZA

by His Wife Lucille Garza & Family †RENE RUBEN GARZA

by Lucille Garza & Family †DALINDA TORRES by Sus Hijos †JESUS PORTILLO by Sus Hijos †JOSE ISRAEL MAGAÑA by Family †RAUL RESENDEZ (2ND AN.) by Family †RAQUEL G. GARCIA

by Mr. & Mrs. Abel Porras †ELENITA RAMIREZ

by Mr. & Mrs. Abel Porras †MODESTA H. ALANIZ by ICC †RENE ROLANDO LARA, SR. by ICC †ANTONIA TANGUMA by ICC †DAG H. VILLARREAL (1ST AN.) by Family

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6TH – L.G. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †ANDRES BENITEZ (8TH AN.)

by Angelina Benitez e Hijos †MARIA MARTINEZ OF CLASS OF 1962

by Noelia Muñoz †GUSTAVO & BELINDA GOMEZ

by Noelia Muñoz †MODESTA H. ALANIZ by ICC

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6TH – I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †RUBEN VILLAGRACIA by Patiño Family †DAVID H. GARZA, SR. by Florence †LUIS A. GOMEZ by Wife & Children †MANUELA VILLARREAL (9TH AN.)

by Daughter San Juanita Villarreal †LORENZO VILLARREAL

by Daughter San Juanita Villareal

Adrian Benavidez 03-24-62 † 02-02-13

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8TH – I.C.C. 6.00 P.M. †ANTONIA TANGUMA by ICC

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MONDAY FEBRUARY 7TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †APOLONIO & ELIDA CREMAR

by Ana Lisa Garza & Family †DIANA PEREZ HERNANDEZ

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Nueve años han pasado y de ti no nos hemos olvidado. Extrañamos tu voz, tus besos, tu risa y tus consejos. El día que te dijimos adiós fue el día más difícil de nuestra vida. Nunca pensamos que la vida iba a ser tan corta para ti. Recordamos un día cuando nos dijiste: “Yo no creo que la voy hacer.”

Desde ese día que dijiste esas palabras poco a poco comenzaste alejarte. Ya han pasado nueve años y así pasarán muchos más, en la agonía de saber que jamás regresarás.

Adrian, cuanta falta nos haces día a día, es muy difícil vivir sin ti. Te queremos y siempre te llevaremos en nuestros corazones.

Que Dios te tenga en su Santa Gloria.

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A los tres días publique esta oración.

Aunque no crea mire que pasa el cuarto día.

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Roma High JROTC Hosts Zapata High for In-House Competition

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My pledge to the people of Starr County Precinct 4:

By: LTC Luis C. Barrera, Roma HS JROTC SAI The Roma High School JROTC Gladiator Battalion hosted Zapata High School JROTC earlier in January for a friendly Marksmanship Shooting Match to prepare for the NRA Sectionals next week at PSJA High School. The JROTC Marksmanship 3 Position Matches are one of the most participated shooting competitions in the United States. Each year, thousands of JROTC Cadets, representing Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force JROTCs compete in this type of Shooting Match. Cadet SFC Daniel Luera achieved the high score during our match and was awarded the Sharpshooter Medal and a Gladiator RTIC Bottle. The Roma and Zapata cadets enjoyed learning from each other. The new Roma High JROTC Facility can accommodate 8 shooters at a time. Roma High JROTC Cadets would like to thank all cadets for participating in our friendly match!

• To work with the people and communities of Starr County to provide fast and efficient services.

• To work closely with local, state and federal law enforcement to meet the safety and security needs of our community.

• To maintain the lines of communication open between myself and all constituents.

• To seek no other public office while serving my term so I may dedicate myself entirely to the job people elected me to do.

• To seek no more than two terms.

• To ALWAYS represent our community in a positive way, avoid all conflicts of interest and lead by example.

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Roma ISD School Board Approves Employee Stipend for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster In order to continue to encourage the community to participate in stopping the spread of COVID-19 variants, the Roma ISD School Board approved an additional stipend to reward employees for getting the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.

“The stipend is being paid with Federal Program monies from the ESSER Grant series,” explained Roma ISD Federal Programs Director Adrian Guerra. “We recommended this stipend to the school board based on what many other districts across the state and nation are doing to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Little actions like these can ensure our employees and their families stay healthy, and that our district can stay focused on our mission of student excellence.”

“We want to thank our School Board for their consideration and

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 21-22-1043

Description Purchase of Heavy Duty Trucks - II

Date Due February 17, 2022

Time 3:00 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.

action on this important item, which was carefully thought out and planned by our administrative team,” said Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos Guzman.

“We want to continue to do what we can to reward employees for taking steps to keep themselves healthy. At the end of the day, our district will only be as healthy as our staff. We need them to help our students achieve their dreams and goals; we need our amazing staff present to do their important work to maintain the excellence we are achieving every day at Roma ISD.” Roma ISD employees will receive direction from their supervisors about collecting proof of their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Opportunities are available for waivers based on health and religious beliefs.

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Para continuar alentando a la comunidad a participar en detener la propagación de las variantes de COVID-19, la Junta Escolar de Roma ISD aprobó un estipendio adicional para recompensar a los empleados por recibir la vacuna de refuerzo COVID-19.

“El estipendio se paga con fondos del programa federal de la serie de subvenciones ESSER,” explicó el director de programas federales de Roma ISD, Adrian Guerra. “Recomendamos este estipendio a la junta escolar en base a lo que muchos otros distritos en todo el estado y la nación están haciendo para ayudar a detener la propagación de COVID-19.”

Los empleados recibirán instrucciones de sus supervisores sobre la recopilación de pruebas de sus vacunas de refuerzo contra el COVID-19.

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San Isidro ISD Jr. High Lady Tigers Finish 2nd at Brewster Invitational Jr. High Tournament

Congratulations to the San Isidro Jr. High Lady Tigers on finishing 2nd at the Brewster Invitational Jr. High Tournament.

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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

Roma Independent School District

P.O. Box 187, Roma, Texas 78584 Tel: (956) 849-1377 • Fax: (956) 849-4874

PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held for public discussion on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) 2020-2021 during a called board meeting on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 5:45 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center.

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Starr County Youth Fair Parade Guidelines and Float Entry Form 2022 57th annual Starr County Youth Fair Theme: “Starr County Fair--Friends, Family and Fun!” Saturday, February 19, 2022 - 10:00 a.m.

Lineup begins at 8:00 on South Britton Avenue and Water St. Cash prizes to be presented at County Fair Parade of Champions

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**FLOATS WANTING TO BE JUDGED MUST PRE-REGISTER** Entries not wishing to be judged may register onsite the day of the parade. **$30 entry fee for every vehicle entered.** All first responder vehicles may participate in the parade with no charge.

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Name of Organization or School________________________________________ Responsible Person___________________________________________________ Phone Number of person responsible for float_____________________________ Mail or deliver this form to Tissa Peterson, 400 N. Britton Ave., RGC, 78582 postmarked by February 16, 2022

956-488-0160

103 W. 2nd Street Rio Grande City, Tx 78582

Parade Marshals: Doug & Jeannie Anderson The 2022 Starr County Fair Queen and her court will be riding on the Queen’s float sponsored by the Starr County Fair Association Board of Directors. All other pageant participants are encouraged to enter their own vehicles.

Schools, day care centers, and businesses are encouraged to enter the annual Starr County Fair Parade. It is a Western parade, and all entries should be appropriate for youth.

Preregistration is only required by floats wishing to be judged. All other entries may register on-site at the end of South Britton Avenue, beginning at 8:00

a.m. The fee of $30 per entry may be paid and an entry card for each vehicle obtained from Parade Chairman Tissa Peterson at the USPS mailbox on South Britton Avenue next to the DriveIn Bank after the vehicle is in line.

Park your vehicle, then send a representative.

Floats will be judged on theme, creativity, and workmanship.

The theme and the name of the sponsoring organization should be clearly displayed on the float.

For more information, call Tissa Peterson at 956-500-1430, text preferred, or by email at tissapete@aol.com or call Claudia

at 956-488-0122 during business hours.

The parade will once again proceed east on Main Street to historic Fort Ringgold.

The City of Rio Grande City and TXDOT are asking that no vehicles park on Main Street along the parade route so that emergency vehicles may come through if necessary. Parking is on the side streets and parallel streets north and south of Main.

The city of Rio Grande City asks that prizes and candy not be thrown from vehicles. If they are to be distributed, it should be done by persons walking, so children are

not tempted to approach vehicles.

With floats and vehicles lining up on Water Street, walking groups will line up on the median of South Britton.

Only bands, JROTC, and horses will line up on Britton Avenue north of Main Street.

There will be rosette ribbons and money prizes for the top floats.

Checks will be presented at the Parade of Champions at 3:00 on Saturday, February 27.

Marching groups, including bands, are encouraged to participate free of charge.

Keep political statements to a minimum, please; name of candidate only is preferred.

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