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City of Roma awards Corporal Jose Rene Aguirre Jr. City of Roma Mayor Roberto Salinas awarded a certiﬁcate of appreciation to Marine Corporal, Jose Rene Aguirre Jr. in recognition for his participation in combat operations in the Country of Syria. Corporal Aguirre is the 21yr. old son of Mr. Jose Rene Aguirre and Mrs. Maria Guadalupe Serrano of Roma Texas. Corporal Aguirre Jr. is a 2014 Roma High School Graduate, which later in 2015 got enlisted in the Marines. He is part of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) based out of California.

Starr County Campus Psychology Club Adopt-A-Highway Trash Pick-Up On Saturday, July 8, 2017, the Starr County Campus Psychology Club of South Texas College participated in its ﬁrst ever AdoptA-Highway Trash Pick-Up from 8:00am-12:00pm. The members collected over 20 bags of trash over the 2 mile stretch that the psychology club is responsible for in Rio Grande City close to the STC campus. This initiative of the Texas Department of Transportation is to help keep the Texas side roads clean, “Adopt-AHighway: Don’t Mess with Texas.” The psychology club advisors Eli

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Ruben “Nando” Sepulveda named 2017 RGV Pitcher of the Year

Congratulations on behalf of the Rio Grande City CISD Board of Trustees, administration and staﬀ to Rio Grande City High School Rattler Baseball Graduate Ruben “Nando” Sepulveda for being named Rio Grande Valley Pitcher of the Year for 2017.

Mayor’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Sarabia and Alex Sarabia started of appreciation for their volunteer the paperwork process back in work and service to the community. March, and the 2-year agreement is having 4 trash pick-ups a year before renewing the agreement in two years. Each member received a Pictured above L-R Ruben Saenz—Chair of the Mayor’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast certificate Planning Committee, Baldemar Garza—Member Planning Committee and this

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month’s Speaker, Xavier Perez, Jason Perez, Mayor Joel Villarreal, Coach Aaron Garcia, and Rev. Jon Herrin—Member of Planning Committee.

The monthly Mayor’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast was held on July 11. Mayor Joel Villarreal focused his remarks on the outstanding work that the late Ruben Klein had performed for Rio Grande City as the Water Master. Mayor Villarreal lauded Mr. Klein’s thorough knowledge of public water matters. RGC High School Head Football Coach Aaron Garcia, Rattlers Quarterback Jason Perez, and Mr. Xavier Perez, Jason’s father, were the special guests this month. Coach Garcia stated that he is optimistic about the Rattlers for the coming year. He stressed that he is always striving for improvement on his players. Jason shared some of his experiences at the summer football camps that he has attended this summer. The “Words to Live By” Roma ISD is proud to announce the groundbreaking for its new Roma High School Softball Stadium Grand message was delivered by former Stand with expanded and better seating. This is made possible through the foresight of the Roma ISD School Rattler and former RGC Mayor, Board, which listened to the requests from players, parents and community members for better facilities for Baldemar Garza. He used the famous biblical encounter between the girls teams. OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

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David and Goliath as an example to succeed in live. Three factors that David demonstrated should be emulated: faith in God—even when the odds seem insurmountable, thorough preparation, and the courage to take action. The Mayor’s Men’s Prayer Breakfasts are held the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 a.m., at the STC’s Starr County Campus. The event is nondenominational and opened to all men of the community. The Prayer Breakfasts provide an opportunity for men to come together, and in the spirit of community, share how God is working in their lives. The Mayor’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast Planning Committee is composed of Mayor Joel Villarreal, Rev. Jon Herrin, Pastor Emerson Villegas, R.C. Salinas, Baldemar Garza, Dr. Antonio Falcon, and Ruben Saenz.

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In Loving Memory of

Daniel "Scoop" Solis Jr. June 15, 1994 † July 23, 2016

You never said “I’m leaving”, you never said goodbye, you were gone before I knew it and only God knew why. A million times I needed you, a million times I cried, if love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place that no one could ever �ill, but... God.

Mass will be celebrated Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 8:00 A.M. at Cristo Rey Church in La Victoria Tx.

Solis ~ Gonzalez Family

NOVENA “Miraculous Prayer” 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.

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2nd Anniversary Osbaldo A. Saenz Sr. In Our Hearts, In Loving Memory of

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It has been two year since you went home to be with our Lord. It broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. We often sit and think of you and think of how you died, to think We couldn’t say good-bye before you closed your eyes. We suffer so much sorrow, and its neverending grief, which we must bear, until I breathe my last farewell and �inally meet you there. We Always Miss You

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John A. Pope III I’m Free

June 9, 1931 † June 9, 2017

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I took his hand when I heard Him call. If my parting has left a void, then �ill it with remembered joy. My life’s been full, I savored much: good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch, friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me... God wanted me now, He set me free. Dear Friends and Family, Your kind and thoughtful expression of sympathy was deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. We are so thankful for the years �illed with laughter and love that we had and enjoyed with him. He impacted many lives and was loved by many and will be missed by us and everyone that knew him. Thank you for all of those that made the time and effort to be with us in this time of sorrow and for all the generous phone calls, e-mails, letters, cards, distant travels, mass intentions, meals, �lowers and prayers that assisted us in the loss of our beloved husband, father and brother. Our most sincere thanks to Sanchez Funeral Home. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Yours with all Blessings,

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Most holy apostle, St. Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor who delivered the beloved Master into the hands of His enemies has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hopeless cases, of things despaired of. Pray for me; make use I implore you, of that particular privilege accorded to you to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and succor of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly (here make your request) and that I may praise God with you and all the elect forever, I promise. O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

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STC CPWE holds orientations for students seeking GED

July is the last month South Texas College will be offering a free GED program created to ensure students have the best chance possible to earn their diploma for a better future. As a result of a grant given by the Texas Workforce Commission, students have the opportunity to receive their GED while also receiving support in the form of a gasoline stipend and materials for school. Students interested in training for a career in Welding, Business Management, Accounting or Medical Office Specialist but who are missing a GED are encouraged to come to South Texas College and begin the process for a better future. “It’s our last month offering this free GED program,” said Steven P. Gallegos, Community Outreach and recruiter with STC Continuing Professional and Workforce Education (CPWE). “After this month, we won’t be offering everything we are offering right now including FREE gas allowance, GED courses, and testing fees as well as a chance to win a backpack loaded with cool STC gear. After July, we will have already filled all the spots available.”CPWE will be conducting a free orientation for students every Tuesday and Wednesday in July at STC’s Technology Campus located at 3700 W. Military Hwy in McAllen from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prospective students need to make sure they are at least 18 years of age and have a valid I.D. and social security card.

North Grammar Elementary Wishes a Happy Retirement to Counselor, Mrs. Minerva Perez Happy RetirementLongtime RGCCISD employee and beloved North Grammar Elementary counselor, Mrs. Minerva Perez will retire at the end of this school year. Mrs. Perez, who worked at North Grammar Elementary for some thirty years, leaves behind a legacy of compassion and commitment to the countless children in our community. Before leaving, Mrs. Perez, left each staﬀ member a heartfelt note where she reminded each of us “to grow and perfect our skills, and always remember we are here for the children.” The entire Longhorn family would like to wish, Mrs. Perez, God’s Bountiful Blessings on this new chapter in her life.

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South Texas College announces extended RGCCISD hours for Fall 2017 registration Students On June 14, 2017,

South Texas College staﬀ will be assisting students over the summer with extended hours for fall 2017 registration. Classes begin Monday August 28! Students can choose from more than 120 degree & certiﬁcate options and enroll at any of South Texas College’s 5 campuses,

two Teaching Centers and South Texas C o l l e g e Online! Day, night, weekend and online classes are available to accommodate busy schedules. Students Services oﬃces will be open to students on the last Friday in July and Saturdays in August at the Pecan, Mid-Valley & Starr County campuses, as follows: July 28 8 am to 7pm Pecan, Mid-Valley & Starr August 5, 12, 19 and 26 10 am to 2pm Pecan, Mid-Valley &

Starr Registration is always available 24/7 via Jagnet and at SouthTexasCollege.edu/register. Students can select courses, register and pay online. To avoid a $60 registration fee, tuition should be paid in full before July 31. The drop payment deadline is Aug. 16. Students may continue registering for classes up until the ﬁrst class day. Installment plans and emergency loans are available. Visit the nearest cashier’s oﬃce to make payment arrangements. For more information about fall registration, call South Texas College at (956) 872-8311.

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It’s impossible not to like a scaled quail; they have so many attractive characteristics. They’re a common sight here in the thorny brush wilderness. During most of the year you’ll ﬁnd them in coveys of a half dozen to 30 or more. There are reports of coveys of as many as 150 birds. During breeding season, in late spring and early summer, you’ll ﬁnd them only in pairs. The nest is a shallow depression

Scaled quails are very popular and abundant

on the ground next to a tall tuft of grass or under a shrub. It’s lightly lined with some leaves of grass and perhaps a few feathers. The female quail lays about a dozen eggs and does the incubating which takes about three weeks. The eggs are cream to light buﬀ colored and typically covered with small brown dots. The male hangs around and then helps care for the young after they hatch. The family stays together and eventually joins a covey.

Apparently, the abundance of these birds is closely tied to moisture. They’re most common where there’s a stable source of drinking water and least common during drought periods or when there are very heavy rains. Presumably the nests on the ground can be easily ﬂooded and the eggs damaged. One way to attract them is to provide a birdbath or a watering tray on the ground. Scattering some henscratch or wildbird seed on the ground is also helpful although you’ll attract other birds and critters as well. I do both and get rabbits, ground-squirrels, armadillos, toads, snakes, many other birds including bob-whites, and up to 25 scaled quail at a time. Scaled quail are also called cotton-tops or blue quail because of their plumage. The cotton-top name comes from the fact that both sexes sport a tuft of feathers on the top of the head with the tip

Scaled quails are about 9 inches in length and are hunted as game birds. A typical adult weighs about 6 or 7 ounces. Aside from their attractive appearance and status as a game bird, they’re also beneﬁcial because their diet consists of weed seeds and insects. About a third of their diet is insects. Their range includes the Rio being white. The males have noticeably larger white topknots Grande Valley, west Texas, New and their bellies are a deep chestnut-brown. The blue quail name comes from the bluish-gray coloration of the breast feathers. The name scaled quail is derived from the fact that the feathers on the breast and belly each have a thin black edge whichmakes it look as though the bird has scales like a ﬁsh.

Mexico and most of Mexico. If you’re out for a walk-a-bout in the thorn scrub, look for scaled quail on the ground for they prefer to walk and scamper about rather than to ﬂy. With their distinctive and attractive plumage, beneﬁcial diet and close family ties, they’ll quickly become one of your favorite birds, if they aren’t already.

PUBLIC NOTICE Our system failed to notify the state drinking water program as required by April 1, 2016. Although public health was not impacted, as our customers, you have the right to know what happened and what we did to correct the situation. There is nothing you need to do at this time. You do not need to boil your water or take other actions. While we did not notify the state as quickly as we should have, we have corrected the violation sending the required documents to TCEQ on July 10, 2017. We are no longer in violation. For more information, please contact Lourdes Guerra Bermea at 956-487-2085 or by mail to: 42 N Suntex Road Rio Grande City, TX 78582. This notice is being sent to you by Rio Water Supply Corporation System I.D. 2140016

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RGCCISD Summer School Program Hosted the 1st Annual Father’s Day Celebration

RGCCISD Parental Involvement Program in collaboration with the Summer School Program hosted the 1st Annual Father’s Day Celebration at the Roque Guerra Jr., Elementary Cafeteria. Students and their families were invited to enjoy a fun filled morning which included Father’s Day themed cookie decorating sponsored by the Parental Involvement Program, a poem by Aylani Toscano, musical performances by Eileen Falcon and Kassandra Juarez, as well as other invited guests who delighted those present with their musical stylings. Guests were treated to brunch and refreshments. On behalf of the Rio Grande City CISD Board of Trustees, administration and staff we would like to thank everyone who’s efforts made this event possible and all the families for taking time out of their busy schedules to join us.

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JULY 19, 2017 SECTION II, PAGE 1

Dan Ahearn Jr. A photo sits in my living room and one of my grandkids asked who are those soldiers in that picture? The one on the right standing is my grandfather and your great-greatgrandfather PFC Dan Ahearn Sr.. They were WW I Troop A 4th Cavalry soldiers who were stationed at Rio Grande City Fort Ringgold they served between 1914- 1917. Dan Ahearn Sr. married Ignacia Suarez and had 8 siblings, (+) Cilia A. Moralez, Rosa A. Pena, (+) Delia A. Rodriguez, (+) Aurora A. Olivarez, Rachel A. Perez, Alicia A. Pena, Agnes A. Garza and Dan Ahearn Jr. who also served in the Army 1959-1960 and also was in the Army Reserve 1961-1964 (picture inset.) Uniforms are replicated by our RGC High School JRROTC. (Photo submitted by Roger Ahearn Moralez).

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1.59 - 2.05 1.66 - 1.86 1.47 - 1.89 1.31 - 1.54 1.10 - 1.35 1.06 - 1.21

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200 - 300 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800

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MARKET PRICES FOR JULY 7, 2017

STEERS AVER-HIGH

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COW-CALF PAIRS STOCKER COWS PACKER COWS REPLACEMENT BULLS PACKER BULLS

HEIFERS AVER-HIGH

1.53 - 1.90 1.54 - 1.69 1.44 - 1.70 1.22 - 1.38 1.10 - 1.13 NO TEST

AVER - HIGH $965.00 - $1,325.00 $907.50 - $1,400.00 0.71 - 0.82 NO TEST 0.80 - 0.88

TOTAL NUMBER OF CATTLE: 403

COMMENTS & NEWS: Prices were much higher this week. Heifers up to 900 wts were up to $1,000.00. Black, red and white cattle were the most popular in price among the mixed colors. For this coming Friday we are expecting about 30 head of Black Angus cows, plus a large amount of commercial cows. Interested buyers, give us a call to conﬁrm on Thursday afternoon. See you at R. Y. Livestock Sales.

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For more information, please contact: Estela Hernandez @ 279-3175 or Patricio Hernandez @ 735-9914 1960 W. U.S. Highway 83 (old Grande Garbage truck yard). Approximately 1/4 mile on the right before getting to Hospital Road if traveling towards Roma.

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 19, 2017, SECTION II, PAGE 3

PUBLIC NOTICE AVAILABILITY OF MAINTENANCE/LABORER POSITION

The Starr County Housing Authority is now taking applications for one (1) maintenance/laborer Part-Time position for its Low-Rent Public Housing Units.

Position will be open until ﬁlled. An application may be picked up at the oﬃce of the Starr County Housing Authority, 1988 N. Charco Blanco Rd., Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Mon. thru Fri. Information on salary and job description will be included in the application package. The Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free work place

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FLUID INJECTION WELL PERMIT

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject ﬂuid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject ﬂuid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Unit Lease, Well Number 1W. The proposed injection well is located 7.1 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 3800 to 4700 feet.

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Waterflood Unit, Well Number 3W. The proposed injection well is located 6.1 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 3800 to 4700 feet.

LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely aﬀected, or requests for further information concerning any aspects of the application should be submitted in writing, within ﬁfteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone: 512-463-6792).

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FLUID INJECTION WELL PERMIT

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject ﬂuid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject ﬂuid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Unit Lease, Well Number 4W. The proposed injection well is located 5.9 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 3800 to 4700 feet.

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject ﬂuid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject ﬂuid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Unit Lease, Well Number 5W. The proposed injection well is located 7.2 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 3800 to 4700 feet.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FLUID INJECTION WELL PERMIT

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject ﬂuid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject ﬂuid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Unit Lease, Well Number 6W. The proposed injection well is located 6.7 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 3800 to 4700 feet.

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject ﬂuid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject ﬂuid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Unit Lease, Well Number 7W. The proposed injection well is located 6.4 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 3800 to 4700 feet.

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