July 29, 2020

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Dr. Angie Ramirez Therapeutic Optometrist

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Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on State of Safety Orders are in Place to 487-2596 Texas Federal Emergency Declaration Mitigate the Current Coronavirus 4343 E. Hwy. 83 R.G.C.

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Declaration for the State of Texas.

Due to the impact of Hurricane Hanna along the Gulf Coast, FEMA is authorized to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the designated areas.

Specifically, FEMA is authorized to provide emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to direct Federal assistance

and reimbursement for mass care including evacuation and shelter support at 75 percent federal funding.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed South Texas communities and local governments. First responders and health care professionals are working tirelessly to provide the necessary resources and services to help combat this virus. Now, South Texas communities must also face the aftermath of destruction caused

by Hurricane Hanna.”

“Thankfully, 32 counties including Bexar, Hidalgo, La Salle, McMullen, Starr, Webb, and Zapata - are covered under FEMA’s Emergency Declaration for the

State of Texas. This assistance will help these areas recover from property damage and address public health and safety concerns.

I will continue to work with FEMA and the State of Texas to ensure our communities receive the necessary resources and support.”

This assistance is for the counties of Aransas, Bee, Bexar, Brazoria, Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, Dimmit, Duval, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Harris, Hidalgo, Jackson, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, La Salle, Live Oak, Matagorda, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr, Victoria, Webb, Wharton, Willacy, and Zapata.

When you are in public: Wear a face mask, wash your hands, do not touch your face and stay six feet away. Stay home if possible.

Cuando estén en público: Usen una máscara facial, lávese las manos, no se toque la cara y manténgase a seis pies de distancia.

Quédense en casa si es posible.

Dr. Raymond Cruz Best FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Starr County Staff Joined Community Leaders and United Way Staff to Distribute Supplies to Rio Grande City CISD and Roma ISD

Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted

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It is a very difficult time for all of us as we are faced with an unprecedented number of COVID-19 Positive cases and deaths, so we have signed a STAY AT HOME/STAY SAFE EMERGENCY ORDER, a HEALTH AUTHORITY ORDER and an EMERGENCY HEALTH CONTROL ORDER DELAYING IN PERSON FACE-TO-FACE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL INSTRUCTION for the safety of our residents.

This PANDEMIC is very real and we need to protect each other.

We ask our residents to follow the safety orders which are a tool to help us mitigate the current

County

Coronavirus Infections in Starr County.

We all need to practice extreme safety measures to prevent more people from being exposed.

We urge our residents to wear face coverings, practice social distancing, wash our hands constantly and avoid gatherings of more than 10 people.

I would like to thank all the Healthcare providers who continue to work tirelessly at Starr County Memorial Hospital, local clinics, our local schools, municipalities, law enforcement officers, first responders, essential workers, the Military and Governor Greg Abbott for working diligently for the safety of all residents.

It will take all of us working together as a community to protect ourselves and our loved ones from getting infected or even dying from this potentially deadly virus.

YOUR LIFE AND THE LIVES OF YOUR FAMILY ARE PRECIOUS! Stay safe. God bless you & God bless Starr County – Your Judge Eloy Vera The Orders can be found on Starr County Texas Facebook page or you may call (956) 716-4800 to request a copy.

Lino Cavazos Jr., Isaac Martinez, and Jose J. Gonzalez Received La Casita Fire Academy #14 Course Completion Certificates

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On July 23, 2020, Starr County Staff joined community leaders and the United Way Staff to distribute supplies to Rio Grande City CISD and Roma ISD. Students from both school district will receive free school supplies through proceeds from donations from both school districts’ employees as well as community members and corporate donors. The supplies will be distributed by the each school to alleviate the current economic crisis.

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The Roma Fire Department would like to congratulate three of their very own on the completion of La Casita Fire Academy #14. Their ceremony was held on July 17, 2020 where, Lino Cavazos Jr., Isaac Martinez, and Jose J. Gonzalez received their course completion certificates. Congratulations!!

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 29, 2020, PAGE 2

Sweet Sibling Summer Emma Garcia, San Isidro High School Junior Reporter

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 August 5, 2020 for further information contact Mr. Leonel Olivarez at (956)481-3100.

creativity and productive skills.

Venelope and Carlos are the children of Karla Galvan and Throughout the Carlos Rueda. They attend San summer, society Isidro Elementary School at the has been pushed second and first grade level. to find alternative entertainment Venelope has used her summer through these ‘temporarily spare time sewing with her closed’ sign times. Arts and grandmother. She has been crafts, new hobbies, and quality family time have been factors to happiness lately, now more than ever. Seven-year-old Venelope Rueda Galvan and her six-yearold brother Carlos Rueda Galvan III have been expressing their

making headbands, bows, and masks. She is ready to take on her next project to sew a shirt for herself, or shorts for her brother.

Carlos learned how to operate a zero-turn lawn mower to aid his grandpa with the lawn. He enjoys

driving it every chance he gets.

Venelope and Carlos want to begin offering their newly learned skills to the community to earn some extra revenue for their favorite hobby, gaming!

They hope to make “Millions!”

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 29, 2020, PAGE 3

Grulla High School 2020-21 Gator Band Color Guard Officers

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Congratulations to the Grulla High School 2020-21 Gator Band Color Guard Officers: Captain- Chantal Barrera, CoCaptain- Yoselin Garza, and Lieutenant- Rensy Tamez.

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WEDNESDAY JULY 29TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ELIAS CHAPA VILLARREAL

by Wife & Children †GUADALUPE CASTAÑEDA, JR.

by Wife Alicia & Family †YOLANDA G. CANTU by Family THURSDAY JULY 30TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY JULY 31ST - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †HERON I. GARZA

by Mr. & Mrs. Israel De la Cruz †EVA CANTU by Nena G. Martinez

†CHAYSE OLIVAREZ (3RD AN.) by Family †GILBERTO RAMIREZ by Family †YOLANDA G. CANTU by Family SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. NO MASS SUNDAY AUGUST 2ND - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †HAROLD & HUGO HINOJOSA

by Family †GONZALO TAMEZ (23RD AN.)

by Family †SILVESTRE GONZALEZ

by Mr. & Mrs. Javier D. Margo †EMILIO J. CASTAÑEDA CLASS OF 1962 by Noelia Muñoz

†LAZARO “CHALIN” GARZA

by Noelia Muñoz †GILBERTO TREJO by Noelia Muñoz SUNDAY AUGUST 2ND - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †ANTONIO GONZALES (AN.)

by Gonzales Family †REYNALDO GARCIA, SR. (10TH AN.)

by Family †SILVESTRE GONZALEZ

by Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez †ROMEO GARCIA, SR.

by Gonzales Family 5:00 P.M. †AARON H. MASCORRO

by Familia Mascorro

Sanchez Funeral Home

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MONDAY AUGUST 3RD– I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †HUMBERTO E. LOPEZ

by Peto y Bebe Morin †YOLANDA G. CANTU by Family †ROMEO GARCIA, SR.

by Ramona Olivares & Family TUESDAY AUGUST 4TH – I.C.C. 6.30 A.M. †FRANCISCO J. HALILI, JR.

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First West Nile case of 2020 highlights mosquito precautions

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†REYNALDO MOLINA, III (2ND AN.) by Family †ISABEL GUTIERREZ (7TH AN.)

by Sus Hijos †JOSE MARIA SALINAS by Su Esposa e Hijos

Sanchez

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE THAT, MUY PIZZA-TEJAS, LLC HAS FILED FOR A WINE AND BEER RETAILER’S PERMIT TO BE ISSUED TO PIZZA HUT #27062, LOCATED AT 229 EAST GRANT STREET, IN THE CITY OF ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TX JAMES H. BODENSTEDT - MANAGER

With the first Texas case of West Nile virus disease this year, the Texas Department of State Health Services reminds people to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and stop transmission of the potentially deadly disease. The first reported case was in an adult resident of Tarrant County who later died.

DSHS urges people not to give mosquitoes a biting chance by taking a few simple steps.

WEAR long sleeves and pants. Create a barrier to mosquito bites by covering up.

APPLY insect repellent.

Use EPA-registered repellent such as those containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus/p-menthane-diol.

REMOVE standing water.

Emptying out water that accumulates in toys, tires, trash cans, buckets, clogged rain gutters and plant pots will deny mosquitoes a place to lay their eggs and reproduce.

West Nile virus is transmitted

through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Most people exposed to the virus don’t get sick, but about 20 percent develop symptoms like headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea and fatigue. In a very small proportion, less than one percent, the virus affects the nervous system, leading to a more serious illness that can cause neck stiffness, disorientation, tremors, convulsions, paralysis and even death.

In the last 10 years, Texas has reported more than 3,300 cases of West Nile disease, including 172 deaths.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 29, 2020, PAGE 5

Smarter than Your Average Bachelors: Flexible CBE Degrees Fueling Futures With the average debt for a bachelor’s in Texas ringing up at a staggering $25,863, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, a college degree might seem out of reach … unless you know the best-kept secret in the state.

South Texas College students are picking up bachelor’s degrees for around $9,700 — or less than $4,500 with an associate already under their belts. In fact, STC is ranked number one in the nation for affordable online bachelor’s degrees by onlinecollegeplan. com.

For STC grad Sabrina Mendoza, who polished off her bachelor’s in only two years while also working full time and raising a young child by herself, it was the difference between stagnation and success.

“I was a single mom, so I was

trying to save pretty much any way that I could,” says Mendoza, who had planned to transfer to a university after earning her associate degree in general studies … before the hefty price tag prompted a change of plans.

That’s when she discovered competency-based education (CBE) bachelor’s programs, right in her backyard at STC. For just $850 per seven-week accelerated term, Mendoza was able to take as many classes as she could fit into her busy schedule.

Not only did her tuition include books, but she could complete her bachelor’s 100-percent online and on her own time.

“It was everything I needed,” says Mendoza. “The fact that this was online helped so much because it gave you that flexibility — especially for someone in my

situation.”

At South Texas College, Mendoza had her choice of four CBE programs in diverse and in-demand fields, including the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Computer & Information Technologies, Medical & Health Services Management, and Technology Management.

Ultimately, Mendoza decided to follow her passion for business in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership (BASOL) Program, where she found the versatile skills to move ahead with her career goals.

Not only was Mendoza able to finish well ahead of her original time frame, but she also graduated magna cum laude.

Complete story can be found online at https://bit.ly/2ONGDda

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 29, 2020, PAGE 6

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F P R E M I S E P E R M I T, PA C K A G E S T O R E PERMIT AND PACKAGE S T O R E TA S T I N G PERMIT by: REGALADO INVESTMENTS LLC dba: LOYAL LIQUORS & TOBACCO to be located at 605 W. MAIN ST., SUITE 6, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. Officers of said LLC are ANGELINA REGALADO.

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER RETAILER’S OFFPREMISE PERMIT, BY SYNTHIA A. GARCIA dba LA PASADITA CONVENIENCE STORE, to be located at 5097 E. HWY 83, ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TX.

Western lubber grasshoppers mature in late summer I’m always a bit shocked when I see an adult western lubber g r a s s h o p p e r.

T h e y ’ r e conspicuously large for a grasshopper, up to twoand-a-half inches. They hatch as nymphs, in spring, from eggs laid in the fall. Through the spring and early summer, they grow and shed their skins 5 times. Each shedding is called an instar. They reach mature size in late summer and do earn the name “lubber.”

Size isn’t all that distinguishes them. Unlike most grasshoppers, they can’t fly. They have wings but they’re mere nubbins called

tegminas. You can see them located between the thorax and abdomen. They’re covered with dark spots. However, the lubbers do have large hind legs and can leap considerable distances when threatened.

Identifying features include a line of small dots between each segment of the abdomen and a rickrack design along the large portion of the hind leg. The general color is shades of brown but often mixed with some green.

They have a pair of antennae, a pair of compound eyes, and a membrane (tympanum) on each side of the head for hearing.

Each segment of the abdomen has a hole on each side called a spiracle. These lead to tubes inside the body which allow

oxygen to circulate and are equivalent to lungs but not nearly as efficient. It’s that deficiency which prevents insects from ever growing truly large.

Lucky us.

Their diet consists of herbaceous plants and grasses, especially common sunflowers.

Surprisingly, they also eat a few insects. Not usually abundant, they normally offer no threat to

agriculture. There are, however, occasion outbreaks when they do some damage, most often to cotton crops.

They have a wide array of predators which include birds, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

Grasshoppers beware, everyone’s out to get you.

Western lubber grasshoppers are usually considered beneficial since they help control weeds.

They’re another interesting wild thing.

Talk to your children regularly…

Did you know that children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about underage drinking or other drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t, yet only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Talk to your kids about underage drinking, for tips log on www.samhsa.gov Message from Starr County Community Coalition, SCAN

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What Happens when the Lights Go Out What it takes to restore power.

When there’s an outage, we know you want to know why and when your lights will be back on. Our crews follow a series of steps to get power restored as quickly as safely possibly. First they restore power to the largest number of members then work on smaller groups of outages.

When an outage occurs, crews work to find the problem. They start with transmission lines, which supply power to thousands of members. Although these lines rarely fail, when damage does occur, those repairs must be made before other parts of the system can operate.

Next, crews check the substation. These fenced in areas, which you probably notice on the side of the roads when you travel, contain equipment that helps us

serve hundreds or thousands of members.

If the problem isn’t located in a substation, distribution lines are checked. These lines take power from the substation to a large number of members in neighborhoods and communities.

If there are still local outages, supply lines (or tap lines) are checked. These lines deliver power to transformers, which are either mounted on poles or placed in green boxes for underground service, outside businesses, homes, and schools.

If your home remains without power after all these are checked, the service line between a transformer and your home may need to be repaired.

Sometimes restoring power takes more than just our crews.

For example, if the damage

is in the substation or on the transmission lines, those are typically owned by generation utilities and we will need to work with those crews to make repairs.

Keep in mind that outages are usually the result of bad weather, animals, vehicle accidents or other things out of our control.

Sometimes we must have planned outages to safely make upgrades or repairs to equipment.

Whatever the cause of the outage, know that Medina EC is working to get power restored quickly.

You can sign your account up to receive outage alerts and learn more about outages at MedinaEC. org/Outages.

Medina EC was established in 1938 to meet the great need for electricity in the area. If you would like more information on Medina EC, visit MedinaEC.org

Request for Qualifications Rio Grande City WWTP Rehabilitation/Expansion (TWDB CWSRF #73874) and West 83 Sewer Collection System Engineering Design and Project Management The City of Rio Grande City (City) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from engineering firms licensed to perform such work at the City’s WWTP and a proposed sanitary sewer collection system extending first-time sanitary sewer service to the western limits of the City along US Hwy 83. This project is to be funded possibly with both Federal and State funding.

The Request for Qualifications packets will be available at the Office of the City Secretary, Ms. Melissa Garza, beginning Friday, July 31. Statements of Qualifications will be received by the City Secretary’s Office until 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at City of Rio Grande City Hall located at 5332 E. US Hwy 83, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, for any questions please call 956-487-0672. The SOQ’s received by the deadline will not be publicly opened, but will be reviewed and ranked by a committee selected for this purpose, and a recommendation made to the City Council for action. The selected firm will be contacted and notified of their selection no later than September 18, 2020 and may, or may not, be contacted for an interview by the Committee prior to making the recommendation to the Council.

A Pre-Submittal meeting will be held at Rio Grande City Hall at 10:00 a.m. on August 7, 2020. The City Manager, the Director, and members of the City Public Utilities Department will be on hand to take questions regarding the project. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

All firms who 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.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 29, 2020, PAGE 9

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Automatic SNAP Renewals During COVID-19 Pandemic On July 24, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal authority to extend certifications by six months for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients whose benefits are up for renewal in July and August. HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to also waive interview requirements for new and current households.

“The State of Texas is committed to ensuring families have access to nutritious food throughout

the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Governor Abbott. “By extending automatic SNAP renewals and temporarily waiting interview requirements, we will ensure more Texans have healthy meals for their families. I thank our federal partners for their continuous support as we respond to COVID-19.”

“As we continue to fight against COVID-19, these automatic renewals provide food security and peace of mind to families in need during this unprecedented time,” said Texas HHS Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne

When you are in public: Wear a face mask, wash your hands, do not touch your face and stay six feet away.

Stay home if possible. Cuando estén en público: Usen una máscara facial, lávese las manos, no se toque la cara y manténgase a seis pies de distancia. Quédense en casa si es posible.

Salter. “Waiving interviews also reinforces that it is important to stay home when possible to minimize potential exposure to COVID-19.”

The interview waiver applies to new applicants as well as those whose benefits are up for renewal, and HHSC can process applications as they are received and make eligibility determinations faster.

Texans in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, at YourTexasBenefits. com or use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage their benefits.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF ROMA TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF ROMA

2020-DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION/MAIN STREET PROGRAMS

TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

2020- Fire, Ambulance, & Service Truck (FAST) Fund (Published on July 29, 2020)

(Published on July 29, 2020)

The City of Roma will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at City Council Chamber, located at 77 Convent Street, Roma, Texas regarding the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG), 2020- Fire, Ambulance & Services Truck (FAST) Fund.

The City of Roma will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at City Council Chamber, located at 77 Convent Street, Roma, Texas regarding the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) grant.

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 FAST funding available, all eligible TxCDBG FAST activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. The City encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TxCDBG FAST application and to make their views known at this public hearing.

Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Mr. Crisanto Salinas, City Manager at the City Hall, P.O. Box 947, Roma, Texas 78584. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact City Hall at (956) 849-1411 to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact City Hall at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Para más información en español, comuniquese con Ms. Josie Hinojosa al (956) 849-1411 ext. 2230.

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 City 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 Mr. Crisanto Salinas, City Manager at the City Hall, P.O. Box 947, Roma, Texas 78584. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact City Hall at (956) 849-1411 to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact City Hall at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Para más información en español, comuniquese con Ms. Josie Hinojosa al (956) 849-1411.

Crisanto Salinas, City Manager City of Roma, Texas

Aviso de Audiencia Pública Ciudad de Roma Desarrollo de la Comunidad de Programas de Texas 2020-Camion de Bomberos y Vehiculos de Emergencia

(Publicado el día 29 de julio 2020) La Ciudad de Roma tendrá una Audiencia Pública a las 5:30 p.m. el día martes, 4 de agosto del 2020 en la Cámara del Concilio de la Ciudad de Roma, localizada en #77 Calle Convent, Roma, Texas, referente a la entrega de una solicitud al Departamento de Agricultura para el Desarrollo de la Comunidad de Programas de Texas, 2020- para troque de bomberos, ambulancia y servicios de troque.

Crisanto Salinas, City Manager City of Roma, Texas

Aviso de Audiencia Pública Ciudad de Roma 2020-Revitalización del Centro de La Ciudad Desarrollo de la Comunidad de Programas de Texas

(Publicado el día 29 de julio 2020) La Ciudad de Roma tendrá una Audiencia Pública a las 6:00 p.m. el día martes, 4 de agosto del 2020 en a Cámara del Concilio de la Ciudad de Roma, localizada en #77 Calle Convent, Roma, Texas, referente a la entrega de una solicitud al Departamento de Agricultura para el Desarrollo de la Comunidad de Programas de Texas.

El propósito de esta audiencia es dar la oportunidad a los residentes para discutir el plan de participación de residentes, el desarrollo de vivienda local y las necesidades de la comunidad, la cantidad de fondos disponibles, todas las actividades elegibles de TxCDBG FAST y el uso de fondos de TxCDBG en el pasado. La ciudad hace un llamado a los residentes a participar en el desarrollo de esta solicitud y hacer sus comentarios en esta audiencia pública. Las personas que no pueden asistir a esta audiencia pública, pueden mandar sus comentarios a la oficina al Sr. Crisanto Salinas, Administrador de la Ciudad de Roma, P.O. Box 947, Roma, Texas 78584.

Las personas con discapacidades que quieran asistir a esta audiencia deben contactar a la Ciudad de Roma al teléfono (956) 849-1411 ext. 2230 para solicitar asistencia.

Personas que requieran equipo especial para escuchar o si tiene alguna discapacidad debe contactar a la Ciudad de Roma por lo menos dos (2) días antes de la audiencia.

El propósito de esta audiencia es dar la oportunidad a los residentes para discutir el plan de participación de residentes, el desarrollo de vivienda local y las necesidades de la comunidad, la cantidad de fondos disponibles, todas las actividades elegibles de TxCDBG y el uso de fondos de TxCDBG en el pasado. La ciudad hace un llamado a los residentes a participar en el desarrollo de esta solicitud y hacer sus comentarios en esta audiencia pública. Las personas que no pueden asistir a esta audiencia pública, pueden mandar sus comentarios a la oficina al Sr. Crisanto Salinas, Administrador de la Ciudad de Roma, P.O. Box 947, Roma, Texas 78584. Las personas con discapacidades que quieran asistir a esta audiencia deben contactar a la Ciudad de Roma al teléfono (956) 849-1411 para solicitar asistencia. Personas que requieran equipo especial para escuchar o si tiene alguna discapacidad debe contactar a la Ciudad de Roma por lo menos dos (2) días antes de la audiencia.

La audiencia se hará en Español para aquellas personas que así lo deseen.

La audiencia se hará en Español para aquellas personas que así lo deseen.

Crisanto Salinas, Administrador Ciudad de Roma

Crisanto Salinas, Administrador Ciudad de Roma

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Residents inside the Rio Grande City limits can drop off their bulky items at 632 W. Eisenhower from 9AM to 6PM. -Each household/residence can bring up to 4 car tires to be properly disposed of.

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-Please no contractors, tractor tires, construction material or car parts.

Esta semana es de limpieza en la Ciudad de Rio Grande City. Los residentes dentro de los límites de la ciudad de Rio Grande pueden llevar su basura al 632 W. Eisenhower 9AM-6PM -Cada hogar / residencia puede traer hasta 4 llantas de automóvil para ser desechadas

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-Por favor, no contratistas, neumáticos de tractores, material de construcción o piezas de automóviles.

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$

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2019 Honda Accord Sport

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$

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2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT STK# 22208

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2020 CHEVROLET SPARK LS

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MSRP PRICE REDUCTION BELOW MSRP SPECIAL VALUE PRICE 1 CUSTOMER CASH 2

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2020 CHEVROLET COLORADO EXT. CAB WORK TRUCK

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