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Congratulations to the Roma High School Orchestra for earning a 1st Division rating of “Superior” for both the concert and the sightreading portions at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest at PSJA Memorial High School! This is the first time in the program’s history that the students earn a Division 1 Rating in both portions of the competition. Congratulations to these outstanding student musicians, their directors, and their proud parents!!

July 4th, Declaration of Independence

While July 4th is synonymous with American independence, one of the United States’ founding fathers felt that July 2nd was a more appropriate date to celebrate the colonies’ declaration of independence from Great Britain.

John Adams, who would serve as the second President of the United States, felt July 2nd was the correct date to celebrate the colonies’ independence and even protested July 4th by refusing invitations to appear at events on that day during

his lifetime.

Adams’ contention dates back to June 7, 1776, when Richard Henry Lee, the Virginia delegate of the Continental Congress, first introduced a motion calling for the colonies to declare their independence. Voting on Lee’s motion was postponed, though a five-man committee consisting of Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman was appointed to draft a statement

justifying independence from Great Britain.

Lee’s motion was approved on July 2nd, and Adams even wrote his wife, Abigail, that the day would be celebrated as the anniversary of the colonies’ independence for many years to come.

But that was not to be, as American independence is instead celebrated on July 4th, the day when the Continential Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence.

From left to right: Top Row: Cynthia Perez, 1st VP; Larissa Salinas, Zapata HS; Andrea Botello, Zapata HS; Alinna Garcia, Zapata HS, Mayra Lopez, Bank Officer; Javier Ramirez, Bank Officer. Bottom Row: Eloy Lopez, 1st VP; Lisa Pena, Bank Officer; Kimberly Vela, Rio Grande HS; Cesia Gonzalez, Roma HS; Mariah Alaniz, Freer HS; Ricardo Ramirez, IBC Zapata President/CEO. This month, IBC Bank awarded into a humble family, Sanchez $142,000 in scholarships to was a strong supporter of making deserving high school seniors higher education available to across Texas and Oklahoma in students interested in bettering honor of Antonio R. Sanchez, their lives.

Sr., founder of IBC Bank. Born IBC, page 2

Roma ISD Honors District Six Roma High Baseball Teachers of the Year

Players Named All-District

Congratulations to the Roma ISD District Teachers of the Year who were honored at the School Board Meeting. Maria Elia Guerrero of R.T. Barrera Elementary School was honored as the Roma ISD Congratulations to Roma High School 31-5A All District Baseball Players!! Raul Resendez, Pitcher - Elementary Teacher of the Year and Veronica Ibanez of Ramiro 1st Team All-District, Gabriel Garcia, Catcher - Honorable Mention, Rick Hernandez, 2nd Baseman - Barrera Middle School was honored as the Roma ISD Secondary Honorable Mention, Marte Guerra, Short Stop - Honorable Mention, Felix Gomez, Outfielder - Honorable Teacher of the Year. Both ladies will represent Roma ISD in the Region One Regional Teacher of the Year Contest.

Mention, and Juan Jaramillo, Outfielder - Honorable Mention.

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Card of Thanks In Loving Memory

Jessie James Gonzalez January 19, 1957 † June 5, 2019

Gone yet not forgotten.

Although we are apart Your spirit lives within us Forever in our hearts.

THURSDAY JULY 4TH- I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †EVELINA CASTILLO (5TH AN.)

by Elda Castillo & Family †JESUS MARIA SOLIS (1ST AN.) by Family FRIDAY JULY 5TH - I.C.C. ICS 6:00 P.M. †SAUL F. HINOJOSA (AN.)

by Daniel & Rosario Hinojosa & Family †CAROLINA RAMIREZ (10TH AN.) by Family

We would like to express our thanks to relatives, friends, and neighbors for their love and support during our time of sorrow. Your donations of �lowers, food, masses, and prayers are deeply appreciated. Thank you and God bless you all!!!

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by Mr. & Mrs. Rene Molina & Family †ALBERTO ZURITA

by Familia Garza-De la Torre †BLAS PEDRO SAENZ

by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family †OLIVIA R. TREVIÑO

by Silvestre & Alma Gloria Gonzalez SUNDAY JULY 7 TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY JULY 7TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family

IBC Continued from Front Page IBC Bank-Zapata was proud to award $7,000 in scholarships to deserving students from five area high schools. The needbased scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to IBC’s “Do More” philosophy.

“We are honored to support these local students as they venture into college and start a new chapter in their lives,” said Ricardo Ramirez, president of IBC Bank-Zapata. “Providing this financial support is just one way we give back and ensure that our community continues to thrive.”

IBC Bank began the A.R. Sanchez, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Program more than two decades ago. Since then over $2 million in scholarships have been awarded to students across South Texas and Oklahoma.

“The recipients of our

A.R. Sanchez, Sr. Memorial scholarships are chosen for their dedication to volunteerism and community service,” explains IBC Bank – Zapata President Ricardo Ramirez. “These civic-minded young people represent our future, and IBC Bank is honored to play a part in alleviating some of their financial burden in their pursuit of higher education.”

IBC Bank-Zapata 2019 scholarship award recipients include: Mariah Alaniz - Freer High School, Andrea Botello - Zapata High School, Alinna Garcia Zapata High School, Cesia G Gonzalez - Roma High School, Kaitlyn Trevino - Hebbronville High School, Kimberly Vela - Rio Grande High School, and Michael Ybanez - Hebbronville High School.

†CEFERINO PATIÑO by Patiño Family †DINA MAE LUND MUÑOZ

by Her Children †JOSE OZUNA, JR. (1ST AN.) by Family †JESSIE JAMES GONZALEZ

by Gonzalez Family 1:00 P.M. †PEDRO PEÑA (45TH AN.) by Family †ESTELA SILVA (16TH AN.)

by Omar & Ninfa Garza †ELIA G. ACEVEDO by Polly Garza 5:00 P.M. †DOMINGO MUÑIZ

by Wife Estela G. Muñiz & Family †JUAN LANDA, JR. (21ST AN.)

by Su Familia †LUCIA ACEVEDO DE SALINAS

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†MATTHEW RIPPETOE (3RD AN.)

by Mother, Brothers & Sister MONDAY JULY 8TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †EDNA M. HERNANDEZ

by Husband, Son & Family †IGNACIA G. GUTIERREZ by Family †LILLY LOPEZ ROBINSON by Mom SPECIAL INTENTION LUIS ALBERTO ANDRADE TANGUMA FOR HIS 28TH BDAY by Parents TUESDAY JULY 9TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY. THANK YOU!

Roma High Orchestra Program Shares Talents with Community Members

As part of their effort to be involved in our community, members of the Roma High School Orchestra and Guitar Ensemble performed for the residents of the Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The residents and the administrators and staff were grateful that our students took time to perform for them. Kudos to these outstanding student musicians and their directors, Eliud Garcia and Andrew Balandrano. (Photos and information courtesy Dr. Adrian Guerra.)

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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. H.

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Roma ISD Hosts Elementary Robotics Competition

Congratulations to all of the participants of the 2019 Elementary Robotics Competition!

The students battled it out competing for a spot in the Championship. Shout out to the Roel A. & Celia R. Saenz Elementary Spartans for winning this first time event!

Thank you to all of the sponsors as well as to Mr. Berry Nall and Mr. Macario Guerra for hosting the competition.

“Day of Caring”

United Way Officials met with Representatives from various Starr County entities to plan the “Day of Caring”, is a program sponsored by United Way which provides 900 Starr County 9th grade students with school supplies.

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RHS Students Attending CNA Program Sam Houston State University Announces Spring 2019 President’s List The students listed on the President’s Honor Roll at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have

Twelve Roma ISD students have been attending an intensive Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) Program at Rio Grande Valley College in Pharr, Texas. The CNA Program introduces students to nursing and practice fundamental skills needed to become a competent and knowledgeable patient care provider. The students are learning skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients and the patients’ family members; assist patients in attaining and maintaining maximum functional independence; maintain the rights of residents, patients and clients; apply proper body mechanics in bed making, lifting and turning patients; perform basic First Aid, CPR, and take patient vital signs; and follow infection control measures.

Students recently began their clinical work at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and are working directly with patients. Students will earn a Certificate of Completion for the Nurse’s Aide Program from RGV College. They will be eligible to take the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Nurse Aide Certification Examination in order to register as a Certified Nurse’s Aide upon successfully passing the written and skills exams.

The Certified Nurse’s Aide certificate program is part of the CTE Health Science Cluster being offered at Roma High School for those students interested in a future career in the health care field.

Congratulations to Roma High School students Yvette Alanis, Jenevy N. Garza, Briana I. Gonzalez, Nailea S. Gonzalez, Galilea Martinez, Aleks OchoaGarcia, William Ramirez, Valeria Rangel, Janella I. Rodriguez,

Sergio Salinas, Brian A. Serna Jr., and Estefanie T. Trevino for sacrificing part of their summer to continue to expand their knowledge as future health care professionals!

Special recognition to Roma High School teacher Milton Barrera who has been accompanying the students daily to RGV College.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Rio Grande Valley Levee/Border Wall System Construction Projects U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking public input on the location and potential impacts of border barrier projects within Rio Grande Valley, including the design and construction of: (1) approximately 52 miles of border wall system in Starr County, Texas; (2) approximately 24 miles of levee wall system in Hidalgo County, Texas; and (3) approximately 19 miles of levee/border wall system in Cameron County, Texas.

Comments and information will be accepted until Monday, August 26, 2019 through www.regulations.gov by searching USCBP-2019-0018 or mailed to: U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. 6.5E Mail Stop 1039 Washington, DC 20229-1100 Please reference “FY19 RGV Border Construction Projects” in any response.

For project updates and Spanish-language materials, please visit: www.cbp.gov/about/environmental-cultural-stewardship/nepa-documents/docs-review Información adicional de los proyectos, así como materiales en español se encuentran disponibles en el siguiente sitio web: www.cbp.gov/about/environmental-cultural-stewardship/nepa-documents/docs-review Questions can also be emailed to CBP at commentsenv@cbp.dhs.gov.

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Roma ISD Hosts Successful Migrant ProjectSMART Camp

Thanks to the staff of the Roma ISD Migrant ProjectSMART Camp for providing great enrichment activities for the students attending the camps. The students enjoyed all the interactive projects to help them develop their creativity and bridge the gap during the summer.

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Potentially combustible items should also be kept far away from charcoal grills, ideally in locations where gusts of wind cannot blow them toward the grill.

Charcoal grill owners can also inspect the metal grates on their grills to make sure they are not rusted. Damaged or rusted grates can make it possible for items to fall down onto surfaces below the grate, increasing the risk of fire.

Another way for charcoal grill users to make using their grills more safe is to avoid the use of starter fluid or other igniters once the coals have been ignited.

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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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Property to sa�sfy Landlord’s lien.

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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.

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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

Did you know?

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, cooks should avoid reusing plates or utensils used to prepare raw meat, poultry or seafood for serving.

Even if the plates only momentarily came into contact with uncooked food, they should be thoroughly washed in hot, soapy water after coming into contact with raw foods. Bacteria from the raw juices of food can easily spread to cooked or ready-to-eat foods, potentially contributing to illness.

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Once the grill has been cleaned, make sure none of the bristles fell off and onto the grill.

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Ringgold Elementary Had an Exhilarating Trip to NASA

KABLAAAAAM!!!!!! Houston, we have lift off!! Ringgold Elementary has boldly gone where no other has! Space!! The final frontier!!

These are the voyagers of the Leader In Me Campus, Ringgold Elementary its life-long mission, to empower future leaders as they become everything they have ever dreamed of.

What a fantastic educational experience the students, parents, and staff had on an exhilarating trip to NASA (National Aeronautical Space Administration) at Johnson

Space Center in Houston Texas.

Kids and adults alike learned and partook of a very enlightening and memorable experience in the field of Aeronautics and space exploration. Who knows if one or more of the students will one day become an astronaut and be the first person to set foot on Mars more or less between the year 2037 and 2060.

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 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

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

Public Notice

The Honorable Baldemar Garza, District Judge of the 229th Judicial District Court of Texas, including Duval, Jim Hogg and Starr County, is giving notice of a public hearing to set the compensation amount for the official court reporter of the 229th Judicial District. The hearing will be held on July 29th, 2019 at 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon in the courtroom of the 229th District Court, Starr County Courthouse in Starr County, Texas.

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.

Submissions are due no later than 4 p.m.

August 22, 2019

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

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.

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.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 3, 2019, SECTION II, PAGE 4

In Starr County Only Two Snakes Are Dangerous I’ve occasionally been reminded that people generally fear snakes; since some snakes can inflict lethal bites that’s sensible. However, most snakes are beneficial and should be welcomed and protected.

I’m going to tell you how to identify the few dangerous ones so you can be at ease with the many beneficial ones. Keep in mind that what I tell you is only for Starr County!

The two dangerous snakes here are coral and rattlesnakes.

First a few words about coral snakes. They’re little ones.

In diameter they’re about the

thickness of a pencil while in length they’re only about 2 feet.

That means that a coral snake has a tiny mouth. It can’t bite you unless it finds a thin bit of skin like that between your thumb and index finger. However, don’t mess with it if you encounter one. The venom injected by the tiny fangs is potent and immediate medical attention is required if you’re bitten.

The coloration is essential in identifying a coral snake. Along

the body are rings of color: black, yellow, red, yellow, black, yellow, red, yellow, black, etc. NOTE THAT RED AND YELLOW BANDS ARE NEXT TO EACH OTHER. There are other snakes with similar colors but not with red and yellow touching each other.

The other snakes are harmless.

You aren’t likely to ever see a coral snake. In nearly twenty years here at Rancho Lomitas, I’ve seen only one. They’re usually under old logs or deep into leaf litter seeking a meal of tiny prey.

Now, let’s consider rattlesnakes. They’re much bigger and more often encountered. In Starr County there are three species.

The desert and western massasaugas may be seen but it’s

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Those two species and the western diamond-backed rattlesnake have an easily recognized common feature: they all have rattles at the tip of their tail. I should w a r n you that young, therefore small, rattlesnakes have potent venom and little rattles with few segments to see.

So, if it’s not a coral snake and if it doesn’t have rattles, it’s a good guy!

Let’s look at life from a venomous snake’s point of view.

It’s takes time to produce venom and venom is useful in capturing prey. Along comes a human who’s too big for the snake to eat. It doesn’t want to w a s t e venom on something it can’t eat. So, if the human doesn’t threaten it, the snake will just leave or wait until the person does. What I’m trying to covey to you is that snakes are not aggressive. They just bite when they feel threatened. If you encounter a dangerous one just be quiet or slowly back away.

While at Rancho Lomitas, I’ve enjoyed seeing patch-nosed, longnosed, blind, indigo, hog-nosed, night and bull snakes along with Ruthven’s whipsnake, checkered garter and a few other snakes.

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