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The 2018-2019 RGCCISD Summer School Program brought forth many celebrations and smiles upon the students. The RGCCISD staff implemented a rigorous and accelerated instruction that enabled students to benefit a high quality of educative experiences filled with unforgettable summer memories. Ringgold Elementary Summer School (Hosting Campus) would like to extend their best wishes during the summer Congratulations to all the Roma ISD retirees honored at the May 30, break!

2019 School Board Meeting. The Gladiator Nation wishes them the best in all their future endeavors!

Roma ISD PD Selects Guard, Officer of the Year

Rio Grande City Public Library Fun Friday “Fitness For Kids”

July FUN FRIDAY kicks off “Fitness for Kids” program by Salinas Fitness. Join us as they encourage a love of physical activity in kids by exposing them to fun fitness activities. July 12, 2019 starts at 10:30am.

Congratulations to Roma ISD Security Officer Leonel Leal and Police Officer Carlos Rangel for being chosen as Officers of the 2018-19 school year. Thank you for being “Committed to a Safe Learning Environment”.

Summer Kids Camp at Ringgold Elementary has been a GRAND SUCCESS!!

Alto Bonito Elementary hosted a College 1st Camp

College 1st Camp was available to 4th grade students that attended the summer school program. Students worked on several hands-on activities and learned about the environment, new technology, and different careers that are bringing about these new technological advances. All students were given a t-shirt and some students won door prizes. Special thanks, to Mr. Jesus Martinez and the RGCCISD Bilingual Department for giving these students the opportunity to be a part of this awesome camp!

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Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Summer Kids Camp at Ringgold Elementary has been a GRAND SUCCESS!! Mrs. Vargas has been inspiring our R.G.C.C.I.S.D. students through handson activities during their instructional day.

Our students have been given many learning opportunities: hands-on activities, crafts, academics, and other recreational summer activities. Beginning with the End in Mind in all that they do during their Summer School journey. Synergizing with one another in accomplishing their plans and goals they have set for themselves. Our students have researched through technology on creator of Piñatas. Students enjoyed learning about the creator and synergized in constructing their Summer Fun Piñata. Our staff is empowering students and developing the whole child through the unforgettable educational opportunities. We want to take this time to THANK Mrs. Vargas for inspiring our students and making a difference in their lives. YOU ARE AMAZING LEADER at R.G.C.C.I.S.D.

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WEDNESDAY JULY 10TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †RAFAELA & LUIS SEGOVIA (9TH AN.) by Familia Segovia †OFELIA R. BARRERA by Family †SANTOS R. GARZA (15TH AN.)

by Salazar Family FOR THE FRIENDS & BENEFACTORS OF THE BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

by Benedictine Sisters

SATURDAY JULY 13TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †DORA ELIA GARZA

by Maria G. Salinas †RAFAEL CARRERA

by Maria G. Salinas †ENRIQUE EDUARDO GUERRA

by Maria G. Salinas †ANGELICA A. LOPEZ

by Rosalinda Lopez †HUGO HINOJOSA

by Juan & Angie Guerra

THURSDAY JULY 11TH- I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †LILLY LOPEZ ROBINSON

by Patiño Family

SUNDAY JULY 14TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †ALBERTO BARRERA, SR.

by Wife & Children †HERMILA ESCOBAR (AN.)

by Sister Maria Villarreal †ALFREDO GARCIA

by Wife Zoila & Family

FRIDAY JULY 12TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †LIZA P. GUERRA (24TH AN.)

by Su Familia

NOVENA “Miraculous Prayer”

M. E. L.

Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it, Dear Jesus, and place it within your own heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in your merciful eyes it will become your favor, not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail.

SUNDAY SACRED HEART/ LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY JULY 14TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS

by Family †FLAVIO CANALES, JR.

by Wife & Children †THELMA RONQUILLO

by Patiño Family †MR. & MRS. ARTURO O. TREVIÑO

by Silvestre & Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez †AMADOR & FIACRO SALAZAR, JR. (4TH AN.) by Salazar Family †JESSIE JAMES GONZALEZ

by Gonzalez Family

Olivia Villarreal Lopez June 3, 1941 † July 19, 2018

On Saturday, July 13, 2019, State Rep. Ryan Guillen (D-Rural South Texas) will once again host his seasonal Listening Tour, which takes place several times

a year on every second Saturday of March, July, and November at a local Dairy Queen in all 10 Counties of District 31.

“This outreach program is very

En memoria de

Omar Garcia Hinojosa 03/01/1956 † 07/14/2017

La Alegría de la Vida

We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. All we have now are memories and your pictures in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping; we have you in our hearts. A thousand times we cried. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly; in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place no one can ever �ill. It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone. For a part of us went with you the day God took you home.

Quien paso por nuestra vida y dejo Luz, ha de resplandecer en nuestra alma para toda la eternidad.

Misa será celebrada en Immaculate Conception Church el 14 de Julio a las 5:00 p.m.

Te extrañamos mucho Familias: Garcia, Galvan y Guerra

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-Author Unknown

1st Heavenly Anniversary Service will be celebrated on July 14th at 11:00 am at the Rio First United Methodist Church.

E. Canales St. & Washington St. Rio Grande City, Tx

Loving you always, husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and brothers and sisters

5:00 P.M. †OMAR GARCIA (2ND AN.)

by Familia Garcia †RICHARD B. LUND (4TH AN.)

by Lund Family †RICHARD J. LUND, SR. (1ST AN.)

by Lund Family MONDAY JULY 15TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †GEORGE XAVIER DURAN

by Wife & Daughters TUESDAY JULY 16TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †DORA E. GARZA (1ST AN.)

by Sons

Rep. Guillen Gears Up for Another DQ Listening Tour Misa de Segundo Aniversario

In Loving Memory

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important to me, and gives my constituents, across the district, the opportunity to voice their thoughts and concerns,” explained Guillen. “Everything I do is to help my constituents in District 31, and if it wasn’t for their support and influence, I would not have been able to accomplish as much as I have.”

Guillen will travel across South Texas stopping at local Dairy Queens to hear the thoughts, opinions, and concerns of local residents, while simultaneously providing insight to the families that make District 31 so special.

State Representative Guillen has always held the opinions of his constituents in high regard, and consistently makes an effort to better the situation of all residents through the use of his many outreach programs. In addition to the Listening Tour, Guillen also hosts a Virtual Town Hall, a Virtual Constituent Summit, and an Office Open House, to provide as much transparency and communication as possible.

The discourse provided during these events is invaluable, and helps him create legislation that benefits District 31 and the state.

“We had a very successful session this go around, but we can always do better,” said Guillen, “I get some of my best legislative ideas from the people back home, and I want to be ready to address their needs next go around.”

Guillen is excited to be back on the road talking issues and

raising blood sugar levels with our fellow South Texans at a Dairy Queen near you. With the continued input from District 31 residents, this months listening tour is bound to be another great success.

Serving ten rural South Texas counties in the Texas House of Representatives, Ryan Guillen is known for his hard work, fierce independence, and relentless efforts for South Texas families. Recently, Capitol Inside called him a “House Bill Machine,” and a “one-person assembly line for legislation.” Since elected, few other legislators have passed more bills than Guillen. Sign up for updates at ryanguillen.com, facebook.com/representative.guillen, and twitter.com/ryanguillen

SÚPLICA PARA TIEMPOS DIFÍCILES

Divino Niño Jesús: Tengo mil dificultades: ayúdame. De los enemigos del alma: sálvame.

En mis desaciertos: ilumíname.

En mis dudas y penas: confórtame. En mis soledades: acompáñame.

En mis enfermedades: fortaléceme.

Cuando me desprecien: anímame. En las tentaciones: defiéndeme. En las horas difíciles: consuélame. Con tu corazón paternal: ámame.

Con tu inmenso poder: protégeme. Y en tus brazos al expirar: recíbeme. Amén.

S. G.

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Roma ISD Wins State-Wide Education Award from H-E-B Roma ISD Highlights May 2019 Wall of Fame Honorees

In May, H-E-B announced statewide winners for the 18th annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards during an awards ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin. Roma ISD was named the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards 2019 Small School District and was awarded $50,000! This is the first time Roma ISD has been nominated for this award.

“On behalf of the Roma ISD Gladiator Nation family I want to say that we are truly humbled and honored by this recognition,” Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos Guzman said at the event.

“If you had told any of us ten years ago that we would be standing here tonight, we wouldn’t have believed it, but we would have said it was a dream.

The success we have achieved at Roma ISD is not based on any one set of actions, but I can say it is based on one important virtue in life - humility.”

“Thomas Moore said that Humility is that low, sweet root, from which all heavenly virtues shoot. And I believe that humility is the root of every success in The Gladiator Nation. We have always focused on staying true to our humble roots, which is grounded in foundation of our rural farm working community.

The success of our district is built on the backs on immigrant laborers that wanted to create a better life for future generations,”

he continued. “This award is a true tribute to the generations of families that have struggled through life on the border and helped create a truly exceptional community and school district.

This award is a tribute to never forgetting where we started as we move forward toward continued excellence. I thank you again on behalf of the thousands in our community who coalesce to create the Great Gladiator Nation.

We are sincerely humbled and grateful for this honor.”

During the ceremony, H-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt handed out $430,000 in

cash awards and grants, and congratulated eight educators, two school districts, one early childhood agency and a public school board for being among the best in Texas.

H-E-B launched the Excellence in Education Awards program in cooperation with the Texas Association of School Administrators in 2002 as a positive way to support public education in Texas. It has become the largest monetary program for educators in the state, spotlighting best practices and celebrating the passion and creativity of Texas educators.

Roma ISD’s Gladiator Wall of Fame Program shines the light on exemplary students, who are selected for the honor based on citizenship, leadership, academics and extracurricular activities.

The May 2019 Roma ISD Gladiator Wall of Fame honorees were highlighted at the School Board Meeting.

The honorees include Lauro E. Cantu, Lizbeth Cantu-Marroquin and Estela Maldonado of Delia G. Garcia Elementary School; Aranza Gonzalez, Regina Montserrat-Mata and Galilea Sanchez of Emma Vera Elementary School; Jaime A. Escobar, Mia Marquez and

Elijah P. Simon of F. J. Scott Elementary School; Julio Cabrera, Aldo D. Mena-Flores and Naidyn Lopez-Valdez of R. & C. Saenz Elementary School; Mariely Alaniz and Jesus Rios of R. T. Barrera Elementary School; Ariadna V. Garcia, Yaitza Landa and Ricardo Rodriguez of Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Erik Acosta, Calista Moreno and Emilio Solis of Ramiro Barrera Middle School; Angelina Garcia, Lauro Lopez and Ricardo Muniz of Roma Middle School; and Eleazar Elizondo, Jaime Garcia and Leanza Trevino of Roma High School.

Congratulations to all students!

Retiro de 24 Horas

Retiro de 24 horas para el día 2 al 3 de Agosto en la casa de retiros del Monasterio Benedictino del Buen Pastor en el 705 Monastery Lane (FM 3167), Rio Grande City. Presentado por Alicia Perez y equipo de Oblatos Benedictinos.

El retiro comienza el Viernes 2 de Agosto a las 6:00 p.m. y termina el Sábado 3 de Agosto a las 6:00 p.m. el costo es de $50.00 incluye estancia por una noche, retiro, desayuno y comida de medio día.

El retiro “Enfrentando las Perdidas de la Vida” es para toda persona que se sienta agobiada y quiera sanar después de haber sufrido la perdida de un ser querido, divorcio, abandono, trabajo, o cualquier otro tipo de perdida.

Para registrarse o pedir mas información comunicarse al (956) 844-7815 o lisasaenz@aol.com o (956) 500-1167 yol152003@ yahoo.com ¡Rompa las cadenas y recupere la paz interior!

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R. & C. Saenz Elementary School J&O Red Diamond Cheerleaders and Student Engages Students in TEAMS Learning Council Members Visit South Padre Island

R. & C. Saenz Elementary School engaged in a unique program for their Gifted & Talented students during the spring semester. The school initiated a T.E.A.M.S. (Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Science) Hour was opened to the GT students to allow them the opportunity outside of the regular classroom to explore, design, question, and create with both digital technology and craft projects. Maricela J&O Red Diamond Cheerleaders and Student Council members enjoyed their trip to Schlitterbahn in Rios and Jessica Mendoza met with students every Wednesday for six weeks after school. Students were South Padre Island. After Schlitterbahn, they were treated to dinner at Pirate’s Landing in Port Isabel. encouraged to collaborate with others and to follow individual pursuits with the goal of sharing their They had a blast! creations with the other students. Each week students were challenged in STEAM concepts to create, construct or build something as simple or complicated as their imaginations allowed. Way to go Spartans!

(Photos and information courtesy Maricela Rios.)

Oración a San Expedito

Mi San Expedito de las causas justas y urgentes, intercede por mi junto a Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, para que venga en mi socorro en esta hora de aflicción y desesperanza. Mi San Expedito tú que eres el Santo guerrero. Tú que eres el Santo de los afligidos. Tú que eres el Santo de los desesperados. Tú que eres el Santo de las causas urgentes, protégeme, ayúdame, otorgándome: fuerza, coraje y serenidad. ¡Atiende mi pedido! (hacer el pedido).

Mi San Expedito, ayúdame a superar estas horas difíciles, protégeme de todos los que puedan perjudicarme, protege a mi familia, atiende mi pedido con urgencia. Devuélveme la Paz y la tranquilidad. ¡Mi San Expedito! Estaré agradecido por el resto de mi vida y propagaré tu nombre a todos los que tienen Fe. Muchas Gracias.

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¿Errores comunes con un asiento de Seguridad?

Padres preguntan, ¿Cual es el asiento más seguro para mi niño(a)? La respuesta no está en la marca del asiento sino en que el asiento se use correctamente cada vez. Ha sido comprobado que al usar un asiento de seguridad correctamente, se pueden salvar vidas y prevenir lesiones graves.

De acuerdo con las estadísticas, el 70% a 90% de asientos están instalados incorrectamente.

Los errores cometidos con los asientos de seguridad, pueden ser corregidos con facilidad.

Los errores mencionados a continuación son los más comunes: 1. Asiento incorrecto: Algunos niños están en los asientos incorrectos.

• Los niños deben de viajar en un asiento mirando hacia atrás hasta que alcancen la altura y el peso máximo establecido por el fabricante del asiento. Hay asientos convertibles mirando hacia atrás que tienen el límite 40lbs y 50lbs. ¡Este límite puede acomodar un niño de 4 años!

• Los niños deben de viajar en un asiento de seguridad con arnés hasta que alcancen la altura y el peso máximo del asiento. Sea un asiento mirando hacia frente o hacia atrás.

• Cuando los niños lleguen a la altura y al peso máximo del asiento, se puede considerar si el niño está listo para usar un asiento elevado (booster). El requisito para el asiento booster es que los niños tengan por lo menos 4 años y pesen 40lbs. Lo más importante es que tengan madurez y no se desabrochen cuando están viajando.

• Los cinturones de seguridad pueden ser usados cuando el niño(a) pueda sentarse derecho, doblar las rodillas sobre el bordo del asiento y que los pies estén planos en el suelo. El cinturón de seguridad debe de ir sobre el regazo y el hombro.

2. Instalación incorrecta

• Instalando un asiento de seguridad requiere que el cuidador sepa cómo trabaja el sistema del cinturón de seguridad en su auto.

La mayoría de los autos tiene el cinturón de seguridad que se traba en cuanto el cinturón se saca completamente. Este método es el más usado para instalar un asiento.

• Igual se puede usar las anclas que están adjuntas con el asiento.

Estas anclas están localizadas en el asiento del auto y están señaladas con un símbolo. Solamente use un método cuando haga la instalación de asiento. Cuando el asiento está instalado correctamente, no se moverá más de una pulgada de lado a lado.

3. Asiento orientado hacia adelante muy pronto • La mayoría de los niños(a) están orientados hacia delante demasiado pronto. Los estudios demuestran que estar orientado mirando hacia atrás es más seguro para un niño(a).

4. Errores con el arnés • La mayoría de la vez, los niños viajan con los arneses muy flojos

y el clip del pecho no posicionado correctamente. Para los asientos orientados hacia atrás, el arnés debe de estar anivelado con el hombro o abajo del hombro.

Asientos orientados hacia frente, el arnés esta anivelado con el hombro o arriba del hombro.

El clip de pecho siempre está posicionado de axila a axila.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Passenger Safety Project y Yolanda Morado educadora de salud en condado Estrella urge que padres y cuidadores aseguren que su niño(a) este viajando correcto en el asiento de seguridad. Es importante que lea el manual de usuario del asiento de seguridad y el manual de su auto para asegurar que está usando e instalando el asiento correctamente. Para asegurar que está usando el asiento de seguridad correctamente, busque un técnico en su condado. ¡Las inspecciones de asientos de seguridad son gratis! Visite el sitio www.buckleup.tamu.edu para localizar el técnico cerca en su área.

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Kathia Alaniz Earns 5th At State UIL Academic Competition

R.T. Barrera Elementary Eagles Enjoy Annual Harvest

Congratulations to Roma High’s Kathia Alaniz on earning 5th place in Computer Applications at the State UIL Academic Competition!!! Thanks to her coach Mrs. Annabel Saenz and her supportive parents. Way to go Kathia!!!

The R.T. Barrera Elementary School Eagles enjoyed another excellent harvest from their school garden! (Photo courtesy Marisa Garcia.)

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Roma High Gladiators Prepare for College “Art Appreciation” at Ringgold Elementary

Roma High School students participated in a variety of college going activities, to continue encouraging them to explore higher education and career options. Juniors attended a presentation from Texas A&M University with special guest speakers Andrea Trevino, a future Aggie, and Rebecca Garcia, and RHS alum who is also an Aggie graduate. All students were able to chat with the South Texas College HVAC Program during lunch periods for a day. And the juniors also attended a presentation by U.T. Austin. Thanks to the RHS Counseling Team for setting up these opportunities for our Mighty Gladiators! (Photos and information courtesy Eva Garza.)

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How to show good sportsmanship Winning isn’t the most important part of team sports.

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Children and adults learn many valuable lessons while competing in sports. Participating in sports helps solidify lessons in following directions, and can teach athletes the value of dedicating themselves to goals. Sports also provide physical exercise and an opportunity to exhibit good sportsmanship.

A 2014 national survey of 2,000 youth sports parents and coaches by Liberty Mutual Insurance revealed that even though they believe sportsmanship is one of the most important lessons of youth sports, 50 percent of respondents feel that sportsmanship has worsened in youth sports since responding adults were children themselves.

Some startling findings included 60 percent of respondents reporting either witnessing or participating in negative or abusive sideline behavior, and 55 percent of coaches have experienced parents yelling negatively at officials or their own children.

Good sportsmanship occurs when people who are participating and those observing the sport treat one another with respect.

This includes all players, parents, coaches, and officials.

While there’s much that coaches can do to instill good sportsmanship among their teammates, it is up to the parents and the players to help develop these skills. Here are some ways to encourage good sportsmanship. ·Parents can set an example.

Parents watching from the sidelines should refrain from yelling at refs or negatively commenting on their kid’s performance - or the performance of any other player, for that matter. Offer high praise for the effort, win or lose. ·Maintain a positive attitude.

Positivity can go a long way.

Encourage others to do their best, and always put forth your best effort throughout game play. ·Support teammates. Never criticize a teammate for trying his or her best. Always commend the effort. ·Accept the officials’ decisions.

Rules are in place to make the game fair and consistent. Follow the rules and accept when a ref, umpire or other official makes a call. Do not argue the call. ·Play fair. Never cheat or bend the rules to get ahead. ·Be a team player. Do your best to involve the whole team, even those players who may need a little extra help. Showboating or hogging the ball to show off your skills is discouraged. ·Win or lose with class. Always congratulate the winning team on a job well done if you are on the losing side. Accept the loss and own up to trying better next time.

If you are on the winning team, shake hands with the losing team and wish them well. Do not gloat.

Sportsmanship is an important lesson that athletes can apply to other facets of their life.

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Medical Technologist - Laboratory Starr County Memorial Hospital, Rio Grande City, TX seeks a full-time Medical Technologist.

Duties: Performs laboratory procedures, interpret results and maintain laboratory instruments. Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, AMT or ASCP or equivalent certification.

Position Type : Full Time Shift : Other Ref Code: Medical Technologist Contact Information Diana Garza - Human Resources HR 128 N FM Road 3167 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Email: diana.garza@starrcountyhospital.com Phone: 956-487-9036 Fax: 956-487-0332

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JOB SUMMARY: Prepares nutritional food for hospital patients, employees and visitors. Prepares meats, soups, sauces, etc. as determined by the day’s menu. Prepares all special hot food items for the modified diets as determined by the cycle menu. Operates and maintains kitchen equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS: A. Education: Some High School education preferred.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Ability to read and write.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: None required.

D. Experience: 1. Prior Work Experience: One year of previous institutional food preparation preferred.

2. Technical Training: None required.

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of walking and standing. Some bending, stooping, and reaching for food items and equipment. Pushing and pulling of food carts and lifting up to 25 pounds. The ability to comprehend and follow written or verbal instructions and directions.

Position Type : Full Time Shift : Other Ref Code: COOK Contact Information Diana Garza - Human Resources HR 128 N FM Road 3167 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Email: diana.garza@starrcountyhospital.com Phone: 956-487-9036 Fax: 956-487-0332

City of Rio Grande City Patrol Officer 1 Full-Time Position Job Title & Classification Patrol Officer for Rio Grande City Police Department, Regular full-time non exempt position.

Requirements Graduate from an accredited High School or GED Certificate, experience preferred but is not required, a valid Texas Driver’s License and T.C.O.L.E. License. Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and maintain oncall status. Applicant must pass a thorough background check (employment & criminal) and a pre-employment drug test.

Must be physically fit and pass a physical agility requirement.

Salary Salary will be based on department pay scale.

Deadline Positions open until filled.

Applications may be picked up at City Hall Valerie Brown-Garza, Personnel Director Rio Grande City Personnel Department 5332 E. Hwy 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 956/487-0672 www.cityofrgc.com City of Rio Grande City is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Housing Authority of Starr County Request for Proposals Security Guard Services At The Housing Authority of Starr County 1988 N Charco Blanco Rd. Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Submissions are due no later than 4 p.m.

August 22, 2019

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF STARR COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR AUDIT PROPOSAlS The Housing Authority of Starr County (HASC) is requesting sealed proposals for audit services from interested independent accounting firms. Audit services shall be conducted in compliance with the HUD Audit Guide, USDA Audit Guide and OMBA133. Specifications may be picked up at 1988 N. Charco Blanco Rd., Rio Grande City, Texas. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 4:00 P.M., August 22, 2019. Seven (7) sealed proposals must be clearly marked “Proposal for Audit Services” and shall be addressed to Housing Authority of Starr County Board of Commissioners, 1988 N. Charco Blanco Rd., Rio Grande City, Texas 78582. Proposals will be considered by the HASC Board at a later date, and must be valid for a 60-day period after submittal. The HASC reserves the right to refuse or reject any or all proposal or to waive any informalities or technicalities in the bidding and to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the HASC. Inquiries may be made by contacting Housing Authority of Starr County at (956)487-3216. Facsimile Copies will not be accepted!

The HASC is an equal opportunity employer.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the provisions contained in ARTICLE V, Section Five (5) of the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, we are serving notice to the owners and/or lien holders that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by Ochoa’s Wrecker Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicles within thirty (30) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicles in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Juan Ochoa at 956-488-9789, 112 Old Military Rd., Garciasville, TX 78547 for information concerning vehicles.

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AEP is proposing to construct a new 60-foot monopole tower located at 6356 N. FM 755 next to an electrical substation approximately 7 miles northeast of Rio Grande City, TX at Lat N26 27 27.3; Long W-98 44 21.8.

Interested parties may review this application Form 854 File No. A1137665 at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications.

Interested parties with environmental concerns may file a Request for Environmental Review with the FCC at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest or can mail a paper copy to: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, ATTN: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.

HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public Comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: TTL, ATTN: Tomas Hernandez, Jr., 17215 Jones Maltsberger, Suite 101, San Antonio, Texas 78247, (210) 888-6100 or thernandez@ttlusa.com

Housing Authority of Starr County Request for Qualifica�ons Legal Services The housing Authority of Starr County (“HASC”), a local housing authority, hereby solicits proposals from attorneys or law firms offering to provide legal services to HASC and its related entities.

It is the intent of the HASC to employ legal counsel with expertise in Public and Affordable Housing Development that will assist them with general legal matters. The successful respondent(s) will be utilized on an “as needed” basis.

Seven (7) sealed proposals must be clearly marked Proposal for Legal Services.

A copy of the RFQ can be obtained from

Mr. Luis R. Rios, Jr. Executive Director Housing Authority of Starr County Office 1988 N Charco Blanco Road Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 (956)487-3216 Submissions are due no later than 4:00 p.m.

August 22, 2019

INVITATION TO BID

The San Isidro I.S.D. will be accepting proposals for L.P. Gas, Propane, Gasoline, and Diesel Fuel. Proposals must be in the Business Office, 5175 FM 1017, San Isidro, Texas 78588 by 2:00pm on July 17, 2019 for further information contact Mr. Leonel Olivarez at (956)481-3100.

Housing Authority of Starr County Request for Proposals Pest Control The Housing Authority of Starr County, is adver�sing (2) year proposal for “Pest Control Treatment”.

Any company submi�ng a proposal will be required to have a license under the Structural Pest Control Board. The Housing Authority of Starr County currently has 78 family units, 2 Maintenance and 3 office buildings, which would require inside and outside once quarterly.

Proposals will be received at the HASC Office, 1988 N. Charco Blanco Rd., Rio Grande City, TX un�l August 22, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. For addi�onal informa�on please call Execu�ve Director Luis Rios at (956) 487-3216.

Housing Authority of Starr County Request Proposals for Fees Accountant Services The Housing Authority of Starr County, requests proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting Firms to perform Fees Accountant Services for the Housing Authority of Starr County for the fiscal year 2019-2020, The Fee Accountant must be performed in compliance with all applicable Federal and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations concerning an fees accounting of Public Housing Authorities.

Interested firms may respond no later than August 22,2019 at 4:00 p.m. to Housing Authority of Starr County, 1988 N. Charco Blanco Road, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, for more information call (956) 487-3216.

Seven (7) sealed proposals must be clearly marked “Proposal for Fee Accountant Services”.

The Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The Housing Authority of Starr County is an equal opportunity employer.

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The plains black-headed snake is a marvelous miniature I’ve grown accustomed to being regularly amazed by the diversity of wildlife in this area. Hardly a week goes by without my seeing some life-form that I couldn’t have imagined.

Seth Patterson, son of Tom Patterson a former president of the Rio Grande Wilderness Society, likes to wander in the wilderness and turn over rocks and old logs. A few years ago he found a plains black-headed snake and was thoughtful enough to bring it to a meeting for us to see.

These little snakes are

marvelous miniatures. Imagine, a round pencil which is colored tan. Now imagine that the eraser is charcoal color. Aside from the fact that snakes are flexible and more tapered than a pencil, that’s what the black-headed snake is like in length, size and color. It’s ventral side is gray to pinkish.

western half of Texas and in a band extending up into Nebraska and, I presume, down into Mexico.

Despite the size of the area in which they live, they’re seldom seen. They spend their time out of sight under leaf debris, rocks, logs, and in burrows. They may venture out on warm days following light rains.

They have fangs with weak venom in the back of their mouths but are of no threat to people. They couldn’t open their tiny mouths wide enough to bite us and the venom is too weak to The record length is about 15 matter. inches. Most are in the 7 to10 inch length.

Their range is throughout the

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Little is known about their family life. One captive laid two eggs which hatched in about six weeks. The hatchlings were about two and a half inches long.

These delightful little snakes are part of the diversity of life in the Valley, one more reason to preserve the thorny brush wilderness.

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