January 20, 2021 by Starr County Town Crier

STARR VISION CENTER

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J.M. “Chema” Garza Vol. 36, No. 3 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • JANUARY 20, 2021 Ofﬁce (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com

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Acting Superintendent, Adolfo Pena, Jr. and Staff Darik A. Pratt Receives State Recognition 487-2596 Delivered Hot Chocolate to RGCCISD Campuses from the Talent Identiﬁcation Program 4343 E. Hwy. 83 R.G.C.

Congratulations to Veterans Middle School student Darik Anthony Pratt for receiving State Recognition from the Talent Identification Program at Duke University (Duke TIP)! Darik achieved an exceptional score on the SAT in 7th grade and was recognized as a member of the Duke University Talent Identification Progran’s 2020 7th Grade Talent Search. Duke TIP is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping gifted students reach their full potential. Darik and wishes him continued VMS is extremely proud of academic success!

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Starr County: Vaccine Pre-Registering Rio Grande City CISD Acting Superintendent, Adolfo Pena, Jr. and his central ofﬁce staff have been visiting all RGCCISD campuses delivering hot chocolate, a welcome back message, and other goodies to all staff as a gesture of appreciation. The campus administration has also done their part to make the staff feel welcome and appreciated. Mr. Pena has been very diligent in his efforts to ensure the staff and students have a safe and successful return to our campuses. The staff has been very receptive and have been in great spirits upon their return and are looking to make this year the best one yet.

In anticipation of receiving COVID-19 VACCINES in the very near future, we will be pre-registering residents on our COVID-19 VACCINE HOTLINE TELEPHONE NUMBER (956)716-8155 or online https://form.jotform.com/210106260114132

As soon as vaccines arrive, all registered residents will receive an email or a phone call with the time of their appointment and location of vaccination site.

Congratulations Roma High School BPA Students! Dr. Raymond Cruz Best FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted

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Congratulations to the Roma High School Business Professionals of America students that competed last week! Several students placed highly despite the issues involved with technology and virtual work/presentation. Congrats to all these students, their parents and their coaches! We look forward to seeing the State Qualiﬁers compete at the next level!! OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

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Senator Zafﬁrini Sworn in for 87th Legislative Session

COVID-19, Budget and Redistricting Will be Leading Issues Senator Judith Zafﬁrini, D-Laredo, the second highestranking senator and highestranking woman senator, was sworn in for a new term representing Senate District 21. This session will be unlike any before it. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the typically lengthy and crowded opening-day ceremony was abbreviated and only lightly attended by senators’ family members. The senator is not deterred by the uncertainty of the coming 140 days, however. “Despite the new challenges we will surely face, I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to meaningfully improve Texans’ lives by focusing on pandemic recovery, strengthening our public schools and improving access to affordable 4829 Old Hwy 83, Escobars P.O. Box 907 Roma, Texas 78584

health care,” she said. Senator Zaffirini has pre-filed 42 legislative measures (39 bills and 3 joint resolutions) reflecting her priorities and is developing others. Her legislation would expand Medicaid, provide student loan debt assistance to frontline workers, expand access to pre-kindergarten for 3-year-olds and make higher education and community colleges tuition-free for persons with an annual household income of less than $100,000.

Legislators this session also will address a sizable budget deficit. “Deficits are never a good thing, but the comptroller’s estimates were better than expected,” Senator Zaffirini said. “I am confident we will be able to avoid potentially devastating cuts to education, higher education and health and human services.” Redistricting also will be a muchdiscussed topic. “Redistricting is among our most important tasks as legislators,” the senator said. “I look forward to a fair and transparent process that I hope will prioritize community interests rather than partisan advantage.” Senator Zaffirini and her staff are accepting appointments via Zoom. They may be reached at her Capitol office, 512/463-0121, or at her Laredo office, 956/722-2293, respectively, or by email via judith. zaffirini@senate.texas.gov. Office: (956) 847-1200 Fax: (956) 487-1222

ORDER OF SPECIAL ELECTION FOR MUNICIPALITIES ORDEN DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL PARA MUNICIPIOS A special election is hereby ordered to be held on April 13, 2021 for the purpose of electing. Por la presente se ordena que se llevara acabo una elección especial el 13 de Abril del 2021 con el propósito de elegir.

Mayor for the City of Escobares Posición para Mayor de la Ciudad de Escobares 1- CITY COUNCIL POSITION (UNEXPIRED TERM)

1- POSICIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO (PLAZO NO VENCIDO) Lynette Montemayor City Secretary

General Ricardo Sanchez Staff Decorated Their Campus

Staff at General Ricardo Sanchez did an outstanding job decorating their campus awaiting the return of their staff and students. Mrs. Teresa Arriazola and her staff, together with Mr. Pena and his central ofﬁce staff once again gave out hot chocolate to the staff at this beautiful campus. Keep up the great work for the rest of the year!!

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WED. JANUARY 20TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †MACARIA VILLENO by Cadavez Family †MARINA DELATADO by Cadavez Family SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR RICARDO FRANK BARRERA by Ana Maria Barrera SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR MARIA CRISTINA CARTER by Ana Maria Barrera SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR MIGEL ANGEL & DIANA MELISSA NAVARRO by Ana Maria Barrera THURSDAY JANUARY 21ST I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †JOSE & MERCEDES GARCIA by Family †MARIA ELIA GONZALEZ (8TH AN.) by Ana Maria Gonzalez FRIDAY JANUARY 22ND - I.C.C.

6:00 P.M. †SILVESTRE GONZALEZ by Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez & Family †JUANITA ORTIZ THORNTON by Spouse & Family SATURDAY JANUARY 23RD - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY JANUARY 24TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †MARIA ELIA GONZALEZ by Ana Maria Gonzalez †JAIME SOLIS by Noelia Muñoz †ALFONSO & ISAURA MUÑOZ by Noelia Muñoz & Family †RENE & TOMASITA GONZALEZ by Noelia Muñoz †LEONARD HOWARD by Noelia Muñoz †JOSE AGUSTIN GUERRERO (5TH AN.) by Su Familia

†ROMEO GARCIA, SR. by Family †DANNY GOMEZ JR. by Mom&Dad SUNDAY JANUARY 24TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †NOE GUTIERREZ (7TH AN.) by Wife & Children †ARCADIO SALINAS, SR. by Mary B. Lopez 5:00 P.M. †DALIA G. OLIVAREZ (2ND AN.) by Family MONDAY JANUARY 25TH– I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ELIAS CHAPA VILLARREAL by Wife & Children †NOELIA LONGORIA by Mr. & Mrs. Joe Vera & Family †SUSIE GARZA by Mother & Sisters †LUISA VILLARREAL (AN.) by Daughter

FOR THE BENEFACTORS OF BISSA FOUNDATION by Ana Maria Barrera SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR JOSE LUIS & MARIA GABRIELA MENDOZA by Ana Maria Barrera SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR JOSE LUIS MENDOZA III by Ana Maria Barrera SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR SEBASTIAN RAFAEL MENDOZA by Ana Maria Barrera TUESDAY JANUARY 26TH – I.C.C. 6.30 A.M. SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR JOSE LUIS & MARIA GABRIELA MENDOZA by Ana Maria Barrera SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR JOSE LUIS MENDOZA III by Ana Maria Barrera SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR SEBASTIAN RAFAEL MENDOZA by Ana Maria Barrera

ST. JUDE NOVENA May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, gloriﬁed, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. Holy Mary, Mother of Jesus, pray for us, St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. (Say this nine times a day, by the 8th day your prayer will be answered. Say it nine days, it has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised.) Thank you St. Jude.

Melissa Y. Hernandez

A. P. R.

Holiday Greetings from Texas Delta Theta Master

Texas Delta Theta Master of Beta Sigma Phi enjoyed a Christmas Social in December and would like to wish the communities of Roma and Rio Grande City a very blessed Christmas season and a Happy New Year! The members have enjoyed several interesting programs at their Autumn meetings in keeping with the Beta Sigma Phi theme, “Sisters by Choice.” Nelda Laurel was hostess for the November meeting, and Rosie Garcia presented, via Zoom, a program on Veterans Day, celebrated annually on November 11. It was originally observed in the United States in honor of the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918 that signaled the end of World War I, known as Armistice Day. Rosie’s birthday was the featured birthday of the month. Birthstone for November is topaz, and the lucky colors are red, silver, and milky white. Tissa Peterson presided during the business session. The Club hosted a Christmas Social on the lovely holiday-decorated patio of Dr. Guerra and Iris’s guest house, catered by Jesse’s Catering. Members enjoyed a delicious meal, white elephant gift exchange, and singing of Christmas carols. December birthdays featured in December were Nelda Laurel, Moni Palacio, and Rosario Pope.

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Date January 20, 2021

Updated Property Tax Information Now Available for Texas Taxpayers Rio Grande City — New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Starr County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers. This property tax information is current and covers a wide range of topics, such as taxpayer remedies, exemptions and appraisals, and has information for select groups, such as disabled veterans and persons age 65 or older. “Whether you are a homeowner, business owner, disabled veteran or taxpayer, it’s important you know your rights concerning the property tax laws.” said Rosalva Guerra, Chief Appraiser of the Starr County Appraisal District. “You can contact us about any property tax issues with full confidence that we will provide you the most complete, accurate and up-todate available information to assist you.”

Medina EC Awarding $20,000 in Scholarships Medina Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for the 2021 scholarship program, which provides money to be used for continuing education during the 2021-2022 school year. Twenty

Deadline: March 5 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to members who have a high school senior graduating or who are adults pursuing higher education. The parent, legal guardian or

REQUEST FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Starr County is soliciting proposal for Architectural Services for our TDHCA Home Program. House plans must be certified, prepared and executed by a licensed architect by the State of Texas. Proposal must be submitted by February 5, 2021 before 12:00pm thru email to ccantu@co.starr.tx.us. For more information, please contact Federal & State Programs office at 956716-4800 ext. 8115.

applicant must have an active membership with Medina EC to be eligible. Get more details on eligibility and apply online at MedinaEC.org/Scholarships. Applications must be submitted online by March 5 at 11:59 p.m. to be considered. Medina EC’s scholarship program was implemented with help from Texas State Law, House Bill 3202 in 1997. Since then, the cooperative has awarded more than $607,500 to students throughout its service territory.

This includes information about the following programs.

Starr County Texas Community Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) 2020-2021 Contract No. 7219429 Advertisement and Invitation for Bids

• Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans - The law provides partial exemptions for any property owned by disabled veterans or surviving spouses and surviving children of deceased disabled veterans. Another partial exemption is for homesteads donated to disabled veterans by charitable organizations at no cost or not more than 50 percent of the good faith estimate of the homestead’s market value to the disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The exemption amount is determined according to percentage of service-connected disability. The law also provides a 100 percent homestead exemption for 100 percent disabled veterans and their surviving spouses and surviving spouses of U.S. armed service members killed in action. • Property Tax Exemptions – Non-profit organizations that meet statutory requiremen appraisal district by a specific date. Businesses that receive tax abatements granted by taxing units; ship inventory out of Texas that may be eligible for the freeport exemption; store certain goods in transit in warehouses that are moved within 175 days; construct, install or acquire pollution control property; own and operate energy storage systems; convert landfill-generated gas; or store offshore drilling equipment while not in use may also be eligible for statutory exemptions. • Rendering Taxable Property - If a business owns tangible personal property that is used to produce income, the business must file a rendition with its local county appraisal district by a specified date. Personal property includes inventory and equipment used by a business. Owners do not have to render exempt property such as church property or an agriculture producer’s equipment used for farming. • Appraisal Notices – Normally, taxpayers receive a notice of appraised value from the appropriate local county appraisal district. The city, county, school districts and other local taxing units will use the appraisal district’s value to set property taxes for the coming year. • Property Taxpayer Remedies – This Comptroller publication explains in detail how to protest a property appraisal, what issues the county appraisal review board (ARB) can consider and what to expect during a protest hearing. The publication also discusses the options of taking a taxpayer’s case to district court, the State Office of Administrative Hearings or binding arbitration if the taxpayer is dissatisfied with the outcome of the ARB hearing. • Homestead Exemptions – A homestead is generally defined as the home and land used as the owner’s principal residence on Jan. 1 of the tax year. A homestead exemption reduces the appraised value of the home and, as a result, lowers property taxes. Applications are submitted to the appropriate local county appraisal district. • Productivity Appraisal – Property owners who use land for timberland production, agricultural purposes or wildlife management can be granted property tax relief on their land. They may apply to their local county appraisal district for an agricultural appraisal which may result in a lower appraisal of the land based on production, versus market value. • Residence Homestead Tax Deferral - Texas homeowners may postpone paying the currently delinquent property taxes due on the appreciating value of their homes by filing a tax deferral affidavit at their local county appraisal district. This tax relief allows homeowners to pay the property taxes on 105 percent of the preceding year’s appraised value of their homestead, plus the taxes on any new improvements to the homestead. The remaining taxes are postponed, but not cancelled, with interest accruing at 8 percent per year. • Property Tax Deferral for Persons Age 65 or Older or Disabled or Disabled Veteran Homeowners – Texans who are age 65 or older or disabled, as defined by law, or who qualify for a disabled veteran exemption may postpone paying current and delinquent property taxes on their homes by signing a tax deferral affidavit. Once the affidavit is on file, taxes are deferred, but not cancelled, as long as the owner continues to own and live in the home. Interest continues to accrue at 5 percent per year on the unpaid taxes. You may obtain a deferral affidavit at the appraisal district. • Notice of Availability of Electronic Communication – In appraisal districts located in counties with a population of more than 200,000 or that have authorized electronic communications, and that have implemented a system that allows such communications, chief appraisers and ARBs may communicate electronically through email or other media with property owners or their designated representatives. Written agreements are required for notices and other documents to be delivered electronically instead of mailing. • Protesting Property Appraisal Values – Property owners who disagree with the appraisal district’s appraisal of their property for local taxes or for any other action that adversely affects them may protest their property value to the appraisal district’s ARB. For more information about these programs, contact Starr County Appraisal District at 100 N. FM 3167, Ste. 300 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 Ph. (956) 487-5613 www.starrcad.org Information is also available on the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division’s website at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.

The County of Starr will receive bids for Street Improvements until 10:00 am on Friday, February 5th, 2021 at the Starr County Judge’s Office located in Starr County Annex, 100 FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after at 10:00 am on Friday, February 5th, 2021 at the Starr County Annex, 100 FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas. The project will consist of the reconstruction of a section of Guerra Garza Rd., the construction of Mi Ranchito St., Mike’s 8th, Luis Martinez Ln, and Beto Guerrero Ln. Bids are invited for, but are not limited to, the items and the approximate quantities as follows: 1. 1,200 LF of street construction consisting of 1 ½ inch HMAC, 8” Caliche base, 6” Subgrade along Guerra Garza Rd. 2. 680 LF of street construction consisting 1 ½ inch HMAC, 8” Caliche base, 6” Subgrade, along Mi Ranchito St. 3. 984 LF of street construction consisting 1 ½ inch HMAC, 8” Caliche base, 6” Subgrade, along Mike’s 8th. St. 4. 802 LF of street construction consisting 1 ½ inch HMAC, 8” Caliche base, 6” Subgrade, along Luis Martinez Ln and Beto Guerrero Ln. Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file for review at Starr County Annex, 100 FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas during normal business hours or may be obtained by interested parties for fifty dollars ($50.00), nonrefundable, per set or copy, at Rio Delta Engineering located at 117 Rio Vista Blvd., Rio Grande City Tx. 78582, (956) 263-1041. A pre-bid meeting will be held at Starr County Annex, 100 FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas at 2:00 p.m. on Monday February 1st, 2021. Any comments, questions or additional information pertaining to the Bid Packet or Construction Plans is needed this should be directed to the Project Engineer (Rio Delta Engineering) via email or phone prior to 12:00 pm, Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021. If any amendments are required, this shall be done the via email. A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid for those contracts that exceed $25,000. A certified check or bank draft payable to the Starr County or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Affairs and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, or national origin. Adherence to the grant recipient’s Section 3 Policy is required for contracts and subcontracts in excess of $100,000.00. The County of Starr reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by Starr County for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award. Starr County 1-20-2021

Eloy Vera, County Judge

All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project.

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United Way Kicks Off Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Starting January 25th, VITA volunteers will offer free income tax preparation services at 11 different locations for eligible families earning $60,000 or less. United Way of South Texas will launch its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the 10th consecutive year! In 2020, 249 IRS Certiﬁed volunteers offered free income tax preparation for 3,967 eligible households— bringing in a total refund of $7.5 million. Between January 25th and April 12th, VITA volunteers at 11 different sites will serve families in Hidalgo and Starr counties while following CDC safety guidelines. Please join us on United Way’s Facebook page ( h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / unitedwayofsouthtexas) at 10AM

on Thursday, January 21st to learn about 2021 VITA Program eligibility, procedures and site information. Due to COVID-19, VITA Volunteers will see clients by appointment only. An online option will also be available. We appreciate the following partners for their sponsorship: Frost Bank, H-E-B, U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Texas Regional Bank. 2021 VITA Sites include: City of McAllen’s Lark Library and Palmview Library, City of Mission’s Speer Memorial Library, City Hall at Rio Grande City, Goodwill Industries (Edinburg Learning Center), McAllen ISD’s Lamar Academy, McAllen Housing Authority, PSJA ISD’s

San Isidro’s Helping Hands Organization Spreading Christmas Cheer to Their Community

Bowie Elementary and Ballew High School, Roma High School, and United Way of South Texas. For more information: Call: 2-1-1 VITA Direct Line: 956607-9030 Email: jterrazas@ unitedwayofsotx.org Roma ISD - Roma High School Building A Room #16 2021 N US Hwy 83, Roma, Tuesdays Thursdays 4:00pm - 6:00pm 01/26/2021 - 04/01/2021 By Appointment ONLY Spring Break: 03/14 - 03/20 City of Rio Grande - City Hall 5332 E Hwy 83, Rio Grande City Mondays Wednesdays 5:00pm - 7:30pm 01/25/2021 - 03/31/2021 By Appointment ONLY

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Residents of San Isidro, Santa Elena and Delmita were pleased to receive blankets given during the Christmas Holidays as part of the San Isidro Helping Hands Organization. This community based project was sponsored by South Texas Ranches, LLC, owned by Mr. Ron Suprise. Pictured above are Miss San Isidro, Karina Perez, Mr. and Mrs. Blas M. Saenz, and Miss Teen San Isidro, Briana Trevino.

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2020 GMC YUKON DENALI XL

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OTHER AVAILABLE OFFERS YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR: Select Market Competitive Cash3 -$ 750

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Grande Garbage Collection Co. is currently seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic and CDL Driver For an application: Call 956-487-4234 to collect and deliver at 505 E. Main Street, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 or e-mail at grandegarbageco@yahoo.com.

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27 Roma High Band Members Named TMEA Area Band Members Congratulations to the 27 students from the Roma High School Mighty Gladiator Marching Band that earned advancement to the TMEA Area G Auditions! This is just 1 step before becoming a TMEA All-State Musician. We are so proud of these students! Flutes: Zayra Vela and Daniela Molina, students of Ms. Jennifer Villarreal. Oboes: Angie Martinez and Alexa Ibarra, students of Mr. Ivan Trevino. Bassoons: Aracely Garcia and Matheo Botello, students of Mr. Ivan Trevino. Clarinets: Ivana Rodriguez, Cassandra Renteria, Aldo Moreno, and Jose R. Soto, students of Mrs. Maricruz Perez. Bass Clarinets: Eugenio Ramirez and Lauren Garza, students of Mr. Corey Graves. Saxophones: Jaime Paz, Luis Martinez and Dylan Morales, students of Mr. Eden Perez. Trumpets: Isaac Acevedo and Juan Alaniz, students of Mr. Olegario

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City of Escobares has an opening for an attorney Lopez. Horns: Daniel Garza, Itzel Gutierrez, and Derick Lazusky, students of Mrs. Dena Laurel and Mr. Orlando Medrano. Trombones: Angel Herrera, Cristian Galindo, and Mario Rangel, students of Mr.

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The mural at Fort Ringgold Two signs next to each other Placed in front of the Fort Ringgold Auditorium Rio Grande City artist and retired educator Mr. Alberto Barrera has left an enduring gift to the city and schools that helped shape his life. The gift is a gigantic mural that graces a triangular shaped front wall above the Rio Grande City Independent School District’s iconic auditorium at Fort Ringgold. Mr. Barrera is well known for his paintings, poems and music compositions. His work on the mural became a personal mission as he sought to preserve the history, geography, culture, ﬂora and fauna of Starr County in rich vibrant colors. Sometime in the early 2000s, Mr. Barrera was approached by the school district’s personnel director Mr. Gilberto Garcia about enhancing the blandness of the auditorium’s front facade. He felt the empty space on the building’s front facade above the ledge would be a great place for a mural. Always with an eye toward art, Mr. Barrera agreed and the two men began conversing on how to proceed. Mr. Garcia secured the project’s funding and immediately Mr. Barrera started contemplating and planning what would grace the massive wall. For Mr. Barrera, 87, the project was more than painting images that traced

the area’s development. “I graduated from Rio Grande City High School in 1948. Traditionally, the graduating classes would leave the school district a gift,” he said. “At the time, for whatever reason, lack of money, or whatever, our class was not able to leave a gift. For years I had reminisced on this fact. So, I thought, this mural will be our graduating class’s gift to our school district.” Armed with brushes and paints, Mr. Barrera began his labor of love sometime in November 2005. Monday through Friday, he would climb the 15 foot high scaffold that had been set up by the school district’s employees. He quickly realized that he was at the mercy of the school district’s employees who would dutifully construct the scaffold. Mr. Barrera quickly realized that he would only be able to paint between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ideally, he would have preferred to have worked longer hours and through the weekends to keep his creativity ﬂowing. However, the thoughts of what images to paint next, never left his mind. “Sometimes, I would lie in bed and think about what, other images, I could paint,” he said. He began painting on the far left corner of the wall. Masterfully mixing paints and wielding his brushes to create images of vegetation and animal life of Starr County. Prickly pears, mice, armadillo and the head of a rattlesnake’s head peacefully shared the same space. Mr. Barrera painted the snake’s head in a stone motif,

as homage to one of his favorite art instructors, famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera, who often incorporated the stone motif in some of this paintings. In his youth, Mr. Barrera spent a summer in Mexico City under the tutelage of various prominent Mexican artists such as: José Raúl Anguiano Valadez, Diego Rivera.

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103 W. 2nd Street Rio Grande City, Tx 78582 From the far left of the wall, Mr. Barrera began painting his images, depicting a chronological history of the county or as he put it “preschool district days.” Images of Civil War General Robert Edward Lee and the Fort Ringgold house where he spent the night; the steam boat Bessie that traveled up the Rio Grande River and docked in Rio Grande City; the death of Bvt. Major General Samuel B. Ringgold, for whom Fort Ringgold is named, and other images that took shape in Mr. Barrera’s mind and transferred into art on the wall. Those early images of the county are painted to the left of the apex of the triangular shaped wall and mark the end of a by-gone era. To the right the images celebrate the area’s modern era, or the time after the school district was created, beginning with a proﬁle of Rio Grande City High School graduate General Ricardo Sanchez,

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who fought in the nation’s wars from World War I to the Iraqi War. On an afternoon visit to his master piece, Mr. Barrera gazed at his work bemoaning the faded colors, victims of the harsh South Texas weather. Then, as almost a jolt to his memory, Mr. Barrera laughed in amazement at the scope of his work and recalled a harrowing incident on the ledge when he momentarily stepped back to size one of the images he had just painted. “I had placed a chair on the edge to tell me when I had reached the end of the ledge,” he said. “I stepped back and knocked the chair down. I knew then that it was time to quit.” Mr. Alberto Barrera. (Submitted by Colonel (Retired) Ross Barrera)

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