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Carlos Castillo and Sofia Ozuna Earn a Guillen Sworn in at Texas Capitol On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 487-2596 Representative Ryan Guillen Spot in the Region 15 All-Region Mariachi State (D-Rural South Texas) was sworn 4343 E. Hwy. 83 R.G.C.

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Congratulations to Carlos Castillo and Sofia Ozuna for earning a spot in the Region 15 All-Region Mariachi. Both Rio Grande City High School students went head to head with other talented students from around the area in this highly competitive audition and came out victorious. Carlos Castillo earned a 1st Chair in the Tenor Voice Category and Sofia Ozuna earned 2nd Chair in the Alto Voice Category. Sofia also earned 2nd chair on Violin in Group B. Both students did an exceptional job at representing the RGCCISD Mariachi program as well as our school district. Hats off to their great accomplishments.

in for a new term in the Texas House of Representatives, kicking off the 87th meeting of the Texas Legislature.

“I am honored to represent the families of House District 31 and of South Texas for this session,” said Guillen. “I feel very blessed to have the trust and support of my constituents and will continue to work endlessly to make sure their concerns are met and their voices are heard throughout this 87th Legislative Session.”

Guillen recited the Oath of

Roma City Council Appoints Iv Garza as Chief of the Roma Police Department

Starr County: Vaccine Pre-Registering

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 Please review the Texas Department of Health guidelines for qualifications to receive the vaccine. Registration confirmation will be sent to all who registered.

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.

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The Roma City Council voted to appoint Sgt. Iv Garza as Chief of the Roma Police Department.

Chief Garza has been with the Roma Police Department for 14 years as a patrol officer, investigator, sergeant, and K-9 unit handler.

Additionally, Chief Garza has served in multiple task forces with state and federal agencies and is an adjunct instructor at the regional law enforcement academy. Chief Garza holds an advanced peace officer license and is certified as an emergency care attendant. He is assigned to the department’s SWAT team and is a swift water rescue technician.

In addition to his police duties, Chief Garza has served as a firefighter with the City of Roma

since 2004 and is certified as an inspector and arson investigator.

He was promoted to sergeant in 2014 where he has shown exceptional judgement and leadership as a member of the department.

Congratulations Chief Iv Garza.

Alpha Omega Rho Donates to Local Resident

Congratulations on behalf of Career and Technical Education Director Mrs. Adelina G. Villarreal, CTE staff, Rio High School administration, Mr. Jorge Pena, RHS principal, our Acting Superintendent Mr. Adolfo Pena, Jr., and all of our RGCCISD School Board members, to the following students for having completed the EKG (electrocardiogram) class through the Continuing Education program from STC. These students attended the classes in person during these covid afflicted times. The following students from RHS, under the direction of Mrs. Anita Toral and Mr. Toral are now certified EKG technicians: Damian Castillo, Anet Garcia, Viviana Garcia, Natallie Gonzalez, Esperanza Leal, Delaney Chavarria, Brianda Garza, Bailey Gonzalez, Cynthia Gonzalez, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Melanie Montanez, Karla Ramos, Lesley Uribe, Lezlie Barrera, Yarettzie Camacho, Jaqueline Diaz, Paulina Duarte, Deyna Flores, Amy Garcia, Gabriella Garcia, Evelyn Saldana, and Alejandra Sanchez.

Local chapter, Alpha Omega Rho from San Isidro donated $500.00 to a local resident. Amanda Renk, a sorority member at large, lost her home in December due to an electrical fire. The sorority sisters stepped up to help alleviate some of the cost incurred due to the fire. Pictured above L to R are Susan Lopez, Corresponding Secretary, Amanda Renk, and Melinda Marquez, President.

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swear in with his wife Dalinda, daughters Cinco and Viva, and his father Mario like he has in previous sessions.

Although this session will be consumed with COVID-19, the state budget, and redistricting challenges, Representative Guillen is currently working and will continue to focus on demanding a better COVID-19

response from our government, creating jobs, revitalizing our towns, protecting our investments in the public school system, ensuring good healthcare, putting people first, serving our veterans, and keeping our communities safe.

“This is a crucial time for the State of Texas,” said Guillen.

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challenges we face encompassing everything imaginable due to the pandemic, I am looking forward to working with the members of this legislature, no matter their political affiliation, to help tackle the important issues facing Texas.”

Representative Ryan Guillen serves ten rural South Texas counties in the Texas House of Representatives, including Atascosa, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Starr, and Willacy. Follow him on Facebook at @representative.guillen, on Twitter at @ryanguillen, and on Instagram at @ryanguillentx31, and subscribe to his e-newsletter at www.ryanguilllen.com

Roma ISD & Five Roma ISD Schools Named in State-Wide Academic Honor Roma ISD Named Texas Honor Roll District for 5th Consecutive Time, Five Roma ISD Schools Honored for Academic Excellence For the fifth consecutive time in the history of the Educational Results Partnership Texas Honor Roll, Roma ISD is named a Texas Honor Roll District!

The ERP is part of a national effort to identify higher-performing schools and districts that are improving student outcomes. Roma ISD is recognized alongside only six other Texas school districts for the district honor including Sharyland ISD, Los Fresnos ISD, Coppell ISD, Highland Park ISD, Carroll ISD, and Nederland ISD. The 2019 - 2020 Honor Roll is developed by Educational Results Partnership, a nonprofit organization that applies data science to help improve student outcomes and career readiness.

ERP maintains the nation’s largest database on student achievement and utilizes this data to identify higher-performing schools and districts.

School districts that earn the Honor Roll distinction have demonstrated consistently high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement levels over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among student populations.

In addition to this award, five Roma ISD schools were named Texas Honor Roll Star Schools.

The Gladiator Nation, and my wish is that we continue the teamwork demonstrated at all levels to maintain this momentum and build on it for an even brighter future for our community.”

To access the Honor Roll and for more information on the Educational Results Partnership, visit www.edresults.org.

ST. JUDE NOVENA Delia G. Garcia Elementary School, Emma Vera Elementary School, F.J. Scott Elementary School, R. & C. Saenz Elementary School, and R.T. Barrera Elementary School earned the Honor Roll distinction.

Emma Vera Elementary School, F.J. Scott Elementary School, and R. T. Barrera Elementary School were additionally awarded the Texas Honor Roll STEM Distinction for demonstrating high levels of achievement in science and math.

“I want to congratulate all the amazing students and staff, and our supportive parents and community for making these results possible,” said Roma ISD School Board President Ricardo A. Perez. “Excellence in everything we do has always been the underlying mission of Roma ISD, and there can be no doubt that when anyone looks at the data, excellence in education is just what we demonstrate. It takes a devoted team of enthusiastic community members, supportive parents, hardworking students, faithful teachers, forward-looking administrators, and superior support staff to make this possible.

I am so proud of everyone in

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Rep. Cuellar Receives 2020 TNLA Advocacy Leadership Award RGCCISD Promoted Literacy Days in All of Campuses Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) received the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association’s Advocacy Leadership Award in recognition of his work for the Texas Green Industry in Congress, specifically fighting for opportunity in America’s workforce and prosperity for our small businesses.

“Whether it is fighting for small businesses, ensuring our workforce has the support they need, or advocating for more accessible and affordable water resources, I have been committed to supporting policies that create economic prosperity in Texas,” said Congressman Cuellar.

“As we rebuild our economy, I remain committed to working across party lines to get American businesses and the American worker back on their feet. I want to thank the Texas

Nursery and Landscape Association for honoring me with the Advocacy Leadership Award.”

“The TNLA Board has chosen to recognize Congressman Henry Cuellar with the TNLA Advocacy Leadership Award because of his longtime commitment to strengthen the Texas Green Industry.

Congressman Cuellar has demonstrated his leadership on the Texas industry’s behalf in his

roles on various committees. His steadfast leadership in directing federal resources to our state and fighting to bolster the Texas economy by supporting our local businesses has been crucial to sustaining our industry’s growth,” said Amy Graham, CEO & President of the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association.

In the most recent COVID-19 relief package, Congressman helped secure $284 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which offers forgivable loans to business owners with the goal of allowing them to keep their employees on payroll amid the crisis. The Congressman also helped include $20 billion for targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loans grants through the Small Business Administration, providing an additional lifeline for businesses experiencing a temporary loss of revenue.

Acting Superintendent, Mr. Adolfo Pena, Jr. and his staff have been visiting all RGCCISD elementaries and dressing up as Dr. Seuss characters. He has been reading “Oh the Places You’ll Go”, a book by Dr. Seuss, to the students dressed as “The Cat In The Hat”. It brings him and the central office staff tremendous joy to see the students’ eyes light up when they walk in and surprise them. This is all in the effort to provide a better support for literacy. RGCCISD is promoting Literacy Days in all of campuses in an effort to promote the act of reading. Throughout the school year, central office staff will also be dressing up and reading to elementary students, so be on the lookout for that.

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Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture students and others urged to consider becoming Registered Accessibility Specialists View video: https://youtu.be/ vSRWwKS6x1s A construction and remodeling boom in Texas has created

demand for specialists who inspect commercial projects to make sure the projects are complying with the Texas

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.

Accessibility Standards, a construction law built upon the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

These inspectors, called Registered Accessibility Specialists or RASes, are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). RASes seek to eliminate the architectural barriers that keep people with disabilities from accessing public areas, as well as improve safety and construction quality for all Texans.

Fewer than 600 people in Texas are licensed as RASes, even

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

though commercial construction projects continue to see strong demand during the pandemic.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook says there’s a bright future for construction and building inspectors, with employment projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026.

People who have degrees in architecture, engineering, interior design, and landscape architecture plus at least one year of experience related to building planning, accessibility design, or review are eligible to take the test and become certified as a RAS. Once a person has passed the RAS exam and obtained their license, they are eligible to work as a consultant in an architecture firm, work for an inspection company, or work for themselves as an independent contractor.

In addition to the process listed above, there are two other paths to licensure as a RAS: • Option 2: Eight years’ experience related to building planning, accessibility design, or review, or equivalent.

• Option 3: Certification as an accessibility specialist

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

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

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

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.

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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.

Mr. Jesse Rodriguez, District Principal for San Isidro I.S.D. is proud to announce November’s Students of the Month.

In Elementary – Llanuel Jimenez, Pre-Kinder, Jocelynn K. Rust, Kindergarten, Ximena Herrera, 1st grade, Armando Herrera, 2nd grade, Samantha Carmona, 3rd grade, Ethan Garcia, 4th grade, Gavin Villarreal, 5th grade.

Jr. High – Oscar Herrera, 6th grade, Olivia Reyes, 7th grade, Christina Alaniz, 8th grade.

High School – Elizabeth Estrada, 9th grade, Juliana Mendiola, 10th grade, Oswaldo Martinez, 11th grade and Alicia Rodriguez 12th grade.

PUBLIC NOTICE

3. 984 LF of street construction consisting 1 ½ inch HMAC, 8” Caliche base, 6” Subgrade, along Mike’s 8th. St.

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.

granted by a model building code organization and four years’ experience related to building planning, accessibility design, or review, or equivalent.

Visit the TDLR Elimination of Architectural Barriers webpage for more information about becoming a RAS. About TDLR - TDLR provides regulatory oversight for a broad range of occupations, businesses, facilities, and equipment in Texas. The agency protects the health and safety of Texans by ensuring they are served by qualified, licensed professionals.

Inspections of individuals, businesses, and equipment are done on a regular basis to safeguard the public.

Visit TDLR’s website for more information and resources. You can search the TDLR licensee database, and also find past violations in which a final order was issued against companies or individuals. TDLR’s Customer Service line is available anytime between 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 1-800803-9202. TDLR representatives are fluent in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

San Isidro I.S.D. Announces Students of the Month

South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 20-21-1027

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Date Due February 4, 2021

Time 2:00 pm

Request for Proposals packages may be obtained at the Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501 (Corner of Quince & 31st Street) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the RFP number.

The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date. Responses will be studied and be taken into consideration by the Board of Trustees. South Texas College reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted and to request additional information if necessary, to waive any formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal considered to be the best and most advantageous to South Texas College.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4682 welangle@southtexascollege. edu. Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Purchases made as a result of this solicitation will be funded through a grant from the United States Department of Education and passing through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Consolidated Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Permit and Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision

Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants Proposed Registration No. 163617 Application. Granchelli Construction, LLC, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Air Quality Standard Permit, Registration No. 163617, which would authorize construction of a permanent concrete batch plant located at 510 Roma Park Road, Roma, Starr County, Texas 78584. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas. gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=26.39956&lng=-99.00432&zoom=13&type=r. The proposed facility will emit the following air contaminants: particulate matter including (but not limited to) aggregate, cement, road dust, and particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less.

This application was submitted to the TCEQ on December 22, 2020. The executive director has completed the administrative and technical reviews of the application and determined that the application meets all of the requirements of a standard permit authorized by 30 TAC § 116.611, which would establish the conditions under which the plant must operate. The executive director has made a preliminary decision to issue the registration because it meets all applicable rules. The application, executive director’s preliminary decision, and standard permit will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, the TCEQ Harlingen regional office, and at the Starr County Public Library, 1705 North Athens Street, Roma, Starr County, Texas, 78584, beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility’s compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review at the TCEQ Harlingen Regional Office, 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas. Visit www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cbp to review the standard permit.

Don’t Mess With Texas® Scholarship Contest Opens To High School Seniors Contest applications due March 31, 2021 Applications are now available for the 2021 Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest. This contest recognizes Texas high school seniors who are taking an active role in litter prevention in their school or community.

The contest is open to any Texas high school senior currently attending public, private or home school and planning to attend an accredited college or university in the Fall 2021 semester.The contest will award a total of $9,000 in scholarships to three winners in May 2021.

“We’re looking for students who are developing exciting and creative solutions to keep Texas litter-free,” said Becky Ozuna, program administrator for the

Don’t mess with Texas program.

“We aim to shine a spotlight on their innovations in the hope of inspiring other Texans to do their part to keep our state beautiful.”

To enter the Don’t mess with TexasScholarship Contest, visit dontmesswithtexas.org.

Applications must be received via online submission by 5:00 p.m.

(CST) March 31, 2021. Sponsors for the Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship include Buc-ee’s and iHeart Media.

Don’t mess with Texas has been educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986. The program includes a grassroots partnership with the Keep Texas Beautiful organization, annual “Trash-Off” community outreach events and the Adopt-a-Highway volunteer program.

How to Protect Yourself When Going Out -Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others.

-Stay 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you.

-Avoid crowds.

-Avoid poorly ventilated indoor spaces.

-Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.

What to Do If You’re Sick -Stay home except to get medical care.

-Isolate yourself from other members of your family to prevent spread to them and the people that they may have contact with, like grandparents.

-Even if you don’t feel sick, you can spread COVID-19 to others.

-Get care immediately if you are having emergency warning signs, like trouble breathing, pain or pressure in chest.

Public Comment/Public Meeting. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting. See Contacts section. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application. The deadline to submit public comments or meeting requests is 30 days after newspaper notice is published. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the TCEQ’s jurisdiction to consider in the permit process.

The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or ask questions about the application. A public meeting about the application will be held if the executive director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. If a public meeting is held, the deadline to submit public comments is extended to the end of the public meeting.

Contested Case Hearing. You may request a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. Unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days from this notice, the executive director may approve the application.

A person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility is entitled to request a hearing. To request a hearing, a person must actually reside in a permanent residence within 440 yards of the proposed plant. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number; (2) applicant’s name and registration number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing;” (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facility; and (7) a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period. If the request is made by a group or association, one or more members who have standing to request a hearing must be identified by name and physical address. The interests which the group or association seeks to protect must be identified. You may submit your proposed adjustments to the application which would satisfy your concerns. See Contacts section.

TCEQ Action. After the deadline for public comments, the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. The executive director’s decision on the application, and any response to comments, will be mailed to all persons on the mailing list.

If no timely contested case hearing requests are received, or if all hearing requests are withdrawn, the executive director may issue final approval of the application. If all timely hearing requests are not withdrawn, the executive director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and requests to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material air quality concerns submitted during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission’s jurisdiction to address in this proceeding.

Mailing List. You may ask to be placed on a mailing list to receive additional information on this specific application. See Contacts section.

Information Available Online. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ Integrated Database (CID) at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Once you have access to the CID using the link, enter the registration number at the top of this notice.

Contacts. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program toll free at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

Further information may also be obtained from Granchelli Construction, LLC., 2001 Industrial Drive, McAllen, Texas 78504-4009 or by calling Ms. Eliza Ramos, Office Manager at (956) 928-1122.

Notice Issuance Date: January 22, 2021

Public Notice for Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board Board Plan 2021-2024 Workforce Solutions is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, overseeing workforce development programs and services in Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy Counties. Workforce Solutions receives Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/Choices, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and Child Care Development funds, among others. These federal funds pass through the Texas Workforce Commission to Workforce Solutions. Workforce Solutions is making their four-year Board Plan available for public review and comment prior to plan implementation in 2021.

The Board Plan for Workforce Solutions of Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy Counties will be available for review and comment from January 28, 2021 to February 12, 2021. The Board Plan will be posted at https://www.wfsolutions. org/who-we-are/leadership/board-plan.html and be available at the Workforce Solutions’ Corporate office located at 3101 West Business 83 McAllen, TX 78501. You may contact Workforce Solutions via email at info@wfsolutions. org or call (956) 928-5000 for more information.

Due to the Cornavirus-19 Pandemic electronic written comments can be submitted to info@wfsolutions.org and/or written comments are due at the Workforce Solutions’ Corporate office located at 3101 West Business 83 McAllen, TX 78501 on or before February 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. CST. Any comments received after the deadline will not be considered.

Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board dba Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TTY/TDD via RELAY Texas service at 711 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989/1-800-735-2988 (voice).

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Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas Aviso de Recibo Unificado de Solicitud e Intención de Obtener Permiso y Aviso de Solicitud y Decisión Preliminar Estándar Registro propuesto No. 163617 de permiso estándar de calidad de aire para plantas de lotes de concreto Solicitud. Granchelli Construction, LLC, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas (TCEQ por sus siglas en inglés) un Permiso de Estándar de Calidad Atmosférica, Núm. De Registro 163617, el cual autoriza la construcción de una Planta de Lotes de Concreto ubicada en 510 Roma Park Road, Roma, Starr County, Texas 78584. Este enlace da un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. http://www. tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=26.39956&lng=-99.00432&zoom=13&type=r.

La planta que se propone emitirá los siguientes contaminantes atmosféricos: material particulado incluyendo (pero no limitado a) agregados, cemento, polvo de caminos y partículas menores a 10 micrómetros de diámetro y menores a 2.5 micrómetros de diámetro.

Esta solicitud se presentó a TCEQ el 22 de diciembre del 2020. El director ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha concluido las revisiones técnicas y administrativas de la solicitud y ha determinado que la solicitud reúne todos los requisitos de un permiso estándar autorizado por 30 TAC § 116.611 (Título 30 del Código Administrativode Texas, Sección 116.611), lo cual establecería las condiciones bajo las cuales la planta debe operar. El director ejecutivo ha concluido la decisión preliminar de otorgar el registro porque reúne todas las normas relevantes. La solicitud del permiso, la decisión preliminar del director ejecutivo, y el permiso estándar, estarán disponibles para ser revisados y copiados en la Oficina Central de la TCEQ, la oficina regional del TCEQ en Harlingen, y en la librería publica de Starr County, 1705 North Athens Street, Roma, Starr County, Texas, 78584, empezando el primer día de la publicación de este aviso. Los archivos de cumplimiento de la ley de la instalación, si existen, están disponibles para la revisión del público en la Oficina Regional de 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harligen, Texas de la TCEQ. Visite www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cbp para revisar el permiso estándar.

Comentarios Públicos/Reunión Publica. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos o una petición para reunión pública. Véase la sección de contactos. La TCEQ tomará en cuenta todos los comentarios públicos en la decisión final de la solicitud. La fecha límite para presentar comentarios públicos es 30 días después de que se publique el aviso en el periódico. Cuestiones tales como valor de la propiedad, ruido, seguridad de tráfico y zonificación no están dentro de la jurisdicción de la Comisión para abordarse en este proceso judicial.

El propósito de la reunión pública es proporcionar la oportunidad de hacer comentarios o preguntas acerca de la solicitud. Si el director ejecutivo determina que existe un importante grado de interés público con respecto a la solicitud o si lo solicita un legislador local, se llevará a cabo una reunión pública. Una reunión pública no es una audiencia de caso impugnado. Si se lleva a cabo una reunión pública, la fecha límite para entregar comentarios públicos se prolonga hasta el fin de la reunión pública.

Audiencia de caso impugnado. Puede solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado. Una audiencia de caso impugnado es un procedimiento legal similar a un juicio civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. A menos que se presente una solicitud para una audiencia de caso impugnado dentro de3 0 días de esta notificación, el director ejecutivo puede autorizar la solicitud.

Una persona que pueda ser afectada por las emisiones de contaminantes atmosféricas de la instalación tiene el derecho de solicitar una audiencia. Para solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado,una persona debe vivir actualmente en una residencia permanente dentro de 440 yardas de la instalación propuesta. Para solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado, usted deberá proporcionar lo siguiente: (1) su nombre (o para un grupo o asociación,un representante oficial),dirección y número de teléfono; (2) el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; (3) la declaración” [yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de caso impugnado”; (4) una descripción específica de cómo se vería afectado negativamente por la solicitud y las emisiones atmosféricas de la planta de manera que no es común para el público en general; (5) la ubicación y la distancia de su propiedad con relación a la planta; y (6) una descripción de cómo usa la propiedad que pueda ser afectada por la planta; y (7) una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presenta durante el período de comentarios. Si la petición la hace un grupo o asociación, uno o más miembros que tienen derecho a solicitar una audiencia deben ser identificados por su nombre y dirección física. Los intereses que el grupo o la asociación busca proteger también se deben identificar. También puede presentar sus modificaciones propuestas a la solicitud que satisfarían sus inquietudes. Véase la sección de contactos.

Acción de la TCEQ. Después del plazo final para comentarios públicos, el director ejecutivo tomará en cuenta los comentarios y preparará una respuesta para todos los comentarios públicos pertinentes y materiales, o significativos. Si no se recibe una petición oportuna para una audiencia de caso impugnado, o si todas las solicitudes para una audiencia son retiradas, el director ejecutivo puede emitir la aprobación final de la solicitud. Si todas las solicitudes oportunas no son retiradas, el director ejecutivo no emitirá la aprobación final del permiso y enviará la solicitud y las peticiones a los Comisionados para su consideración en una reunión programada de la comisión. La Comisión solo puede conceder una solicitud para una audiencia de caso impugnado sobre asuntos que el solicitante entregó en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron remitidos posteriormente.

Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o preguntas mixtos de hechos y ley relacionados a preocupaciones pertinentes y materiales de calidad de aire entregado durante el período decomentarios. Cuestiones tales como valor de la propiedad, ruido, seguridad de tráfico y zonificación no están dentro de la jurisdicción de la Comisión para abordarse en este proceso judicial.

Lista de Correspondencia. Aparte de presentar comentarios públicos, puede solicitar que lo incluyan en la lista de correos para recibir avisos públicos en el futuro para esta solicitud específica.

Véase la sección de contactos.

Información disponible en línea. Para detalles sobre el estatus de la solicitud, favor de ver la Base Integral de Datos de los Comisionados (CID, en inglés) en www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Una vez que haya obtenido acceso a la CID usando el enlace, entre el número de registro al inicio de este aviso.

Contactos. Los comentarios y solicitudes del público deben enviarse electrónicamente al www14. tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, o por escrito a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas, Oficina del Secretario en Jefe, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier información de contacto que proporcione, incluido su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y dirección física, pasará a formar parte del registro público de la agencia. Para obtener más información sobre esta solicitud o el proceso de permisos, llame gratis al Programa de Educación Pública del TCEQ al 1-800-687-4040 o visite su sitio web en www.tceq. texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

También se puede obtener más información de Granchelli Construction, LLC., 2001 Industrial Drive, McAllen, Texas 78504-4009 o llamando a la Sra. Eliza Ramos, Gerente de Oficina al (956) 928-1122.

Fecha de emisión del aviso: 22 de enero de 2021

Que hay Detrás de las Computadoras Lentas Pocas cosas pueden hacer descarrilar una jornada laboral productiva más rápidamente que una computadora lenta. Muchos profesionales se han encontrado con la temida desaceleración o la rueda de colores girando, solo para sentarse frustrados a medida que los plazos se acercan y las tareas se acumulan.

Las computadoras pueden funcionar lentamente debido a una variedad de factores, muchos de los cuales se pueden abordar con bastante facilidad. · Demasiada multitarea: los profesionales exitosos se enorgullecen de su capacidad para realizar múltiples tareas, pero las computadoras solo pueden manejar hasta cierto punto. Ejecutar muchos programas simultáneamente o tener demasiadas ventanas del navegador abiertas al mismo tiempo es una receta para una computadora lenta.

Mantener varios programas abiertos a la vez ralentiza la velocidad de procesamiento, lo que provoca retrasos al cambiar de un programa a otro. Esto se supera fácilmente cerrando los programas al final de cada día laboral y abriéndolos solo

cuando sea necesario. Dejar abiertas varias ventanas del navegador a la vez también ralentiza una computadora, especialmente si las ventanas están abiertas a páginas que se actualizan automáticamente.

Cierre las ventanas cuando haya terminado de leer un artículo o ya no necesite acceder a la información de un sitio web en particular. · Actualizaciones de software: las actualizaciones automáticas de software pueden resultar convenientes, pero también ocupan espacio en los discos duros de la computadora. Según TechAdvisory. org, las computadoras funcionan sin problemas cuando al menos el 15 por ciento de su espacio total en el disco duro está libre. Desactive las actualizaciones automáticas y busque actualizaciones periódicamente por su cuenta. Si hay actualizaciones disponibles, instálelas fuera del horario laboral para no tener que esperar a que se instale durante la jornada laboral. · Espacio inadecuado en el disco duro: aunque es mejor mantener libre al menos el 15 por ciento del espacio en el disco duro, TechAdvisory.org señala

que los profesionales que trabajan habitualmente en varios archivos a la vez pueden agotar rápidamente más del 85 por ciento de espacio de su disco duro, especialmente si necesitan almacenar esos archivos en sus computadoras. En tales casos, la compra de espacio adicional en el disco duro puede mejorar el rendimiento. Agregar más RAM, que almacena temporalmente los datos en los que se está trabajando actualmente, también puede ayudar a los usuarios a superar las ralentizaciones relacionadas con el almacenamiento. · Virus: los virus informáticos suelen estar relacionados con archivos corruptos y pantallas congeladas, pero también pueden hacer que las computadoras funcionen más lentamente.

Realice un análisis de virus en la computadora para ver si eso es lo que hay detrás de la rueda de colores giratoria o las pantallas congeladas.

Muchas cosas pueden hacer que una computadora sea lenta.

Afortunadamente, existen tantas soluciones para reparar computadoras lentas como problemas que pueden afectar negativamente su rendimiento.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF STARR COUNTY ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING Date: Monday February 8, 2021 Time: 2:30 p.m.

Place: Housing Authority of Starr County Office 1988 N. Charco Blanco Road Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 The purpose of the hearing is to obtain input from the city residents in reference to the FiveYear Agency Plan and Annual Plan to be submitted to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 2021. All residents are encouraged to attend this hearing. A copy of the Five-Year Agency Plan and Annual Plan will be available for review from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prior to the public hearing at the address below. Persons can also submit written comments prior to the public hearing to: Housing Authority of Starr County, 1988 N. Charco Blanco Road, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582. For further information, please call Luis R. Rios, Jr., Executive Director at 956-487-3216 The HASC is an equal opportunity employer.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE STARR COUNTY TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Starr County will hold a public hearing at 5:30 pm, February 1st, 2021 , at Starr County Courthouse Annex Conference Room regarding the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) 2021-2022. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. The County encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TXCDBG application and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Eloy Vera, Starr County Judge at the Starr County Courthouse Annex located on 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact the Federal & States Programs Office at (956)-716-4800 ext. 4842 to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact the County Courthouse at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

AUDENCIA PÚBLICA Condado Starr tendrá una audiencia pública a las 5:30 pm, Febrero 1, 2021, ubicada en la Casa de Corte Annex en la ciudad de Rio Grande City, Texas. El Condado Starr estará dando aviso para aplicar a Departamento de Agricultura de Texas para un programa de Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) 2021-2022.

El propósito de esta reunión es permitir a los ciudadanos la oportunidad de discutir el plan de participación ciudadana, el desarrollo de la vivienda y las necesidades locales de desarrollo comunitario, la cantidad de fondos disponibles TxCDBG, todas las actividades TxCDBG elegibles, y el uso de fondos TxCDBG pasadas. El Condado anima a los ciudadanos a participar en el desarrollo de esta aplicación TXCDBG y hacer conocer sus opiniones en esta audiencia pública. Las personas que no puedan asistir a esta reunión podrán presentar sus opiniones y propuestas a Eloy Vera, Juez del Condado Starr en el Condado de Starr Courthouse Annex ubicado en 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Las personas con discapacidad que deseen asistir a esta reunión deben contactar a la Oficina Federal de los Estados y los programas al (956) -716 a 4800 ext. 4842 para organizar la asistencia. Las personas que requieren ayudas o servicios auxiliares para esta junta deberán comunicarse con la Corte del Condado de por lo menos dos días antes de la reunión para que los arreglos apropiados se puedan hacer.

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Physical activity guidelines for children, adolescents and adults

Staying healthy is a full-time job for people of all ages. While it might not always prove so easy to exercise or eat right, the benefits of healthy living are undeniable.

According to the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, “prevention” refers to helping people avoid getting sick or identifying diseases early so treatment can begin. Immunizations and disease screenings are two vital components of preventive care, but children, adolescents and adults can take more active roles in preventive care by embracing physical activity.

The Department of Health and Human Services notes that physical activity fosters normal growth and development and can help people feel better, function better, sleep better, and reduce their risk for a large number of chronic diseases. Reducing risk

for chronic disease keeps people out of the doctor’s office, or even the hospital, and it also can help save considerable amounts of money. One report from the The Milken Institute estimated that high chronic disease and obesity rates are responsible for more than $1 trillion in lost productivity in the workplace every year. In addition, the National Commission on Prevention Priorities notes that increasing the use of five preventive services to 90 percent can save more than 100,000 lives in the United States each year. Such services include advising smokers to quit and offering medication or other assistance to help them and providing flu shots for people age 65 and older.

In recognition of the role exercise plays in preventive care, the DHHS recommends children, adolescents and adults follow

these physical activity guidelines.

Children and adolescents The DHHS recommends that children and adolescents between the ages of six and 17 should get 60 minutes or more of moderateto-vigorous physical activity every day. ·Aerobic: Most of the 60 minutes or more per day should be either moderate- or vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity and should include vigorousintensity physical activity at least three days a week. · Muscle-strengthening: As part of their 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include muscle-strengthening physical activity at least three days a week. · Bone-strengthening: As part of their 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include bone-

strengthening physical activity at least three days a week.

Parents can consult with their children’s physicians to determine age-appropriate muscle- and bonestrengthening activities for their youngsters.

Adults The DHHS advises adults to make a concerted effort to move more and sit less throughout the day. Some physical activity is better than none. Adults who sit less and do any amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity gain some health benefits.

For substantial health benefits, adults should get at least 150 minutes to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes to 150 minutes a week of vigorousintensity aerobic physical activity each week. An equivalent combination of moderate- and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, page 13

Grulla High School Staff Treated with Homemade Menudo

Grulla High School administration, under the direction of Acting Principal Ariel Ozuna, treated their staff to homemade menudo. Acting Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Adolfo Pena, Jr. made an appearance to partake in the delicious bowl of menudo. Staff were also given a special button that said, “Thanks for making a difference”. Beautiful message Mr. Ozuna. Keep up the great work making teachers feel appreciated.

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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.

Migrations add to our avian diversity Every spring and fall we get an influx of new birds to see. It keeps us alert. When we see a bird, we can’t assume we’re seeing one of our usual resident birds. We have to take a more careful look.

I’m always pleased when the orange-crowned warblers arrive and when I can add the hooded orioles to the list of orioles we can see. A few days ago I observed a pair of white-crowned sparrows; they’re a species I hadn’t seen for awhile. Today I observed a yellow-rumpled warbler.

Bird migration is actually quite a complicated biannual event.

Let’s consider a few of the intricacies.

Once-upon-a-time, it was believed that some birds were simply hibernating at the times when they weren’t seen. We now know, of course, that some birds migrate, some for considerable distances, twice a year. The cause for the migration is primarily twofold: weather and food. In the fall, it’s south to escape the coming chill of winter and to locate food when it declines up north and, in spring, a return trip in search of breeding grounds with available nesting sites, abundant food and

pleasant weather.

A few other, perhaps minor, causes of migration include pressures of over-population and an evolutionary genetic disposition developed eons ago.

The travel routes taken, called flyways, are determined by a variety of circumstances. Most birds avoid long expanses of water and hence often follow shorelines. Some are detoured by mountain ranges. Some follow rivers which often provide a more luxuriant food supply. Of major importance are places to “refuel.”

These stopover spots for birds to rest and eat, before continuing on, are hot spots for bird watchers.

In Nebraska, the Platte River wetland area, for large wading birds like the Sandhill cranes, is a fine example. Weather conditions and food supply often alter flyways a bit from year to year.

One year I had large numbers of American goldfinches for a few weeks but I haven’t seen any for years until a couple showed up in 2020. We’re fortunate to be in a flyway created by the Gulf and Pacific Ocean.

Distance traveled varies greatly from species to species.

Some birds only change altitude, migrating up and down a mountain a couple times a year.

Some like the Arctic tern literally travel pole to pole each year.

I’ve learned that red-winged blackbirds from Canada travel south through our Valley while those in our central states don’t

migrate at all.

Some species travel only at night, others only during daylight. Some fly at thousands of feet high while others hug the ground. Pintail duck carcasses have been found near the top of Mount Everest! Some, like penguins, swim.

The bird’s navigation system is a long-standing puzzle. Some evidence supports the following: (1) guidance by the position of the sun and stars, (2) ability to assess the earth’s magnetic field lines, (3) recognizing geographic landmarks seen while young and when following parents, and (4) simple internal reaction to genetic disposition. With homing pigeons there also seems to be (5) an olfactory, that is smell, component to navigation.

Migration is dangerous and arduous under the usual circumstances and we’re making it more so. Birds now have to contend with our night lights which confuse their navigation.

Our power lines, wind-farms and elimination or alteration of natural stopover points are additional problems. Will we ever learn enough and care enough.

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103 W. 2nd Street Rio Grande City, Tx 78582 Historic Rio Grande City: 1936 - The GARMON Movie picture show theater brings back many memories too many of us who grew up in Rio Grande City. The smell of buttery popcorn and fizzling soda pop would get anyone excited before going into the big screen.

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GARMON = Named after Garcia - Monroe. Owners Miguel Garcia and his lovely wife Lillie Monroe ran the movie theater for years. Lillie’s grandfather was Starr County judge in 1854-1856. At one time the second floor of the movie theater was used as an apartment for the Garcias.

As you enter the theater and look down you can see the year 1936 on the tile - not sure if it is still visible. Today, the local furniture company LFD uses the old movie theater as a storage unit.

The GARMON - one of the many iconic local buildings in our Lindo Rio Grande.

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