JANUARY 1, 2025

Garza wins the Top Honor of Grand Champion at the National HS Vocal Competition

San Isidro FFA Grillers 1st and 3rd Place at the 1st Annual Sharyland Pioneer Cook Off

Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

awarded 2nd and 3rd Place at

Isidro FFA Grillers for placing 1st in Fajitas and 3rd place in Chicken Wings at the 1st Annual Sharyland Pioneer Cook Off.

Roma High School Library had a RIF Book Giveaway

THE COUNTY OF STARR SHERIFF’S OFFICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 263.153 of the Texas Local Government Code & Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Transportation Code 683, Subsection B, 683.012, of the Texas Department of Transportation that the County of Starr Sheriff ’s Office, Rio Grande City, Texas will hold a public auction on Saturday, January 25 , 2025, at 10:00 a.m. for General Surplus, Equipment and Vehicles which have been forfeited to the State of Texas under the provisions of Chapter 59 Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Location: 2101 I-69C, Edinburg, TX 78542. Registration to bid live will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and will require a picture identification or register online at www.bondauctioneers.com. Examples of items to be auctioned are cars, trucks, heavy equipment, personal computers, electronics, office furniture, surplus, etc. All items will be sold “As Is - Where Is” to the highest bidder. Onsite Buyer’s Premium 14%, Internet Buyer’s Premium 16%. All sales are final and must be paid on the same day with cash, major credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express), Debit & Credit with a 3.50% processing fee. Cashier Checks accepted, No personal or business checks. For additional information, please contact the County of Starr Sheriff ’s Office, at (956) 4875571. AUC#17532 - Jose A. Camarillo

The Roma High School Library had a RIF (Reading is Fundamental) Book Giveaway on December 17th. Students enjoyed browsing through new books and were able to take a book home for the holiday! Students received an extra sweet treat and a bookmark for their new book.

Ramiro Barrera Middle School Titan Tennis Team won

Art Classes Now at The Fine Arts Shop

3 District Championships

Art classes are available at The Fine Arts Shop, LLC. Interested students, please call: (956) 586-0233. Pictured with their teacher, Ms. Gloria Bazan, are students showing their Christmas painting art.

Ramiro Barrera Middle School Titan Tennis Team won 3 District Championships at the District Tournament!!!!! 7th Grade Girls Champions, 7th Grade Boys Champions, and 8th Grade Boys Champions. Incredible job, all year, by the student athletes! Keep up the great work!!

Rio Grande City earns A+ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s

Rio Grande City is proud to announce that it has received an A+ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings, a leading provider of independent credit ratings. This significant achievement highlights the city’s strong financial management and economic stability, positioning it as a thriving and fiscally responsible community. The A+ credit rating places the city in a favorable position among similarly sized municipalities.

“This A+ rating from S&P is a testament to our commitment to fiscal responsibility and creating a strong economic foundation for our community,” Mayor Gilberto Falcon stated. “It’s a reflection of the hard work of our city staff and the trust our residents place in us to manage their resources wisely.”

success to ensure long-term prosperity for Rio Grande City.” Standard and Poor’s is one of the world’s most prominent financial intelligence companies. A division of McGraw-Hill Companies, S&P has over 150 years of experience providing financial services to investors worldwide.

For more information about the Rio Grande City EDC, please visit www.rgcedc.com or call (956) 487-3476.

This rating positions Rio Grande City to attract new investments, reduce borrowing costs, and pursue ambitious projects that enhance the quality of life for its residents. With this recognition, the city can continue to grow its economy, improve infrastructure, strengthen public services, and support local businesses and economic development initiatives while maintaining fiscal discipline.

“This rating is proof of our

dedication to keeping the city’s finances strong and stable,” said Gilbert Millan, City of Rio Grande City Manager. “We are committed to building on this

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