February 3, 2021 by Starr County Town Crier

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Rio High Lady Rattlers defeated the Roma Lady Gladiators by a score of 50-40 and in the process capturing their ﬁrst District Title since 1985. Congratulations to all the ladies, to their coaches and to their parents. We are all very proud of you.

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Roma High Senior Earns Full Scholarship to UT-Austin

Roma ISD would like to congratulate Roma High Class of 2021 Senior Andrik Garcia, who was awarded a four-year, fulltuition $48,000 scholarship to The University of Texas at Austin! Andrik is a top student who has been very involved in academic UIL, the performing arts, and well as several student service and leadership projects throughout his high school career. He was surprised with the scholarship during what was termed as an informational recruiting video meeting with UT-Austin representatives in late December. “What started as an ordinary Saturday morning, soon turned into a day full of surprises,” said Andrik. ”Upon logging in the Zoom meeting, I saw all my counselors and UT staff Congratulations to the 7U Starr Baseball Academy team for their 3rd place finish in their first baseball members. The RGV admissions tournament. While during the duration of the tournament, all COVID-19 precautions were taken, one head asked me a few questions picture was taken without masks to see the children’s beautiful smiles as 3rd place finishers! Congratulations about the Forty Acres; I’m glad I did my research. Soon SBA!

the PowerPoint slide displayed a $48k virtual check with my

name on it. I was astonished by their support. The meeting kept on getting better, the Director of the Liberal Arts Honors notiﬁed me of my admission to the prestigious program at UT. I plan to study political science and perhaps minor in French. I greatly appreciate the UT staff for organizing this incredible meeting. The college admissions process is already tough as it is, but having a full scholarship to the ﬂagship institution in Texas makes this process far easier.” The Gladiator Nation is very proud of Andrik and his many accomplishments!

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Programa Piloto Estatal Scenes from the Roma High De Vacunas Móviles Mighty Lady Gladiators

El gobernador Greg Abbott y la División de Manejo de Emergencias de Texas (TDEM) anunciaron el 27 de enero del 2021 la creación del Programa Piloto de Vacunas Móviles del Estado para aumentar los esfuerzos de vacunación contra COVID-19 en áreas desatendidas de Texas. Como parte de este programa piloto, los equipos móviles estatales de vacunación compuestos por personal de la Guardia Nacional de Texas se desplegarán en cinco condados rurales de Texas - DeWitt, Marion, Real, Sherman y Starr - para administrar vacunas a los tejanos caliﬁcados en esas comunidades. Los equipos de la Guardia Nacional de Texas están preparados para comenzar las vacunas el jueves (28 de enero) y la División de Manejo de Emergencias de Texas está Enjoy some scenes from the Roma High Mighty Lady Gladiators trabajando activamente con los taking on Laredo Despite the challenges of the pandemic they are funcionarios del condado para doing an awesome job! programar su despliegue. “El Programa Piloto de Vacunas Móviles del Estado nos ayudará a incrementar los esfuerzos de vacunación entre los tejanos conﬁnados en sus hogares, los tejanos de 65 años o más y entre las comunidades necesitadas”, dijo el gobernador Abbott. “Agradezco a TDEM, At la Guardia Nacional de Texas, The Housing Authority of Starr County así como a los funcionarios de la ciudad y los condados 1988 N Charco Blanco Rd. participantes por trabajar juntos Rio Grande City, TX 78582 en este importante proyecto. Continuaremos desarrollando Submissions are due no later than 4 p.m. estrategias para vacunar a más February 12, 2021 tejanos y mantener seguras a nuestras comunidades ”.

Housing Authority of Starr County Request for Proposals

Security Guard Services

PUBLIC NOTICE The County of Starr plans to apply for the upcoming 2021-2022 Texas Community Development Fund from the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Program of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Accordingly,

the County of Starr is seeking to contract with a qualified Engineering Firm (individual/firm) to prepare all preliminary and final design plans and specifications, and to conduct all necessary interim and final inspections. These services are being solicited to assist the County of Starr in its application preparation and project implementation of a TxCDBG contract, if awarded, to support the Road/Street Improvements and Drainage Improvements in the County of Starr. County of Starr Attention: Eloy Vera, Judge 100 N. FM 3167 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 Tel: (956) 716-4800 Fax: (956) 487-8709 Proposals shall be received by the County of Starr no later than 3:00 pm on the 11th of February, 2021. The County of Starr reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals. The County of Starr is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Governor Abbott, TDEM Announce State Mobile Vaccine Pilot Program Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) on January 27, 2021 announced the creation of the State Mobile Vaccine Pilot Program to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination efforts in underserved areas of Texas. As part of this pilot program, state mobile vaccination teams made up of Texas National Guard personnel will be deployed to ﬁve rural Texas counties — DeWitt, Marion, Real, Sherman, and Starr — to administer vaccinations to qualiﬁed Texans in those communities. Texas National Guard teams are prepared to begin vaccinations on Thursday (January 28) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management is

actively working with county ofﬁcials to schedule their deployment. “The State Mobile Vaccine Pilot Program will help us ramp up vaccination efforts among homebound Texans, Texans 65 years of age or older, and among communities in

need,” said Governor Abbott. “I thank TDEM, the Texas National Guard, as well as our participating city and county ofﬁcials for working together on this important project. We will continue to develop strategies to vaccinate more Texans and keep our communities safe.”

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Obituary

Onofre Baldemar Rodriguez April 22, 1948 † January 20, 2021

Onofre Baldemar Rodriguez was born on April 22, 1948, departing this earth for his place in heaven on January 20, 2021. A native son of Roma, Texas, he is the son of the late Jose Rodriguez and Aurora Garza Rodriguez. He is survived by his treasured wife of 47 years, Susanna Salazar Rodriguez. He is the beloved father of four daughters, Ve r o n i c a a n d h e r h u s b a n d Dagoberto Rodriguez, Annette Rodriguez, Monica M. Decker, and Georginna and her husband Jeff Lewis. He is the proud grandfather to numerous grandchildren by blood and marriage including Dagoberto Baldemar Rodriguez, Andrew Lee Grigsby, Jennifer and her husband Mario Perez, and Robert Grigsby. He is also survived by his numerous loving siblings and their spouses, Lupita and Billy Joe Brady, Maria Teresa and Clarence Fleshman, Jose “Mike” Rodriguez, Claudia and Miguel Castillo, Roel Romeo and Maria Irma Rodriguez,

Norma Rodriguez, and Hector Eloy Rodriguez. He joins in heaven his siblings Alicia Nelda (Omar Garza), Elva Rodriguez, Juan Rodriguez, and Fernando “Penny” Rodriguez. Onofre was a cowboy from the start, born and raised in Roma, enjoying the outdoor life with his large, loving family. His love of the ranch, and riding and taming horses earned him a reputation as a true Starr County vaquero. Many residents remember seeing Onofre around the community without his cowboy hat, gleaming belt buckle and cowboy boots. A towering figure, Onofre had a smile and heart the size of Texas. He was also willing to lend an ear or a hand to any person in need, a sensibility instilled by his parents and family. He served his community in various law enforcement capacities during his youth, including as the City of Roma Police Chief from 1973 to 1975. He worked for the USDA from 1978 to 1998 as a Tick Inspector, helping keep the ranching community safe from hardship. Onofre was a friend to many in the community who would count on him as one of the wisest persons they knew. There is no doubt his passing will be mourned by all who knew him and who had the pleasure to see him in action as the honorable and trustworthy man he was. Although, none will miss him more than the family he loved with all his heart, as well as his lifelong best friend who never left his side till the end, Heriberto Garcia. RIP to our beloved giant of a man, Onofre B. Rodriguez.

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. FOR THE FRIENDS & BENEFACTORS OF THE BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD by Benedictine Sisters FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †RAUL R. REYNA, SR. (14TH AN.) by Family †REYNA DECEASED FAMILY MEMBERS by Family †DORITA SAENZ by Sacred Heart Society †TOMASITA GONZALEZ by Sacred Heart Society †RAUL RESENDEZ by Family †JIM RAY by Patsy A. Treviño

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6TH I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †HAROLD & HUGO HINOJOSA by Family †LINO SR. & CLAUDINA CANALES by Polly Garza †RAQUEL G. GARCIA (24TH AN.) by Mr. & Mrs. Abel Porras †ELENITA RAMIREZ by Mr. & Mrs. Abel Porras

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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †CHRISTIAN HERNANDEZ by Su Mama, Papa y Hermano †ALAN WAYNE CLOGSTON by Family †DAVID H. GARZA, SR. by Florence †ANDRES BENITEZ (7TH AN.) by Su Esposa e Hijos

MONDAY FEBRUARY 8TH– I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ESTEBAN & PAULA GARCIA by Family SPECIAL INTENTION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS by Ana Maria Barrera TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9TH – I.C.C. 6.30 A.M. †PEDRO GONZALEZ by Family

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †APOLONIO & ELIDA CREMAR by Family

Tarjeta de Agradecimiento En Memoria de

Armando Soto January 17, 1942 † January 23, 2021

Nos dejaste el regalo más bonito, el amor de tu hermoso corazón. Con ternura y con fuerza recibiste el llamado de Dios con devoción. Hoy te pido que nos cuides desde el cielo. Con tu amor vamos a poder seguir siempre unidos como tu nos lo pediste, hasta el día que tengamos que partir. Que Dios te bendiga donde quiera que estés y permita que tu alma descanse en paz. Te queremos, te extrañamos y te necesitamos.

Segundo Aniversario En Memoria de

Jorge Luis Proo Julio 6, 1966 † Febrero 9, 2019

Señor te llevaste parte de mi vida y a quien tanto ame aún que aceptarlo no a sido fácil, lo único que puedo decirte es gracias por el privilegio de a ver sido su esposa por treinta años. Gracias Dios por permitirme a verlo conocido y ser su esposa. Lo llevo siempre en mi pensamiento.

Con Amor, Su Esposa Maricela N. Proo

Deseamos expresar nuestros mas sinceros agradecimientos a nuestros familiares, amistades y vecinos por sus oraciones, misas, ofrendas ﬂorales, telefonemas, comidas y muchas mas expresiones de condolencias que nos brindaron durante la reciente perdida de nuestro ser querido.

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WEDNESDAY FEB. 3RD - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †JIM RAY by Patsy A. Treviño

NOVENA “Miraculous Prayer”

Su esposa Maria, sus hijos Sonia (Jose) Islas, Armandina (Arjelio) Garza, Rafael (Nancy) Soto, Domingo Soto, Alma (Juan) Rodriguez Nietos, Bisnietos y Hermanas.

Familia Soto ~Saenz

A. P. R.

Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it, Dear Jesus, and place it within your own heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in your merciful eyes it will become your favor, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail.

NOVENA AL SAGRADO CORAZÓN DE JESÚS

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

¡Oh Santísimo Corazón de Jesús!, fuente de todas las bendiciones, yo te adoro, yo te amo, y con sincero arrepentimiento de todos mis pecados, yo te ofrezco este mi pobre Corazón. Hazlo humilde, paciente, puro y totalmente sumiso a tu voluntad. Concédeme, misericordioso Jesús, poder vivir para ti y por ti, protegeme en todos los peligros, confortame en mis tribulaciones, dame salud y ayuda en mis necesidades temporales, tu bendición mientras vivo y el favor de morir en tu gracia.

Melissa Y. Hernandez

S. G.

Covid-19 Vaccines Administered in Starr County

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TX VLB Initiates Operation “Share The Love” The Texas Veterans Land Board announced a statewide campaign to bring Valentine’s Day love to the nearly 1,000 Veterans residing in state-ran nursing homes. The mission is to bring awareness from Texans that although the Veterans have had to isolate for nearly a year due to COVID-19, they are not forgotten by their nearby communities. “The VLB team is committed to keeping our Veterans’ safety at the

forefront of our minds during this pandemic, but doing so certainly does not mean we can’t share our love for them this Valentine’s Day,” said Texas Veteran Land Board Chairman George P. Bush. “Our goal is to ensure every Veteran residing in our facilities receives some love from their nearby communities and we are eager to see the response from this effort. I challenge every community across Texas to shower our Veterans with

love this Valentine’s Day and help us exceed our goal of 1,000 cards.” Any Texan interested in sharing a Valentine to a Veteran can mail it to a home of their choosing. The VLB asks that mailed cards be postmarked no later than February 10 and include “Valentines for Vets” on the mailing address. Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home 301 East Yuma Avenue McAllen, Texas 78503

On Saturday January 30, the Texas Mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit (U.S. National Guard) vaccinated 109 residents in Starr County. The clinic was held at Rio Grande City High School and was deemed a success. Starr County continue to vaccinate the next 1,000 residents from the pre-registered list who are 65 years of age and older. The vaccinations will continue as vaccines become available.

Paseo del Arte Virtual Art Shows

Rio Grande City Public Library will be hosting two “Paseo del Arte” Virtual Art Shows for Youth on February 24, 2021 and for Teens and Adults February 26. The theme is “Show your LOVE of ART”. We want to showcase local talent in art, music, dance and more. To register and for more details call 956-487-4389 or email us at rgclibrary@yahoo.com . Youth participants may draw someone or something special

using your favorite medium— paint, pencil, crayons, collage, etc. This virtual art show is open to youth artists of all artistic levels. All artwork is due by February 19, 2021. Teen and Adult participants will ask to create a 3-5 minute video of their work. We ask that the videos be creative and/or educational in content. Participants introduce themselves and show us what you’re all about! It can be in the

form of a performance, a “behind the scenes” look, a poem(s), or an exhibit of their art, the possibilities are endless! Submitted videos are subject to editing to ﬁt time constraints and ﬂow. All work is due by February 19, 2021. For the latest information on RGC Public Library events go to our website www.rgclibrary and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

STARR COUNTY

RSP #2020-0014 Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance (HRA) Persons with Disabilities (PWD) First Time Homebuyer Down-Payment Assistance (HBA) Starr County will be accepting new applications for the Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance Program and First Time Homebuyer Assistance program. Applications will be available beginning on February 3, 2021 thru February 16, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Starr County Annex (front lobby) 100 N FM 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements to be considered for the program and bring all information requested. Eligibility factors include, but are not limited to, the house being located in the service area, residing in and ownership (title deed) of the home that will be reconstructed (no abandoned homes or additions to homes), principal residency, property eligibility (one lot one house only), size of lot approximately 6,000 sq. ft., and income eligibility.

IT’S PRE-KINDER Roundup Time!

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.

Registration

Registro

Eligibility for District-Supported Pre-K

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

Elegibilidad para Pre-K Apoyado por el Distrito

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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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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HOUSE FOR RENT

LEGAL NOTICE

2 BDRM, 1 FULL BA., Appliance’s, carport private back yard. In RGC Call for details (956) 500-0469

An original Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s OffPremise Permit by Dolgencorp of Texas Inc. d/b/a Dollar General Store #21889 located at 1514 W. Hwy 83, Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas 78582. Officers of said Corporation are Steven R. Deckard, CEO, John Garratt, CFO, and Jason S. Reiser, Secretary.”

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Roma ISD Provides Vitamin Sharing the Road with 18-Wheelers and Other Trucks D Testing To Employees TxDOT’s“Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign offers practical safety tips to motorists TxDOT is reminding all drivers to take extra precautions when driving around trucks. Thousands of large trucks and tractor-trailers travel busy Texas highways every day. Weighing 20 times more than an average car, “big rigs” require more time to accelerate and decelerate and have large blind spots that other motorists need to be aware of to help avoid a potentially deadly crash. An 80,000-pound, loaded tractor-trailer going 65 mph can take as much as the length of a football field to come to a complete stop, which is why motorists should avoid driving too closely or swerving in front of a large truck. Tractor-trailers and large trucks also have more and larger blind

Roma ISD would like to thank Dr. Raymond Mussett and his staff for working alongside Roma ISD’s Executive Director Noe Guzman to arrange Vitamin D Level Testing for district staff. Higher Vitamin D levels are associated with better immune system protection and response to disease. The testing is done in hopes to help employees better prepare their immune response to viruses like COVID and the annual flu. PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO CALL A GENERAL PUBLIC MEETING RIO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION IS PREPARING A PRE-PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT – RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE FOR PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. THE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: REHABILITATION OF THE ALVAREZ STANDPIPE AND HERNANDEZ ROAD BOOSTER STATION, REPLACEMENT OF UNDERSIZED WATER DISTRIBUTION LINES, INSTALLATION OF A DRIVE-BY AUTOMATED METER READING SYSTEM, WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND RIVER INTAKE STATION IMPROVEMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED TO IMPROVE WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS AND TO REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RULES AND REGULATIONS. THE APPLICATION PROCESS REQUIRES A PUBLIC MEETING TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT. THE PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD TO GIVE THE CITIZENRY AN OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND TO COMMENT ON SUCH ITEMS AS ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, SERVICE AREAS AND ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROJECT. THE PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROOM AT THE RIO WSC MAIN OFFICE, 42 SUNTEX ROAD, RIO GRANDE CITY TEXAS, 78582 ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19th, 2021 AT 5:00 PM.

City of Rio Grande City

Information Technician Full-Time Permanent Position

Job Title & Classiﬁcation: Information Technician, Rio Grande City Administration Department. This is a full – time permanent position. Job Description: Perform a variety of Information Systems (IS) development, maintenance and support functions with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include administration and technical support of the City’s computer networks and client –server software, and coordination of training and presentation resources. Requirements: Individual must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have an associate’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science. Must have two years of Information Systems experience. Must have a valid Texas driver license. Applicant must be bilingual English/Spanish. Applicant must pass a background check (employment & criminal) and a preemployment drug test. Salary & Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holiday, sick and vacation leave. Application may be picked up at City Hall 5332 E HWY 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Valerie Brown-Garza, Personnel Director 956/487-0672 Or downloaded www.cityofrgc.com City of Rio Grande City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

spots than passenger vehicles do. It’s important to try to stay out of these blind spots around the front, back and sides of trucks. A good rule of thumb for motorists to remember is that if they can’t see the truck driver in the truck’s side mirror, that truck driver can’t see them or their vehicle either. To help keep everyone safe on the road, TxDOT asks motorists to give trucks plenty of room and observe the following safety tips when driving around large trucks: · Pass trucks safely by waiting until you can see both truck headlights in your rearview mirror before moving back into your lane. Pass a truck only when it’s legal and safe. · Stay away from a truck’s “No Zones,” blind spot areas in which crashes are more likely to occur. No Zones include the blind spots along each side, the space up to 20

feet in front of the cab, and the area up to 200 feet behind the trailer. · Maintain a safe following distance. Be sure you can see the driver in the truck’s side mirror. · Never cross behind a truck that is backing up. · Don’t squeeze between a truck and the curb. Trucks make wide right turns, and the driver may not see you. “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and wordof-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel such as wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, never texting and driving and never driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways.

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Historical Starr County Fire Chief “Speedy” Guffey Rio Grande City’s Fire Chief

Longtime volunteer Fire Chief Orville F. “Speedy” Guffey played a dominant role in building the Rio Grande City Volunteer Fire Department from its beginning and into one of the most efficient, solid, and dedicated firefighting units anywhere. When a crisis, tragedy, or danger struck, Chief Guffey was personally in the thick of the action doing all that had to be done. He did all he could to bring the best possible fire protection to not only Rio Grande City but to every nook inside Starr County. Soon after Fort Ringgold closed its door in 1946 and the areas only fire department, Rio Grande City organized its own volunteer fire department in 1947. “Speedy” move to Rio Grande City in 1950. He had served as a Professional

Fire Fighter at Moore Air Base and also at Harlingen Air Base at which time he took several correspondence courses and was trained in Aircraft Rescue. In the beginning of the All – Volunteer Fire Department there were two old run-down trucks left over by the Army in a rundown building at Fort Ringgold. In 1954, Chief Guffey served as president of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Fireman’s and Fire Marshall’s association. In 1952 Guffey attend Texas A&M University as a student and later became an instructor in the use of Fire Extinguishers. He taught for over seventeen years and later served as an Assistant Field Supervisor. In 1965, Texas A&M decided to have a Fire Fighting School all taught in Spanish and focused on Latin American students. Because of his command of the Spanish language, Chief Guffey was one of the first bilingual instructors at the school. He received several certificates and awards for his service within the field of Fire Science. “Speedy” earned the respect and loyalty of his firefighting peers throughout the Valley and the state of Texas. He also had a close partnership with Mexico’s firefighters and was there to help the on countless occasions. “Speedy” served as Chief of the Rio Grande City Volunteer Fire Department for 30 Years since 1950. “Speedy” served to contain some notable fires such as: Starr Grocery

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103 W. 2nd Street Rio Grande City, Tx 78582 1963; City Auto Parts 1954 with nine fire fighters injured; the KC Hall; Starr Produce in 1963; the high school Fort Ringgold Auditorium Jan 4th 1963; Zarsky Lumber Company 1974; and Exxon Products Company Warehouse in 1978. During his tenure, five persons burned to death and three injured severely. He also assisted in recovering 23 drowned victims from the Rio Grande. The dominant chord of Chief Guffey’s life was selfless and persistent service to his community and fellow man. He was a true professional who used his God-given talents to the utmost in laboring for a better county. Everyone recognized “Speedy” as a devoted servant of the community regardless of their political outlook or alliance. However, his greatest honor was

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when the community (Rio Grande City/Starr County) honored him with a retirement banquet and plaque for his 30 years of unselﬁsh service with the Fire Department. Many also remember Chief Guffey as “Speedy” as he ran the local popular teen age burger place hang out place “Speedy Burger”. Speedy and his wife ran Speedy burger for years and many Rattler alumni remember him, and the burger joint they dine out as teenagers. In May 1987, Chief Guffey passed away at the age of 67. Chief Guffey served/volunteered Rio Grande City/ Starr for over 35 years. Chief “Speedy” Guffey truly a towering ﬁgure in our community in Rio Grande City. (Submitted by Colonel (Retired) Ross Barrera)

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