June 15, 2022

STARR VISION CENTER

487-2440

300 East Main St. R.G.C.

Dr. Angie Ramirez Therapeutic Optometrist

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J.M. “Chema” Garza Vol. 37, No. 24 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • JUNE 15, 2022 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com

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Roma High Conjunto Program Roma ISD Middle School Swimmers 487-2596 Dive Into District Success Students Earn State Champ Titles 4350 E. US HWY 83 R.G.C.

Installment Loans 668 E. Grant St. Ste A&B Roma TX 78584-5312

Phone (956) 849-4497

Congratulations to the our Roma ISD Conjunto Program students who have earned state champ titles through the 2022 Texas Folklife Big Squeeze Competition!!!! Galilea Paz, who is a Roma High Class of 2022 graduating senior in the top 20 of her class, took home the grand champ title in the 17-21 year olds Conjunto Category. Alejandro Solis, who is a Roma High freshmen, took home the grand champ title in the 16 & under Conjunto Category. The Gladiator Nation is After 2 long years, the Roma and Ramiro Barrera middle schools finally had the opportunity to compete super proud of the dedication and skill these student musicians have and excel during their District Meet. They managed to earn a 3rd place win for the first time in history in shown. Congrats also goes to their parents, and their hard working middle school for both the boys and girls. The Gladiator Nation is very proud of these amazing swimmers instructors Jaime Lozano and Boy Lozano. For more information on that will make a great asset in the upcoming years. the competition visit www.texasfolklife.org.

Roma ISD Dedicates Gyms in Honor Grulla High School ACE Summer of Academic & Athletics Legends Program Introduces NEW EMT Program Dr. Raymond Cruz Best FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted

487-2999 419 East 2nd St. Rio Grande City, Tx.

Grulla High School ACE Summer Program students are thrilled to be piloting the NEW EMT program! They will be enrolled for five weeks and work for six hours a week. Gators are looking forward to completing their practicum with the City of McAllen ambulances once they complete their hours during the summer program. The ACE Summer Program provides excellent opportunities for all eligible, grant school students, and RGCGISD are so proud of their commitment to their future.

It was a joy for the Roma ISD Gladiator Nation to celebrate the legacies of two great educators and coaches at the gym dedications for Coach Eleuterio Garza Jr. and Coach Juanita M. Cantu. Congratulations to these legends and their families! It was an honor for the community to have the chance to gather together to celebrate the amazing contributions of these two individuals who will forever be role models for generations to come.

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501 N. Britton Ave • Rio Grande City, Texas

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Obituary

Imelda Cardoso de Ramos Rio Grande City - Imelda C. Ramos, 90, passed away June 10, 2022, at her home in Rio Grande City. Imelda was born in Villa de Méndez Tamaulipas, México. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnoldo Ramos Perez; parents, Cecilio and Librada Cardoso; brothers Cecilio and Oswaldo Cardoso; and sisters, Elsa and Celina Cardoso; and stepson, Rogelio Ramos Recio. She is survived by her daughters, Martha R. Guerra (Roel), Maria Alejandra Solis (Romeo), Zoraida R. Gonzalez (Luis Jaime), Gabriela R. Alvarez (David); and son, Jesus A. Ramos (Eduina); daughter in law, Olga Isla Ramos (Rogelio-deceased), and 6 grandchildren, Eileana G. Alaffa (Terry), Roel Omar Guerra (Jessica), David Alberto Alvarez Jr. (Ashley), Luis Jaime Gonzalez Jr. (Alyssa), Andres

Omar Gonzalez (Melissa), and Daniel Arnoldo Alvarez; 2 stepgranddaughters, Daniela R. Martin del Campo (Ricardo), and Marcela R. Robles (Jose) , 3 step-grandsons, Fidencio Guerra III, Jason Daniel Guerra, and Justin Jacob Guerra (Caela); 3 great-grandchildren, Omar Eden Alaffa, Luis Jaime Gonzalez III, and Gianna Dee Alaffa; 4 stepgreat-grandchildren, Jason Rey Guerra, Maria and Andre Robles, and Barbara Martin del Campo.

Imelda devoted her entire life to her family. She was a devout Catholic and instilled the love of God and the teachings of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed taking trips to Linares, Nuevo Leon, where she grew up, to visit her family. She also enjoyed shopping in McAllen with her children as well as the “must” stop at Lubby’s on the way back home. She loved being surrounded by her grandchildren whom she loved immensely.

Imelda will be dearly missed and always remembered by those whose lives she touched.

Visitation was held on June 12, 2022, from 1 to 8 p.m. with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. A second visitation take place June 13, 2022, from 8-9:45 a.m. at which time the funeral procession depart for a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rio Grande City. Interment follow at St. John Cemetery in Rio Grande City.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City.

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 15TH - I.C.C. 6:30 P.M. †LUISA GARZA VILLARREAL

by Family †SERGIO CANTU by Familia Cantu †BENITA FLORES VILLANUEVA

by Family THURSDAY JUNE 16TH – LOS GARCIAS 6:00 P.M. †MANUEL I. GARCIA

by Ana Lisa Garza & Family †ALBERTO MORIN, JR.

by Wife Cynthia Lopez Morin FRIDAY JUNE 17TH - I.C.C. 12:00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA †IANELLY BARRERA (9TH AN.)

by Sus Padres y Familia

SATURDAY JUNE 18TH - I.C.C. FATHER’S DAY 5:00 P.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY JUNE 19 – L.G. FATHER’S DAY 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE TH

SUNDAY JUNE 19TH - I.C.C. FATHER’S DAY 9:00 A.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY JUNE 19TH – I.C.C. FATHER’S DAY 11:00 A.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

5:00 P.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE MONDAY JUNE 20TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †DANNY GOMEZ, JR.

by Mom & Dad †ANISSA RAMIREZ (AN.)

by Ramirez Family †ALBERTO ZURITA

by Familia Garza – De la Torre †DIANA PEREZ HERNANDEZ

By Family †Otila M. Galvan

By Mr & Mrs Santos Carrion TUESDAY JUNE 21ST – I.C.C. 6.00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA

Teacher Honored by Former Students and Colleagues

On Thursday June 9th several community members met at the Olde Towne Public House located in the historic district to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Dianne Shaffer.

Formers students organized a “Celebration of life” event in honor of a very unique teacher who not only taught but inspired several generations of Rio Grande City High School students.

“Los Shaffers” (Jim and Diane) as they were affectionally known

chose to move from Nebraska and moved to Rio Grande City.

Of all the places in the US they chose Rio. It was the late 60’s, the country was divided over Vietnam but they fell in love with Rio. In the early 70’s as they headed to work you would seem them riding their bicycles to the Fort.

They were tough teachers but fair. They both had masters degrees and but decided to stay in the classroom and teach. They loved to teach and guide young minds into good citizenship. Los Shaffers made us laugh with their Nebraska humor.

Rio was lucky to have them.

They were loved by many and indeed are now left their

legacy in our hometown. The celebration of life given to Mrs. Shaffer is a clear indication that she was a remarkable teacher and her efforts are appreciated by many. Many wanted to say goodbye to her. Several attendees grab the microphone and mentioned in a few words the “good” the Shaffers left behind. We cried, we laughed and former students and former teachers reconnected at the gathering.

Mrs. Shaffer - you will never be forgotten and we thank you for all you did from hundreds of students who went through your doors.

You are now in heaven with your partner in crime Jim, I am sure causing havoc in heaven. We miss you and love you.

---death begins when we forget, you will not be forgotten.

Signed, former students and colleagues Rio Grande City High School.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.

Anyone can develop PTSD at any age. According to the National Center for PTSD, about 7 out of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.

Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may start within one month of a traumatic event, but sometimes symptoms may not appear until years after the event.

Symptoms can cause significant problems in social or work situations, in relationships, and can also interfere with the ability to go about normal daily tasks.

Symptoms are generally grouped into four types: intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, and changes in physical and emotional reactions.

This June, in observance of PTSD Awareness Month, we encourage our community to learn and talk about PTSD. Researching about PTSD’s causes, symptoms, and treatments will better equip you to help people in the future or even yourself. For more information, please visit NIMH » Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (nih.gov) .

Message from the Starr County Community Coalition

Pida a los 3 Ángeles San Miguel, Rafael y Gabriel.

Prenda 3 velas blancas en un plato con agua y azúcar, haga su petición.

A los tres días publique esta oración.

Aunque no crea mire que pasa el cuarto día.

South Texas College Expands CDL Program to Starr County

South Texas College expanded its partnership with international ground transportation leader Trancasa bringing a new commercial driver’s license program to Starr County that will address a growing demand for drivers in the industry.

“When I first arrived here, we set our objectives to be able to transform the college and provide the best opportunity for our students, not only in the area of health, but especially in the

opportunities that commerce and globalization offers and this is why we’re excited to provide this opportunity, especially in this commercial area where trucking can meet an incredible range of demands,” said South Texas College president Dr. Ricardo J. Solis, who brokered the partnership with Trancasa. “When I started, the first thing that was emphasized on me was to make sure that Starr County would be able to grow and succeed, especially in the area of

commerce and international trade.”

US Congressman Henry Cuellar, Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, Rio Grande City Mayor Joel Villarreal, and Starr-Camargo Bridge Company President Sam Vale joined the STC president Tuesday at a press conference and ribboncutting announcing the new CDL program expansion.

STC trustees in attendance included Chair Rose Benavidez and Paul R. Rodriguez.

“We have three ports of entry, and so we very much recognize the importance of international commerce to our economy,” said Benavidez, who is president of Starr County Industrial Foundation. “So knowing that we can build those jobs that directly and indirectly help many of our

local businesses and our local suppliers and vendors is absolutely priceless.”

Curriculum will meet the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

The course will consist of 200 total hours of instruction delivered over five weeks; 40 hours of classroom and computer lab instruction, as well as 160 hours of observation and driving on a training range and public roads.

So far, the CDL program based at STC’s Technology Campus has graduated 14 students. Students can start enrolling now for the Starr County program, which is slated to begin Fall 2022.

For more information about the CDL course, please visit southtexascollege.edu/cdl.

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Roma High Students Construct Top Spots at SkillsUSA State Conference

Congratulations to the Roma High School Construction Technology Program students who earned top places at the 2022 SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference in Corpus Christi!! First Place -Jorge Garza & Hector Ortiz. Second Place - Jesus Guzman. The Gladiator Nation is super proud of these extremely talented students who have shown tremendous growth in their craftsmanship!! Congrats also goes to their proud parents and amazing instructor, Roel Miranda!

FROM SENATOR JUDITH ZAFFIRINI AND HER DARLING GRANDSONS, ASHER & GEORGE!

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Weight Loss Tips as We Age

What Dr. Secor Can Say in an and consultant. She is also the bestselling author of Healthy Interview on Weight Loss Tips & Fit at Any Age: A Guide to for Senior Citizens: Creating Mindset, Nutrition, and Reaching or keeping an ideal Exercise Habits for Busy Women! weight well into our golden years is possible when we combine proper nutrition and specialized Pursuant to the provisions contained in ARTICLE V, Section Five (5) of the Texas exercise.

Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, we are serving notice to the owners and/or lien holders •Combine exercise and a that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by TJ’s Star & Olivarez Wrecker Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim healthy eating plan. Generally, vehicle within thirty (30) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, exercise contributes minimally preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicle in custody shall to weight loss. That is why both constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Raul Olivarez at 956-4886682 or 956-735-8883, 930 W. Eisenhower, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 for information are so important. Recording all concerning vehicles. food ingested is also very helpful because as we get older, precision 1971 CHEVROLET in calories consumed versus VIN# CE141F802523 calories expended becomes more critical.

•Exercise that can burn more calories includes high-intensity Pursuant to the provisions contained in ARTICLE V, Section Five (5) of the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, we are serving notice to the owners and/or lien holders interval training (HIIT), and/or that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by TJ’s Star & weightlifting.

Olivarez Wrecker Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim •Exercise, like weightlifting, vehicle within thirty (30) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicle in custody shall that targets increasing muscle constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Raul Olivarez at 956-488- mass can be helpful for weight 6682 or 956-735-8883, 930 W. Eisenhower, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 for information loss because the increased muscle concerning vehicles. mass increases metabolism. This 1993 CHEVROLET BLAZER can lead to higher metabolism VIN# 1GNEK18K1PJ384216 TENNESSEE and greater weight loss while consuming the same calories.

Dr. Mimi Secor is a Nurse Practitioner from the Boston area. She has been specializing in Women’s Health for over 40 years now, is a national speaker

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College (STC) is accepting Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) for the following project: PROJECT NAME:

Re-Bid Starr County Campus Welding Lab Expansion Project No. 21-22-1072

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE TIME & LOCATION:

June 23, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m.

PROPOSAL DEADLINE & SUBMITTAL LOCATION:

STC Purchasing Department 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 142 McAllen, Texas 78501 June 30, 2022 @ 3:00 p.m.

STC Purchasing Department 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145 McAllen, Texas

CSP documents will be available beginning on June 15, 2022. The documents may be obtained from RGV Reprographics located 519 South Broadway, McAllen, Texas (Phone: 956-686-1525) upon the deposit of a refundable check in the amount of $100.00 payable to South Texas College. The deposit check will be returned if project plans are returned, in good condition, within ten (10) days after the proposal deadline.

Proposals shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check or acceptable bidder’s bond, payable to South Texas College, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the proposed project amount.

Proposals received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the CSP number and name of the project.

South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 15, 2022, PAGE 5

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

X

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

X STARR COUNTY

X

DATED JUNE 3, 2022

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Starr County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on June 3, 2022, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in July, 2022, the same being the 5th day of said month, at the South Side Doors of the Courthouse, of the said County, located at 401 N. Britton, Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:30 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Starr and the State of Texas, to-wit:

TS-07-104, Account No(s). 0007564(000820780001720000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GILBERTO GARCIA (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM, OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY All that certain tract of land situated in Porcion 78, Abstract 82, Starr County, Texas, described as 0.5745 acres, more or less, in deed dated March 27, 1986, from Efrain Videl etux to Gilberto Garcia etux, in Volume 530, Page 494, Official Records of Starr County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 0.134 acre tract described in Volume 530, Page 496, Official Records of Starr County, Texas, leaving herein a residue of 0.4405 acres, more or less. with an adjudged value of $60,270.00

OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JUAN RICARDO RIOS, ET AL Lot 42, Rancho Alto Vista Phase 3-B, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 453, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $19,660.00

TS-19-197, Account No(s). 0042349(000740800003970000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. CESARIA MORALES 0.30 acres, more or less, being the North strip of the Julia Gonzalez Lot, an unnumbered irregular Lot, with no Block #, triangular in shape, bounded on the West side by Avasolo TS-14-5, Account No(s). 0073592(001640720000401003030) Street, Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY, CITY OF ROMA October 10, 1952, from Julia Gonzalez Magana to Cesaria Morales, in Volume 202, Page AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. ALBEZA DE LA CRUZ, AKA MARIA ALBESA 429, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas.

DELACRUZ, ET AL with an adjudged value of $8,000.00 2.02 acres, more or less, situated in Porcion 72, Share 4-A, Parcel 3, J. A. Saenz (Salinas) Survey, Abstract 164, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated August 9, 2000, TS-19-211, Account No(s). 0061064(130500000000800000000) from Albeza De La Cruz to Bertha Munoz etal, in Volume 869, Page 466, Official Records ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS of Starr County, Texas.

COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. GLORIA GARCIA N/K/A GLORIA GARCIA with an adjudged value of $110,000.00 FERNANDEZ Lot 8, North Ridge Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the TS-15-239, Account No(s). 0032443(003270650000880000000) map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 278-B, Deed and Plat Records of Starr ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 0.013 acre tract described in STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE CORREA GUERRERO Volume 1358, Page 659, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

0.32 acre, more or less, part of Porcion 65, Antonio Garcia Survey, Abstract 327, with an adjudged value of $153,960.00 formerly in the Ancient Jurisdiction of Mier, now situated in Starr County, Texas, as described, as Tracts 1 and 2, in deed dated September 19, 1996, from Raul Barrera, etux TS-19-261, Account No(s).

0003125(07600-00000-02500-000000 and to Jose Correa Guerrero, in Volume 764, Page 566, Official Records of Starr County, 076000000002500000000) Texas.

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS with an adjudged value of $26,170.00 COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROSALVA PRUNEDA Lot 25, El Bosque Subdivision, Unit 3, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described TS-16-191, Account No(s). 0019263(098500000002001000200) in Volume 686, Page 803, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, with an adjudged value of $10,800.00 SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RODOLFO ORTIZ, ET AL Lot 20-A, Townsite of La Grulla, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 820, Page TS-19-261, Account No(s). 0002172(076000000002600000000) 110, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS with an adjudged value of $20,820.00 COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROSALVA PRUNEDA Lot 26, El Bosque Subdivision, Unit 3, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according TS-17-94, Account No(s). 0004373(000850700002750000000) to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 190, Plat Records of Starr County, ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND Texas.

STARR COUNTY VS. ELISSA YVETTE SILLER, A/K/A ELISSA YVETTE with an adjudged value of $44,000.00 BALDERAS 1.0 acre, more or less, out of a 5.80 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Share 44, TS-20-266, Account No(s).

0027675(000920780001935000000 and Porcion 70, Abstract 85, Starr County, Texas, said 5.80 acreas described in deed dated 690950610000000000000) October 29, 2012, from Jesses’s Bail Bonds to Elissa Yvette Siller, in Volume 1363, Page ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND 86, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

STARR COUNTY VS. ELVIRO VILLARREAL, (DECEASED), ET AL with an adjudged value of $79,170.00 0.48 acre, more or less, being Tract 86, situated in the Porcion 78, F. De La Garza Survey, Abstract 92, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated June 12, 1984, from Juan TS-17-94, Account No(s). 0004380(000850700002740000000) Erasmo Saenz to Elviro Villarreal, in Volume 493, Page 430, Deed Records of Starr ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND County, Texas.

STARR COUNTY VS. ELISSA YVETTE SILLER, A/K/A ELISSA YVETTE with an adjudged value of $7,250.00 BALDERAS 5.80 acres, more or less, out of Share 44, Porcion 70, Abstract 85, Starr County, Texas, as TS-20-297, Account No(s). 0020481(001480850004200001200) described in deed dated October 29, 2012, from Jesses’s Bail Bonds to Elissa Yvette Siller, RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH in Volume 1363, Page 86, Official Records of Starr County, Texas, excluding 1.0 acre, TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN more or less, leaving a residue of 4.80 acres.

HEIRS OF MARIA DE LOS ANGELES G. PEREZ, (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER with an adjudged value of $10,160.00 KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY TS-17-193, Account No(s). 0071166(001270940003131000000) 75.00 feet by 115.00 feet, containing 0.198 acre, more or less, situated in the North 1/2 RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, of Share 42, Porcion 85, Abstract 148, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. REYNALDO HERNANDEZ, December 17, 1968, from Evaristo Garcia to Maria De Los Angeles G. Perez, in Volume ETUX, A/K/A REYNALDO J. HERNANDEZ 338, Page 407, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas.

Improvements only out of Abstract 127, Porcion 94, P Longoriat Parcel 3 Tract 78 with an adjudged value of $26,440.00 Building only, Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $47,900.00 TS-21-31, Account No(s). 0059339(119260000000200000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS TS-17-193, Account No(s). 0027423(001270940003130000000) COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. OSCAR GARCIA, ET AL RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Lot 2, Mesquite Estate Unit 3, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. REYNALDO or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 252-A, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas.

HERNANDEZ, ETUX, A/K/A REYNALDO J. HERNANDEZ with an adjudged value of $14,120.00 1.1700, more or less out of Tract 78, Parcel 3, Porcion 94, P. Longoria Survey, Abstract 127, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated March 23, 2007, from Jose Venecia TS-21-31, Account No(s). 0059340(119260000000200000000) etal, to Reynaldo Hernandez, Jr., in Volume 1139, Page 356, Official Records of Starr ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS County, Texas.

COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. OSCAR GARCIA, ET AL with an adjudged value of $70,260.00 Lot 3, Mesquite Estate Unit 3, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 252-A, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas.

TS-18-71, Account No(s). 0085707(141310030204200000000) with an adjudged value of $13,980.00 RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 15, 2022, PAGE 7

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Starr County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. OFFICE 956.716.4800

Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, June 3, 2022.

RENE FUENTES Sheriff Starr County, Texas

______________________________ _____ Deputy

NOTES:

THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, OWNED BY THE DEFENDANT(S) IN SUCH SUIT(S) IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED. THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COUNTY NOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY’S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS. IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS

IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL. ****************************************************** ESTA VENTA SE REALIZA CONFORME A LOS REQUISITOS ESTATUTARIOS O JUDICIALES. LOS POSTORES LICITARÁN POR LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULOS E INTERESES, SI FUESE EL CASO, DE LA PROPIEDAD INMUEBLE QUE SE OFRECE. LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL CONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ALGUACIL GARANTIZAN O REALIZAN ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRADORES SE RESPONSABILIZAN POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS. EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE SE DESTINA PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LAPROPIEDAD CARECE DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO. The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at:

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW

1512 S. LONE STAR WAY EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539 (956) 289-7917 www.lgbs.com

Give Yourself Room to Live - Buckle Up and Slow Down!

Now more than ever driving is one of the most dangerous things that you do every day. Vehicle crashes and fatalities on our Texas roads and across the nation have gone way up! According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) there were more than 4,480 people killed on Texas roads in 2021, making it the second deadliest year since TxDOT began tracking fatalities in 1940. Nationwide, an estimated 20,160 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the first half of 2021, up 18.4% over 2020.

In Texas, traffic fatalities were up 15 percent from 2020-2021.

Driver behavior is one of the causes and also one of the most important solutions. Failure to wear a seat belt and speeding are the main reasons for this increase in fatalities. Of the 4,480 people who died in vehicle crashes in 2021, 1,522 were killed due to speeding and 1,219 were killed because they were not wearing a seat belt. By simply always wearing your seat belt, reducing your speed and remembering to keep your distance behind the vehicle in front of you, you can give yourself room to live!

Making sure that children are in the proper car seats, and older

children and adults are using seat belts is the most crucial step you can take to protect yourself and those you love in a crash. Those few seconds it takes to buckle can save your family and friends from having to go through a needless tragedy. Seat belts are your best defense against injuries and fatalities in vehicle crashes.

Speed matters in a crash.

The higher the speed you are traveling, the more energy is developed which translates into more damage to the vehicle and to the occupants. Most people underestimate the time it takes to stop a vehicle. When you see a vehicle ahead of you suddenly stopping, or some other reason to stop, the first thing you need to do is to react and decide to take action. Typical reaction time is three-fourths of a second then another three-fourths of a second to move your foot to the brake pedal. That is a total of 1.5 seconds. At 70 mph, it would take 387 feet to stop your vehicle.

Keep in mind that a football field is 360 feet long. That is why it is so dangerous to follow too closely.

Follow the 3 Second Rule.

When the vehicle in front of you passes a fixed object, you should

be able to count at least three seconds before you pass the same object. Increase your following distance in bad weather. Again, give yourself room to live and leave enough distance between you and the vehicle in front.

What is your hurry? Consider that 30-mile trip at 55 mph would take 32.7 minutes, when you increase your speed to 65 mph, you save 5 minutes. At 75 mph, only 8.7 minutes are saved. Is it worth it to put your life and the lives of others at risk to save less than 9 minutes of saved time?

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Passenger Safety and KidSafe Initiatives along with Family and Community Health Educator Neida Martinez CEAFCH, Starr County reminds drivers and passengers of these important safety tips.

• Make sure everyone in the vehicle is buckled and that child passengers are correctly in their car seat and the car seats are buckled securely to the vehicle.

• Unbuckled passengers are also dangerous to others in the vehicle. In the event of a crash, the unbuckled passenger becomes a large projectile flying around the vehicle, who can injure or kill other occupants in the vehicle —

including those who are buckled up!

• Do not drive over the speed limit • Remember that speeding also means driving too fast for road or weather conditions • Use the 3 Second Rule to make sure you are not following too close behind the car in front of you.

• Give speeding drivers plenty of space. Speeding drivers may lose control of their vehicle more easily.

• Be an active driver and be watching for other drivers who may be driving recklessly and give them more space.

In Texas there has not been a day without a fatality on our roadways since November 7, 2000. Let’s end this deadly streak!

Remember as a driver your behavior can make a difference!

Follow these safety trips and give yourself room to live!

Texas A&M AgriLife – Water Conservation Water is the most valuable natural resource yet it is also the most wasted.

Without water, there is no life.

Water conservation is one of the biggest changes people need to make in their everyday life. Even though the world is mostly water, most of that water is salt water, which is not something we can use as drinking water, or irrigation water.

We all can make small changes to help save water like turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth or taking shorter showers. Those are all great ways to conserve water but there is still more ways to help save a lot more water.

One way is by how long and at what times you turn on your sprinkler systems. While irrigating lawns some tend to think that the middle of the day is the best time because that is when the sun is hot and that is when the grass is the driest, but that is not the case. When you water during the day, most of the water will not make it to the roots of the grass because of evaporation and you can burn the grass because the water can

react like a magnifying glass on the grass. The best time to water, the grass is early in the morning like at 4am when the temperature is the coolest and the grass will have enough time to absorb the water before the sun comes out.

Another water conservation technique you can use is, when it rains you can collect the rainwater and use the rainwater to water your plants. Not only will that save water but it will also help your plants because rainwater is better for plants. Water conservation practices is something that we all need to do in our lives to help save water because lack of water is starting to be a huge problem in our world and it will help you save money as well.

This information is provided

by Andrew Garza Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service summer intern. For more information call 956-487-2306 or starr-tx@ag.tamu.edu.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 15, 2022, PAGE 8

NOTICE OF TAX RESALE Sheriff Rene Fuentes Pursuant to a resolution by Commissioners Court, Starr County, as authorized by Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on July 05, 2022, at the South Side Doors of the Courthouse, of the said County, located at 401 N. Britton, Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:30 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Starr County, Texas, to wit: Sheriff Rene Fuentes By:

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CAUSE NO. TS-13-29; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. CAYETANO CRUZ GARCIA, ET AL; FORECLOSED: MARCH 02, 2021; ACCT. NO. 0034129 (077000000003000000000); LOT 30, EL BOSQUE SUBDIVISION, UNIT 4, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 191, PLAT RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-15-155; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA , SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. BEATRIZ G. RAMOS (DECEASED); FORECLOSED MARCH 02, 2021; ACCT. NO. 0049629 (142200040000100000100); LOT 1, BLOCK 4, RAU-CON ADDITION #2, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 503, PAGE 112, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE & EXCEPT HOWEVER, THAT CERTAIN WEST 1/2 OF SAID LOT 1 AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 504, PAGE 537, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-15-173; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. ALEJANDRO RAMIREZ, (DECEASED), ET AL; FORECLOSED MARCH 02, 2021; ACCT. NO. 0021033 (001460670038500000000); 16.15 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE A. RAMIREZ SURVEY, ABSTRACT 146, PORCION 67, SHARE 385, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN FINAL DECREE OF PARTITION DATED JANUARY 19, 1926, FROM H. A. RUSSELL, ET AL. TO ALEJANDRO RAMIREZ, ET AL., IN VOLUME 54, PAGE 1, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-16-107; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. AGAPITO LOPEZ, JR., ET AL; FORECLOSED MARCH 02, 2021; ACCT. NO. 0057966 (107280000001400000000); TRACT 1: LOT 14, LAS PALMAS SUBDIVISION, AS SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 7, PAGE 266, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-17-50; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. LUIS AMADO GONZALEZ A/K/A LUIS A. GOZALEZ A/KA/ LUIS SAMORA GONZALEZ, ETAL; FORECLOSED JUNE 04, 2019; ACCT. NO. 0043414 (111000030001000000000); 50.0 FEET BY 100.00 FEET CONTAINING 0.1148 ACRES, MORE OF LESS, BEING LOT 10, BLOCK III, LOMA LINDA SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 215-A, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-17-289; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANTONIO MYRELL (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY; FORECLOSED MARCH 02, 2021; ACCT. NO. 0018623 (145000670000800000000); THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 67, IN THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 656, PAGE 445, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-18-73; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. JOSE JUAN GONZALEZ, ET AL; FORECLOSED MARCH 02, 2021; ACCT. NO. 0035538 (098500000008400000000); LOT 84, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LA GRULLA, PORCION 94, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 461, PAGE 455, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-19-123; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. FIDEL ROBERTO VERA (DECEASED), ET AL; FORECLOSED MARCH 02, 2021; ACCT. NO. 0027462 (118000000500300000000); LOT 3, BLOCK “E”, MADRIGAL ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 835, PAGE 739, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-19-129; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs.

ERNESTO GONZALEZ, ET AL; FORECLOSED JULY 07, 2020; ACCT. NO. 0045761 (001790820000000001000); 110.00 FEET BY 75.00 FEET, CONTAINING 0.1893 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF PORCION 82, NICOLAS VELA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 179, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 508, PAGE 413, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-19-245; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. MARGARITA DEL CARMEN RAMIREZ; FORECLOSED MARCH 02, 2021; ACCT. NO. 0021244 (150000180000300000010); LOT 3, BLOCK 18, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 223, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. Notes: All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements).

The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law.

All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Starr County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the “Adjudged Value” as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Starr County Appraisal District.

Payment must be made by cashiers check or money orders. All sales are final.

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, owned by the defendant(s) IN such suit(s) in and to THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED. THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COUNTY NOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY’S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS. IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL. *************************************************** ESTA VENTA SE REALIZA CONFORME A LOS REQUISITOS ESTATUTARIOS O JUDICIALES. LOS POSTORES LICITARÁN POR LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULOS E INTERESES, SI FUESE EL CASO, DE LA PROPIEDAD INMUEBLE QUE SE OFRECE. LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL CONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ALGUACIL GARANTIZAN O REALIZAN ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRADORES se responsabilizan por TODOS LOS RIESGOS. EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE se destina para USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LA PROPIEDAD CARECE DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO. RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW

1512 S. LONE STAR WAY EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539 (956) 289-7931 www.lgbs.com

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 15, 2022, PAGE 9

Isaac Daniel Marquez Awarded Texas Tennis Coaches Association Scholarship

Senior Isaac Daniel Marquez has been awarded a scholarship by the Texas Tennis Coaches Association (TTCA).

Marquez is the recipient of the $500 “Steve Buck Scholarship” from the TTCA. To be eligible for the scholarship, a studentathlete must have a parent who coaches tennis, and is a member of the TTCA. Marquez is the son

of Eddie Marquez, tennis coach at Roma High School.

•Plans to attend South Texas College…His anticipated major is criminal justice. •Bi-District champion. •Area finalist.

Isaac Daniel Marquez’s comments: “As the son of a coach, I felt as if I had to practice harder and play harder.

His guidance and constructive criticism have molded me to the player and person I am today. I believe I would not have had as much success if it wasn’t for the passion my dad has for coaching the sport.”

The scholarship is named for Steve Buck, a former executive director and past president of the TTCA. He is also a member of the TTCA Hall of Fame. A veteran and versatile coach.

Starr County Farm Bureau 2021 Scholarship Results

Starr County Farm Bureau is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for 2022. Honorees are Nicole Delgado of San Isidro High School, Aylin A. Gonzalez of Rio Grande City High School, Mia N. Gutierrez of Rio Grande City High School, Jaime Mendoza III of San Isidro High School, Bryan Ray Perez of Rio Grande City High School, and Graciella I. Perez of Roma High School. All honorees are members of Starr County Farm Bureau families.

Nicole is the daughter of

Nicholas and Christina Delgado of Delmita. She plans to major in Biology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to become a medical doctor.

Aylin is the daughter of Arnulfo Ali Gonzalez and Justina Lynn Wagner-Gonzalez of Rio Grande City. Her plans are to major in Agriculture Science at Texas A&M University-Kingsville and pursue a career with the Department of Homeland Security as a CBP Agriculture Specialist.

Mia is the daughter of Felix

Gutierrez, Jr. and Dillia Dina Gutierrez of Rio Grande City.

She plans to attend Texas A&M University-Kingsville and major in Biology to become a pharmacist.

Jaime is the son of Patricia Cruz and Jaime Mendoza, Jr. of Delmita. He plans to continue his education at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley where he is dually enrolled. His major will be Mechanical Engineering for a career in that field.

Bryan is the son of Xavier Eli and Lori Perez of Rio Grande

City. He will attend Texas A&M University in College Station and major in Agricultural Economics with a Policy and Economic Analysis Option. He then plans to attend law school and is interested in business and real estate law, especially dealing with agricultural issues.

Graciella is the daughter of Gilberto Perez III and Maria Teresa Perez of Roma. She plans to major in Communication Disorders at Texas State University to prepare for a career as an Audiologist.

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Monthly payment is $16.67 for every $1,000 you finance. Average example down payment is 14.7%. Not available with leases and some other offers. Some customers may not qualify. Must take new retail delivery by 07/05/2022. See Dealer for details. All prices plus tax, title and license. Vehicle is subject to pre-sale.

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 15, 2022, PAGE 11

Roma ISD’s Annual Night of the Arts Returns to Highlight Visual, Performing Art Students’ Talents

For the first time in two years, Roma ISD performing and visual art students had their night to celebrate their talents at the district’s Night of the Arts. A huge congratulations to students who participated. The student work was phenomenal in all facets at all grade levels. The district would like to thank their teachers and mentors for helping the students prepare for their big night. Lastly, thank you to the parents and community members who came out to support the Gladiators. A Night of the Arts is a true celebration of all things art at Roma ISD, encouraging youth to grow their talent more each year.

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Roma High School Students Honored at JROTC Program Awards Night

JUNE 15, 2022 PAGE 12

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By: LTC Barrera, SAI, Roma High School JROTC Program Instructor Roma High School JROTC Program students from every grade received awards for their hard work and dedication on May 5th in front students, parents, and community leaders.

“I think it went amazingly well. Many of the Cadets were motivated and I felt inspired by their dedication,” said new Battalion Commander Cadet Major Ruby Esquivel.

“We want to be the best we can be in everything we do,” said senior and outgoing Cadet Battalion Commander Angela Gonzalez.

Junior Cadet Captain Ryan Gonzalez was one of the award recipients of the night. He won the Sons of American Revolution award and was named Boy Raider Team Captain for school year 2223. “I don’t take winning as being above other people,” said Ryan. “It’s nice to have your friends congratulate you and have people look up to you.”

Along with the awards that were delivered, students were announced as the programs new Cadet Battalion Staff.

The new Commanding Officer is Cadet Major Ruby Esquivel, Executive Officer is Cadet Captain Vanessa Solis, and the

Cadet Battalion Commander is Reyna Garcia, S1 Camila Moreno, S2 Daniel Luera, S3 Erasmo Jaime, S4 Andres Garza, S5 Benita Aguirre and Raider Team Captains are Ryan Gonzalez and Shecid Teodoro.

“I know it’s going to be a really big responsibility but I look forward to JROTC continuing to prosper in the future and in the many years to come,” said Reyna.

“Being the Executive Officer was not on my radar, so yes, I’m extremely proud that I was selected,” said Vanessa Solis.

This coming fall, new opportunities will be available for JROTC students, including Drill, Color Guard, Archery, Marksmanship, Raider, Robotics and Leadership Class, that is available to any Roma High School students that are interested in taking it.

Award Winners: Special Forces Association Award Cadet SSG Braulio Torres. Celebrate Freedom Foundation Award - Cadet SGT Michael Cabrieles.

Non Commisioned Officers Association Award - Cadet SSG Ruby Esquivel. Military Order Of World Wars - Cadet CSM Reyna Garcia. Military

Order Of Foreign Wars Of The United States - Cadet 1LT. Vanessa Solis. South Texas JROTC Conference Leadership Medal - Cadet SGT Gael Ramirez.

Sons Of The American Revolution Award - Cadet CPT Ryan Gonzalez.

Members Of The National Society Daughters Of American Revolution Cadet LTC Angela Gonzalez. Catholic War Veterans Award - Cadet Reyna Garcia, Cadet Andres Garza, and Cadet Ruby Esquivel.

American Legion Post #95 Award Cadet LTC Angela Gonzalez and Cadet MAJ Jahaziel Rios. Reserve Officers Association Medal - Cadet SSG Ruby Esquivel.

Veterans Of Foreign Wars Award Cadet LTC Angela Gonzalez and Cadet MAJ Jahaziel Rios. Military Officers Association Award - Cadet LTC Angela Gonzalez. Sojourner Award - Cadet CSM Reyna Garcia.

American Veterans Award - Cadet SGT Erasmo Jaime. Daedalian Aviation Award - Cadet SFC Daniel Luera.

Citizenship Award - Cadet SGT Heyde Tamez. Military Order Of The Purple Heart Award - Cadet 1LT Vanessa Solis.

82nd Airborne Division Association Award - Cadet SGT Shecid Teodoro.

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National Society United States Daughters Of 1812 - Cadet SGT Esmeralda Rios. Outstanding Cadet Of The Year Award - Cadet LTC Angela Gonzalez.

Superior Cadet Award - Cadet SSG Ruby Esquivel, Cadet 1LT Vanesa Solis, Cadet SFC Daniel Luera, and Cadet LTC Angela Gonzalez.

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