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By Christian Salinas The City of Rio Grande City announced new RGC Chamber of Commerce board members at the regular meeting of the City Commission held on Wednesday evening, June 20, at City Hall.

The reassembling of the RGC Chamber of Commerce is being spearheaded by the RGC Economic Development Corp.

“In the absence of [Rio Grande City EDC Executive Director,

Mrs. Dalinda Guillen], I will be introducing the newly formed Chamber of Commerce,” stated RGC city manager Alberto Perez at the meeting. “We have Mr. Gustavo Gomez as President, Mr. Ruben Islas as Vice President, Mr. David Hernandez as Treasurer, and we’ve got Mr. Andy Hernandez as Secretary. They are going through the process of formulating their own bylaws [with the help of EDC], and once those are put

together, [they’ll present them to the commission] for approval.”

“I cannot say enough about the Chamber of Commerce,” declared RGC Mayor Joel Villarreal. “This is certainly an opportunity to promote the City and promote economic growth and prosperity.

We look forward to the many projects that are forthcoming.”

“It’s an honor to be here, and I’m grateful that my colleagues and CHAMBER, page 2

Roma High Symphonic Band and Roma High Mosquito Control Program in Effect in Roma The city’s mosquito control program is spraying streets and retention ponds located throughout the city with tablets Concert Band Earns UIL Sweepstakes Trophy treating to kill mosquito larvae. The effort is in response to the increase presence of mosquitoes following heavy rainfall in the last couple of weeks. Residents are encouraged to eliminate any standing water located in their properties to help curb the proliferation of mosquitoes. Tips for residents include ridding outdoor toys, grills, fountains, containers, and furniture of standing water and wearing effective insect repellent.

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The RGCCISD Transportation Department placed second at the Annual Texas Association for Pupil Transportation (TAPT) Special Needs Team Safety Road E-O held in Corpus Christi. Eloy Cantu placed second in the Driver category and Ninfa Yadira Oyervides placed second in the Attendant Category. Sergio Rodriguez and Celeste Solis served as Special Needs Judges. Cantu and Oyervides were judged in several events: Managing Student Behavior, Car Seat Securements, Emergency Evacuation, Railroad Crossing Event, Serpentine Event, Pre and Post PreCheck Event, Wheelchair Securement and the Written Exam.

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Rio Grande City High School Tennis is pleased to announce that Rogelio Evan Pena, a senior at Rio Grande City High School, sign a letter of intent to play tennis at Concordia University in Texas.

Evan is a 2018 Regional qualifier in 31-5A Tennis with sister Kayla Pena as his partner. The mixed doubles duo have won 3 high school tournament in the area (Brownsville, La Feria, and Border Olympics in Laredo) and play in United States Tennis Association Junior Circuit. Currently, he is ranked in the top 300 in the Boys 18s Super Champ Level in Texas.

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M o s t importantly, Evan is an inspiration to his fellow classmates. When he is not training tennis or studying, he is working with his teammates to make the Rattler Tennis team stronger for next year, along side his mother, who is the Head Coach for Rio Grande City High School, It’s a family tradition to excel in both academics and sport.

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WEDNESDAY JULY 4TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †EVELINA CASTILLO (4TH AN.)

by Elda Castillo & Family †RAMIRO GUERRA by Daughters THURSDAY JULY 5TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY JULY 6TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †OLIVIA R. TREVIÑO (AN.)

by Silvestre & Alma Gloria Gonzalez †PLACIDO VALADEZ by Su Hijo SATURDAY JULY 7TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †URBANA MARTINEZ (10TH AN.)

by Mr. & Mrs. Rene Molina & Family

†OSCAR A. GARCIA (24TH AN.)

by Mr. & Mrs. Abel Porras †ESTELA SILVA (15TH AN.)

by Family †DOMINGO MUÑIZ by Family †RAMIRO GUERRA

by Silvestre & Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez SUNDAY JULY 8TH- I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †ROQUE GUERRA, JR.

by Family †RAFAELA & LUIS SEGOVIA

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Ringgold Elementary Celebrated Teacher Appreciation

Fully Insured Group Health, Dental, Vision and Life City of Rio Grande City (hereinafter referred to as the City) is seeking proposals in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a fully insured group medical program for the employees and dependants from carriers qualified to provide these services and/or products for the City’s benefit plan.

Sealed proposals, one (1) original and (2) copies, must be clearly marked “GROUP MEDICAL PROPOSAL” and will be received no later than Monday, July 23, 2018, 3:00 p.m. , and proposals will be opened thereafter. Delivery may only be made in person, from U.S. Post Office or delivery service. The City will not be responsible for any lost or late deliveries. Address proposals to the City of Rio Grande City to the attention of: Name: Alberto Perez Title: City Manager Physical Address: 5332 N. Hwy 83, Rio Grande City, TX. 78582 Telephone: 956-487-0672 City requests proposals with and without broker/agent commissions and any commissions shall be fully disclosed.

Ringgold Elementary Raider Teachers celebrated Teacher Appreciation with a theme titled “Our Raider Teachers Rock!” Ringgold Elementary teachers were treated with daily sweet goodies, wonderful surprising items, plus a fabulous massage and relaxing manicure that was done by certified RGCCISD Cosmetology students under the direction of Melissa Limas. Raider students also participated by bringing their teachers various gifts, plus dressed up with creative T-Shirts that read “I Love My Teacher.” On behalf of Ringgold Elementary we thank our teachers for dedicating their extended time, energy, love, leadership, patience and loyalty to what they do BEST “TEACH!” We thank you for all that you do! Go RAIDERS!!!!

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I have been given this opportunity the meeting (translated from to head this new project for the Spanish).

The naming of the new board Rio Grande City Chamber of Commerce,” stated Gomez at marks the City’s third attempt to

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According to an article in The Monitor newspaper, the City’s second attempt create a Chamber happened in 2011 with the creation of the Greater Chamber of Commerce Rio Grande City (GCCRGC).

The GCCRGC would primary host community events, business mixers, and membership drives.

They would also host holiday events such as haunted houses, and City’s official Christmas Parade. The last Christmas parade hosted by the GCCRGC was held in 2016.

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Prayer to St. Anthony

“Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints” O Holy St. Anthony gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety.

Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so you are the Saint of Miracles. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.

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Summer 2018 Migrant Education Program A BRIGHT BEGINNING

PROJECT SMART 2018

The Rio Grande City CISD Migrant Program, A Bright Beginning, initiated their summer of 2018 by providing one-to-one tutoring for migrant students, ages 3 through 5, that have not begun their formal education. This homebased program allows migrant students develop early literacy and math skills, in efforts to help them stay abreast with their peers. Participants were provided with backpacks containing school supplies to help facilitate their learning through hands-on, concrete activities and experiences. Mrs. Virginia Gonzalez, Director of Federals Program, Mrs. Veronica Garcia, Migrant Education Coordinator, and A Bright Beginning staff would like to thank all the migrant parents and families, who so kindly opened their doors and allowed us to come in to work with their children. Because of your support, A Bright Beginning was a success.

The Rio Grande City CISD Migrant Program kicked off the summer by encouraging and promoting mathematic skills. Through Project Smart, migrant students in grades K-8th received home and school visits from educators that worked with them on a one-to-one basis, to enhance their math abilities.

Backpacks with school supplies were given to each participant to help them along the Project Smart curriculum. Lessons were taught through hands-on activities, videos, and books. To promote and show the value of education, parents were also invited and encouraged to be a part of their child’s learning during the lessons. Mrs. Virginia Gonzalez, Director of Federals Program, Veronica Garcia, Migrant Education Coordinator, Project Smart teachers and staff would like to thank all the migrant parents and families, who so kindly opened their doors and invested in our students’ education and helped make Project Smart 2018 a true success.

Texas A&M Forest Service issues safety tips for Fourth of July holiday There are many ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, and while sitting by the campfire, grilling a favorite dish or using fireworks are common activities — they could spark a wildfire.

Approximately 90 percent of wildfires are caused by people and their activities and Independence Day is one of the top days of reported wildfires.

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful this holiday.

“We want everyone to have a great holiday and stay safe,” said Karen Stafford Texas A&M Forest Service Wildfire Mitigation and Prevention Program Leader. “The high summer temperatures across the state and abundance of grass, brush and other dry ground cover can quickly turn an unattended spark into a wildfire.”

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public fireworks show conducted by professionals. If you are going to set off your own fireworks please follow these safety tips: •Before you celebrate, always check with local government officials to ensure fireworks and outdoor burning are allowed in your county. Be sure to comply with all restrictions.

•Read and follow all warnings and instruction labels on fireworks.

•Use fireworks only under close adult supervision and in safe areas away from structures, dry grass and brush.

•Keep a hose, bucket of water and wet towels nearby in case of a malfunction or fire.

•Dispose of used fireworks in a bucket of water.

•Never ignite fireworks in a container, especially a glass or metal container.

Additional resources: Wildfire Prevention on Facebook @wildfireeducation. prevention Download a fireworks safety flyer at http://ow.ly/nT7j30kI7RN Note: Burn bans and fireworks restrictions are determined by county government. Texas A&M Forest Service does not take a position on the use of fireworks, nor does the agency determine, set or lift restrictions.

John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary Congratulates Outstanding Employee

Programa de control de mosquitos en vigor en Roma

El programa de control de mosquitos de la ciudad está rociando calles y tratando las lagunas de retención ubicadas en toda la ciudad con tabletas para matar larvas de mosquitos. El esfuerzo es en respuesta al aumento de la presencia de mosquitos después de fuertes lluvias en las últimas semanas. Se alienta a los residentes a eliminar cualquier agua estancada que se encuentre en sus propiedades para ayudar a frenar la proliferación de mosquitos. Consejos para residentes incluyen librar fuentes, maseteros, juguetes, parrillas y muebles de agua estancada y usar un repelente de insectos efectivo.

John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary would like to congratulate Dionicio (Nicho) Guerrero for being selected as RGCCISD Child Nutrition Program Employee of the Year - Heart of the Program.

Dionicio is a cafeteria employee at J & O Hinojosa Elementary.

Congratulations, Nicho!!!

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RGCCISD Held The 2018 Annual Top 10 Percent Honors Banquet Roma HS Army JROTC Gladiator Battalion Attend JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge Camp 2018

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The RGCCISD School Board of Trustees and Administration would like to congratulate all the top Ten Percent Students.

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Our own Cadet Major Jacqueline Benitez was awarded the best Battalion Commander for the Camp.

Lots of friends were made and long lasting relationships made.

We look forward to seeing all the cadets in upcoming 2018-2019 drill meets and raider events.

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Grulla Elementary hosted Career Day. Thank you to all the presenters and volunteers that dedicated their Thank you to the students of the Roma High School Conjunto Program, Roma High JROTC and F.J. Scott time to foster or instill the value of education and dedication in each of their fields.

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CITY OF ESCOBARES ORDER OF ELECTION FOR MUNICIPALITIES ORDEN DE ELECCION PARA MUNICIPIOS An election is hereby ordered to be held on November 6, 2018 for the purpose of electing.

Por la presente se ordena que se llevara acabo una eleccion el 6 de Noviembre, 2018 con el proposito de elecion.

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PROPOSICION 1 – La reautorizacion – extencion de un impuesto de ventas locales para utilizarse en la ciudad de Escobares a razon de un cuarto (1/4) de un (1) por-ciento para propocionar ingresos para el mantenimiento y reparacion de calles municipals.

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NUESTRA CLINICA DEL VALLE (NCDV) has opening for a Custodian for the Roma Clinic. Experience in routine housekeeping, maintenance and operating various janitorial equipment.

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JOB OPENING The Starr County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are currently accepting applications for a Technical Support Specialist to work with producers. The individual hired will be required to work with farmers and ranchers to identify resource concerns by inventorying the land, offering alternatives, and writing a plan based on their decisions.

Technical guidance will be provided for conservation practice implementation and evaluation of the plan with the producer. Qualified individuals may have a degree or experience in agriculture, natural resources, or a related field.

Individuals with experience in natural resource planning are desired. Computer skills are a must and experience with the ArcGIS Program is an advantage. The position is temporary and funded through a Cooperative Agreement and will be contracted at $20/hour ending 7/19/2019. Training will be provided, but any pertinent experience should be listed.

To pick up an application come by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) office located at 708 W Main Street, Ste. D, Rio Grande City, TX. To obtain or submit an electronic application please email starrcounty@swcd.texas. gov. All applications are due back to the NRCS office or electronically by: July 11, 2018. The Starr County SWCD is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Gonzalez at (956) 487-5598 Ext. 3.

JOB OPENING Program Support Specialist: The Starr Soil & Water Conservation District has an immediate opening for a program support specialist. The individual hired will be required to provide support for the district and USDA programs, as well as work directly with customers to accept applications, answer Farm Bill eligibility questions, and provide feedback. Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office & Quicken, preferred. The position is temporary and funded through a Cooperative Agreement and will be contracted at $10/ hour ending 7/19/2019. Training will be provided, but any pertinent experience should be listed. To pick up an application come by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) office located at 708 W Main Street, Ste. D, Rio Grande City, TX. To obtain or submit an electronic application please email starrcounty@swcd. texas.gov. All applications are due back to the NRCS office or electronically by: July 11, 2018. The Starr County SWCD is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Gonzalez at (956) 487-5598 Ext. 3.

Job Title & Classification: Crewman, Rio Grande City Public Works Department. The position is a nonexempt, permanent, full-time position.

Jon Description: General maintenance work to include street repairs, brush pickup, grass mowing.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, CDL License preferred. Applicant must pass a thorough background check (employment & criminal) and a preemployment drug test.

Salary commensurate Salary & Compensation: with experience. Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holiday, sick and vacation leave.

Application Deadline: Until filled.

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

Mosquito Bites Can Lead to Deadly Diseases As summer heats up, you may find yourself swatting that occasional seasonal annoyance, the mosquito. For most people, the bite is just a temporary irritation; but for some, it can be life-changing — even lifethreatening.

Mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas can spread diseases like Zika and West Nile virus, and some lesserknown ones like dengue fever and murine typhus. Texas’ warm climate makes the state a hotbed for these diseases spread by those insect “vectors.”

“Texas is probably the most vulnerable state in the union to these diseases,” said Peter J. Hotez, MD, head of the National School of Tropical Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Despite disease surveillance by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the June issue of Texas Medicine magazine reports vector-borne illnesses are underreported. Complicating that is the difficulty in diagnosing some of the diseases, which can look like other illnesses.

Zika is a good example: The virus’ symptoms often look like the flu — fever, joint pain, and rash. And tests for the disease aren’t always accurate or easy to interpret.

To even be tested, patients must first feel sick enough to visit their physician, said Dr. Hotez. The physician then must recognize the symptoms could indicate a tropical disease and arrange appropriate tests, which can be more complex than a simple lab test. “It requires all three stars to align before you can diagnose somebody,” said Dr. Hotez.

A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in May found the number or people in the United States who experienced insect-borne diseases tripled to 96,000 between 2004 and 2016.

In addition, nine new vector diseases were discovered or introduced during that time.

Regulatory and commercial roadblocks have sidelined vaccines that could help prevent the diseases. Texas’ best shortterm defense, say the experts,

is better disease surveillance, mosquito control, and education.

House Bill 3576, passed by the 2017 Texas Legislature, calls for DSHS to track, study, and prevent the spread of Zika and some other communicable diseases. DSHS now tests pregnant women in nine Texas counties along the U.S.-Mexico border where Zika is most likely to spread. DSHS and the local health departments follow up on positive results.

Mosquito control is erratic because some Texas communities don’t have the resources to support it.

Better physician and public education is needed. Many doctors don’t have a lot of firsthand experience with vector-borne diseases, said Scott Weaver, PhD, principal investigator for the Western Gulf Center of Excellence for VectorBorne Diseases at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Knowing which ones are common in their area and advising patients about those diseases can help, he said.

“Physicians in Corpus Christi

know murine typhus in their sleep,” said Jane Siegel, MD, a Corpus Christi pediatric infectious disease specialist and chair of TMA’s Committee on Infectious Diseases. “People who haven’t seen it a lot have to ask for information about it.”

She says physicians need to routinely ask patients about their travel in and out of the country, and consider the potential for seeing vector-borne illnesses in their patients.

“When we’re in the height of an outbreak, like Zika in Dallas, we [physicians] tend to ask about it. But then we tend to relax. Somehow it needs to be standardized and incorporated into our practice,” said Dr. Seigel.

TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 51,000 physician and medical student members. It is located in Austin and has 110 component county medical societies around the state. TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.

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El alcalde Roberto Salinas declara desastre después de inundación El Alcalde Roberto A. Salinas emitió una Declaración de Desastre para la Ciudad de Roma después de las severas tormentas e inundaciones que ocurrieron el 21 de junio de 2018. Fuertes lluvias arrojaron más de 6 pulgadas de lluvia que causaron inundaciones en áreas bajas. La mayor parte de la lluvia cayó en la cuenca del Arroyo Roma y Arroyo Los Morenos.

Ambas cuencas fluyen a través de secciones de la ciudad.

La inundación causó daños en al menos 32 casas y dejó cerca de 400 residencias aisladas debido al aumento del agua y las calles inundadas. Equipos de emergencia y cuerpos de obras públicas trabajaron todo

el día asegurando la seguridad de los residentes de Roma.

Afortunadamente, no se reportaron heridos durante la tormenta. Las evaluaciones preliminares de daños muestran los daños a la infraestructura y los costos de respuesta del gobierno suman un poco más de un millón de dólares.

La declaración es el primer paso para buscar asistencia estatal y federal durante un desastre. La declaración local ha sido enviada al Condado de Starr y al Coordinador del Distrito de Desastres para presentación al estado. El estado evaluará si los daños locales fueron lo

suficientemente graves como para unirse a la declaración de desastre emitida para otras partes del estado a principios de la semana pasada. El último paso sería que el estado presente su declaración a FEMA y en qué punto se tomará una determinación para ver si el condado califica para asistencia pública y / o asistencia individual.

En este momento, alentamos a los residentes afectados a que tomen fotografías y documenten los daños que puedan haber sufrido durante el desastre. En caso de que se declare un desastre federal, los residentes deberán presentar prueba de daños y perjuicios.

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.

R. G. C.

Public Notice Starr County Invitation for Bids July 4, 2018

The County of Starr is requesting bids for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and performance of all work required for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of single family residential homes. The following house to be rehabilitated or reconstructed is: 2940 N. Hwy 83, Falcon Heights, TX 78545 Project Type: Reservation System Participant, RSP Agreement #2017-0040; Starr County Contract Number #1002675/1002676.

Bid Documents (Project Manual) may be obtained in person from Starr County Court House Annex at 100 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX, between the hours of 8:00a.m. & 5:00p.m.

Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays). Bid packages are limited to one package per contractor. For further information contact Connie Cantu, Project Manager at 716-4800 ext.

8115.

Sealed Bids will be accepted by the Starr County Federal & State Programs Staff at Starr County Annex suite 220 at 100 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX. Until 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018. Bids not received prior to the date and time set forth above will not be accepted for consideration. Starr County will consider the lowest responsible Bid. Bids may be held by Starr County for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.

Pre-Bid conference will be held at Starr County Courthouse Annex 100 N. F.M. 3167 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2018. All Perspective Bidders are encouraged to attend.

All Bidders/Contractors must be registered with the Texas Residential Construction Commission. Bidder/Contractor shall be an Equal Opportunity Firm and practice nondiscrimination. All Bidders/Contractors must present proper documentation of capability, adequate staffing and experience to perform the tasks required. Starr County supports the submission of Bids from historically underutilized businesses. All qualified Bidders will receive consideration for selection without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and handicap or as otherwise provided by applicable law.

Mayor Roberto Salinas Declares Disaster after Flood Mayor Roberto A. Salinas issued a Disaster Declaration for the City of Roma following the severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 21, 2018. Heavy rainfall dumped over 6 inches of rain causing flooding in low lying areas. Most of the rainfall fell on the Arroyo Roma and Arroyo Los Morenos watershed. Both watersheds flow through sections of the city.

The flood caused minor damage in at least 32 homes and left close to 400 residences isolated due to rising water and flooded streets.

First responders and public works crew worked around the clock insuring the safety of Roma residents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the storm.

Preliminary damage assessments show infrastructure damages and government response costs totaling slightly over a million dollars.

The declaration is the first step in seeking state and federal assistance during a disaster.

The local declaration has been submitted to Starr County and to the Disaster District Coordinator for state submittal. The state will then evaluate if local damages were severe enough to join the disaster declaration issued for other portions of the state earlier last week. The final step would be for the state to submit

their declaration to FEMA and which point a determination will be made to see if the county qualifies for public assistance and/or individual assistance.

At this time we encourage any resident affected to take pictures and document any damages they may have incurred during the disaster. In the event that a federal disaster is declared, residents will be required to present proof of any damages.

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 16, 2018 for further information contact Mr. Leonel Olivarez at (956)481-3100.

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Ringgold Middle School Summer School Students Attended Presentation

Thank you Medina Electric Co. for coming out to Ringgold Middle School. We are grateful for the time and effort you took to share your experiences and knowledge on electricity with our Summer School students.

We have tree snails here in the Valley Mollusks are commonly known as creatures who live in the seas and oceans and produce their wondrous body coverings we call seashells. A few, however, live on land, breath air and we call them snails and slugs.

Snails travel on their stomachs so they’re called Gastropods.

The name is derived from Greek words that translate to “stomach foot.” Since they have a single shell, they’re also univalves.

T h e snail t h a t is by far the most common here at the ranch has a delightful scientific name: Rabdotus dealbatus. Its common name is equally delightful: whitewashed rabdotus.

As you might expect from the name, the snail isn’t very colorful. It’s grayish white with a few muted brownish streaks.

Only about an inch long it’s shaped like an ice cream cone but

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On the head are two pair of antennae or feelers. At the ends of the longer pair are eye spots that give them a primitive means to assess their surroundings but no images. If threats occur they pull themselves into the shell for protection.

Roadrunners, birds which are common here, are carnivores who prefer to eat lizards and such but also like to snack on tree snails.

The snail’s hard shell is a bit of a problem but the roadrunners use a “tool” to get at the snail. As you hike about the ranch, you find rocks, surrounded by broken bits of snail shell, where roadrunners have hammered the snails against the rock to break the shells and get to the tasty morsel inside.

Snails move slowly about, mostly amongst plant foliage, while munching on minute bits of the plants. Because they very infrequently encounter others of their own species, to be more efficient, they’re bisexual and mating is a kind of dual activity.

Both participants will later produce fertilized eggs and there are occasions each year when I

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observe numerous tiny snails on the stems of plants.

As they crawl about, perhaps to reduce the friction and scraping their stomach on the surface they’re traveling over, they produce a continuous layer of mucus. This lubricant leaves a continuous trail that glistens in the sun when fresh but leaves a broken line, as it dehydrates and dries, and tells us where the snail has traveled.

The whitewashed rabdotus snails are found scattered throughout our south central states and in northern Mexico.

Archeologists have determined that indigenous people in the area included the snails as a regular part of their diet. Apparently the snails were boiled before being eaten; they were a very early version of escargot.

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