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Vol. 32, No. 27 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • JULY 5, 2017 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com
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Roma ISD Breaks Ground on New Elementary School Site
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Community members gathered from across the Roma ISD service area, as well as Starr County at large, to celebrate the groundbreaking for Roma ISD’s new elementary school site. Everyone was excited to see the space and celebrate the occasion. The 77,300 square foot facility will have 30 classrooms, 2 life skills rooms, 3 teacher support rooms, 2 computer labs, 6 resource rooms, library, cafeteria and gym. Site work began in June and the expected completion date of the project is August 2018.The architect of record is Eduardo Vela of EGV Architects, the construction manager at risk is ECON - Enriquez Construction and the project manager is Broaddus. The estimated cost of construction is approximately $18M. ROMA ISD, page 7
34th Cattlemen’s RoundUp CAR WASH coming to Rio Grande City & STEAM CLEANING
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The 34th annual South Texas Cattlemen’s RoundUp will be held at the R.Y. Livestock Sales on Friday, July 7, at 11 a.m. Members from the Starr County 4-H Club and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are participating to raise funds for Driscoll Children’s Hospital. Sponsored by Lyssy & Eckel Feeds, the Cattlemen’s RoundUps are grass-roots fundraisers held throughout Driscoll’s 31-county service area. Local 4-H clubs,
Future Farmers of America chapters, county extension agents and businesses participate by donating goods and services to auction off for the hospital. Visitors will have their pick of homemade baked goods, handmade items, farm and ranch items, and more. All of this year’s proceeds will go toward the building of the new, two-story 70,000-square-foot North Pavilion that will create a new Outpatient Surgery Center and modernize the Pediatric Intensive
Care Unit (PICU) at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. To make a donation and support local 4-H students, go to www. driscollchildrens.org, call Driscoll at (361) 694-6419 or call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at (956) 487-2306. 34th annual Cattlemen’s RoundUp 11 a.m., Friday, July 7 R.Y. Livestock Sales, 12 Livestock Road, RGC
Grulla High School Baseball Player Signed to Attend San Jacinto College
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RGCCISD Child Nutrition Program Was Recognized by the Office of Congressman Cuellar
Rio Grande City CISD Child Nutrition Program along with other local districts were recognized by the Office of Congressman Cuellar with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition for their efforts in providing healthy summer meals to students. The plaque was presented to Mrs. Patsy Ramirez at a recent Starr County Commissioners’ Court Meeting. Presenting the Certificate to Mrs. Patsy Ramirez is Ms. Nichole Hernandez Local Community Liaison for Congressman Henry Cuellar. Pictured: Mrs. Elaine Hernandez-Texas Hunger Initiative, Ms. Nichole Hernandez, Mrs. Patsy Ramirez, Mrs. Emiliana Guerra and Mr. J.J. Trevino.
Counselor Eva Garza Selected To Serve on Texas A&M Committee
Roma High School Counselor Eva Garza was selected to participate on the Very Important Counselor Advisory Council at Texas A&M University – College Station. Garza is among seven high school counselors, college and career center coordinators, registrars, educators and former students from across the state selected for this group. The Very Important Counselor Advisory Council members engage in dialogue with university administrators regarding effective recruitment strategies and practices for Texas A&M, advise on how to promote the services offered by the regional Prospective Student Centers (PSC) in the community and in schools, assist in the assessment of marketing and promotional materials to ensure relevance to target audience, assist in the promotion of campus and PSC events where possible, to include campus trips, local receptions, and other local outreach events, and assist the university in engaging local community and business leaders for the promotion of higher education opportunities. Recently Garza was treated to a recognition dinner with the Assistant Vice President for Academic Services and Director of Admissions, Mr. Scott McDonald, and an overnight stay in College Station.
Alexandra Espinoza Committed to Wrestle for Emmanuel College
Grulla High School baseball player Luis Hector Martinez signed to attend San Jacinto College in Houston. He’s a step closer of living his childhood dream to play in the MLB. Martinez was the pitcher and the 3rd baseman for the Grulla Gators in which they ended their season 3rd in District. Great achievements while at Grulla High School to include, All District Short Stop, Defensive Player of the year as a pitcher and short stop, most strikeouts as pitcher, and two years in a row as District’s Most Valuable Player. He is the son of Hector and Juana Martinez. Family and friends gathered to join in the celebration of this great endeavor. On Behalf of the School Board of Trustees and the RGCCISD family congratulations on this great accomplishment! OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM
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Rio Grande City High School Senior Wrestler, Alexandra Espinoza committed to wrestle for Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia. Family and friends joined Alexandria as she signed at the college and career center at Rio High. Alexandra is a 3 time regional qualifier, a state alternate, and district champ.