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Starr County Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes and his staff were honored with a visit from Timothy Guerrero son of Brenda Gabert Guerrero and Dr. Rolando Guerrero. Timothy is a team member with South Texas Shooters Association which is an organization dedicated to teaching kids about gun safety, responsibility, discipline and respect through sports. Timothy is a great marksman who has accomplished many accolades and awards and with his parents’ guidance and support will attend the National Competition in mid-July in Ohio where he is set to participate in three (3) different competitions. Starr County Sheriff’s Response Team who were conducting training were on hand to demonstrate the APC Armored Personal Career Unit used during emergencies. Sheriff Fuentes and all Starr County Sheriff’s Office Staff wish Timothy and his family a safe trip to Ohio and many blessings for his success.
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Rio Grande City Swears in New Fire Chief By Christian Salinas
The City of Rio Grande City officially appointed Manuel Muñiz as new Fire Chief with a swearing-in ceremony during the regular meeting of the city commission held on Wednesday evening, July 10, at city hall. “Thank you for the opportunity to serve as fire chief,” said Muñiz, just before his Oath of Office ceremony. “I want to thank [the mayor, the commission, our city manager] as well as my family for supporting me through the process. I’m looking forward to this new adventure.” Muñiz, who has been with the Rio Grande City Fire Department for 21 years, fills the position formally held by Chief Ricardo Reyes. Reyes left the department earlier this year after having served in the RGC Fire Dept. since 1992. The city’s official website describes the Fire Department’s mission as being first responders to fires, medical emergencies, public safety, and disasters. The department also strives to protects the lives and property of city residents and its visitors, as well as advance public safety through its fire prevention, investigation and education programs.
Honors For 2019 Performances
By Kenneth Roberts - Freelance Writer
Ten players on the 2019 Rio Grande City Rattlers varsity baseball team have been awarded some level of All-District honors for their performances during the recently completed season, with one player receiving awards at three positions. The 2019 season was one of the greatest in the history of the Rio Grande City High School baseball program as the Rattlers advanced to the third round of the state playoffs. They defeated Valley View 2-0 in the opening round of the playoffs, outscoring the Tigers by a 19-0 margin. In the second round, they overcame the Gregory-Portland Wildcats 2-1 with victories in the second and third games of that series in Rio Grande City. Prior to game two of that series, the Wildcats had achieved a 30-2 overall record and were ranked No. 7 among Texas 5A schools. The Rattlers, who achieved a 10-4 record in district play, defeated Sharyland Pioneer in the opening game of the third round series before ultimately coming up short 2-1 as the Diamondbacks won the next
two games. District 31-5A baseball had a historically successful year as all four playoff teams – Rio Grande City, Sharyland High, Sharyland Pioneer, and La Joya Palmview – reached the third round of the playoffs and were among the final 32 teams in the state playoffs. Sharyland Pioneer and Sharyland played each other in the fifth round, or the final eight, and the Pioneer Diamondbacks won that series 2-0 to reach the state tournament. The exceptional 2019 season came after the Rattlers reached the second round of the playoffs in both 2017 and 2018. In 2017, they achieved a stellar 12-4 record in district play. Rattler Head Coach Roque Cortinas commented, “I’m definitely pleased with how the season unfolded. It was definitely a great year, one of the greatest in the history of the program…We wound up being one game away from being regional quarterfinal champions, the farthest Rio Grande City has ever been in the modern day era.” Sophomore shortstop Marc OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM
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Perez was honored as the Defensive Most Valuable Player for District 31-5A. Sophomore outfielder Eden Barrera was named the District Newcomer of the Year. In the District 31-5A opener against Mission Veterans in March, Marc Perez drove in six runs with a homer, two triples and a double. He slammed a solo homer against the PSJA Memorial Mustangs in another March district contest. Throughout the season, he tormented Rattler opponents on the base paths, especially on April 23 when he stole three bases against Sharyland Pioneer. On the mound, Perez picked up a win with two-plus innings of scoreless relief pitching against Sharyland Pioneer in the third round playoff opener. He registered a save by quashing a seventh inning rally by GregoryPortland in game three of the second round series. Sophomore Eden Barrera wielded a potent bat throughout the season. He slammed RBI singles in games two and three of the Gregory-Portland series ALL-DISTRICT, section II, page 1
Roma High Salutatorian Named All American Academic Swimmer Congratulations to Leanza G. Trevino, Roma High School Class of 2019 Salutatorian, who was selected for the All American Academic Award by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association! In order to qualify for the high standards of the award, Leanza maintained a minimum 3.75 GPA for 7 semesters and completed a variety of physical requirements in her swimming competitions. Congratulations to Leanza on being recognized as one of the top high school swimming student athletes from across the nation!!
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