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Wyatt Ranches, on behalf of The Wyatt Ranches Foundation, has donated $375,000 to several organizations in Duval and Starr Counties during their February of 2020 Board of Directors Meeting.

Nuevos Horizontes, an agency that serves persons with physical and/or mental challenges in Starr County, sent Dina Garcia-Pena, Hector Martinez and Rosa Garcia to the Foundation’s headquarters to request needed funds. They gave details of the how the nonprofit prepares parents for what to expect when their disabled child attends school - to providing a social learning and gathering space for adults with special challenges.

As an example, Hector Martinez, who lost his vision five years ago, learned braille and gained an appreciation for music therapy, which is provided by the agency.

“That was a life changer for me,” exclaimed Martinez. Although the agency’s request was for $65,000 to defray therapist salaries and other costs, a grant in the amount of $100,000 was awarded to the Rio Grande City-based non-profit.

Maria Elena Olivarez, the School Principal from Immaculate Conception School, and Dr. Gauri Kanhere, a local Starr County family practice physician, appeared and made a request for the Catholic School, which

was established in Rio Grande City in 1884. Principal Olivarez informed the Foundation’s Board of Directors that the school was operating at a serious deficit; and, Dr. Kanhere gave examples of how the learning institution has made a difference in so many Starr County lives. Dr. Kanhere stated, “In addition to an excellent education, this school provides for an outstanding moral compass… something you cannot buy.” A grant in the amount of $115,000 was awarded to the Immaculate Conception School and designated for use as deemed necessary by the Principal.

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Ramirez accompanied his fellow San Diego Rotarians Bibi Casas, Belinda Vera, and Dale Wilson.

The Rotarians provided the Board of Directors with an update regarding their previous grant, and they also responded, as directed by the Board, with a plan to further renovate the Rotary Park for the Duval County Fair. After details of the plan were discussed, a grant in the amount of $125,000.00 was made, with allocations to include: $70,000.00 for sandblasting and painting the pavilion; $10,000.00 to purchase additional real property for patron parking; and $45,000.00 for an exterior remodeling of the building. Work is expected to

begin on the projects after this year’s County Fair.

Lastly, a $10,000 scholarship donation was awarded to the Starr County Employees Scholarship Fund. The fund is used to assist employees of Starr County with their children’s college needs.

Wyatt Ranches also reported to the Foundation’s Board of Directors their decision to donate a 2017 Ford FX4 Super Duty pick-up truck to the Benavides Independent School District, provided the District would designate the vehicle for the exclusive of the Benavides FFA Chapter. The vehicle, valued at $25,000, was requested by WYATT RANCHES, page 6

ISD Honors Alum for State Gator Golf Is Flying High!! Roma Championship in Powerlifting

The Mighty Grulla High School Gator golfers are making an impact in the golf world. The Gators recently hosted the Grulla Invitational Golf Tournament at the Monte Cristo Golf Course in Edinburg, Texas. As a team, the Gators came out in SECOND place. That is an AWESOME accomplishment. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Pictured left to right are: Antonio Mendiola, Isaac Garcia, Salvador Soliz, Andy Hernandez Jr., Jaime Villarreal, Emmanuel Jones, Calixtro Guerra and Fernando Macias. Coaching the Gators’ golf team is Coach Jose Angel Navarro.

Congratulations to Roma High School Mighty Gladiator Alum Ruben Salinas Jr., who was a state champion in powerlifting in 2011. Salinas was honored at a special event by the Roma ISD School Board and Administration. He was given a copy of a plaque that will be on permanent display at the Roma High School Gym Lobby, serving as a tribute to his accomplishments on behalf of The Gladiator Nation and to serve as an inspiration to future generations of Gladiators!

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 11TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †SELENIA M. GARZA

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HiSet Exam Offered at Starr County Campus Boosts Community South Texas College’s Starr The HiSet is one of two Equivalency Program Operation County Campus is now a testing accepted exams, along with (HSEP). HiSet is the first exam site for the HiSet high school the G.E.D. as part of the Texas of its type in the area.

Adrian Lozano, STC Director equivalency exam.

Education Agency’s High School of Testing Services says it’s something that has been missing for years in the western part of the RGV. “Students from Starr County had to travel to the McAllen area, or even further to come test,” Lozano said. “Now they don’t have to travel. They can do their test in Starr County and get CALL JEFF OR SONATA Funeral Home Memorial Funeral Home everything they need.”

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This opens the doors to anybody who didn’t get their high school diploma to get into higher education, to get a job. Most employers require a high school equivalency like the GED. HiSet is one too, that’s approved by the state.”

The exam is divided into five sections: Language Arts – Reading, Language Arts -Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social studies.

The exam costs less than $30 per attempt.

The Student Assessment Center provides various examinations for the students entering South Texas

College. Exams such as the TSI Assessment Exam, the American College Test (ACT), General Educational Development (GED), and many others from Pearson VUE are available. All exams are scheduled and administered throughout the year making it necessary to provide reservations for the various test types.

There is an assessment center at the Pecan Campus, Mid Valley Campus and Starr Campus and a GED Center at the Pecan Plaza.

“As I mentioned before, Starr County is a very underrepresented community sometimes. We want to pay attention to them too,” Lozano said. “There are people coming from Mexico and they

don’t have their education. If they want to pursue it here and they didn’t go to high school, they can get their high school equivalency.”

Lozano said that this will directly impact South Texas College and the greater community.

“This will open opportunities for them,” he said. “Because maybe they were unable to apply for a job or even come to us or any other higher-ed institution.”

For more information, visit STC’s home for testing online at https://studentservices. southtexascollege.edu/testing/ or call one of the campuses assessment center offices.

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Alto Bonito Elementary January and Ac2E Elementary Academic Rodeo Participants February Teachers of the Month

Congratulations Mr. Juan Garcia, 1st grade teacher, for being selected “Alto Bonito Elementary January Teacher of the Month!” And Mrs. Alicia Martinez, 3rd grade teacher, for being selected “Alto Bonito Elementary February Teacher of the Month!” Thank you for everything you do for the school and the students! Keep up the great work! (Pictured with Mr. Garcia and Mrs. Martinez are Principal, Yvette Pena, and Asst. Principal, Laura Garza).

STC Biology Department Faculty to Host Talk on Covid19 Coronavirus South Texas College Biology the virus, myths vs. facts and Department faculty have teamed other important information. The up with Hidalgo County Health community is invited. and Human Services to host a For more information about the talk on Covid19 Coronavirus, on March 12.

The event will take place on the STC Pecan Campus in McAllen, from 6 to 8:00 pm in the Student Union, West Ballroom (Building U).

Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Epidemiologist Steven Hinojosa will be the featured speaker. Discussion will include the source and spread of Covid19 Coronavirus, how to prevent its spread, symptoms of

Covid19 Cornovirus Talk, contact Atenea Garza at (956) 872-6459 or send email to agarz297@ southtexascollege.edu.

STARR COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO MANAGEMENT PLAN March 31st, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Starr County Courthouse Annex 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 The Starr County Groundwater Conservation District (District) will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the District’s management plan on March 31st, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Starr County Courthouse Annex Conference Room located at 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582. All interested parties are invited to attend and are encouraged to provide input, and may do so orally or in written form.

The proposed amendments to the management plan incorporate the updated Desired Future Conditions and Modeled Available Groundwater information developed from the work of the Texas Water Development Board, groundwater conservation districts and other stakeholders within Groundwater Management Area 16, and amend certain management objectives and performance standards. Following this hearing, the District will, in coordination with surface water management entities on a regional basis, complete the management plan to address the management goals statutorily required in Section 36.1071 of the Texas Water Code.

Copies of the proposed management plan are available for review at 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582.

The District is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require special assistance to attend this hearing, please call (956) 7164800 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to coordinate any special physical arrangements.

For more information about the management plan, or public hearing, please contact the District’s Board President, Reyna Guerra, (956) 716-4800.

Congratulations to this year’s Ac2E Elementary Academic Rodeo winners! 2nd & 3rd Grade Spelling: Alejandro Solis - 3rd Place and Laney Gutierrez - 7th Place. 3rd Grade Math: Elian O. Garza - Class Champion, Rosemary Lopez - Reserve Class Champion, Alejandro Solis - 3rd Place, and Axel Emilian De Leon - 7th Place. 3rd Grade Essay: Sophia Vasquez - Class Champion and Alejandro Solis - 3rd Place.

5th Grade Spelling: Alani Solis - Reserve Class Champion, Chaniel Santiago - 4th Place and Annette Rodriguez - 5th Place. 4th & 5th Grade Math: Cesar Barrera Jr. - Class Champion, Riley Vasquez Reserve Grande Champion, Matthew Alvarez - 3rd Place, Rafael Vasquez - 4th Place, Roger Gutierrez - 5th Place, Jaythan Salinas - 6th Place, and Alani Solis - 7th Place. 5th Grade Essay: Arora Cantu - Class Champion. You all did an amazing job representing Ac2E Elementary school!

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Roma High School’s Junior Class took part in a College Fair. Our Class of 2021 Gladiators are excited Pictured: Youth members attending annual Texas SayWhat Action Summit- Tobacco Prevention at South to begin down their path to their final college and career selections next year! Thank you to the RHS Padre Island. •Smoking kills more people than alcohol, illegal drugs, murders, AIDS, car crashes, Counseling Department for putting together the event. suicides COMBINED!!! •77 Texans die EVERY DAY from smoking! •Second hand smoke exposure increases the risk of STROKE, HEART DISEASE & LUNG CANCER! Message from Starr County Community Coalition, SCAN

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Sam Houston State University Announces Fall 2019 Dean’s List The students listed on the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours. The university would like to recognize the following student for earning the honor for the Fall 2019 semester.

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Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F PREMISE PERMIT by: ALVARO BALDEMAR CANALES JR. dba ABC DRIVE THRU, to be located at 5097 E. HWY 83, ESCOBARES, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. *** If we don’t change, we don’t grow.

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members of the school’s FFA chapter when they attended a previous Board meeting. If the School District did not have use for the truck, the Ranches were directed to donate the vehicle to another governmental entity. At the time of this release, the School District and their FFA chapter had yet to be notified of the pending vehicle donation.

Situated in South Texas and also in West Texas, Wyatt Ranches has six cattle ranching divisions.

These cattle ranches are scattered

south from Agua Dulce to the Rio Grande River; and west from Marfa to Valentine, with some ranches supplemented with agricultural farming operations.

The Wyatt Ranches Foundation has made numerous donations to governmental entities and nonprofit organizations in the rural areas of both South and West Texas…as well as donations for hospitals and teaching universities in the metropolitan areas of Texas.

The Foundation’s Board of Directors include the Hon. Ana Lisa Garza, Billy C. Wells, Don C. Nelson, Oscar S. “Trey” Wyatt III, and Bradford A. Wyatt.

Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 6329992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 202509410; (2) (3)

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Declaración de No a la Discriminación De acuerdo con Ia ley federal de derechos civiles y las reglamentaciones y politicas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA), se prohibe al USDA, sus agencias, oficinas y empleados, e instituciones que participan o administran los programas del USDA, discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, religion, genero, identidad de genero (incluidas las expresiones de genero), orientacion sexual, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, estado familiar/parental, ingresos derivados de un programa de asistencia publica, creencias polfticas, o reprimendas o represalias por actividades previas sobre derechos civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad llevados a cabo o financiados por el USDA (no todas las bases se aplican a todos los programas). Las fechas limite para Ia presentacion de remedios y denuncias varian segun el programa o el incidente.

Las personas con discapacidades que requieran medios alternatives de comunicacion para obtener informacion sobre el programa (por ej., Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje americana de senas, etc.) deberan comunicarse con Ia Agencia responsable o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comunicarse con el USDA a traves del Servicio Federal de Transmisiones al (800) 877-8339. Asimismo, se puede disponer de informacion del programa en otros idiomas ademas de ingles.

Para presentar una denuncia por discriminacion en el programa, complete el Formulario de denuncias por discriminacion en el programa del USDA, AD-3027, que se encuentra en linea en http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_ filing_cust.html, o en cualquier oficina del USDA, o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en Ia carta toda Ia informacion solicitada en el formulario.

Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncias, llame al (866) 632-9992.

Envie su formulario completado o su carta al USDA por los siguientes medios: (1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 202509410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o (3)

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Statistics Illustrate the Threat of Underage Drinking According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among American youth.

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2018 found that nearly 30 percent of teens have had at least one alcoholic drink by the age of 15 and 58 percent had consumed at least one drink by the time they turned 18. Those figures are in spite of the legal

drinking age being 21 across all of the United States.

Perhaps most troubling was that more than seven million young people between the ages of 12 and 20 acknowledged having more than “just a few sips” of alcohol in the month prior to the survey being taken in 2018.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention even notes that youths between the ages of 12 and 20 account for 11

percent of all alcohol consumed in the United States.

It’s important that adults do not downplay the significance of underage youths consuming alcohol, as the CDC estimates that, on average, alcohol is a factor in the deaths of more than 4,300 young people under the age of 21 every year.

City of Roma Public Service Announcement Civil Rights Policy of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability The City of Roma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or employment in, its federally assisted programs or activities. Ms. Josie Hinojosa, Civil Rights Officer 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 Roma 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 77 Convent Street, Roma, Texas between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Citizens may also request the procedures be mailed to them by calling Ms. Josie Hinojosa, Civil Rights Officer, at 956 849-1411. 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 City of Roma, at P.O. Box 947, Roma, Texas 78584 or may call at 956 8491411. The City of Roma will make every effort to respond fully to such complaints within fifteen (15) working days where practicable.

Fair Housing, It’s the Law To promote fair housing practices, the City of Roma 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, handicap, 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 3717473.

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

Derechos Civiles Política de no discriminación por motivo de la discapacidad La Ciudad de Roma no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad en la admisión o acceso a, o empleo, en sus programas o actividades que reciben ayuda federal. Ms. Josie Hinojosa ha sido designado para coordinar el cumplimiento de los requisitos de no discriminación contenidos en el Departamento de Vivienda (HUD) y reglamentos de Desarrollo Urbano de aplicación de la Sección 504 (24 CFR Parte 8).

Participación Ciudadana y Procedimientos de Quejas Aviso La Ciudad de Roma ha adoptado procedimientos para quejas y denuncias con respecto al programa de Texas Community Development Block Grant Programs (TxCDBG). Los ciudadanos pueden obtener una copia de estos procedimientos escritos en Calle Convent #77, Roma, Texas entre las horas de 8:00 am y 5:00 pm de lunes a viernes. Los ciudadanos también pueden solicitar los procedimientos por correo al llamar a Ms. Josie Hinojosa, Oficial de Derechos Civiles, al 956 849-1411. Estos procedimientos describen los pasos que se deben seguir para que un ciudadano pueda, si desea, presentar una queja o reclamo acerca de las actividades del programa TxCDBG. Una persona que tiene una queja o reclamación sobre cualquiera de los servicios o actividades en relación con el programa TxCDBG, lo pueden hacer durante las horas regulares por escrito a la Ciudad de Roma, a P.O. Box 947, Roma, Texas 78584 o pueden llamar a (956) 849-1411. La ciudad de Roma hará todo lo posible para responder con plenitud las quejas dentro de los quince (15) días hábiles cuando sea posible.

La Equidad en la Vivienda, Es La Ley Para promover la practica de equidad en la vivienda, la Ciudad de Roma recomienda a todo posible dueño de casa o inquilino que este consciente de sus derechos bajo la Ley Nacional de Equidad en la Vivienda, Titulo VIII de la Ley de Derechos Civiles del 1968, con sus modificaciones, prohibe la discriminacion contra cualquier individuo a base de raza, color, religion, sexo, discapacidad, situacion familiar, u origen de nacionalidad en el alquiler o la venta de unidades en el mercado de viviendas. Para mas informacion sobre equidad en la vivienda o para reportar un posible caso de discriminacion, llame al Texas Workforce Commission al (888) 452-4778 o (512) 463-2642 TTY: (512) 371-7473.

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

Crisanto Salinas, City Manager City of Roma

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MARCH 11, 2020, PAGE 7

Texas Increases Security Features, Unveils New Design Troopers Celebrate 100 Days of School at Delia G. Garcia for Driver License/ID and License to Carry Cards The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) began issuing the newly designed Texas driver licenses (DL), identification (ID) cards and license to carry (LTC) cards to all Texans. Most notably, all of the cards will feature a new look with an updated design and enhanced security features. The DL/ID cards will also feature visible and discrete identifiers on the front. It’s important to note that previously issued DLs are still valid until the expiration date listed on the card.

The new DL and ID cards will be made of polycarbonate material, which is more tamper-resistant and harder to reproduce, and feature laser engraving to provide an added layer of protection against alterations and forgeries.

As part of the new design, there will be an identifier on the front of the card for those who have a health condition that may hamper their ability to communicate with others. The new design will also identify veterans and disabled veterans, along with their branch of service, on the front of the cards. Additionally, the new card features meet the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators national standards.

As with all the DL and ID cards DPS has issued since early October 2016, the new cards will be REAL ID compliant, as noted by the gold star in the upper right

corner. Texans without a gold star on their current valid DL/ID card can visit Texas.gov/goldstar to check their eligibility to renew early or request a duplicate card that’s REAL ID compliant. As a reminder, beginning Oct. 1, 2020, you’ll need a valid passport, U.S. military ID or a REAL ID compliant driver license (one with the gold star) to travel on commercial airlines or enter federal facilities.

As part of the redesign, the Texas License to Carry (LTC) Thanks to our local DPS Troopers for showing up at Delia G. Garcia Elementary to celebrate 100 Days of Handgun cards will also debut School with our Warriors! The troopers greeted the students and passed out stickers and coloring books. a new look and new features, including laser engraving and a durable, tamper-resistant polycarbonate material.

To learn more about the new card visit www.dps.texas.gov .

People across the Valley come home to Rio Motor Company!

$

STK# 21988

65,810

MSRP PRICE REDUCTION BELOW MSRP SPECIAL VALUE PRICE 1 CUSTOMER CASH 2

STK# 21891

$74,810 -$ 6,000 $68,810 -$ 3,000

SALE PRICE

MSRP $39,745 PRICE REDUCTION BELOW MSRP -$ 4,750 1 $34,995 SPECIAL VALUE PRICE -$ 6,000 CUSTOMER CASH 2

$65,810

SALE PRICE

4WD

CUSTOM EDITION

2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 LTZ CREW CAB

$

STK# 21155

21,995 $

19,995

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS

$

18,795 16,795

WITH CONDITIONAL OFFERS

MSRP PRICE REDUCTION BELOW MSRP SPECIAL VALUE PRICE 1 CUSTOMER CASH 2 SALE PRICE OTHER OFFERS YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR: 3 Current Competitive Owner Cash 4 Dealer Voucher When Financed w/GM Financial

-$ 1,000 -$ 1,000

$19,995

OTHER AVAILABLE OFFERS: 0% APR for 72 months + $500 cash allowance when financed 5 with GM Financial

$

$21,995

OTHER OFFERS YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR: 3 Current Competitive Owner Cash 4 Dealer Voucher When Financed w/GM Financial

CONDITIONAL PRICE

STK# 21425

$27,495 -$ 1,000 $26,495 -$ 4,500

SALE PRICE

$28,995

2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB

WITH CONDITIONAL OFFERS

MSRP PRICE REDUCTION BELOW MSRP SPECIAL VALUE PRICE 1 CUSTOMER CASH 2

28,995

$

2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LS

1 Not available with special finance, lease or some other offers. 2 Not available with special financing, lease and some other offers. 3 Available to customers who currently own a 2006 or newer Non-GM vehicle;

must have owned for a minimum of 30 days prior to the sale of new vehicle. 4 Must qualify and finance through GM Financial. 5 Must finance with GM Financial. Some customers may not qualify.

Not available with lease and some other offers. See dealer for details. Residency restrictions apply. All prices plus tax, title and license. Take delivery by 03/31/2020.

“No Matter Where You Live, Come Home!”

(956) 487-2596 1-800-509-0003 www.riomotors.com

CONDITIONAL PRICE

$22,295 -$ 500 $21,795 -$ 3,000 $18,795 -$ 1,000 -$ 1,000

$16,795

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MARCH 11, 2020, PAGE 8

¿Necesitas ayuda de PROVIDER en tu casa, o conoces a alguien que necesita PROVIDER? Pero, tienen miedo a pedir por temor de perder su propiedad. Sabias que existen cosas a su favor para que eso no suceda.

HABLEME: CONSULTA GRATIS

OMAR REYES (956) 533-9001

Historical Starr County

ROMA-MIGUEL ALEMAN SUSPENSION BRIDGE 92ND ANNIVERSARY

MARCH 11, 2020 SECTION II, PAGE 1

Inauguration March 1st, 1928

Dr. Mario Sanchez de la THC activo promotor de su rescate

Since its construction in 1928, the Roma - San Pedro International Bridge, the only cable suspension bridge on the Rio Grande River, was the catalyst in joining and unifying the cities of Roma, Texas, and Ciudad Miguel Aleman, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It fueled the economic progress and social interactions between the both cities until its closure in 1979. It is important to note that this Bridge was funded and constructed as a private venture by Joseph Pate and other investors from both sides of the border. In the 1950’s the Bridge was sold to Starr County, Texas and to the Secretaria de Caminos y Transportes (SCT). The Bridge became a national monument on both sides of the river. The following quote is summarized from the words of historian Mr. Mario Sanchez of the Texas Department of Transportation, “Remember that the U.S. portion of the Bridge is part of the 1993-designated Roma National Historic Landmark District, the highest designation for historic properties in the United States. Similarly, the Mexico portion of the Bridge structure was designated by presidential decree in 2004 as a National Artistic Monument (Monumento Artistico Nacional de Bellas Artes) the highest designation in Mexico for properties built in the 20th century. This would make the Roma-Miguel Aleman Bridge the only binational historic property designated at the highest level by each of the two counties that own it.”

RGC: 4370 E. Hwy 83 Ste. B - 956-309-3549 Roma: 834 E. Grant St. Ste. C - 956-570-0701 Arroyo:5065 Hwy. 83 ste. A - 956-570-0702 Escobares: 4522 East Hwy 83 Ste A. 956-429-5625 Penitas - 1715 Expressway 83 Suite A-2 Penitas Tx- 956-424-0133

You’re in good hands.

Auto • Home • Business • Life Hablamos Español

956-488-0160

103 W. 2nd Street Rio Grande City, Tx 78582

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MARCH 11, 2020, SECTION II, PAGE 2

HELP WANTED V.F.W. HALL RENTALS SCasa Blanca Apartamentos APARTMENT Local restaurant looking for:

Assistant Cook

FORForPARTIES AND EVENTS info. call or text - Cell Phones:

(956) 352-0550 735-3295 • 487-5050 • 422-8771 Apartment For Rent

2 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, stove, refrig, central A/C & heating. 300 N. Arredondo St., RGC. For more info, call:

956-500-3706

NOW HIRING

Looking for a responsible person that can speak English and Spanish, that is willing to learn how to press, assemble clothes and take care of customers.

For more info contact Mike Smith at Comet Cleaners

487-1488

2- RANCHES FOR SALE

48 acre & 140 acre - with water well, stock tank & electricity Las Lomas Blanca Rd. Call Johnny for more info.

956-966-0777

Se vende dos ranchos uno de 48 acres y uno de 140 acres con noria de agua y electricidad Llame a Juan para mas informacion

FOR RENT

2 recámaras, 1 baño, $425 mes, $200 deposito. Estufa y refrigerador, aire central/calefacción, lavanderia.

1805 W. Main St., RGC

3bdrm., 2 bath, Off

Horario Lunes a Viernes 8:00 am a 1:00 pm y 3:00 a 6:00 pm

RGC. $550 mo. +

Sra. Blanca Lopez

Oficina:

437-7243 488-0345

562-1791

of Los Alvarez Rd., $300 dep. 1yr lease.

(956) 437-1709

SAN ROBERTO APTS.

Spacious 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath with appliances including washer & dryer in units.

Walking distance from schools at 399 San Roberto Rd.

(956) 454-1043

www.riograndecityapartments.com

956-966-0777

BUILDING FOR RENT

Building Size 2,400sf, 6 rooms, 3 bathrooms Located 2blocks from Main St. & 2 Blocks from Courthouse-Rear alley access.

Suitable for attorney, insurance agency, daycare, bail bonds, cafe, retail shop, beauty salon, massage parlor.

PEGASUS REALTY-RICARDO REYNA (BROKER) (956) 627-6312 OFFICE • CELL (956) 249-5522

2018 Chevy Camaro Coupe

STK# 21823A

NICE! NICE! ONLY 16K MILES!!!

$

2018 Chevy Equinox LT

23,995

STK#21867A

LOW MILES

$

21,995

2018 Toyota Tacoma

STK# P2349

LIKE NEW!

$

28,995

2019 Chevy Silverado RST

STK# 21595A

NICE!

$

37,995

2019 Chevy Cruze

STK# 21964A NICE!!

$

15,995

2019 Chevy Impala LT

STK# 9118393

NICE!

$

21,995

2018 VW Atlas SE

STK# JC566157

LOADED, LEATHER

$

25,995

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Paco Cantu Ramiro Barrera 956-208-1821 956-573-6526

Rolando Flores 956-416-8945

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www.riomotors.com

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MARCH 11, 2020, SECTION II, PAGE 4

2019 3500 Ram Tradesman Crew 4x4

2019 Challenger SXT

OFF MSRP

OFF MSRP

6,250

$

Stk# KG641608 MSRP $59,995 - SWBCRCC $1,000, rbccf $1,250 PAYNE DISC $4,000

3,800

$

2019 Journey SE

$

7,000

OFF MSRP

Stk# KT863508 MSRP $27,330- SWBCRCC $2,250.00, SWNPRBC $750.00, CCAPNPRB $1,500.00, CC2019RB $1,000.00, SW2019RBC $1,000.00 PAYNE DISC $500.00

Stk# KH733837, MSRP 30,280- SWBCRCC $3,050, SWNPRBC $250, , PAYNE DISC $500

2020 Gladiator Sport 4x4 2020 Cherokee Latitude Plus 2019 Wrangler Unlimited Sport

$

3,700

OFF MSRP

Stk# LL121840 MSRP $45,655- 2020BC $2,000, PAYNE DISC $1,700

5,750

$

4,000

$

OFF MSRP

Stk#LD519751 MSRP $29,105, 2020NRCC $1,750, N2020NPRBC $750.00, CC2020BC $750.00, CCAP NPRB $1,000, JSI $1,000 , Payne Discount $500

OFF MSRP

Stk# W682252 MSRP $41,430- SW2019BC $2,000, PAYNE DISC $2,000

2018 FORD EXPLORER XLT

2018 TOYOTA TACOMA LIMITED 4X4

2018 NISSAN FRONTIER SV V-6

$352/MONTH

$368/MONTH

$273/MONTH

$23,995

Stk#TJGA41760 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 down payment WAC + TTL

$24,995

Stk#THX054606 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 down payment WAC + TTL

$18,995

Stk#PN734683 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 down payment WAC + TTL

2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT $541/MONTH

2015 GMC SIERRA SLT $368/MONTH

$35,995

$24,995

Stk#IKG533876 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 WAC

Stk#TFG373758 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 WAC

2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX $297/MONTH

2019 Chevy Equinox LT $266/MONTH

$20,495

$18,495

Stk#TGH346073 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 WAC

855-416-6670

5353 US HWY 83 RIO GRANDE CITY, TX

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