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Kevin Halili Sunga, the valedictorian of RGC High School Class of 2009, has been conferred the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine on April 24, 2020. Kevin has always dream of one day becoming a doctor and he promised that he was going to achieve it. His interest in the medical field started when he was in elementary and was greatly influenced by his mother who is a registered nurse. It is his drive, passion, and commitment to help others that made him want to be a doctor. Kevin’s dedication, determination, discipline, hard Ringgold Middle School would like to recognize Ms. Ernestina Gaytan, Mrs. Adelaida Garcia and Mrs. work, and above all, faith in Severita Guerra for their outstanding contribution to RGCCISD and Ringgold Middle School! These God that made him realize his wonderful ladies share a combined total of 110+ years of service! Although we will miss you greatly, we dream of becoming a physician. Congratulations Dr. Kevin Halili wish you the happiest retirement possible! “Your ADVENTURE awaits!” Sunga. Kevin received his undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas in Austin in 2013. After graduating from UT Austin, he decided to teach while he was waiting to apply to medical schools. The Texas Education Agency requires each teacher candidate to pass a subject-specific certification examination which Kevin took and was certified in both Life Science and General Science Grades 8-12. He taught College Preparatory Physics at Mission High School from 2013

– 2015. He went on to pursue his graduate study at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and obtained a Master’s degree in Medical Science in 2016. Kevin was accepted to the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine the same year he received his master’s degree. Dr. Kevin Halili Sunga is going to do his residency in Internal Medicine at HCA Houston Healthcare/University Houston. To God be all the glory! God bless you. Congratulations!!! from your wife Jackie, brother Kenni, parents Arnel and Lanie, grandmother Sally and from your grandparents in heaven, Koko, Victor and Zeny.

Tiny Miss Hidalgo and USOA Miss Teen Texas visited Starr County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Natalie Anderson Receives District 13 Texas Farm Bureau Scholarship

Starr County Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes and his staff received a visit by Amayranni Barrera-Tiny Miss Hidalgo and Aylani Toscano- USOA Miss Teen Texas during Police Appreciation Week. The young ladies would like to convey their appreciation for the hard work, dedication and sacriﬁces that the ofﬁcers do keep the community safe. Sheriff Fuentes and his staff would like to thank Miss Toscano and Miss Barrera for their kind gesture.

Natalie Michele Anderson, a 2020 graduate of Rio Grande City High School, is a recipient of a Texas Farm Bureau Scholarship. She was named as the winner of the District 13 Scholarship valued at $1,000. She is the daughter of Jeannie Brown Anderson and Douglas Anderson of Rio Grande City. Natalie’s application was selected from among a large number of very qualiﬁed applicants, so it is indeed an honor to be named a recipient. She was congratulated by Mia Balko, Director of Youth Outreach, State Director Scott Frazier, and Raul Villarreal, Field Staff. The honoree plans to attend Sam Houston State University in the fall and major in agricultural communications.

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) announced the organization’s 2020 scholarship recipients recently, awarding more than $207,000 to graduating high school students and enrolled college students this spring.

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David Sanchez, Extension Nutrition Education Associate with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, He currently teaches “A Fresh Start to a Healthier The 5th Grade teachers at R. T. Barrera Elementary School were excited to celebrate their 5th graders. The You” adult-learning series to help teachers arranged a drive through ceremony presenting the students with their end of the year awards, as participants learn to provide safe well as a treat to wish them good luck in middle school. healthy, and economical meals June 1st is the ﬁrst day of Hurricane Season! for their families and themselves. Sanchez is also conducting Hurricane season is June 1st through Nov. 30th, 2020. Researchers believe this could be an active year, “Learn Grow Eat and Go” for so please be prepared and have a plan in place. Planning ahead is particularly important this year as we children in elementary schools, are also dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. trains teachers and school staff that participate in this program that includes vegetable gardening, academic achievement, nutrientdense food experiences, physical activity, and school and family engagement.

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 3RD - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †JOSE B. MARTINEZ (16TH AN.) by Daughters & Family †HUMBERTO E. LOPEZ by Lopez Family †HOMERO & YOLA SALDAÑA by Mr. & Mrs. Erasmo R. Lopez, Jr. & Family †RENE MOLINA, SR. by Thelma, Rene Jr., Michelle & Family THURSDAY JUNE 4TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY JUNE 5TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †JUAN GUERRA by Danny & Rosario Hinojosa †RAUL R. REYNA by Family

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2021 - 2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program Pharr District To combat the spread of COVID-19, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is following guidance provided by our state’s health and emergency management officials. To do our part to help prevent its spread, TxDOT will be conducting a virtual public meeting for the proposed 2021-2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (Rural TIP) for the Pharr TxDOT District. The pre-recorded presentation will be available on the RGVMPO website, www.rgvmpo. org, on June 16, 2020 at 4:00 pm. The presentation will include both audio and visual components. If you do not have internet access, you may call TxDOT Planning Engineer, Melba R. Schaus, P.E. at (956) 7026181 to request materials or ask questions. The purpose of this meeting is to receive comments on the proposed 2021-2024 Rural TIP for the Pharr District. The Rural TIP is the first step on the road to producing a Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Rural TIP includes all regionally significant projects to be funded within a TxDOT District during the next four years, including those eligible for funding. The Pharr District includes Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, Kenedy, Starr, Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Brooks counties. The counties of Willacy, Kenedy, Starr, Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Brooks counties are included in the Rural TIP. As such, these meetings offer the public an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed priorities. A project in the Rural TIP is a project coming to your community. The Rural TIP meetings are being held pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Section 16.102, which calls for an opportunity for public comment concerning the program. Presentation materials will show how the Rural TIP operates along with associated/ prioritized projects. Comments must be postmarked or otherwise received by June 26, 2020 to: Texas Department of Transportation, Pharr District, Attn: Rural TIP; 600 W. Interstate 2, Pharr, Texas 78577 or by email to melba.schaus@txdot.gov, Attention: Rural TIP. If you have any general questions or comments regarding the proposed program or the virtual public meeting, please contact Melba R. Schaus, P.E., Planning Engineer, at (956) 702-6181 or via email at melba.schaus@txdot.gov. Special accommodations: TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. This meeting will be conducted in English. If you have special communication or accommodation needs, or have a need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can also be made to accommodate most needs. Please call Norma Robledo at (956) 702-6161 at least five working days prior to the meeting. Please be aware that advanced notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.

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Mayor Joel Villarreal: The city of Rio Grande City continues to exercise recommended safety measures and social distancing practices set forth by Starr County Health Authority, Dr. Jose Vazquez, and encourages all residents and businesses to do the same. We, at city hall, want our citizens to feel safe as they conduct business around town and at our city ofﬁces. The City of RGC not only requires all employees to wear masks, maintain social distancing, and disinfect common areas, but it

has also had all of its employees tested for COVID-19 antibodies. While eleven employees produced antibodies on the rapid tests, ALL employees were negative for the PCR swab test, which means no employee is actively infected with COVID-19. However, we must continue to remain vigilant in the ﬁght against the coronavirus that is affecting our community and loved ones. Please continue proper social distancing practices, to selfisolate if traveling from outside the RGV, and join us in the ﬁght against COVID-19!

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Cmr. George P. Bush to all Texans: Hurricane Season 2020 starts June 1st Time is running out to #BePrepared and #StayPrepared Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging all Texans to prepare for the 2020 hurricane season (Monday, June 1st through November 30, 2020). Additional tips, resources, and partner agency information are available at recovery.texas.gov/ preparedness. “In the current COVID-19 environment, it’s more important than ever to protect your home and safeguard your livelihood against natural disasters,” said Commissioner Bush. “Every Texan can follow the ﬁve steps of preparedness. Know your risk, plan your supplies, secure documents, plan your evacuation route, and protect your property. Do your part to keep yourself, your family, pets and property protected.”

The GLO encourages all Texans to prepare for hurricane season 2020 by following these five steps: •Know Your Risk - Sign up for your community’s emergency warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts. •Gather Supplies - Keep in mind each person’s needs, gathering supplies for at least three days. Stock up on items such as food and water, non-perishable foods, firstaid supplies, prescriptions, pet supplies, flashlights and batteries. If you’re preparing during COVID-19, consider adding cloth face coverings and hand sanitizer to your emergency kit. Don’t forget to charge electronics you may need.

•Secure Documents Remember to secure copies of important personal documents. Filing for government assistance requires documentation. Be sure to keep documents in a secure location and take them with you if you need to evacuate. •Make Your Evacuation Plan - Be familiar with the route and shelter locations. Discuss and practice drills for your evacuation plan with your family each year. •Protect Your Property Shutter your home as needed, review your flood insurance policy (or sign up for one) and declutter drains and gutters. Most homeowner and renter insurance policies do not cover flood damage. A flood insurance policy generally does not take effect until 30 days after purchase, so be sure to maintain your policy. “If you survived Hurricane

Harvey or Tropical Storm Imelda without any damage, count yourself as lucky,” Bush continued. “The next storm could be entirely different, and that’s why it’s so important to be prepared, and stay prepared.” As a part of preparation, Commissioner Bush and his Texas General Land Office team are working with communities across the Texas coast and inland as well to make sure they are prepared to help residents should a storm arise. Texas communities are at risk of tornadoes, floods and damaging winds. For more disaster preparedness tips, Texans can follow the GLO on social media (Twitter, Instagram, Medium, Facebook, and YouTube), watch video preparedness tips, and find resources for family and pets at recovery.texas.gov/preparedness.

Dr. Jose Vázquez Starr County Health Authority COVID 19 Task Force After a very successful testing operation for COVID 19 at STC campus, Starr County and Starr County Memorial Hospital, Health Authority and Board president, DR JOSE VAZQUEZ is proud to inform the citizens of our County that the new drive through testing facility will be operational in the Fort Ringgold County park starting on Monday, June 01. This location will provide with Rapid COVID 19 testing as well as swan testing. Still a prescription from a local Health care provider will be needed and RT- PCR testing (Swab test) will be free for those without insurance. Your County Judge, County Commisioners, Mayors ﬁghting for your health. and Health Authority will continue Together we will prevail.

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¡No Pase por Alto la Seguridad del Asiento de Seguridad Durante esta Crisis de Salud! Porque es importante mantener a los niños en el asiento trasero hasta los 13 años. ¡Puede ser tentador durante esta crisis de salud para tomar atajos con los asientos de seguridad, pero la seguridad de los asientos de seguridad es importante en cada viaje! Como padres, hay tentación en recompensar a los niños dejándolos sentarse en el asiento de adelante. Pero la verdad es que el asiento de adelante fue diseñado con características de seguridad para proteger a los adultos y los niños no son adultos. Aunque hay niños que parecen ser grande para su edad, sus huesos no están totalmente desarrollados como los huesos de un adulto. El esqueleto no está madurado para soportar la fuerza de un choque. Colocar a un niño cuyos huesos no están madurados los pone en un riesgo grave con el parabrisas, tablero e

las bolsas de aire; pueden sostener una lesión grave o hasta la muerte en un choque. El hueso de la cadera, que ayuda a mantener el cinturón del regazo bajo y alejado de la cavidad abdominal, donde hay tejidos blandos y queda órganos vitales, no está desarrollado completamente hasta cerca de los 13 años. El esternón no es lo suﬁcientemente fuerte como para soportar fuerzas de choque o el impacto de aire frontal. El cinturón de seguridad y la bolsa de aire están diseñados para salvar la vida a un adulto, no están diseñados para proteger adecuadamente a los niños menores de 13 años. En realidad, puede causar más daño en lugar de protegerlos. La Academia Americana de Pediatras recomienda que niños menores de 13 años estén correctamente en el asiento

trasero. Sentándose en el asiento de afrente, corren un riesgo más grande en lesiones graves. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Passenger Safety y el agente del condado de Starr con Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent de Salud Comunitaria Yolanda Morado, recomiendan que padres dejen a sus niños menores de 13 años abrochados correctamente en el asiento trasero para aumentar las posibilidades de sobrevivir un choque. Siga estas mejores recomendaciones para mantener a los niños viajando de manera segura: 1. Todos los bebes y niños pequeños deben viajar en un asiento orientado hacia atrás hasta que lleguen al límite más alto de peso y altura permitido por el fabricante de su asiento de seguridad.

FROM THE DESK OF HUMBERTO “BERT” GONZALEZ STARR COUNTY CLERK CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) Constituents of Starr County, As of June 1, 2020, our office at the old Courthouse will reopen again. We will be closing for lunch at both offices from 12-1 until further notice. We ask that you continue to maintain social distancing when going into the courthouse. You must be wearing a mask to enter the office. Our office located at the Annex Courthouse on Hospital Road will continue to be open to serve our customers as well. We will continue to try and help our customers via phone or email to the best of our ability to reduce in person transactions. Emails are listed below. Stay Safe and God Bless You. Thank you, Humberto “Bert” Gonzalez, Jr. hgonzalez@co.starr.tx.us sortiz@co.starr.tx.us Starr County Clerk Constituyentes del Condado de Starr, a partir de 1de junio de 2020 nuestra oficina en la casa de corte será abierta nuevamente. La ofician estar cerrada de 12 al 1 durante la hora de comida hasta el nuevo aviso. Le pedimos que continúe manteniendo el distanciamiento social al entrar a la oficina. Debes llevar una máscara para entrar en la oficina. Nuestra oficina ubicada en el Anexo de la corte en Hospital Road continuará abierta para servir a nuestros clientes también. Nuestros empleados continuarán tratando de ayudar a nuestros clientes por teléfono o correo electrónico lo mejor que podamos para reducir las transacciones en persona. Los correos electrónicos se enumeran a continuación. Manténgase a salvo y Dios le bendiga

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2. Niños quien han superado los asientos de seguridad orientados hacia atrás deben estar en un asiento orientado hacia frente con arnés lo más tiempo posible o hasta el límite del asiento de seguridad. 3. Todos los niños quienes han pasado el peso y altura del límite de estar orientado hacia frente deben usar un asiento booster hasta que el cinturón de seguridad les quede apropiadamente. 4. Cuando los niños son lo suﬁcientemente grandes para usar el cinturón de seguridad, siempre deben usar la parte del hombro y regazo apropiadamente para protección óptima. 5. Recuerde, todos niños menores de 13 años deben viajar abrochados en el asiento trasero, donde estará más seguro – cada vez, cada viaje.

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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks occur suddenly and are periods of intense fear that may include palpitations, pounding heartbeat and/or accelerated heart rate. People in the midst of a panic attack may also experience shortness of breath or feel as though they are choking or being smothered. Feelings of impending doom may also occur during a panic attack. Anxiety disorders, including panic disorders, may be caused by the interaction of certain genetic and environmental factors. These factors include behavioral inhibition in childhood, exposure to stressful life events in childhood and adulthood, anxiety disorders in close biological relatives and a parental history of mental disorders. Anxiety disorders are generally treated with psychotherapy or medication, or a combination of both.

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Request for Proposals packages may be obtained at the Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501 (Corner of Quince & 31st Street) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the speciﬁed time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the RFP number. The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date. Responses will be studied and be taken into consideration by the Board of Trustees. South Texas College reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted and to request additional information if necessary, to waive any formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal considered to be the best and most advantageous to South Texas College. Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@ southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4682 welangle@southtexascollege.edu. Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501. 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. Purchases made as a result of this solicitation will be funded through a grant from the United States Department of Education and passing through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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Hurricane Beulah 1967 – Fort Ringgold Disaster Relief Center

President Lyndon B. Johnson’s PresidenAal helicopter landed on the parade grounds of Fort Ringgold in Rio Grande City, Texas, September 28, 1967 shortly aLer Hurricane Beulah.

President Lyndon B. Johnson (center) toured the grounds of the Fort Ringgold, Texas following Hurricane Beulah. He visited the Rio Grande Valley on September 28, 1967 to survey the damage leL by the hurricane.

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As a response to new Coronavirus cases and their continued preventive measures in Starr County, Judge Eloy Vera and Health Authority Dr. Jose Vazquez together with local partners including Starr County Industrial Foundation, announce the relocation of the COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing Site. The site previously located at the South Texas College Starr County Campus is now relocated and will resume testing at the Fort Ringgold Park site.

The site will be available for testing Monday through Friday from 12:00 noon till 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. Patients needing to be tested for COVID-19 need to use the back entrance to Fort Ringgold County Park (by Ringgold Street and Gomez St.) in Rio Grande City. Ofﬁcials ask that citizens continue to practice the following safety recommendations: wear your mask, wash your hands OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

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Mrs. Berta Iris Flores, PIEMS Clerk, Mrs. Sanjuana Longoria, Teacher Aide, and Ms. Minerva Zambrano, Teacher Aide, have decided to retire. All three ladies have given many years of dedication and service to Rio Grande City CISD. Mrs. Flores is retiring after 43 years, Mrs. Longoria after 35 years, and Ms. Zambrano after 46 years. Alto Bonito Administration surprised each one with a gift of appreciation. They were very appreciative to the school for the thoughtful gesture. Good luck in the future Mrs. Flores, Mrs. Longoria, and Ms. Zambrano! Enjoy your Retirement!

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Card of Thanks In Loving Memory of

Armando (Mando) Vela Jr. October 12, 1974 † June 1, 2020

Armando Vela Jr. (Mando), passed away on June 1, 2020 at Doctors Hospital Renaissance, and he was laid to rest on June 4, 2020. Mando was a husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and friend. His presence and his charisma would always bring joy and laughter to all those who came to know him. On behalf of the Vela and Barrera family, we would like to say thank you to all of our friends and family. Your love and appreciation for Mando was shown this week in everything you did for him and his family. It is with our deepest gratitude that we would like to say thank you to all of you for your kind words and support you have offered us in the midst of this difficult time. We are so appreciative of your generous donations that were made to the family in honor of Mando. The flowers that were sent filled the room and brought such beauty and light, we know he would have loved them. The family is also grateful for the food that was brought to the service, as well as to the family home. It is clear that Mando will be missed by everyone who has gotten to know him throughout the years. We know that he is thankful for all of you taking care of his family. Please continue to pray for us, as this is going to be a difficult road. Mando’s legacy is living on in all of you with all of the love you have shown our family.

We thank you.

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RGC Public Utilities Department Thank You Rio Grande City Fire Department!! Staff Continue Their Education

The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges in the way we live and work day to day. Although many training workshops and seminars have been cancelled due to social distancing, the Rio Grande City Public Utilities Department staff has been able to overcome the obstacles set forth by COVID-19 and continue their education remotely to obtain necessary certiﬁcates and licenses in waste water treatment operations.

The Girl Scout Troop 1056, Boy Scout Troop 93 and Cub Pack 9 gave thank you to the Rio Grande City Fire Department with goodies.

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 10TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †SELENIA M. GARZA by Lydia Garza Saenz, George & Anyssa Diaz †NINFA S. REYNA (18TH AN.) by Family †GENE MAYEUX (8TH AN.) by Wife Nydia R. Mayeux †DONALD MICHAEL WHITE by Wife Stella White FOR THE FRIENDS & BENEFACTORS OF THE BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD by Benedictine Sisters

FRIDAY JUNE 12TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †HARRY MORRIS BROWN, SR. by Wife & Children †MAXIMILIANA LOPEZ LOPEZ (8TH AN.) by Honorio & Petra Garza †ALONZO IBAÑEZ RAMOS (AN.) by Family †SANTOS CANALES CANALES by Family †RAMON CANALES by Family

THURSDAY JUNE 11TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †AMADOR M. HALILI (2ND AN.) by Arnel & Lani Sunga

SUNDAY JUNE 14TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †ANTONIO D. & YOLANDA SAENZ (AN.) by Saenz Family

SATURDAY JUNE 13TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. NO MASS

Misa De Sexto Aniversario En Memoria de

Alonso Ibañez R. 11-15-45 † 06-12-14

Recordándote Hace seis años que te fuiste y párese que fue ayer, recordando tu sonrisa nos das una alegría y un nuevo amanecer. Quizás por ser como fuiste estamos aferrados a ti, con nuestros recuerdos sigues estando aquí. Tus hijos te recuerdan por el gran padre y amigo que fuiste, yo te recuerdo como el gran esposo y maravilloso amigo que tu fuiste. Tu fuiste nuestra tristeza y también nuestra alegría; porque tu nos marcaste a cada uno en nuestras vidas. El amor que tu nos diste nunca lo olvidaremos. Por ser el gran hombre que fuiste en nuestros corazones siempre te llevaremos. Te fuiste sin ningún adiós, pero se que desde el cielo nos cuidas con mucho amor.

Se celebrara una misa el Viernes 12 de Junio a las 6:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Inmaculada Concepcion en RGC, Tx.

Su esposa Rosa E. Ibañez, sus hijos Alonso Jr. (Clarissa), Claudia (Arcadio), Alvaro (Lori Ann), Alfredo y sus nietos.

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THANKSGIVING NOVENA TO ST. JUDE

O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen.

Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication promised.

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3:00 P.M. †MANUEL DAVID FALCON (2ND AN.) by Wife & Family †RICARDO ORTIZ by Diana Ramirez & Family †CLEMENCIA RODRIGUEZ by Jorge & Rodriguez Family †TERESA LARA (1ST AN.) by Familia Valdez †TERESA CARMONA (2ND AN.) by Familia Valdez MONDAY JUNE 15TH– I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †LUISA G. VILLARREAL by Family TUESDAY JUNE 16TH – I.C.C. 6.30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

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who has been in contact with an infected person, advising them to get tested, and asking them not to do anything that could infect someone else. Protecting the privacy of people who are sick and those who may have been exposed has always been an inviolable principle and legal requirement of contact tracing programs. “Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to use contact tracing to ‘box in’ the

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In the past weeks, the city of Rio Grande City has distributed a total of 1,690 sandbags to 338 residents. June 1st is the ﬁrst day of hurricane season and the city of Rio Grande City encourage all the residents to prepare accordingly. RGC will also be keeping an

eye on local weather forecasts and keep you up to date on any future sandbag distribution events. *** En las últimas semanas, la ciudad de Rio Grande City ha distribuido un total de 1,690 sacos de arena a 338 residentes. Junio 1 es el primer día de

la temporada de huracanes y la ciudad de Rio Grande City alienta a todos los residentes a prepararse en consecuencia. RGC también estará atento a las previsiones meteorológicas locales y lo mantendrá informado sobre futuros eventos de distribución de sacos de arena.

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER RETAILER’S OFFPREMISE PERMIT, BY AJ’s DRIVE THRU, LLC dba AJ’S DRIVE THRU #2, to be located at 106 EMBASSY STREET, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TX 78582. Members of said LLC are AMALIA SANTANA.

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Black-bellied whistling ducks are becoming more common Found along the southeastern Gulf coast and in the Valley of Texas, blackbellied whistling ducks are an interesting and admirable species. They look more like small geese than ducks with their longish necks and legs. They’re body is about 20 inches long with a

wingspan of up to 3 feet. The bill is bright pinkish orange and the legs and feet a pinkish ﬂesh color; the gray face has distinct white eye-rings. The body, back of the neck and top of the head are chestnut brown. The name comes from the obvious black belly and tail. The upper side of the wings, especially in ﬂight, shows a broad midband of white bordered in front by gray and to the rear in black. The underside of the wings is black. All-together it creates a very distinctive and attractive duck.

They’re called whistling ducks because they have a call which has the quality of a whistle. It’s difficult to describe. Some say it sounds like “waa-chooo.” Anyway, it’s like a two-note shrill whistle. Black-bellied whistling ducks love company so that, except during nesting season, they’re found in flocks. They inhabit shallow ponds, lakes, marshes and fields where they forage for aquatic plants, seeds, and small arthropods and insects. Feeding is usually at night but they’re often active during daylight hours. They prefer to build nests in tree hollows but they readily use nest boxes which are built for

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‘I didn’t let cancer overtake me’ She qualiﬁed for a clinical trial of a drug called Opdivo that was not yet FDA approved but improved her condition. Leslie started Immunotherapy treatment after doctors told her that her body couldn’t take anymore chemo. She called herself a ‘guinea pig’ for the test drug.

Leslie Saenz Barrera is a proven fighter. She has had to battle for much of her teenage and adult life. The 22-year-old from Rio Grande City has been fighting with rare cancer since she was a high schooler. Even with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Leslie attended STC and was able to earn her Associates of Arts in Teaching. Before COVID-19 kept a majority of residents indoors, she worked as a substitute in her hometown. She also runs a business called Canvas on the Go: By Leslie where she takes paint supplies to teach and entertain groups. Her college years were no easy journey, however. When she graduated high school in 2015 it was hard for her to find the drive to pursue a future with so much doubt. It was her mother who pushed her to keep going to school after high school graduation which turned into a blessing. “When I was in high school I told my mom ‘I don’t want to go to college. Why am I going to go if I’m just going to die?” She asked. “But it’s because of her that I started college. My mom said ‘At least one class per semester.” I started college because she kind of forced me into but I’m glad she did. I am super happy in the end.” Her first semester in college was one of the hardest periods in her young life.

“I felt a weight off my shoulders, even though the cancer is in my chest,” She said. “I can’t explain it. I felt better.” She received help from professors and was grateful for the Starr County Campus’s ﬁnancial aid department. But still, she knew she wasn’t the average student

during her time at STC. “During those years I wasn’t just a normal person,” She said. “A normal person from college would be out on weekends or studying or being with friends. In my case, it was very different. Treatments every now and then.” Her ability to stay enrolled was a

huge mental and emotional boost. “Going to school helped me distract my mind,” She said. “I actually never stopped going besides that one semester. I was too sick. The doctors would tell me I need to rest but going and having something to get up in the morning LESLIE, page 8

“I wasn’t in treatment and because of that things were getting out of hand,” Leslie said. “My cancer was starting to progress. The tumor that I had was in between my lungs and my heart, it was crushing them.” At that point, even the motivation that usually came from school wasn’t helping to keep her healthy enough to engage in classes. She had to step away from STC to ﬁght for her life. “I kept going to class but whenever I was in class I was very nauseous and I was doing anything to not throw up,” She explained. “I told my mom I can’t anymore. I’m going but I wasn’t paying attention because of how I felt.” Her life nearly ended while her condition took a dip for the worse. She had gone through numerous treatments. From chemotherapy to multiple marrow transplant procedures, various treatments had taken a toll on her body and doctors said she wouldn’t make it. “They told me there wasn’t anything else to do,” Leslie said. “They basically told me to go home and get ready to pass away.” She was not ready to give up her battle. “I said no. I’m not going to go away this young. I don’t know how but I’m going to keep ﬁghting. I guess God heard and from one day to the other I was feeling totally okay. Thankfully there was a new medication.”

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LESLIE

Continued from page 7

helped me strive through it.” Even as she continues the difﬁcult ﬁght she refuses to let cancer take away her spirit. She stays with a strong will to live. Even nine years into a struggle for her life she’s been able to achieve. She now holds a degree in teaching, a business of her own and even found time to get married. “I didn’t let cancer overtake me,” Leslie explained. “I’ve always said ‘You’re in me, but you’re not me. So you’re not going to control me. This is my body and I tell you what to do. So get yourself together and get out of here.’”

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE

The Rio Grande City CISD will hold a public meeting at 8:00AM, June 23, 2020 in the Family and Community Engagement Center (F.A.C.E.) 1 S. Fort Ringgold Rio Grande City TX 78582. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district's budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited. The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice. Maintenance Tax

$0.9989/$100 (proposed rate for maintenance and operations)

School Debt Service Tax

$0.3050/$100 (proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness)

Approved by Local Voters

Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year's Budget

The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories. Maintenance and operations

3.38% increase

Debt Service

-0.86% decrease

Total expenditures

3.05% increase

Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under Section 26.04, Tax Code) Preceding Tax Year

Current Tax Year

Total appraised value* of all property

$2,459,645,456

$2,751,924,241

Total taxable value*** of all property

$1,678,027,539

$1,717,741,123

Total appraised value* of new property** Total taxable value*** of new property**

$13,494,330

$26,197,240

$12,887,812

$19,623,868

*Appraised value is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Section 1.04(8), Tax Code. **"New property" is defined by Section 26.012(17), Tax Code. ***"Taxable value" is defined by Section 1.04(10), Tax Code.

Bonded Indebtedness

*Outstanding principal.

Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness* $92,170,000

Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year's Rates Maintenance & Operations

Interest & Sinking Fund*

Total

Local Revenue Per Student

State Revenue Per Student

Last Year's Rate

$1.0125

$0.3099*

$1.3224

$1,523

$9,365

Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service

$1.1029

$0.3050*

$1.4079

$1,864

$9,173

Proposed Rate

$0.9989

$0.3050*

$1.3039

$1,717

$9,748

*The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both. The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district. Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year's Levy on Average Residence Last Year

This Year

Average Market Value of Residences

$51,877

$56,052

Last Year's Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value

$1.3224

$1.3039

Average Taxable Value of Residences Taxes Due on Average Residence Increase (Decrease) in Taxes

$26,877

$31,052

$355.42

$404.89

$49.47

Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value. Notice of Voter-Approval Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is $1.3039. This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of the voter-approval rate of $1.3039. Fund Balances The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first state aid payment. Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s)

$37,400,722 $2,620,000

A school district may not increase the district's maintenance and operations tax rate to create a surplus in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the purpose of paying the district's debt service.

What’s Better, Immunity From a Shot, or From the Disease? The bottom line: Although suffering through a disease sometimes gives you immunity from catching that same disease later in life, vaccinating against diseases instead is the safest way to protect yourself and your loved ones. Imagine this scenario: Parents, skeptical of vaccines, intentionally expose their young child to chickenpox rather than get him his shots, in hopes he’ll be immune later; but the child suffers a serious case. His illness develops into pneumonia, which could require a hospital stay. Or worse … he dies. It could happen. It has happened. That is why physicians say it’s always better to vaccinate against disease than get sick and have immunity afterward. Sure, surviving a vaccine-preventable disease does sometimes create immunity from catching the disease again, but the risks of choosing that path are far more dangerous than opting for the safe and conventional route of vaccinating for protection. Hoping for a mild illness is like playing Russian roulette with a child’s health and life, because nobody gets to choose how severe an illness will be, and the child must survive the sickness to reap any beneﬁts. “Some parents unfortunately are misled or have the misconception that these diseases are relatively safe and they’re better at producing lifelong immunity [than vaccines],” said Peter Hotez, MD, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist, in a Texas Medical Association (TMA) video. “Our experience shows otherwise,” said the codirector of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development. Dr. Hotez also is dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. “One in ﬁve children (unfortunate enough to get measles) will experience pneumonia, which requires admission into an intensive care unit,” said Dr. Hotez. “They’ll get encephalitis, causing permanent neurologic injury; and new information shows that measles

itself can cause long-term damage to the immune system.” Likewise, he points to chickenpox. “Parents sometimes think chickenpox is an O illness to get, and believe in arranged chickenpox parties. Nothing could be further from the truth,” he said, noting that chickenpox can cause severe pneumonia. He said before the chickenpox vaccine was widely used in the 1990s, as many as 150 people died each year from the disease. In some cases, natural immunity gained from suffering through an illness can be longer-lasting than vaccine immunity, but immunity varies from illness to illness and vaccine to vaccine. For instance, catching measles usually gives a person lifelong immunity, while getting whooping cough does not. Likewise, vaccines vary. The measles vaccine usually gives lifelong immunity while the shot for whooping cough requires boosters later in life. And Dr. Hotez stresses that no matter how long the immunity lasts, having the disease to achieve natural immunity is always far riskier than any shot. Illnesses are unpredictable and potentially fatal; vaccines are safe and give parents some control. “The reason we vaccinate is because these infections are serious,” he said. “It’s absolutely essential to vaccinate your child to protect your child from serious illness, permanent disability, and even death.” This release is part of TMA’s series on vaccine-related topics, including: why sometimes people who get a vaccine get sick anyway; how people in vaccinated communities can protect each other from disease, how vaccines work, and more. TMA also highlighted vaccinepreventable contagious diseases, including measles, chickenpox and shingles, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and many others. TMA seeks to raise immunization awareness and ﬁght back against false claims that hamper immunizations. TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

X STARR COUNTY

DATED JUNE 5, 2020

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 5, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the ﬁrst Tuesday in July, 2020, the same being the 7th 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 2:00 PM, 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-14-5, Account No(s). 0073592(001640720000401003030) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY, CITY OF ROMA AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. ALBEZA DE LA CRUZ, AKA MARIA ALBESA DELACRUZ, ET AL 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, from Albeza De La Cruz to Bertha Munoz etal, in Volume 869, Page 466, Ofﬁcial Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $110,000.00 TS-14-95, Account No(s). 0047748(132500000007400000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARIA TERESA DE LEON A/K/A MARIA T. DE LEON DE BENITEZ Lot 74, Palo Blanco Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 220, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $46,750.00 TS-17-65, Account No(s). 0062430(003260590000845000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HECTOR TREVINO, ET AL 43.09 acres, more or less, out of Share 40, Porcion 59, J. De Dios Garcia Survey, Abstract 326, Starr County, Texas, as described in partition dated November 10, 1933, from First State Bank & Trust Company etal to Hector Trevino etal, in Volume 75, Page 212, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $72,720.00 TS-17-222, Account No(s). 0060972(102750000001200000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. VERONICA VIDAL Lot 12, Indio Subdivision, Unit 1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 273, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $6,560.00 TS-17-222, Account No(s). 0060974(102750000001300000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. VERONICA VIDAL Lot 13, Indio Subdivision, Unit 1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 273, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $3,890.00

TS-17-287, Account No(s). 0077866(158000020000100000000) 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 FRANCISCA G. MAGANA, (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY Lot 1, Block 2, San Jose Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 330, Page 131, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $8,000.00 TS-17-351, Account No(s). 0017887(150000470000100000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. COMELIO C. OLIVO, AKA CORNELIO CESAR OLIVO, ET AL Lot 1, Block 47, Townsite of Roma, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1207, Page 708, Ofﬁcial Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $98,160.00 TS-17-368, Account No(s). 0069412(166500000003100000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ALBERTO A. HINOJOSA, AKA ALBERTO AYON HINOJOSA Lot 31, Sierra Subdivision, Phase 1, an addition to Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 304, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $27,100.00 TS-18-77, Account No(s). 0074337(106280000001400000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RAUDEL RIVERA Lot 14, La Paloma Subdivision II, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1024, Page 226, Ofﬁcial Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $14,610.00 TS-18-82, Account No(s). 0062368(145001080000800000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. BRIANDA D. RODRIGUEZ Lot 8, Block 108, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 97, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $6,520.00

TS-19-22, Account No(s). 0026317(116000010001100000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ADAN DANIEL CASTILLO Lot 11, Block 1, Los altos Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 143, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,150.00 TS-19-22, Account No(s). 0026318(000820780005220000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ADAN DANIEL CASTILLO 0.9137 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 78, Starr County, Texas, as described on Tract 6 in deed dated May 18, 2017, from Marl Lou Trevino etal to Adan Daniel Castillo, in Volume 1511, Page 55, Official Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $10,360.00 TS-19-58, Account No(s). 0019178(001450950005500000500) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JESUS JAVIER OLVERA 45.00 feet by 120.00 feet, containing 0.1239 acre, more or less, out of Tract 55, Share 55, Porcion 95, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated March 25, 1982, from Cecilio Flores Jr. etal to Jesus Javier Olvera, in Volume 453, Page 1020, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,630.0 TS-19-95, Account No(s). 0085598(117550000002700000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ARTEMIO CHAPA, AKA ARTEMIO MENDIOLA CHAPA, ET AL Lot 27, Trophy Plax Subdivision, Phase VI, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 462, Map Records of Starr County, Texas and carried on the tax roll as Lot 27, Block C, Trophy Plex S/D Ph VI, Deed 12, Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $15,750.00 TS-19-129, Account No(s). 0045761(001790820000000001000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ERNESTO GONZALEZ, ET AL 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. with an adjudged value of $16,290.00 TS-19-143, Account No(s). 0009780(000820780002390000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JUAN A. GARZA, JR., AKA JUAN ANTONIO GARZA, JR., ET AL 0.32 acre, more or less, situated in the Diego Garcia Survey, Abstract 82, Porcion 78, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated April 19, 2012, from Maria Margarita Garza etal to Juan A. Garza etal, in Volume 1345, Page 50, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $33,080.00 TS-19-147, Account No(s). 0028208(098500000001300000100) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JESUS IBANEZ, ET AL 0.43 acre, more or less, out of Lot 13, City of La Grulla, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated January 5, 1981, from Teodoro Cortez etux to Jesus Ibanez etux, in Volume 435, Page 459, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $13,240.00 TS-19-152, Account No(s). 0053193(069000010001200000100) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. IRIS GRACIELA LOPEZ GARZA Lot 12, Block 1, Doyno North Grammer School Subdivision, a subdivison in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 113, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $8,060.00 (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.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 10, 2020, PAGE 11

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.

********************************************************* *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.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, June 5, 2020. RENE FUENTES Sheriff Starr County, Texas _____________________________ Deputy

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 NOTES: DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO. 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 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 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.

USDA Highlights Programs to Support Rural Housing during Homeownership Month Department Promotes Resources and Opportunities to Help Rural Residents U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting USDA’s ongoing role in supporting rural homeownership. President Trump issued a proclamation on May 29 recognizing June as National Homeownership Month. “Rural communities are rising to the challenge put forth by the coronavirus pandemic,” Brand said. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA is committed to being a strong partner in building prosperity in rural communities and for the people who call them home – especially those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.” To assist homeowners facing current hardships, USDA is offering payment moratoriums and modiﬁed application processes. USDA Rural Development is also

working with new borrowers and their lenders to make special accommodations based on local needs and restrictions. For the most up-to-date information on Rural Development’s response to COVID-19, visit rd.usda.gov/ coronavirus. Updates are also distributed via Twitter @usdaRD. In Texas, USDA invested $486 million to help 2,904 families and individuals buy a home. The state also provided $3.6 for home repairs for 580 very low-income rural residents. USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda. gov. If you’d like to subscribe to updates from USDA Rural Development, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page.

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

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COVID-19 Alert: Never Leave a Child in a Vehicle — Not Even for a Moment! The Dangers of Leaving Children Alone in or Around Cars With COVID-19 still a threat, parents may be tempted to leave a child in the vehicle while they run into the store. Leaving a child in a vehicle, which can quickly heat up, is always a dangerous idea — even if it is for a very short time. Children are more at risk for heatstroke since a child’s body temperature rises 3 to 5 times faster than an adult. Heatstroke can occur at body temperatures above 104 degrees. Even mild outside temperatures can pose a threat, but with Texas temperatures soon climbing into the upper 90s each day, the danger becomes even greater. The problem is that temperatures in parked vehicles rise very quickly. According to ﬁgures from San Francisco State University’s Department of Geosciences, in just 10 minutes, the temperature inside of a vehicle can increase by almost 20 degrees. There have already been two heatstroke deaths in the U.S. during 2020, with one unfortunately occurring in Texas. More unfortunate, Texas leads the nation in children dying in hot cars, with these deaths happening to families of all socioeconomic levels. Of the children that die in hot cars, more than 50 percent of them are “forgotten” in the car by a parent or caregiver. Leaving a child to die in a hot vehicle is something most parents think will never happen to them. It is important that every parent take steps to make sure it does not happen to them!

Parents need to take steps to prevent these needless and tragic deaths. To reduce deaths from heatstroke, Safe Kids USA has launched a campaign titled ACT, which stands for: Avoid Heatstroke-related Injury, Create Reminders, and Take Action. The campaign is designed to link together these simple heatstroke prevention steps. It is important that parents and caregivers are on alert to avoid a heatstroke death, and that they share the ACT campaign steps with spouses, grandparents, babysitters and other caregivers. Any change in schedule for dropoff or pickup of a child can lead to a deadly mistake. Such deaths are preventable when parents take precautions to make sure that children are not left alone in vehicles and cannot gain access to unlocked vehicles. When parents and caregivers think of children being left alone in cars, their ﬁrst thought is the danger of children dying in hot cars due to heatstroke. But in addition to heat risks, there are other safety concerns with unsupervised children around cars — including back-overs, the risk of children releasing the gear shift or engaging electric windows, and even becoming trapped inside vehicles or trunks. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, approximately 39 percent of back-over deaths occurred at home. Drivers in back-over and front-over deaths are often family members or family friends of the child. Yolanda Morado, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Community

Health Educator, Starr County, reminds parents to be extra vigilant ensuring that children are never left alone in or around parked vehicles. Follow these safety tips in this article to be sure that children cannot be harmed in a vehicle. Children left in Hot Vehicles •Never leave infants or children in a parked vehicle, even if the windows are partially open. •Make a habit of looking in the vehicle — front and back — before locking the door and walking away. •Carefully check all seats in the van or bus to make sure there are no children sleeping on the seats or hiding under seats. •Do not let children play in an unattended vehicle. Teach them that a vehicle is not a play area. •Check with the family when a child does not show up for day care to be sure a parent has not forgotten a child in their vehicle. •Always lock vehicle doors and trunks — and keep keys out of children’s reach. •If a child is missing, check the vehicle ﬁrst, including the trunk or storage area. •If a child is in distress due to heat, get them out as quickly as possible. Cool the child rapidly, then call 911 or the local emergency number immediately. Children around Parked Vehicles •Walk all the way around the parked vehicle to check for children, pets, or toys before getting in the car and starting the engine. •Make sure young children are always accompanied by an adult

when getting in and out of a car. •Identify and use safe play areas for children away from parked or moving vehicles. •Designate a safe spot for children to go when nearby vehicles are about to move. •Firmly hold the hand of each child when walking near moving vehicles and when in driveways, parking lots, or sidewalks. •Teach children not to play in and around vehicles. Children left in Running Vehicles •Lock vehicles always — even in the garage or driveway. •Never leave keys in the car. •Store keys out of children’s reach. •Engage the vehicle’s emergency brake every time after setting the vehicle in park. •Check to see if the vehicle has a Brake Transmission Safety Interlock (BTSI), which is a safety technology to prevent children from accidentally putting a vehicle into gear. Also, check the vehicle owner’s manual to see if the vehicle is equipped with BTSI. After Sept. 1, 2010, all vehicles with an automatic transmission with a PARK position must have BTSI. •Use drive-thru services when available. •Use a debit or credit card to pay for gas at the pump. •Lock the power windows so that children cannot play with and cannot get caught in them. Power windows can strangle a child or cut off a ﬁnger. Following these safety tips can make all the difference in avoiding a needless tragedy.

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Rio Grande City is proud to present local businesses with this distinctive decal. The city greatly appreciates their efforts and commitment to keeping our community COVID free. For a list of Rio Grande City’s Top Rated Veriﬁed Businesses, go to www. rgcedc.com All local businesses are encouraged to ﬁll out a ‘Business Commitment to Keeping our Community COVID-19 Free’

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