June 8, 2022

STARR VISION CENTER

487-2440

300 East Main St. R.G.C.

Dr. Angie Ramirez Therapeutic Optometrist

CASTAÑEDA Auto Insurance & Bail Bonds

488-0808 487-7000 280 W. 2nd St. R.G.C.

The Law Office Of

J.M. “Chema” Garza Vol. 37, No. 23 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • JUNE 8, 2022 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com

Criminal Cases (Federal/State) Car Accidents/ 18 Wheeler Divorces • Real Estate/Deeds

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487-2596 4350 E. US HWY 83 R.G.C.

Installment Loans 311 E Main St Rio Grande City TX 78582-4448

Phone (956) 487-3925

Dr. Raymond Cruz Best FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted

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

Starr County Retired School Employee Association Host District 1 Conference

On April 22, the local Starr County Retired School Employee Association (SCRSEA) hosted a District 1 Conference for all Retired Employees from Brownsville to Laredo, Tx. Guests speaker was Dr. James Falcon.

OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

BIG DOOR SALE LARGE SELECTION

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• Individual • Partnership • Corporations • LLC’s • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Financial Statements • Form 2290 • IRS Audit Representation

Mario A. Méndez, EA Licensed to practice before the IRS (Internal Revenue Service)

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CHUY Alvarez ATTORNEY AT LAW

El abogado con mas de 34 años de experiencia

501 N. Britton Ave • Rio Grande City, Texas

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5th Year Anniversary Mass In Loving Memory of

Misa De Octavo Aniversario En Memoria De

Eglantina “Tina” G. Recio July 10, 1956 - June 12, 2017

It’s been five years since you were called home by our Lord and yet it seems like yesterday.

The Lord gave us the strength to go forth even though we were going through the darkest time of our lives without you. We thank God for all the wonderful heartfelt memories which we will cherish forever. We know that you’re in heaven now with God, watching over us.

A Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City, Texas.

Recio Family

Alonso Ibañez R. 11-15-45 † 06-12-14

Recordándote

Hace ocho 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 Sábado 11 de Junio a las 5:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Inmaculada Concepcion en RGC, Tx.

Familia Ibañez ~ Canales

Tarjeta de Agradecimiento en Memoria de

Jose Cruz Villarreal

05/03/1953 † 05/20/2022 No sabíamos esa mañana que Dios iba a llamar tu nombre.

En vida te quisimos mucho, en la muerte lo mismo. Nuestros corazones se rompieron al perderte pero no te fuiste solo, parte de nosotros se fue contigo el día en que Dios te llamó a su casa. Nos has dejado recuerdos hermosos. Tu amor sigue siendo nuestra guía y aunque no podemos verte siempre estás a nuestro lado.

Nuestra cadena familiar se rompió y nada parece lo mismo, pero cuando Dios nos llame uno a uno, la cadena se unirá de nuevo.

Nuestro mas sincero agradecimiento a los familiares y amigos que acompañaron a nuestra familia, es reconfortante saber cuantas personas apreciaban a nuestro ser querido, e invaluable la presencia de todos los que nos acompañaron en este inmenso dolor. Gracias por hacer el momento mas difícil en nuestras vidas más fácil de soportar debido a su bondad, hermosas flores, llamadas telefónicas, donaciones de alimentos y oraciones.

Gracias, muchas gracias a todos ustedes pues su presencia nos lleno de fuerzas para sobrellevar esta pena tan grande, de quien fuera en vida, esposo, padre amoroso, abuelo, hijo, y gran amigo.

DIOS LOS BENDIGA.

Su esposa Maricela Villarreal e hijos

Familia Villarreal

2,900.00 FULLWITH FUNERAL SERVICE SILVER $

Sanchez Funeral Home

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Diane Shaffer Join us for some refreshments to celebrate together and share our best memories and moments on one of Rio Grande City High School’s most notable teacher.

Hosted by former students, colleagues and friends.

Thursday June 9th, 2022 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM OLDE TOWNE PUBLIC HOUSE 111 E. Main Street Rio Grande City, Texas For more information contact Colonel ( R) Ross Barrera 956-7354790

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

MASSES ON PAGE 6 GRACIAS SEÑOR

Padre mío pongo en tus manos mis ilusiones, mis problemas, mis necesidades.

Tú sabes lo que es mejor para mí.

Hágase tu voluntad ¡Amen!

Gracias Dios mío por los momentos buenos y también por los difíciles. Por los que me quieren y también por los que no. Por todo lo bueno que tengo y por lo que está por venir. Por los errores cometidos te pido perdón, pero sobre todo te doy gracias por estar siempre a mi lado Señor.

Jesús, cuando me falten fuerzas, fortaléceme. Cuando tenga dudas, aumenta mi fe. Cuando este triste, consuélame. Cuando me equivoque, guíame. Cuando te falle, perdóname. Cuando sienta soledad, abrázame. Cuando clame en ti, escúchame. Cuando sienta intranquilidad, dame paz. Cuando busque tu presencia, lléname con tu Espíritu Santo. Amen.

S. G.

1st Year Anniversary Mass In Loving Memory of

Gloria G. López

March 5, 1928 † June 7, 2021 Until We Meet Again.....

We think about you always, we talk about you still. You have never been forgotten, and you never will. We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain, to walk and guide us through our lives, Until we meet again.

A Mass will be celebrated in memory of our Mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City, Texas.

The López Family

“Don’t cry for me, but remember the most important things of my life, and the happy times we spent together. Make these things your memory of me, not my death.”

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Roma High School Underwater Robotics Team Scores Big at UT-RGV Robotics Competition

By: Macario Guerra, Roma High School Instructor On Saturday, April 9, 2022, the Roma High School Underwater Robotics Team competed at the UT-RGV SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Competition called Poseidon’s Trident at the La Joya ISD Sports and Learning Center. The competition provides students with the opportunity to learn about science, technology and mathematics (STEM) while building an underwater remotely operated vehicle (or ROV) that they have to operate to perform different underwater tasks.

In order to build a ROV that can perform such tasks, the Roma High students spent countless hours researching and practicing with different weights, frames and floaters until they achieved a neutral buoyancy ROV, which was paramount for the vehicle’s optimal underwater maneuverability.

This year’s competition consisted of five different events and 17 different high schools from around the Valley were in attendance.

The Roma Underwater Robotics team performed extremely well, beating all teams and getting a first place trophy in the “Towers”

event, where the team was tasked with transferring different objects from an underwater platform to another one located far from the edge of the pool. On a different event called “Hungry Hippos”, the team was able to transport and place different size weighted wiffle balls from a platform to specific spots on a platform located far away from the first one. In this event in particular, teams needed a lot of precision maneuvering to place the balls inside different size cups, and the Roma High team secured a second place trophy. In the “Obstacle Course” event, the team was seven seconds away from earning a third place trophy.

Kudos to the Roma Underwater Robotics team for such an awesome performance, and wish them good luck on their future plans and competitions!

Team members include Senior Victor Hernandez, Junior Azael Ramirez and Sophomore Miguel Molina. Team coach is Mr. Macario Guerra.

2022-2023 Grulla High School Drum Major and Band Officers

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Drum Major Daniela Diaz and to the new band officers: President- Daniela Diaz, Vice President- Jorge Palacios, Chaplain- Odalis Villarreal, Reporter- Valentina Salinas. Equipment Manager- Christian García, Kiana Salas, and Marcos Gonzalez. Uniform Manager- Alexis Hernandez, Yennifer Pena, Karyna Garza, Marisol Vasquez, and Leyssa Chavez. Congratulations and Best of luck next season! Gator Pride!

LearnYour YourWay Come back to campus for face-to-face classes or study from home.

At South Texas College, you get to choose.

Register Now for Summer and Fall at southtexascollege.edu

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND M A LT B E V E R A G E R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F PREMISE PERMIT (BQ), by: MENDOZA’S G R O C E R Y & LAUNDROMAT, LLC dba MENDOZA’S GROCERY & LAUNDROMAT, to be located at 602 EMBASSY S T. , R I O G R A N D E CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. Member of s a i d L L C : M A RT H A MENDOZA.

Application is being made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Beer Retailer's Off-Premise Permit by Dolgencorp of Texas, Inc. d/b/a Dollar General Store #23877 located at 201 S. Olivera Ave, Roma, Starr County, TX 78584. Officers of said Corporation are Steven R. Deckard, CEO, John Garratt, CFO, and Emily C. Taylor, Secretary.

Congressman Cuellar Secures Federal Funding for Starr County Students to Prepare for College U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that he secured $1,773,690 for students in Starr County through the Upward Bound program. The grants are awarded through the U.S. Department of Education

and support high school students from low-income families and families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree in preparing for college. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which students complete

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the provisions contained in ARTICLE V, Section Five (5) of the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, we are serving notice to the owners and/or lien holders that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by Romans Auto Service Taxpayer 3-9000-6220-6, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicles within thirty (30) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicles in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Abiel Villarreal at 956-487-0089, or 1-833-352-2435 ext.0, 3774 W Hwy., Rio Grande City, TX 78582 for information concerning vehicles.

2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE GREY VIN# 1G1PJSC0C7251220

secondary education and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

“School has always been a top priority for our students in South Texas. However, many students often do not have the resources to succeed in achieving that next level of higher education,” said Congressman Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee.

“That is why I have been working diligently to secure federal funding that supports our students and their dreams. The Upward Bound program is an essential resource for families in our district. It helps provide additional instruction and support

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Area Agency on Aging of the South Texas Development Council is currently seeking contractors who are qualified entities to provide Congregate Meals, Home Delivered Meals, Demand/ Response Transportation, Residential Repair, Homemaker, Personal Assistance, In-home Respite, Emergency Response and Health Maintenance Services.

These services are provided to individuals 60 years of age and older, their family members and other caregivers under the Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended with funding administered by Health and Human Service Commission in the Counties of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata.

Parties interested in providing services within our service area must contact the Area Agency on Aging and request an application during the closed enrollment period June 1, 2022 through July 31, 2022 for consideration.

To request an application package contact: South Texas Development Council Area Agency on Aging 1002 Dickey Ln. P.O. Box 2187 Laredo, Texas 78044-2187 (956) 722-3995 1-800-292-5426

to students who are pursuing college and other postsecondary schooling. As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will continue fighting for our children—our students—who deserve to pursue their passions now and into the future. Thank you to all the teachers, parents, and mentors who help guide them each day.”

More specifically, Congressman Cuellar secured: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (students in Texas-28)—$1,320,479 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Upward Bound Program—La Grulla is designed to service 60 eligible secondary school students. The program will enable students to gain the academic skills and motivation necessary for success in education beyond high school.

Program participants will be recruited from the Starr County, Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District La Grulla High School.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Upward Bound Program – Rio Grande City is designed to service 60 eligible secondary school students. The project is designed to provide the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education, and to enter and succeed in a program of postsecondary education.

The project participants will be recruited from the Starr County, Rio Grande City Independent School District Rio Grande City High School.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 21-22-1071

Description Rebid - District Wide Wireless Network Equipment Upgrade

Date Due June 23, 2022

Time 2:00 pm

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 – Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF).

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 8TH - I.C.C. 6:30 P.M. †GRACIELA P. PEREZ (33RD AN.)

by Family †ELIA G. ACEVEDO (3RD AN.)

by Family †Emilia Tejeda By Family †Hermila P. Garza By ICC THURSDAY JUNE 9TH – LOS GARCIAS 6:00 P.M. †JOHN A. POPE III

by Anna Pope & Family †ELOY & MARIA MONTALVO

by Anna Pope & Family †ELOY MONTALVO JR.

by Anna Pope & Family †JOHN JR. & RAQUEL POPE

by Anna Pope & Family †ARTURO O. TREVIÑO JR.

by Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez & Family †Hermila P. Garza By ICC

FRIDAY JUNE 10TH - I.C.C. 12:00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA †Hermila P. Garza By ICC †Alejandra Rodriguez By Angelica Brown †Ruben Munoz, Jr. By Angelica Brown SATURDAY JUNE 11TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR RGCHS CLASSMATES OF 1962

by RGCHS Class of 1962 †ALONSO IBAÑEZ RAMOS (8TH AN.)

by Wife & Family †RAMON CANALES (36TH AN.) by Family †SANTOS CANALES (12TH AN.) by Family †RUDY MARTINEZ, JR. by Wife & Family †LEONARDA B. GONZALEZ by Family †PORFIRIA & CASIMIRO GARZA

by Family †EDDIE RAY HERNANDEZ By Parents † RICARDO ORTIZ (15TH. AN.)

By Daughters

†JOSE A. MENDOZA † NINFA MENDOZA †EDUARDO A. MENDOZA By Family †Eglantina “Tina” Recio By Recio Family SUNDAY JUNE 12TH – L.G. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY JUNE 12TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †RAQUEL VELASCO VALLE

by Gloria De Loera †MARIA GUADALUPE VELASCO VALLE by Glora De Loera †BENICIO & EUSTOLIA BARRERA

by Quela & Sylvia †ELISA P. GUERRA by Su Familia

†SERGIO FLORES

by School Sisters of Notre Dame †ISIDRO PANTOJA (9TH AN.)

by His Daughter †ERNESTO CHAPA

by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family †PAULINO FELIPE

by Calderon Family †Adan Alaniz, Jr. By Yolanda Pena

Vacation Bible School Set for June 12-16 at First Baptist

5:00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA MONDAY JUNE 13TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA

TUESDAY JUNE 14TH – I.C.C. 6.00 P.M. †ALBERTO BARRERA, SR.

by Wife Celia G. Barrera & Family SUNDAY JUNE 12TH – I.C.C. †DOMINGO & ESTELLA MUÑIZ 11:00 A.M. †POMPILLO VALERA JR. by Patiño Family by Family

It’s Vacation Bible School time at First Baptist Church! Get those creative juices flowing at Spark Studios™ where imagination is ignited, and creativity is awakened. Whether kids are exploring their artistic side in the Bible Study Studio or Crafts Design Center, laying down a track at the Music Sound Stage, or bringing inventions to life at the Missions Workshop, they will learn, like King David, to use their talents to bring glory to God. They will discover that their creativity is a gift from the infinitely creative Creator who designed them for His glory.

Each day kids will make crafts, play fun games, enjoy tasty snacks, sing cool songs, and learn about the Bible and missions. Children age PK4 through those entering eighth grade are welcome and admitted free from 5:30 to 8:30 on Sunday, June 12, through Thursday, June 16.

SPRING SALES EVENT 2022 GMC TERRAN SLE MSRP CUSTOMER CASH 1 SALE PRICE

STK# 24078

$29,915 -$ 750 $29,165

OTHER AVAILABLE OFFERS YOU MY QUALIFY FOR: -$ 2 50 Buick/GMC Loyalty Cash Allowance2 -$ 250 GM Financial Cash Allowance3 AVAILABLE SPECIALS: 0% APR for 36 months for very well qualified buyers when financed with GM Financial4

29,165

$

(1) Not available with special finance, lease or some other offers. Must take new retail delivery by 07/05/2022. (2) Must show proof of current lease or ownership of a 2008 model year or newer Buick or GMC Passenger Car

or Truck at least 30 days prior to the new vehicle sale. Not available with special financing, lease and some other offers. Must take new retail delivery by 07/05/2022. (3) Must finance through GM Financial. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease, special finance and some other offers. Must take new retail delivery by 07/05/2022. (4) 0.0% APR for 36 months for very well-qualified buyers when financed w/GM Financial.

Monthly payment is $27.78 for every $1,000 you finance. Average example down payment is 22.7%. Not available with leases and some other offers. Some customers may not qualify. See Dealer for details. Must take new retail delivery by 07/05/2022. All prices plus tax, title and license. Vehicle is subject to pre-sale.

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

X

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

X STARR COUNTY

X

DATED JUNE 3, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 8, 2022, PAGE 9

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

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

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

RENE FUENTES Sheriff Starr County, Texas

______________________________ _____ Deputy

NOTES:

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

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

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW

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

Student Food Pantry at Starr County Campus Awarded $10K

STC’s Campus Student Food Pantry has received $10,000 in food reimbursements from the South Texas Food Bank (STFB) to support students in Starr County.

The funds were made possible through two grants including the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) grant by FEMA and the American Rescue Plan approved by Congress in 2021 that covers 75% of the college’s shared maintenance fee with the food bank.

Funds will cover the cost whenever STC orders the food from STFB, which is the college’s supplier in Starr County. The

grant is slated to run until April 2023.

“Managing food pantries at our Pecan, Mid-Valley and Starr campuses is part of a vital mission to keep the students engaged and involved at South Texas College,” said STC President Dr. Ricardo J. Solis. “Food pantries are just one way we support them while keeping them enrolled so they graduate. Leadership at STC will do everything in its power to alleviate concerns and issues they may have while having them continue with their classes. The last thing they should have to worry about is something like food.”

According to a recent Hope Survey, 38% of college students at two year colleges experienced food insecurity. The problem has worsened in the wake of a pandemic.

South Texas College’s food pantry sole purpose remains to supply food to the students and families who need it most.

The initiative gives students the opportunity to receive a college education and have food in their refrigerator, without sacrificing one for the other.

South Texas College’s Pecan Campus in McAllen and Mid Valley Campus in Weslaco are both located in Hidalgo County, which holds a poverty rate of 26.9 percent. Meanwhile, Starr County Campus in Rio Grande City resides in a county with a poverty rate of 32.5 percent—one of the highest in the state.

The pandemic accentuated the food pantry’s value, as students faced with unemployment, housing concerns, and less opportunities for work struggled to meet basic needs.

The STC food pantry at Starr County assisted 66 families in April alone, according to organizers.

“Our main goal is to ensure

students do not to go hungry,” said Elizabeth Lopez, coordinator of Student Activities and Events at Starr County, which is also in charge of managing the student pantry. “We prioritize that they (students) do well academically but how can they do that if they’re hungry?”

Since 2017, the pantry has helped provide eligible students with food items such as canned vegetables, canned fruit, rice, beans, flour, oil and other essential items. Eligible students can pick up food from the pantry two days out of the week for themselves and their families.

The pantry’s benefits don’t stop at food. Additional resources to help students thrive in their education are also available across the Pecan, Mid Valley, and Starr campuses, such as counseling services and career and employer services.

“We know there is a huge need for food here and we see that when students share the number of family members in their house and when they share their income…you can just feel the need,” Lopez said. “We know that what they are getting out of the Student Food Pantry is really helping them out though.”

According to a study completed by public researchers at John Hopkins University, students who experience food insecurity are 43 percent less likely to graduate from a two- or four-year program when compared to their food secure classmates. And, students who experience food insecurity are more likely to earn a lower grade point average.

Lopez says the food pantry not only aims to help students find their next meal, but promotes awareness of student hunger in an effort to achieve system-wide change.

Rather than physical food donations, the foodpantry exclusively accepts monetary contributions. This allows for a more diverse range of food selections for students, plus added opportunity for community support.

Students can begin the anonymous process and receive information about the food pantry. Meanwhile, food pantries across the Mid Valley, Pecan, and Starr campuses continue to accept donations through the STC Marketplace website.

South Texas College Student Food Pantry: The South Texas College Student Food Pantry supports

students who are experiencing food insecurity by providing them with adequate nutritious food. The pantry also keeps the students engaged by connecting them with additional college services to support their retention and graduation.

Now Accepting New Applications The South Texas College Food Pantries at the Mid Valley, Pecan and Starr County campuses are now accepting new applications.

For additional Information please email your full name, address, phone number and A# to one of the following and someone will call you back: Starr County Campus (Starr County residents only): elopez1@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-5866 Pecan Campus (Hidalgo County Residents Only): clopez74@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-3523 Mid-Valley Campus ( Hidalgo County residents Only): tamarsha@southtexascollege.edu 956-872-6610 Mid-Valley, Pecan and Starr County Student Food Pantry Operating Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11:00am – 2:00pm

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 8, 2022, PAGE 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

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

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW

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

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 8, 2022, PAGE 11 Mental Health Awareness has been observed every year since 1949 and remains a time where those who suffer from mental illness can be reminded of the support available to them and fell a little less alone in their struggles.

Mental health awareness

initiatives help those who are suffering to understand how they symptoms of mental health disorders manifest. This allows individuals to seek treatment BEFORE their condition worsens and prevents significant disruptions to their social or work life.

Mental health awareness initiatives also help raise public

knowledge of mental health disorders, reduce stigma, foster positive attitudes towards seeking help, and focus attention on the critical need for greater funding.

For mental health resources, please visit Home | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Message from the Starr County Community Coalition.

Public Service Announcement: Fair Housing, It’s the Law To promote fair housing practices, The City of Escobares encourages potential homeowners and renters to be aware of their rights under the National Fair Housing Law. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin in the sale or rental of units in the housing market. For more information on fair housing or to report possible fair housing discrimination, call the Texas Workforce Commission at (888) 452-4778 or (512) 463-2642 TTY: 512-371-7473.

Policy of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability The City of Escobares does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or employment in, its federally assisted programs or activities. The Mayor has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR Part 8).

Citizen Participation & Grievance Procedures Notice The City of Escobares has adopted complaint and grievance procedures regarding its Texas Community Development Block Grant Programs (TxCDBG). Citizens may obtain a copy of these written procedures at 4829 Old Escobares Highway 83, Roma, TX, 78584 during regular business hours. Citizens may also request the procedures be mailed to them by calling the Mayor, Civil Rights Officer at (956) 847-1200. These procedures outline the steps for a citizen to follow if s/he wishes to file a complaint or grievance about TxCDBG activities. A person who has a complaint or grievance about any services or activities with respect to the TxCDBG project, may during regular business hours submit such complaint or grievance, in writing to the Chief Financial Officer;City Secretary, at P.O. Box 907, Roma, TX 78584 or may call (956) 847-1200.

The City of Escobares will make every effort to respond fully to such complaints within fifteen (15) working days where practicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Escobares does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Aviso Publico: La Equidad en la Vivienda, Es La Ley Para promover prácticas de vivienda justa, La Ciudad de City of Escobares anima a los posibles propietarios de vivienda e inquilinos a que conozcan sus derechos conforme a la Ley Nacional De Vivienda Justa. El Título VIII de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1968, según enmendada, prohíbe la discriminación contra cualquier persona por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, estado familiar u origen nacional en la venta o renta de unidades en el mercado de la vivienda. Para obtener más información sobre vivienda justa o para informar sobre una posible discriminación de vivienda equitativa, llame a la Comisión Laboral de Texas al (888) 452-4778 o (512) 463-2642 TTY: 512371-7473.

Póliza de No Discriminar a Base de Estado de Discapacidad La Ciudad de City of Escobares no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad en la admisión, el acceso o el empleo en sus programas o actividades con asistencia federal.

Mayor ha sido designado para coordinar el cumplimiento de los requisitos de no discriminación contenidos en los reglamentos del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) que implementan la Sección 504 (24 CFR Parte 8).

Participación Ciudadana y Procedimientos de Quejas Aviso La Ciudad de City of Escobares ha adoptado procedimientos de quejas y reclamos relacionados con sus programas de Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG). Los ciudadanos pueden obtener una copia de estos procedimientos escritos en 4829 Old Escobares Highway 83, Roma, TX, 78584 durante el horario comercial habitual. Los ciudadanos también pueden solicitar que se les envían los procedimientos por correo llamando al Mayor, Oficial de Derechos Civiles, en (956) 847-1200. Estos procedimientos describen los pasos que debe seguir un ciudadano si desea presentar una queja o reclamo sobre las actividades de TxCDBG. Una persona que tenga una queja o reclamo sobre cualquier servicio o actividad relacionada con un proyecto del programa TxCDBG, puede presentar dicha queja o reclamo durante el horario comercial habitual, o por escrito a Chief Financial Officer;City Secretary, a P.O. Box 907, Roma, TX 78584 o puede llamar a (956) 847-1200. La Ciudad de City of Escobares hará todo lo posible para responder con plenitud a las quejas dentro de los quince (15) días hábiles cuando sea posible.

Declaración de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo La Ciudad de City of Escobares no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género u origen nacional.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 8, 2022, PAGE 12

30 ACRES FOR SALE

SE RENTA APARTAMENTO

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(956) 208-0090

On Salineno Road Has water and electric available. Acres Cannot be subdivided

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Apartment, 1 bdrm, 1 bath. For more info, call:

Contact 512-731-2750

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NOW HIRING We are currently searching for a full time qualified Front Desk Receptionist who possesses a positive attitude. **APPLY IN PERSON.**

Duties: * Open and close dental office according to office protocol * Provide quality service to patients at check in and check out * Answer and respond to telephone calls with professionalism while scheduling appointments * Maintain a professional reception area/office (clean up waiting area and front office) * Greet and welcome patients when they arrive and when they are dismissed * Confirm upcoming appointments * Schedule follow-up appointments and recall appointments

* Gather and accurately record dental, medical and insurance information from patients * Filing of charts * Deliver treatment plans * Keep patient’s insurance information up to date * Perform other duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent • 2 year’s dental or medical office experience preferred • Working knowledge of computers for word processing, scheduling and records management • Bilingual in English and Spanish

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APARTMENT FOR RENT 2 BDRM, 1BA.

(Include Appliances)

$475MO.

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74 Alvarez Ave., RGC (El Quiote)

832-755-9306 Medina Electric Cooperative is seeking a Line Designer for its Rio Grande City Office.

See www.medinaec.org for job description, application, and benefits. Job closes at 5 pm on June 17th. Only qualified applicants will be considered. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Applications available at: 1314 E. San Benito St., RGC

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Rio Grande City Grulla ISD Students Visit Roma ISD Middle Schools Take Home McAllen Public Library and Main Event 2nd, 3rd in One-Act Play Competition

Congratulations to the Roma Middle School One Act Play Team for earning 2nd Place in the District One Act Play Competition! Congratulations also goes to the Ramiro Barrera Middle School One Act Play Team for earning 3rd Place in the District One Act Play Competition. Great job to all the students and their advisors!

Rio Grande City Grulla ISD students participated in a field trip to the McAllen Public Library and Main Event on May 16, 2022. Students were selected to participate based on their submissions in the Choice Boards Reading Challenge. RGCGISD are very proud of the students for their hard work, dedication, and their love for reading. They want to encourage all students to read for fun!

g n i r Sp SALES EVENT People across the Valley come home to Rio Motor Company!

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(1) Excludes L models. Not available with special financing, lease or some other offers. Must take new retail delivery by 07/05/2022. (2) Must finance through GM Financial. Some customers may not qualify.

Not available with lease, special finance and some other offers. Must take new retail delivery by 07/05/2022. (3) 0.0% APR for 60 months for very well-qualified buyers when financed w/GM Financial.

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

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The 2022 Starr County Fair Queen and court were crowned at the annual Youth Fair Pageant held at the RGCGISD Auditorium. Daniela Garza is the 2022 Queen. A junior at Rio Grande City High School, Daniela is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Garza. The Queen is shown with her Court, Teen Princess Meadow Paige Ramos, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Patsy Ramos; Pre-Teen Princess Mackenzie Rose Lopez, daughter of Leonel and Nicole Lopez; Petite Princess Noree Lyn Pena, daughter of Noel Pena and Nancy Villarreal; and Precious Princess Larissa Dianey Gonzalez, daughter of Victor Hugo Gonzalez and Julia PenaGonzalez. Annakaren Ivette Pena, 2021 Starr County Fair Queen, was on hand for her final walk, to help present awards, and to assist throughout the pageant. Sydney Hernandez, KVEO-TV Evening News Anchor, emceed the event. Starr County Fair President Douglas Anderson and 2021 Queen Annakaren Pena gave the welcome to the pageant and Fair during a video presentation, which also featured 4-H Club and Council Sweethearts and Beaus. Congratulations to the Starr County Fair Pageant Committee and Starr County AgriLife Extension Staff for organizing the event. (Photo by BTA Photography 956.353.9613)

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Starr County Fair Association Officers

2022 Starr County Fair Association Board of Directors & Volunteers

Parade Marshals Douglas & Jeannie Anderson

Theme/Logo Contest Winner Ariana Carrizales

Volunteers of the Year Adan & Melinda Marquez

Group Volunteer of the Year Starr County Farm Bureau

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Congratulations Roma ISD On a Great Fair & Show Season!

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MARKET HOG DIVISION: Grand Champion, Nicolas Geronimo Guerra, Rattler 4-H; Reserve Champion, Juan Rocha, Jr., Vaquero 4-H; SHOWMANSHIP – Senior Division: Grand, Omar Moya, Vaquero 4-H ($200 annual award in memory of Noe Falcon by Falcon Family); Reserve, Juan Rocha, Jr., Vaquero 4-H; Intermediate Division: Grand, Jaime Castillo, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Mario Canales, Roma FFA; Junior Division: Grand, Sabriel Lopez, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Dylan Laurel, Rattler 4-H.

Steers: Grand Champion, Kenzie Martinez, San Isidro FFA; Reserve Champion, Kody Martinez, San Isidro FFA; Showmanship – Senior Division: Grand, Kenzie Martinez, San Isidro FFA; Reserve, Velia Canales, Lucky Star 4-H; Intermediate Division: Grand, Kody Martinez, San Isidro FFA; Reserve, Miranda Carrera, Lucky Star 4-H; Junior Division: n/a

2022 QUEEN AND COURT: STARR COUNTY QUEEN Daniela Garza, also Miss Congeniality, Rio Grande City HS; 1st R-up Aylin Alee Gonzalez, RGCHS; 2nd R-up Danika Flores, RGCHS; 3rd R-up Lia Kathleen Gutierrez, RGCHS; 4th R-up Analiya D. Fleming, RGCHS; Miss Photogenic Mia Alvarado, San Isidro HS; Teen Princess Meadow Paige Ramos, Ringgold Middle School; Pre-Teen Princess Mackenzie Rose Lopez, Immaculate Conception School; Petite Princess Noree Lyn Pena, La Grulla Elem.; Precious Princess Larissa Dianey Gonzalez, ICS.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Heraldo Gonzalez, Jr. Memorial Scholarship $3,000 – Bryan Ray Perez, RGCHS; $2,000 – Aylin Alee Gonzalez, RGCHS; $1500 – Jaime Mendoza III, San Isidro HS; $1000 recipients – Onesimo Quiroz IV, RGCGISD Grulla HS; Velia Mariette Canales, RGCHS; Krystal Gutierrez, RGCHS; Mia Nicole Gutierrez, RGCHS; Annakaren Pena, RGCHS; Leanne M. Garza, Roma HS; Arelly Gil, Roma HS; Graciella Perez, Roma HS; Mia Alvarado, SIHS; Nicole Delgado, SIHS.

EDUCATIONAL POSTERS: Senior Division: Grand, Diana Silva, San Isidro ISD; Reserve, Valentina Grimaldo, Roma HS; Intermediate Division: Grand, Jacklin Vela, SI ISD; Reserve, Jorge Gonzalez, Vaquero 4-H; Junior Division: Grand, Alexa Maldonado, Dr. Mario Ramirez Elem.; Reserve, Omar Trevino, John & Olive Hinojosa Elem.; PeeWee Division: Grand, Byaden Solis, IDEA Public School RGC; Reserve, Jorge Cruz, Alberto & Celia Barrera Elem.

ARTS & CRAFTS: Senior Division: Grand, Oswaldo Martinez, San Isidro; Reserve, Emma Garcia, San Isidro; Intermediate Division: Grand, Anahi Alvirde, Texas Starr 4-H; Reserve, Sixto Flores IV, Roma FCCLA; Junior Division: Grand, Mackenzie Lopez, Rattler 4-H; Reserve, Aubree Rodriguez, Rattler 4-H; PeeWee Division: Grand, Zane Torres, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Landon Lopez, Rattler 4-H.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Senior Division: Grand, Israel Alvarez, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Kaylon Ramon, Roma FFA; Intermediate Division: Grand, Sophia Martinez, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Felix Gutierrez, Vaquero 4-H; Junior Division: Grand, Emily Garza, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Viva Guillen, Rattler 4-H; PeeWee Division: Grand, Adrian Garza, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Lukus Lopez, Rattler 4-H.

FINE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION: Grand, Apolonia Flores, ECHS; Reserve, Kimberly Garza, ECHS; MIDDLE SCHOOL ART DIVISION: Grand, Augustin Retana-Maldonado, Ramiro Barrera MS; Reserve Champion, Jackeline Galvan, Ramiro Barrera MS.

HORTICULTURE: Grand Champion, Lino Hinojosa, Rattler FARM SHOP: Senior Division Grand, Bryan Izaguirre, Jesus Lopez, Jr., 4-H; Reserve Champion, Elise Mendoza, Rattler 4-H; PEE WEE Armani Cantu, & Leonel Cardenas, Roma FFA; Reserve, Victor Reyes, Vaquero 4-H. SHOWMANSHIP – Senior Division: Grand, Jenny DIVISION: Grand, Julie Cantu; Reserve, Thiaga Castillo.

Betancourt, Roma FFA; Reserve, Bryan Izaguirre, Roma FFA; Intermediate Division: Grand, Isaac Guerra, Rattler 4-H; Reserve, Nicolas G. Guerra, Rio FFA; Junior Division: Grand, Sabriel Lopez, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Olivia Guerra, Rio FFA.

BAKING: Senior Division: Grand, Melanie Gutierrez, Rattler 4-H; Reserve, Laurel Cantu, Rattler 4-H; Intermediate Division: Grand, Anahi Alvirde, Texas Starr 4-H; Reserve, Elayna Ramirez, Rattler 4-H; Junior Division: Grand, Matthew Garza, Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve, Elise Mendoza, Rattler 4-H; PeeWee Division: Grand, David Laurel, Rattler 4-H; Reserve, Abram Cantu, Rattler 4-H.

DECORATED BAKING: Senior Division: Grand, Arianna Vela, SI PEEWEE GOAT SHOWMANSHIP: Grand Champion, Rhyan Santa FCCLA; Reserve, Danelly Perez, Rio FCCLA; Intermediate Division: Maria, Rio FFA; Reserve Champion, Aniceto Garza, Rattler 4-H. Grand, Jesus Gonzalez, Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve, Gabriella Margo, Rattler 4-H; Junior Division: Grand, Jhaziel Gonzalez, Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve, Mackenzie Lopez, Rattler 4-H.

RABBITS: MARKET – Grand, Leonardo Gonzalez, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Jazel Lopez, Rio FFA; BROILER – Grand, Victoria Salinas, Rattler 4-H; Reserve, Amanda Andrade, Lucky Star 4-H; Showmanship – Senior Division: Grand, Aylin Gonzalez, Rio FFA; Reserve, Juan Rocha, Jr., Vaquero 4-H; Intermediate Division: Grand, Alyssa Brown, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Jenelle Gonzalez, Vaquero 4-H; Junior Division: Grand, Amanda Montemayor, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Emit Veloz, SI FFA.

POULTRY: Grand, Ricardo Solis, Jr., Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Analia Pena, Texas Starr 4-H; SHOWMANSHIP – Senior Division: Grand, Onesimo Quiroz, Texas Starr 4-H; Reserve, Ricardo Solis, Jr., Vaquero 4-H; Intermediate Division: Grand, Hunter Carrion, Texas Starr 4-H; Reserve, Davian Cantu, Texas Starr 4-H; Junior Division: Grand, Jhaziel Gonzalez, Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve, n/a.

BREEDING GOAT DIVISION: Grand, Naitssa Ramirez, Rio FFA; Reserve, Naitssa Ramirez, Rio FFA; SHOWMANSHIP – Senior Division: Grand, Naitssa Ramirez, Rio FFA; Reserve, Omar Moya, Vaquero 4-H; Intermediate Division: Grand, Jesus Gonzalez, Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve, n/a; Junior Division: Grand, Jhaziel Gonzalez, Lucky Star 4-H, Reserve, n/a.

MARKET LAMBS: Grand, Natalee R. Alvarez, San Isidro 4-H; Reserve, Mario E. Canales, Jr., Roma FFA; SHOWMANSHIP – Senior Division: Grand, Velia Canales, Lucky Star 4-H ($500 in memory of Elena Ilene Beliz); Reserve, Analiya Fleming, Rio FFA; Intermediate Division: Grand, Angelina Fleming, Rio FFA; Reserve, Mario E. Canales, Jr., Roma FFA; Junior Division: Grand, Ryder Santa Maria, Rio FFA; Reserve, Roel Santa Maria, Rio FFA.

BREEDING BULLS: Supreme Champion, Lucas Cuellar, San Isidro FFA; Supreme Reserve, Jorge L. Alvarez III, San Isidro FFA; SHOWMANSHIP – Senior Division: Juan Rocha, Jr., Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Onesimo Quiroz, Grulla FFA; Intermediate Division: Grand, Jorge L. Alvarez III, San Isidro FFA; Reserve, n/a; Junior Division: Grand, Lucas Cuellar, San Isidro FFA; Reserve, n/a.

MEAT GOAT DIVISION: Grand, Analiya Fleming, Rio FFA; Reserve, Graciella Perez, Roma FFA; Showmanship – Senior Division: Grand, Naitssa Ramirez, Rio FFA; Reserve, Analiya Fleming, Rio FFA; Intermediate Division: Grand, Angelina Fleming, Rio FFA; Reserve, Mario E. Canales, Jr., Roma FFA – Junior Division: Grand, Terani Garza, Rattler 4-H; Reserve, Aubree Rodriguez, Rio FFA.

BREEDING HEIFERS: Supreme Champion, Kenzie Martinez, San Isidro FFA; Supreme Reserve, Analiya Fleming, Rio FFA; SHOWMANSHIP – Senior Division: Grand, Kenzie Martinez, San Isidro FFA; Reserve, Velia Canales, Rio FFA; Intermediate Division: Grand, Kody Martinez, San Isidro FFA; Reserve, Miranda Carrera, Lucky Star 4-H; Junior Division: Grand, Lucas Cuellar, San Isidro FFA; Reserve, Olivia Guerra, Rio FFA.

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Congratulations to all Competitors!

Ag Product ID: Senior Division: Individuals – Grand, L.J. Rocha, Jr., Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, Omar Mendoza, Rattler 4-H; Teams – Grand, Juan Rocha, Jr., Vaquero 4-H; Aylin Gonzalez, Vaquero 4-H; & Kaylon Ramon, Roma FFA; Reserve, Daniela Garza, Bryan Perez, Steven Perez, & Andres Cantu, Rattler 4-H; Intermediate Division: Individuals – Grand, Diego Guerra, Rattler 4-H; Reserve, Nicholas Guerra, Rattler 4-H; Teams – Grand, Nicolas Guerra, Rattler 4-H; Diego Guerra, Rattler 4-H; & Aiden Gonzalez, Vaquero 4-H; Junior Division: Individuals – Grand, Leah Garza, Rattler 4-H; Reserve, Olivia Guerra, Rattler 4-H.

Food Challenge Teams: Senior Division – Grand, Rio Starr Chefs, Daniela Garza, Andres Cantu, Steven Perez & Bryan Perez, Rattler 4-H; Reserve, Kassandra Guerra, Arianna Vela, & Julianna Mendiola, San Isidro FFA; Intermediate Division: Grand, All Starr Chefs, Isaac Guerra, Rattler 4-H; Jesus Gonzalez, Lucky Star 4-H, & Alissa Brown, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve, The IncrEDIBLES, Aiden Gonzalez, Vaquero 4-H; Diego Guerra, Rattler 4-H; Nicolas Guerra, Rattler 4-H; & Olivia Guerra, Rattler 4-H; Junior Division – Grand, Super Heroes Chefs, Eric Garza, Rio FFA; Ryder Santa Maria, Rio FFA; Tuff Santa Maria, Rio FFA; & Aubree Rodriguez, Rattler 4-H; Reserve, Fantastic Four Chefs, Isabella Guerra, Rattler 4-H, Jhaziel Gonzalez, Lucky Star 4-H; Leah Garza, Rattler 4-H; & Jillian Cantu, Rattler 4-H.

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Hats Off to all Volunteers and Participants

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Volunteers and Youth, a Winning Combination

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Starr County Fair Western Parade Parade Marshals Douglas & Jeannie Anderson

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RGCGISD Supports the 2022 Starr County Youth Fair

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