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By Christian Salinas (Photo by Juan Morin) The City of Rio Grande City crowned its 2019 Miss Freedom Fest court at a Beauty Pageant held at the South Texas College Starr County Auditorium on Friday afternoon, June 7.

The 2019 Miss Freedom Fest Beauty Pageant winners and runner-ups were: Miss Freedom Fest- Miss

Freedom Fest: Aylani Toscano, 1st Runner Up: Briana Garcia, and 2nd Runner Up: Angela Marie Garcia. Junior Miss Freedom Fest- Junior Miss Freed Fest: Karolina Barrera and 1st Runner Up: Delondy Dessarae Garza.

Little Miss Freedom Fest- Little Miss Freedom Fest: Delaney Janel Vazquez, 1st Runner Up: Naetzy Nitzel Ramirez, and 2nd Runner Up: Yanaici Cattleya Hernandez.

Tiny Miss Freedom Fest- Tiny Miss Freedom Fest: Amayranni Barrera, 1st Runner Up: Darlet Sepulveda, and 2nd Runner Up: Ximena Alejandra Salinas.

“We would like to thank all of our sponsors, and everyone who helped make this year’s Miss Freedom Fest Pageant the best one yet,” stated Rio Grande City Tourism Director and event MISS FREEDOM, page 3

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Congratulations to Roma Middle School Swimming Team!!

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Pictured: Commissioner Jaime M. Alvarez, Commissioner Ruben D. Saenz, Judge Eloy Vera, Commissioner Roy Pena III and Commissioner Eloy Garza are Mrs. Patsy Ramirez-RGCCISD, Mr. J.J. Trevino-Roma ISD, Mrs. Elaine Hernandez-Hunger Initiative Program and Mrs. Candice Garza-RGCCISD. Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and the Starr County Commissioners’ Court signed a proclamation to highlight awareness of Summer Meals for students.

“WHEREAS, It is estimated that one in four Texas children faces food insecurity, and Summer Food Service Program meals can help children stay healthy and prepare them to return to school ready to learn and thrive and WHEREAS, Starr County Summer Meals Program has served many children in the community; and WHEREAS, the Healthy Summer Meals Program in partnership with the Texas Department of Agricultural Commission (TDA),

ensures that all children have a healthy breakfast and lunch during the summer months when most are out of school; and WHEREAS, the programs are dedicated to the health and well-being of our nation’s residents” reads the proclamation.

Mrs. Patsy Ramirez-RGCCISD Food Nutrition Director and Mr. J.J. Trevino-Food and Nutrition Director from Roma ISD were present to thank the Commissioners’ Court for supporting the summer meals programs and for proving awareness as to the importance of nutritional meals for students.

SUMMER MEALS, page 2

Rio Grande City High School Honors Students Joining Armed Forces

For the first time in RGCHS history, they honored the students who will be joining the Armed Forces of the United States of America after they graduate from high school. Each student was presented with a stole to wear at graduation with the unique colors for each branch of the military they will be joining. Thank you to Master Sergeant Pena(US Army-Retired), Staff Sergeant De La Cruz(US Marine Corps), Assistant Principal Mr. Mark Olivarez, and Principal Mr. Jorge Pena for making this a special occasion for the students.

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Summer Meals Mrs. Elaine Hernandez-Med, MPH Regional Direction for the Texas Hunger Initiative program out of Baylor University was on hand to congratulate Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and Commissioners for providing the leadership to ensure awareness of the importance of nutritional

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meals for students. Hernandez also commended the Roma ISD and Rio Grande City CISD and all other entities who provide summer meals in the county.

Hernandez applauds the efforts that are being made in Starr County to ensure that food is available for residents.

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Judge Eloy Vera thanked Mrs. Ramirez, Mr. Trevino and Mrs. Hernandez and all their staff for their efforts in promoting awareness to residents on the availability of food to ensure that no one in Starr County goes hungry. Vera also recognized the efforts of Representative Ryan Guillen for always being a strong supporting force for school meals. The wellbeing of students is extremely important to Starr County Officials and they promote nutritional programs throughout the county which are conducive to healthy living.

For additional information on sites where meals will be provided, please go to the Rio Grande City CISD and Roma ISD facebook pages and websites

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Roma Symphonic Winds Band Headed to Area Competition

Congratulations to the Roma High School Symphonic Winds Band! Today they advanced through the TMEA 5A Honor Band Competition to the area level. The area competition will take place June 20th in San Antonio.

May was Proclaimed as Police Month in Starr County “NEVER LET THEM WALK ALONE -When they’re off to work each day and you at home do silently pray, “Lord, be with them as they go on their way” Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and the Commissioners’ Court signed a proclamation to name the month of May as Police Month in Starr County.

The proclamations reads: “WHEREAS, police officers risk their lives each and every day to ensure public safety and enforce the laws of the land, and WHEREAS, the County of Starr values the courage and devotion of our local police, as our collective prosperity depends on the integrity with which our law

enforcement officers maintain peace and security”.

Judge Vera would also like to acknowledge the sacrifices made by the families of all law enforcement officers who dedicate their lives to protect and

serve our communities. During National Police Month, we also remember and honor of local officers who have fallen in the line of duty, and recognize the sacrifices made by the families of those officers.

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MISS FREEDOM Continued from Front Page organizer, Sara Hernandez.

“We would also like to thank Commissioner Dave “Chachi” Jones, 2019 Miss Roma, Jackie Davila, and 2019 Teeny Tiny Miss Freedom Fest, Amberly

Faith Garza, for joining us as well as Paloma Limas & Company, and Gladys Garcia for providing the event’s entertainment.”

“We would also like to extend our most sincerest gratitude

to Carolina Garcia, Lauren Ashley Barrera, and Nauhla Jolean Flores, for their extensive community service as the 2018 Miss Freedom Fest court,” added Hernandez.

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ADVERTISEMENT STARR COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Starr County has been chosen to receive $60,054 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA: The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

A Local Board made up of Lilly Lopez - Killelea, United Way of South Texas; Carmen Arrata , American Red Cross; Captain Stephen Correira, The Salvation Army; Ronald Meijerink, Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley; Jaime Longoria, Community Service Agency; Rabbi Claudio J. Kogan, The Temple Emanuel; Norma Pimentel, Catholic Social Services; Cynthia Fuentes, Starr County; Frank Llanas, Homeless Representative; Belinda F. Simons, Su Casa de Esperanza and Elizabeth Zamora, Calvary Baptist Church representative will determine how the funds awarded to Hidalgo County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this phase of the program.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Starr County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously South Texas Food bank and Catholic Social Services This Agency was responsible for providing 39,438 meals and 151 bills paid in utility assistance.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Maria Flores, United Way of South Texas: 113 W. Pecan Blvd. McAllen, TX 78501-9584, or call 686-6331 for an application. The deadline for submitting applications to the United Way of South Texas is Friday, June 28, 2019 by 5:00 p.m.

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Rio Grande City CISD Superintendent of Schools Vilma Garza

Congratulations to the New Members of the Veterans Middle School Mariachi

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 19, 2019, PAGE 5

Alto Bonito Elementary Principal’s Award

Alto Bonito Elementary had its 6th Six Weeks Awards Assembly. Twenty-nine students were awarded with the Principal’s Award Medal. These students were chosen from each homeroom based on overall General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary like to congratulate our students for making the group for the academics, behavior, and daily attendance. As an added treat, they experienced having breakfast with the Veterans Middle School Mariachi for the 2019-2020 school year as 6th graders!!! Way to go Eagles!!! school principal and received a goodie bag. Congratulations to these students and keep up the great work!

(Not present Deya O. Garza and Juan Torres).

Go Roadrunners! (Pictured with these students is Principal, Mrs. Yvette Pena).

Free & Healthy Summer Meals for Kids! …because hunger doesn’t take a vacation Breakfast & lunch meals offered at: (Sites, dates & hours of service are subject to change) Rio Grande City High School Grulla High School Grulla Middle School (ACE Building) Ringgold Middle School Veterans Middle School Ringgold Elementary School Alto Bonito Elementary School Immaculate Conception School Iglesia Cristiana Emmanuel Immaculate Conception Church (Parish Hall) Gran Cielo Complex (Lunch ONLY) Templo de Alabanza

June 3 – 28 Mon - Thurs June 3 – July 11 Mon - Thurs June 3 – July 11 Mon - Thurs June 3 – July 11 Mon - Thurs June 3 – July 11 Mon - Thurs June 3 – August 2 Mon - Fri June 3 – 28 Mon - Thurs June 3 – 20 Mon – Thurs July 8 - 12 Mon - Fri July 15 - 19 Mon - Fri June 18 – July 25 T, W & Th July 24 – 26 Wed - Fri

All sites closed JULY 4, 2019

Child’s first meal is offered at no charge. Additional or adult meals can be purchased for $4.00.

For additional information, please contact the Child Nutrition Program office at 956-716-6792 or visit riograndecnp.org for updates.

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LUNCH offered June 3 – July 12 (Sites, dates & hours of service are subject to change)

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For more information regarding summer feeding programs, visit www.summerfood.org or call 211 or 877-541-7905 for a list of sites in your area.

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Veterans Middle School ACE Program Produces a Stellar Performance in the Lone Star State

The ACE Theatre arts students under the direction of artistic directors Mr. Roque Vera (Rocky) & Mrs. Veronica Salinas (Vero) were put to a challenge to produce a musical that could be viewed open to the community of Rio Grande but also theatrically produced at

the ACE State conference at San Antonio, Texas this past week of June 13, 2019.

The students were accompanied by their ACE teachers and site – coordinator Mrs. Lucila Garcia and Mr. Juan Garcia – Assistant Principal. The star performance was performed first

with meet and greet @ 11:45am @ the Grant Hyatt Ball room and then The Musical Alice @ Wonderland was performed before an audience of 600 attendees. The Star lead singer was Alice – Natalia Lopez & the Rabbit – Arturo Pena the rest of the crew consisted of

the following students: Jaziel Ramirez, Nailea Lopez, Daniella Villarreal, Gabriela Limas, Yanely Perez, Joseph Barrera, Briana Pena, Joanne Garza, and Navaeh Govea & Samantha Carmona.

Local school board members attending the TASBE Convention at the Henry B. Gonzalez convention center also joined the students and congratulated them on their

performance.

The ACE administration and staff and the Principals of Veterans middle School are extremely proud to showcase the talent from Veterans Middle School. Thank you Texas ACE Grant for allowing our youth to be exposed to creativity, collaboration and high the theatrical community and fostering critical thinking, order thinking skills. (B. de la Torre)

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RGCCISD ACE (AFTER SCHOOL CENTERS ON EDUCATION)

CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY!

This past Father’s Day Holiday, The Veterans Middle School ACE Program held a breakfast with dad event on Thursday, June 13, 2019 by inviting all the dads for refreshments and then dividing them up to create an arts and crafts project with Ms. Cecilia Martinez or a wood burning project with woodshop teacher Mr. Roel Garcia.

The ACE Program at Ringgold Middle School also held a breakfast with dad event and also invited the students to create crafts with Mrs. Orpha Jones or join the culinary arts teacher Tanya Gutierrez for a fun project. The ACE (After school centers on Education) program at RGCCISD Grulla High School was of the upmost success by hosting a “Cuts with Dad “Event.

Students invited their dads, grandparents. Guardians to join them in a free hair cut provided by the exceptional Student barbers under the direction of Mrs. Claudia Vallejo. All the events were innovative and the ACE site coordinators and summer school principals helped share the same message “A good father makes the life of his children a delightful one,

and when they grow up he should have left them with so many beautiful memories to cherish for a lifetime” There are many people out there who are not lucky enough to have a good father and they are the ones who will understand more the importance of having a father . On behalf of the ACE Summer program we salute Our Father ( B. de la Torre ) this summer 2019!

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Starr County Nutrition Centers’ Roma ISD Named a Texas Honor Roll School District for Staff Members Attended Training 4th Year, 4 Schools Named Texas Honor Roll Schools

Starr County Nutrition Center Staff attended a workshop to gain information on nutritional and transportation guidelines. Mrs. Marisol de la Garza-Starr County Nutrition Project Manager led the workshop. All Starr County Nutrition Centers provide services for senior citizens in the community free of charge. Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and the Commissioners work diligently to provide services for senior citizens and their wellbeing.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CITY OF ROMA, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2019

Roma ISD is excited to announce that it has been named to the 2018 - 2019 Honor Roll for its high achievement in student success. This is the fourth time that the district has been awarded this distinction. The program, presented by Educational Results Partnership, is part of a national effort to identify higherperforming schools and districts that are improving student outcomes. Roma ISD is one of 6 public school districts in Texas to be recognized.

The 2018 - 2019 Honor Roll is developed by Educational Results Partnership (ERP), a nonprofit organization that applies data

science to help improve student outcomes and career readiness.

ERP maintains the nation’s largest database on student achievement and utilizes this data to identify higher-performing schools and districts.

School districts that receive the Honor Roll distinction have demonstrated consistent high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement levels over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among student populations. For districts with high schools, the Honor Roll recognition also includes measures of college readiness.

In addition to this award, four Roma ISD schools were named Texas Honor Roll Star Schools.

Emma Vera Elementary School, F.J. Scott Elementary School, R. & C. Saenz Elementary School and R.T. Barrera Elementary School earned the Honor Roll distinction.

F.J. Scott Elementary School and R. T. Barrera Elementary School

TAKE NOTICE that the City Council (the City Council) of the City of Roma, Texas (the City), shall tentatively convene at 5:30 p.m. on the 24th day of July, 2019, at its regular meeting place in the City Hall Council Chambers at 77 Convent Street, Roma, Texas 78584 and during such meeting, the City Council will consider the passage of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $1,140,000 for the following purposes: to pay for professional services in connection with the design and construction of a storm drainage system, and to pay the costs of issuance of the certificates of obligation. The Certificates of Obligation will be payable from a combination of the City’s ad valorem tax within the limits authorized by law on all taxable property of the City, and a limited pledge of $1,000 from the net revenues from the operation of the City’s water and sewer system. The Certificates of Obligation are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of the Certificates of Obligation Act of 1971, as amended, Local Government Code Section 271.041 through Section 271.063.

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were additionally awarded the Texas Honor Roll STEM Distinction for demonstrating high levels of achievement in science and math.

“We are honored to be recognized by educational and business leaders as an Honor Roll School District,” said Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos Guzman.

“The Gladiator Nation Family is continually striving to increase academic achievement and improve educational outcomes for all of our students. We congratulate all our students, teachers and staff for their hard work which makes these accolades possible. This has certainly been a banner year from Roma ISD!” “The Honor Roll is the only school and district recognition program in Texas based solely on objective achievement data,” said Marilyn Reznick, ERP board chair. “Our goal is to guide other educators to data-informed best practices for raising student achievement.”

“ERP is all about improving educational equity and promoting career readiness for all students, regardless of their family income, background or ZIP code,” said James Lanich, Ph.D., ERP president and CEO. “These Honor Roll schools and districts are living proof that our students can succeed when schools are committed to removing educational obstacles and accelerating student success.

By focusing attention on these bright spots among our schools, we hope to change the conversation from ‘what’s wrong’ to ‘what’s working,’ and encourage others to replicate their success.”

In Texas, the Honor Roll program is supported by numerous businesses and organizations, including the Texas Business Leadership Council, American Automobile Association (AAA) Texas, Macy’s, Wells Fargo, Chevron Corporation and Enterprise Holdings Foundation.

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OMAR REYES (956) 533-9001 JUNE 19, 2019 SECTION II, PAGE 1

The most wondrous experience of my 87 years Climbing to the upper peak meant seeking edges and crevices in the rock to get a grip and then pulling yourself up a near vertical surface.

As I did so, my face was inches from the rock. On this wondrous occasion, as I pulled myself up, there appeared directly before my eyes an inconceivable sight. In a niche, about the size of my fist, was a tiny, delicate, blooming wildflower.

There, among the formidable, gigantic, lifeless rocks, an exquisite, 2 inch, fragile and wondrous

bit of life was revealed to me.

The wind swishing about the boulders had deposited a tablespoon or two of dust in the niche and mists or runoff from rains apparently moistened it.

Somehow, from somewhere, the wind had swept up a tiny seed to be deposited in the niche.

Nature then took its usual course and, fortuitously, I arrived on the very day it blossomed with a single, lovely pink flower. I was astonished and entranced.

By what unfathomable odds could such an event occur?

The experience, though lasting but a minute or two, has remained fixed in my memory for decades. It was a simple, essentially ineffable, experience but it has led me to

lengthy contemplation of diversity here on earth and about the forces that modify it both in humans and in nature.

I’ve come to realize that there are extreme differences of many kinds to be found in every setting and that not knowing the many forces at work around us, we ought to anticipate that something, inconceivable to us, may occur at any moment. Unexpected complications of daily life should neither surprise nor deter us.

We can be observers and also agents of change. We can champion diversity and delight in its presence.

It’s a wondrous life!

May you experience and appreciate its wonders.

You’re in good hands.

About 40 years ago, some friends and I used a long school holiday to take a car trip through southern Canada and our northern states. We were entering the Canadian Rockies and arrived at a site which offered a cable car ride up to a peak from which a saddle-back ridge allowed a climb to a higher peak. The awesome peaks loomed huge, rugged and bleak but we went for it. (The photo here is not the actual mountain peak but like it.)

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Sales & Comments Heifers Market was steady this week. Some areas Average - High have gotten much needed rain We expect prices to be higher in all categories of 1.37-1.42 1/2 cattle in the weeks to follow.

1.27-1.48 1.24-1.37 1/2 Just a reminder we will not be having a sale on July 5, 2019.

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assistance in hauling your cattle to our sale barn. Thanks to all of you for your continued support and for your trust in us in marketing your cattle.

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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

R.T. Barrera Elementary School Adds Goat to School Project

Say hello to one of the newest members of the R.T. Barrera Mighty Eagle Family! Yes, you saw it right - RTB added goats to their Community Garden & Farming Project. The students are going to love learning about and interacting with these creatures next school year. Awesome job RTB! (Photo courtesy Marbelia Hinojosa.)

RFP NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following: RFP# 20-07 Request for Proposal Surveillance Equipment/Installation/Repair Catalog 2:30 P.M. Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

RFP NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following:

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

RFP# 20-06 Installation

Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below.

BID NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting bids on the following: 20-01 20-02 20-03 20-04

Office & Instructional Supplies Catalog Bid Office Furniture Catalog Bid Classroom Furniture Catalog Bid Computer & Copier Paper

10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 10:45 A.M. 11:00 A.M.

Bid Specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below or via email purchasing@rgccisd.org.

Sealed bids must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all informalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

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Request for Proposal Fire & Security Alarm Monitoring & 2:15 P.M.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

Public Notice Starr County Invitation for Bids June 19, 2019

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: 414 Las Comas Loop, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

RFQ NOTICE

Project Type: Reservation System Participant, RSP Agreement #2017-0040; Starr County Contract Number #1002675/1002676.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting qualifications on the following:

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.

RFQ # 20-05 External Auditor Services The school district is requesting an initial Request For Qualifications for External Auditor Services. Initial sealed Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be received at the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Department at the address below. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) forms and any other information may be requested by calling Mr. Joe D. Smedley, Purchasing Agent at 956-716-6810.

Sealed qualifications must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, 1 South Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 by 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019 and will be opened and read aloud at the mentioned time.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all informalities or technicalities, or to accept the qualification considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

Mr. Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

Sealed Bids will be accepted by the Starr County Judge’s office at Starr County Annex suite 202 at 100 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX. Until 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2019. 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, June 27, 2019. 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.

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Happy National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month!

While June is best known for its scorching temperatures and the beginning of summer, did you know that June is also National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month?

Fruits and vegetables are not only a great way to incorporate beautiful colors into our meals but they are also an important part of a healthy and balanced diet and help us perform our day to day activities.

Many of us are familiar with the slogan “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” and while this may not be entirely true, eating our fruits and vegetables does have many health benefits that can help keep the doctor away, says Amy Valdez, a health specialist with AgriLife Extension. Overall a healthy diet filled with fruits and vegetables can help to reduce the risk of various chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Fruits and vegetables contain a variety of nutrients such as potassium, folate, dietary fiber, and vitamins A and C. A healthy, well balanced diet including foods such as spinach, bananas and sweet potatoes, which contain potassium, can help to maintain a healthy blood pressure. Folate or folic acid aids in the formation of red blood cells and can help reduce the risk of neural tube defects during fetal development. Dietary fiber found in fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and can aid in reducing cholesterol levels. Vitamin A plays a role in eye and skin health while both Vitamin A and C can help boost the immune system and help fight against infections.

Fruits and vegetables are also great to eat as a snack or a side as a majority of them are low in calories, sodium, and fat and they add vibrant colors to our meals making them more appealing to eat.

To celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, Yolanda Morado FCH Agent recommends trying out these four ideas below: •Build a Garden – Whether you are growing a large garden with raised beds or working with a smaller container garden, planting and growing your own produce can help increase your consumption as this may increase your excitement to try new fruit and vegetables that you personally grew.

•Try New Produce Each Week – Each week or each day, try to incorporate a new fruit or vegetable into your meals. Create a challenge amongst your family members to see who has tried the most variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

•Visit a Farmer’s Market – Taking a stroll at the farmer’s market can help you explore all of the fresh produce that is available. Local farmers can also be a great source to learn about the benefits of their produce and they can help you with ideas on how to cook them.

•Learn about Path to the Plate – Visit Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Path to the Plate website at https:// pathtotheplate.tamu.edu/ to learn about making the connection between agriculture and health.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers some simple recipes that include fresh produce to help you incorporate fruits and vegetables, such as Dinner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Starr County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing at a meeting on July 3, 2019, to consider (1) the application of STARR SOLAR RANCH, LLC, for designation of certain property located in Starr County as a Reinvestment Zone eligible for property tax abatement under Chapter 312 of Texas Tax Code and (2) STARR SOLAR RANCH, LLC’s proposed tax abatement agreement.

The Property designated by STARR SOLAR RANCH, LLC is intended for use as a solar power generation facility, electrical substation, associated transmission facilities and lines, and operations facility by STARR SOLAR RANCH, LLC and consists of the following properties in Starr County: ALL OF PORCIONES NOS. 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, AND 76, ANCIENT JURISDICTION OF MIER, MEXICO, NOW STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, save and except any lands part of such Porciones that are located inside of a municipality’s city limits.

In determining whether to designate the reinvestment zone the Commissioners Court will consider whether such designation would contribute to the retention or expansion of primary employment or would attract major investment in the Zone that would benefit the land to be included in the Zone and would contribute to the economic development of Starr County. If created the property would become “Starr Solar Ranch Reinvestment Zone No. 1” The Public hearing will take place at 10:00am of July 3, 2019 at the Commissioners’ Courtroom of the County of Starr.

All interested persons may appear and present testimony regarding the designation of the Reinvestment Zone.

If further information in need please contact the office of the Starr County Industrial Foundation at 601 E. Main St., Rio Grande City, Texas.

Tonight’s Summer Veggies with Bow Tie Pasta or Fresh Berry Caprese Salad recipes. To learn more about the recipes, visit https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu For more information on National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month contact Yolanda Morado County extension agent FCH at (starr@ ag.tamu.edu).

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