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Judge Antonia S. Trevino was honored with a surprise retirement dinner by San Isidro Community members. Trevino was presented with plaques to commemorate her 34 years of service to her community and to all Starr County Residents. She was also presented with a flag sent to her from the office of Representative Ryan Guillen that was flown in the State Capitol on January 1, 2019 in her honor. Judge Trevino was joined by family members, Starr County Officials and many great friends. All of the guests were delighted with the music of “Mariachi Juvenil Santander” from Ramiro Barrera Middle School.

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Alto Bonito Elementary 3rd Six Weeks Awards Assembly

Est. 1970

Alto Bonito Elementary had its 3rd Six Weeks Awards Assembly on January 17, 2019. Twenty-nine students were awarded with the Principal’s Award Medal. These students were chosen from each homeroom based on overall academics, behavior, and daily attendance. As an added treat, they experienced having breakfast with the school principal and received a goodie bag. Congratulations to these students and keep up the great work!

Go Roadrunners! (Pictured with these students is Principal, Mrs. Yvette Pena and Asst. Principal, Ms. Laura Garza).

Roma ISD is proud to announce the district’s selection as an H-E-B Excellence in Education 2019 Small District Award Finalist!

The H-E-B program, which is now in its 18th year, has awarded more than $8.5 million in funding to benefit outstanding Texas public schools. Roma ISD was selected as a finalist alongside Canutillo ISD and Stephenville ISD. To determine the overall statewide winner, a panel of judges will visit each district, touring campuses and talking with administration, staff, parents and community members.

Winners will be announced at the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards ceremony in May 2019. The winning small district will receive $50,000.

“We sincerely thank H-E-B for providing this opportunity for Roma

ISD to shine the spotlight on the amazing work taking place in The Gladiator Nation,” said Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos Guzman.

“We are honored to be selected as a finalist for the award and look forward to showcasing excellence in education through the hard work of our students and staff. I want to thank everyone that worked hard to help us prepare and submit the nomination, which highlighted all our amazing efforts to provide the very best education possible to the youth of our community. Congratulations to our entire Gladiation Nation Family.

As 2019 kicks off, we have so much to celebrate!”

For more information on the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards Program please visit https://www.heb.com/static-p…/ excellence-in-education-awards.

Roma Birding Center is Ready to Welcome All Visitors

City of Roma is pleased to announced that our wonderful volunteers Rosemary and Jerry Higgs are all settled down and ready to welcome all visitors at the Birding Center!! They will be at our location 610 N. Portscheller St. from Friday to Sunday, 8-4pm. Please call City Hall at 946-849-1411 or 956-849-4930 for more information. Birding Center is still open to the public from Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

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Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Mariachi Nuevo Santander

Headed to State Competition

Mayor Roberto Salinas, Councilman Gilberto Ramirez and Councilman Clyde Guerra made a special stop at the Roma Police Department on January 9, 2019 to shake the hands of our courageous OďŹƒcers that work so hard to keep our community safe. THANKS TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Congratulations to the Roma High School Mariachi Nuevo Santander on earning a 1st Division Rating at the Texas Association of Mariachi Educators (TAME) Regional Competition! The students head to state competition in February in Grande Prairie. Way to make The Gladiator Nation proud!!

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City of Escobares EDC would like to extend their most sincere appreciation to all the local businesses and individuals whom donated their time and monetary donations to make Christmas in Escobares a wonderland of love, charity, and compassion.

As a community, we have never been so united and, as friends, we continue to share extraordinary memories. The City of Escobares hosted an appreciation Dinner, in which, awards and recognition were given to all our local businesses and individuals who participated during the City’s 2018 Christmas Events. On January 11, 2019 Local Businesses, City officials, Economic Development Council (EDC) Members, Industrial Foundation Members, and City of Escobares Citizens were presented with an eloquent dinner and warm hospitality. Together the room was filled with joy and gratitude leaving a remarkable bond between City and Community.

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23RD - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †BENITO CASTAÑEDA (1ST AN.)

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by Mom & Family †MAGDALENA GUEVARA (10TH AN.)

by Family †UMELIA “MELY” SAENZ by Family †CECILIO & ODILIA GARCIA

by Familia Gutierrez THURSDAY JANUARY 24TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY JANUARY 25TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. NO MASS (SPIRIT BANQUET)

SATURDAY JANUARY 26TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †TERESA H. BARRERA (4TH AN.)

by Garcia Family †DALIA CHAVARRIA (1ST AN.)

by Chavarria-Treviño Family †ALBERTO ZURITA

by Familia Garza-De La Torre †LEONEL L. PEÑA (3RD AN.)

by Angelina & Family †DOLORES “LOLY” LOPEZ

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Walking is one of the least expensive and easiest way to get fit. It is a new year and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service wants to provide you with an opportunity to walk towards a healthier life in 2019, comments Yolanda Morado Starr County FCH Agent.

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flexible way to exercise. Just get together with seven other people, friends, neighbors, coworkers, or family members-and start walking, or jogging or biking. We also have a way to give you credit for gardening, housework and other tasks.

You can walk together with friends, as a classroom in school, as a family, as co-workers or all

by yourself. You can walk around beautiful Ft. Ringgold, at parks or parking lots around town, in your neighborhood, or on a treadmill.

You can adjust your “walking” to fit your lifestyle, fast pace, slow pace, running, morning, noon or evening.

You keep track of your miles, to see if you can walk the 830 miles “across Town in 8 weeks”.

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Report your totals to see how you are doing to a team captain or you keep track of the miles walked to see how you measure up. Teams are forming and the kick-off will be on Monday, January 28, so sign up yourself or your team. You can log on at: http://walkacrosstexas. tamu.edu Walk Across Texas offers an opportunity to meet new people, start a healthy habit, enjoy a friendly competition, get fit, have fun, and spend prime time with your family, friends, co-workers, club members, neighbors and classmates. Walking with friends and family can improve your health and enhance relationships.

Plus, walking with others will make walking more enjoyable.

It is important to note that many people will have to work up to being active for 30 minutes a day.

Starting slowly like walking 10 minutes a day will improve the chances of success.

Physical activity does not need to be strenuous to produce health benefits. Walking the dog, taking walking breaks during the day or taking the stairs or parking far at parking lots are all good ways to work walking into your daily schedule.

Research has proven that by the end of Walk Across Texas, you’ll have a healthy habit that will last a lifetime!

To find out more about Walk Across Texas you can call the County Extension Office at 956487-2306.

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Janelle Guerra Honored for Presentation Roma ISD Mariachi Program Middle School

Students Take Honors At Competition

Congratulations To The Roma ISD Middle School Mariachi Program Students Who Earned Places At The Regional Audition On Jan. 12, 2019!

Violins: 1st. Chair Alec Vazquez of Roma Middle School - 1st Violin, Group A; 2nd Chair Ximena Garcia of Roma Middle School - 1st Violin, Group A; 4th Chair Melissa Pomare of Roma Middle School - 1st Violin, Group A; 7th Chair Lyzzette Hinojosa of Roma Middle School - 2nd Violin, Group A; 8th Chair Viviana Garcia of Ramiro Barrera Middle Roma High School student Janelle Guerra gave an excellent School - 2nd Violin, Group A; 9th presentation on the character trait “compassion” at Roma ISD School Chair Angeline Martinez of Roma Middle School - 3rd Violin, Group Board Meeting. Board members applauded her for her work.

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of Ramiro Barrera Middle School - 3rd Violin, Group B; 22nd Chair Jose Gael Rodriguez of Ramiro Barrera Middle School - 3rd Violin, Group B. Guitar: Ricardo Muniz of Roma Middle School) - 1st Chair, Group A; Roel Acevedo of Ramiro Barrera Middle School) - 2nd Chair, Group A; Christian Vega of

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5TH Annual Starr County Youth Fair ACADEMIC RODEO Friday, February 22ND, 2019 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH

It’s that time again … when Starr County comes together for 8 weeks to launch a campaign to “Get Fit” in 2019”.

This joint county effort has proven to be a big success these past four years. In 2018 Starr County folks walked across Texas 543 times and around the earth 18 times.

 17 Starr County Elementary Schools walked a total of 441,680 miles  City groups and organizations walked 9,591 miles  Family Teams walked 4,018 miles

Walking is the least expensive and easiest way to get fit.

It’s a new year and Texas A&M AgriLife wants to provide You with an opportunity to walk towards a Healthier Life in 2019. Join us all as we Walk Across Texas – form your team or be an individual walker.

Contact local county Extension Agent: Elva Yolanda Morado CEA-FCH 956.487.2306 starr-tx@tamu.edu For more Information Log on: http://walkacrosstexas.tamu.edu Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.

The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

STARR COUNTY WALK THE WALK. Be a part of the Starr County Walk Across Texas! Program Walking is one of the least expensive and easiest ways to get fit. Start now and reduce your risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Join other Texans and Walk Across Texas! Towards a healthier lifestyle.

Visit the website and register today: walkacrosstexas.tamu.edu If you need more information call the Extension office: 956-487-2306 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity and program provider. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas cooperating

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Former Roma ISD School Board Member Arturo S. Perez Honored by Peers

DATE OF PAGEANT: Saturday, February 2, 2019 – 3:00p.m.

FAIR THEME: 2019 Cowboy Boots & Hometown Roots REHEARSAL & INTERVIEWS DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 – 3:00p.m.

LOCATION: Rio Grande City CISD, Auditorium

During a recent board meeting, the Roma ISD School Board and Administration took the opportunity during and following the meeting to thank Arturo S. Perez for 10 dedicated years of School Board service to the community.

Medina EC Accepting Scholarship Applications

Medina Electric is currently accepting applications for the 2019 scholarship program, which provides money to be used during the 2019-2020 school year.

Twenty-five $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 applicant must have an active

membership with Medina Electric to be eligible. Get more details on eligibility and download an application at MedinaEC.org/ Scholarships.

Applications must be submitted online by March 1 at 11:59 pm 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 $557,500 to students throughout its 17 county service territory.

Medina EC serves members in Atascosa, Brooks, Dimmit, Duval, Edwards, Frio, Jim Hogg, Kinney, LaSalle, McMullen, Medina, Real, Starr, Uvalde, Webb, Zapata and Zavala counties. www.facebook.com/MedinaEC

GRACIAS SEÑOR

Padre mío pongo en tus manos mis ilusiones, mis problemas, mis necesidades.

Tú sabes lo que es mejor para mí.

Hágase tu voluntad ¡Amen!

Gracias Dios mío por los momentos buenos y también por los difíciles. Por los que me quieren y también por los que no. Por todo lo bueno que tengo y por lo que está por venir. Por los errores cometidos te pido perdón, pero sobre todo te doy gracias por estar siempre a mi lado Señor.

Jesús, cuando me falten fuerzas, fortaléceme. Cuando tenga dudas, aumenta mi fe. Cuando este triste, consuélame. Cuando me equivoque, guíame. Cuando te falle, perdóname. Cuando sienta soledad, abrázame. Cuando clame en ti, escúchame. Cuando sienta intranquilidad, dame paz. Cuando busque tu presencia, lléname con tu Espíritu Santo. Amen.

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Parent Activities / Actividades Para Padres Grulla Middle School / Grulla High School Grulla Middle School TX ACE Building 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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Parent Activities / Actividades para Padres Ringgold Middle School / Veterans Middle School Colonias Unidas 4:30p.m.-6:30 p.m.

*January 18, 2019 / 18 de enero del 2019 Cooking - Chicken breast rolls and Zucchini Noodles

January 17, 2019 / 17 de enero del 2019 Cooking - Chicken breast rolls and Zucchini Noodles

Cocina - Rollitos de Pechuga de Pollo con Esparagos

Cocina - Rollitos de Pechuga de Pollo con Esparagos

*January 22, 2019 / 22 de enero del 2019 Arts and Crafts - Concrete Leaves Manualidades – Hojas en Concreto

January 21, 2019 / 21 de enero del 2019 Arts and Crafts - Concrete Leaves Manualidades – Hojas en Concreto

Cooking - Cream Cheese Sweet Balls Cocina – Bolitas de queso crema

Cooking - Cream Cheese Sweet Balls Cocina – Bolitas de Queso Crema

*January 24, 2019 / 24 de enero del 2019 Cooking - Chicken Cilantro and Spinach Salad Cocina – Pollo al Cilantro y Ensalada de Espinacas

January 23, 2019 / 23 de enero del 2019 Cooking - Chicken Cilantro and Spinach Salad Cocina – Pollo al Cilantro y Ensalada de Espinacas

*January 29, 2019 / 29 de enero del 2019 Arts and Crafts - Painting Concrete Leaves Manualidades – Pintar Hojas de Concreto

January 28, 2019 / 28 de enero del 2019 Arts and Crafts - Painting Concrete Leaves Manualidades – Pintar Hojas de Concreto

Cooking - Chicken Salad Cocina – Ensalada de Pollo

Cooking - Chicken Salad Cocina – Ensalada de Pollo

*January 31, 2019 / 31 de enero del 2019 Arts and Crafts - Wood Burning Project Manualidades – Dibujando en Madera

January 30, 2019 / 30 de enero del 2019 Arts and Crafts - Wood Burning Project Manualidades – Dibujando en Madera

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ACE Adult Classes Start at Las Lomas Unidas ACE Culinary Arts Students Learn

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Mrs. Maribel Villarreal Family Engagement Specialist together with Mrs. Blanca Juarez invite all ACE parents to attend the weekly classes held twice a week. The students cooked rolled up chicken breast with stuffed asparagus / mozzarella cheese and made green spaghetti from zucchini’s. The focus was healthy eating for the new year! For more information please call the ACE office to 716-6962.

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It’s fair season! There are several activities this week and many others are coming up soon Association is proud to announce and congratulate the 2019 Starr County Fair Parade Marshal, Dr. Richard Irizarry!

The annual Trail Ride and Western parade is set for Saturday, February 23. The parade will start at Britton Avenue at 11:00 a.m. and follow Main Street into Fort Ringgold. Lineup begins at 9:00 a.m.

To enter, call Parade Chairman Tissa Peterson at 956-500-1430.

The parade rules and entry form can be found on our website at: https://www.starrcountyfair.

RABBITS Rabbit validation is set for com/221851_2 Saturday morning, January 26th, TRAIL RIDE at the fairgrounds.

The Starr County Fair trail ride will be on Saturday, February COOK-OFF Cook-Off is this Saturday, 23rd and will begin at 7:00 A.M. January 26th. Spread the word at the RGC Municipal Airport. for cook off teams, including The trail ride will join the parade Kiddie Cook Off contestants at Britton Avenue. For more and make plans to join us at the information, call Ronnie Alaniz fairgrounds! For a flyer, rules at 956-534-4911 or Norma and more information, please Sepulveda at 956-735-3288. https://www.starrcountyfair. visit our website at: https://www. com/221851_2 starrcountyfair.com/176246_2 BAKING Starr County Youth Fair Baking Divisions: Registration for recipes will be this Tuesday, January 22, at Rio High School in room E109 from 4:30 pm 6:00 pm. Make sure you read the baking rules on how forms and binders must be submitted.

Registration fees are also due on Tuesday.

More information can be found on our website at: https://www. starrcountyfair.com/221674_2

WILD GAME DINNER

It’s that time of the year!!! Preparations for this year’s Wild Game Dinner are in full swing. Tickets are available at Rio Motor Co., Starr County Teachers Federal Credit Union and Lone Star National Bank in both Rio Grande City and Roma.

Tickets are $20.00 pre-sale and $25.00 at the gate.

Anyone wanting to donate items for the auctions is welcomed to do so. Each of

our youth organizations - FFA chapters, 4-H clubs, FCCLA and Art classes is encouraged to make a donation. The top selling group will receive a $100 donation for their club.

Contact our chairman, Celinda Salinas at 500-2337, Iris Fleming at 500-2251 or any Fair Association member. Donations are also being accepted at the Starr County Farm Bureau Office in RGC.

You’re in good hands.

Best wishes to all competing in the FFA District show this week! We are proud of all of our students for preparing and participating in events and would love an opportunity to share any photos or news. Feel free to tag the fair on facebook and/or twitter or inbox information so that we can highlight our Starr Fair County kids!

QUEEN’S PAGEANT Queen’s Pageant is the less than 2 weeks away on Saturday, February 2nd.

Registration forms, pageant ad forms and more information can be found on our website at: https://www. starrcountyfair.com/221816_2 The

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RGC: 4370 E. Hwy 83 Ste. B - 956-309-3549 Roma: 834 E. Grant St. Ste. C - 956-570-0701 Arroyo:5065 Hwy. 83 ste. A - 956-570-0702 Escobares: 4522 East Hwy 83 Ste A. 956-429-5625

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01-18-19 Sales & Comments

Prices this week were higher with a very strong demand for all categories of cattle. We encourage all you sellers to bring in your livestock we have several new buyers coming in. With deer season coming to an end we are expecting more cattle this coming Friday. If anyone needs help transporting your cattle call to the above number.

We would like to thank all our buyers and sellers for making our barn your choice.

Come try Zulma’s Mexican Restaurant Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JANUARY 23, 2019, SECTION II, PAGE 2

NOW HIRING

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Must be able to pass drug test, minimum 2 years experience.

Looking for someone that is responsible and willing to be on the road 2.5-3 weeks at a time.

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• Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.

• Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information; recording and collecting client charges; controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims.

• Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs.

• Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.

• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Clean driving record and background check required.

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Roma High Students Explore Study Abroad Opportunities

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JANUARY 23, 2019, SECTION II, PAGE 3

LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F PREMISE PERMIT by: JUAN JOSE GUERRA dba L A S C A R N A L A S DRIVE INN to be located at 4314 W. HWY 83, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

LEGAL NOTICE

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Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F PREMISE PERMIT by: OFELIA GARZA DE SAENZ dba RIO DRIVE THRU to be located at 5449 HWY 83 EAST, SUITE 1, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F PREMISE PERMIT by: HORTENCIA FRAUSTO PEREZ dba BUDDY’S GROCERIES to be located at 204 E. EISENHOWER S T. , R I O G R A N D E CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

RFP NOTICE

Some Roma High School students are thinking about a future that includes travel and study in other countries. Students recently attended a Study Abroad Scholarship Presentation given by Roma High School alum Arely Canales.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following: RFP #19-20 E-Rate 22 (Funding Year 2019) The school district is requesting sealed proposals for RFP #19-20 for E-Rate 22 Funding Year 2019 (Please see the listing below.) Specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below or call (956) 716-6810. You may also obtain specifications from our website at www.rgccisd.org and www.sl.universalservice.org.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, 1 South Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 by 10:00 A.M. on Friday, February 15, 2019, and will be opened and read aloud on February 15, 2019 at 10:15 A.M. The equipment and services are as follows: Internal Connections-Wireless Access Points Districtwide Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JANUARY 23, 2019, SECTION II, PAGE 4

Don’t Mess With Texas Scholarship Accepting Applications Applications will be accepted through March 29, 2019 The application process for the 2019 Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship contest is now open.

Any Texas high school senior currently attending public, private or home school, and planning to attend an accredited Texas college or university in the coming year, is eligible to apply.

The 2019 Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship contest is presented in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful and the Moody Foundation. The contest will award one $6,000 scholarship and two $2,000 scholarships in May 2019. The scholarships recognize the achievements of high school seniors who are taking an active role in preventing

litter in their schools and communities while working to build awareness for the Don’t mess with Texas initiative.

“We are looking forward to hearing about the creative ways students are taking the Don’t mess with Texas message into their schools and their communities,” said Becky Ozuna, program administrator for TxDOT’s Don’t mess with Texas campaign.

“Over the years, the scholarship contest has proven to be a catalyst for jump starting innovative litter prevention programs across the state, thanks to the efforts and leadership of Texas students.”

To apply for the Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship, visit dontmesswithtexas.org.

Applications must be received via online submission by 5 p.m.

(CST) March 29, 2019.

White-crowned sparrows are here for the winter There are 33 species of sparrows in the U. S. and we get to see almost half of them here in the Valley.

However, many of them are here only when they migrate south for food and to avoid the winter weather in the north.

Sparrows are often referred to as “little brown jobbies” by bird watchers because sparrows are typically just mottled brown and very difficult to identify. A few, including our year around resident black-throated sparrows, have distinctive markings. My subject today, the white-crowned sparrow, is one of the more attractive and easy to identify.

They’ve migrated here for the winter and are a delight to see.

Their size is typical of sparrows and they’re plumage is mostly brownish stripes and dots but a glance at the head easily identifies them. The top of the head has four distinct black and three white alternating stripes.

There’s a similar bird called the

white-throated sparrow but it has a white throat and yellow between the eyes and bill which is blackish. The white-crowned has a pink or yellow bill and no white on the throat; its throat, breast and belly are plain gray.

They’re found in areas with open space but with brushy thickets nearby to retreat to for protection. They mostly forage on the ground for seeds but enjoy an occasional insect if it’s easily caught.

Their range extends throughout most of the U. S. and Canada with the highest concentrations in the western mountains where they’re quite common.

We get to enjoy them here in the Valley for a few months.

Did you know?

Smoking is an unhealthy habit for anyone, but can be especially harmful to people who begin smoking before the age of 21.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who start smoking before the age of 21 have the hardest time quitting. In addition, people who begin smoking as teenagers are more likely to use alcohol and illegal drugs than teens who do not smoke.

A recent report on the health consequences of smoking from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services noted that, if smoking rates among American youths continue at their current rates, more than 5.5 million Americans currently under the age of 18 will die early from a smoking-related illness. That equates to roughly one in 13 of today’s teenagers.

Teenagers should know that cigarettes are not the only tobacco products that threaten their health.

The CDC notes that low-tar and additive-free tobacco products also are harmful, as are chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes and cigars.