March 12, 2025 by Starr County Town Crier

Rio Grande City Rattlers Basketball Team Bi-District Champions

In the ﬁrst round of the playoffs, the Rattlers went on to defeat Gregory Portland High

next round. The Rattlers ﬁnished their season with an overall record of 25-13 and District Record 11-5.

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Assistant Coach Frankie

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Grulla MS 7th & 8th Grade Mighty Girls Soccer Team District Champions

Roma High Mighty Lady Gladiator Cielo Hernandez earns 2nd Place at the Zapata Relays

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Mighty Cranes! You represented GMS with excellence. Be The One, Be The CHANGE, GO CRANES!”

Congrats to Roma High Mighty Lady Gladiator Cielo Hernandez for earning 2nd Place at the Zapata Relays with a throw of 113 -11. Not only

she place, but she broke the previous school record for discus with this throw! Way to go!! (Thanks to Coach Saenz for the report.)

School’s Wildcats earning the title of Bi-District Champions and securing their spot in the

Standing L-R Head Coach Juan Aldape Jr., 1st Assistant Noe Rodriguez

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Canales, Giovanni Valenciana, John Ramirez, Diego Martinez, Leo Garza, Noah Peña, Louie Falcon, Noe Mijares, Dante Hinojosa, Leo Lopez,

Mireles,

Armando Sanchez. Not pictured are Assistant Coaches Demetrio Rodriguez and Rey Rios.

Bringing Fitness & Literacy Together!

On February 26, 2025, the

Physical Education Department hosted its first Meet & Greet with David

author of The Adventures of Exo and Cy, at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary! This unique book blends fitness and literature, engaging students in fun exercises while teaching them about the dangers of Diabetes. The students had a blast getting active and learning important health lessons! On behalf of the GRSE, we want to give a huge thank you to our PE teachers and librarians for bringing the Fit-Lit Program and Fitness Walk to life in our schools. Together, we’re inspiring healthy habits and a love for reading!

Delia G. Garcia Elementary start Read Across America Week with special book distribution event

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The Warriors at Delia G. Garcia Elementary are thrilled to start Read Across America Week with a special book distribution event! Nothing inspires young minds like the magic of a good book, and the school is proud to help put stories in the hands of students. A huge thank you to Region One Education Center’s Project Bloom for helping the Warriors become lifelong readers!

New Consumer Fraud Attacks Texas Consumers Through Fraudulent Texts

Investigators with the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) have identiﬁed

a sophisticated new criminal method that uses multiple steps to defraud consumers by

impersonating law enforcement.

•The criminals send a fraudulent text alert to a victim, saying there have been suspicious transactions on their ﬁnancial accounts and asking the victim

LEGAL NOTICE

to conﬁrm that the transaction is indeed suspicious.

•The criminal then contacts the victim while impersonating a bank representative and tells the victim that the suspicious activity

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE THAT, AYVAZ PIZZA, LLC HAS FILED AN APPLICATION FOR A WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE RETAIL DEALER’S ON PREMISE PERMIT, TO BE ISSUED TO PIZZA HUT #39228, LOCATED AT 229 E GRANT ST, ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS 78584

SHOUKATALI DHANANI – MANAGER/MEMBER

is part of an FBI investigation.

•The criminal persuades the victim to withdraw and deposit funds into a “new account” via an ATM that is controlled by the criminal. Sometimes, these are video calls where the victim is on the phone with the criminal, who has their video turned off.

•The criminals give the victim a debit card number linked to the criminals’ accounts to add to Apple pay or other third-party apps.

•Once the transactions are completed, the criminals instruct the victim to delete the debit card number and throw out receipts –

which prevents law enforcement from tracing the fraudulent transaction.

“This new fraud method is concerning because it takes advantage of people who are concerned about their bank accounts and who want to be helpful when law enforcement or other authorities seek assistance,” said Adam Colby, FCIC director.

“Please remember that law enforcement and banks will never ask for sensitive information via text or phone. Never provide information about your bank account or debit or credit cards to someone who calls you or texts you.”

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The FCIC urges consumers to protect themselves by:

•ignoring, blocking and deleting unsolicited text messages or calls about ﬁnancial accounts.

•being skeptical of any unsolicited texts claiming to be from your bank or from law enforcement. Banks and law enforcement will never ask you to move money from your existing bank account to a “safe account.”

•remembering that law enforcement and banks will never ask for sensitive information via text or phone.

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South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number Description Date Due Time 24-25-1053 Vehicle and Environmental March 26, 2025 2:00 PM Graphics 24-25-1054 Vehicle Maintenance and March 27, 2025 2:00 PM Repair Services

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 St) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the speciﬁed time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Email or 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 the opening date.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Deyadira Leal, Director of Purchasing, 956-872-4681 daleal@southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer, 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.

Vendors are encouraged to visit the South Texas College’s Purchasing Department website to complete the 2-part Bonﬁre vendor registration for receiving solicitations at: https://southtexascollege.bonﬁrehub.com/login

PUBLIC NOTICE

Request for Qualiﬁcations (RFQ) for Professional Consulting Services Roma Economic Development Corporation

The Roma Economic Development Corporation (REDC) is seeking qualiﬁed professional consultants to assist in the development, marketing, and management of the Las Americas Logistics & Industrial Park in Roma, Texas.

Scope of Services:

The selected consultant will be responsible for:

• Marketing and business attraction strategies

• Stakeholder engagement and industry outreach

• Public relations and media coordination

• Investor and business recruitment

• Lot sales and business liaison services

• Managing the Secondary Examination Station at the industrial park

Submission Requirements:

Interested ﬁrms or individuals may submit an SOQ in response to this RFQ by delivering it in person or by mail to the following address:

In-Person Submission:

Roma Economic Development Corporation

Attn: Alejandro Barrera, Executive Director

201 W. Convent Blvd

Roma TX 78584

Mailed Submission:

Roma Economic Development Corporation

Attn: Alejandro Barrera, Executive Director PO Box 947

Roma, TX 78584

All submissions must be clearly labeled as: “SOQ Submission – Professional Consulting Services”

Important Dates:

• RFQ Release Date: March 12, 2025

• Deadline for Questions: March 18, 2025

• Submission Deadline: March 26, 2025

• Evaluation & Selection: March 27, 2025

Additional Information:

For full details regarding submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and scope of work, please contact Alejandro Barrera at abarrera@cityofroma.net

REDC reserves the right to reject any or all responses.

The Roma Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

•never deleting transaction records – anyone who asks you to do that is trying to scam you.

•verifying any suspicious activity by contacting your bank directly, either by going in person or using the contact information they have used in the past, and by contacting law enforcement.

•never sharing banking details, debit card numbers or PINs over the phone.

•never adding unknown debit

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cards to mobile payment apps like Apple Pay.

•being wary of requests to withdraw or transfer money, especially to new accounts.

•taking immediate action to freeze your ﬁnancial accounts if you provide information to someone you think is a scammer. Remember – there’s no shame in bring a victim of this type of crime. Reporting it as soon as possible helps law enforcement

keep others from being victimized.

•preserving evidence by taking and keeping screenshots of messages, calls and transactions. Save any emails, phone numbers and receipts – do not delete them! If money was withdrawn from your account via an ATM, quickly ask for the ATM surveillance footage if possible. Visit the FCIC’s website for more information and resources.

THE COUNTY OF STARR SHERIFF’S OFFICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 263.153 of the Texas Local Government Code & Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Transportation Code 683, Subsection B, 683.012, of the Texas Department of Transportation that the County of Starr Sheriff ’s Office, Rio Grande City, Texas will hold a public auction on Saturday, March 29 , 2025, at 10:00 a.m. for General Surplus, Equipment and Vehicles which have been forfeited to the State of Texas under the provisions of Chapter 59 Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Location: 2101 I-69C, Edinburg, TX 78542. Registration to bid live will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and will require a picture identification or register online at www.bondauctioneers.com. Examples of items to be auctioned are cars, trucks, heavy equipment, personal computers, electronics, office furniture, surplus, etc. All items will be sold “As Is - Where Is” to the highest bidder. Onsite Buyer’s Premium 14%, Internet Buyer’s Premium 16%. All sales are final and must be paid on the same day with cash, major credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express), Debit & Credit with a 3.50% processing fee. Cashier Checks accepted, No personal or business checks. For additional information, please contact the County of Starr Sheriff ’s Office, at (956) 4875571. AUC#17532 - Jose A. Camarillo

RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS OFFICIAL NOTICE OF TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE

EFFECTIVE

DATE: 03-26-2025 This notice is to inform the public that pursuant to City Council approval on January 31, 2025, the trafﬁc pattern on N East St. between First and Second Streets will be converted from one-way to two-way trafﬁc.

AVISO OFICIAL DE CAMBIO EN EL PATRÓN DE TRÁFICO FECHA DE ENTRADA EN

VIGOR: 03-26-2025 Este aviso es para informar al público que, de conformidad con la aprobación del Concejo Municipal el 31 de enero de 2025, el patrón de tráﬁco en N East St., entre las calles Primera y Segunda, se convertirá de un sentido a doble sentido.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Roma will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. at the Roma City Council Chambers, located at 201 W. Convent Ave, Roma, Texas to consider the following case(s):

1) Amendment to the City of Roma Comprehensive Plan: Future Land Use Plan Amendment for the area generally located at the northeast corner of United States Highway 83 and North Ebony Avenue, extending approximately 1,000 feet North of United States Highway 83. The amendment proposes to change the future land use designation from Residential to Commercial/Retail/Ofﬁce.

2) Rezoning: From Suburban Residential District (SF) to General Commercial District (C2) for a proposed Mechanic Shop; Legal Description is One (1) lot, numbered Fifteen (15), forming a part of a tract of land containing 2.12 acres, more or less, herein being partitioned out of Porcion 73, Ancient Jurisdiction of Mier, Starr County, Texas; Physical Address is 1312 North Ebony Avenue, Roma, Texas 78584. (COZ#2501)

The City Council for the City of Roma will be holding a Public Hearing for the case(s) on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at the Roma City Council Chambers, located at 201 W. Convent Ave., Roma, Texas.

CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY PUBLIC UTILITES DEPARTMENT

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SLUDGE TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES

The City of Rio Grande City is requesting sealed bids for Sludge Transportation and Disposal Services Bids will be opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the City of Rio Grande City – City Hall Chambers located at 5332 E. US Highway 83 – Suite A, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582.

Speciﬁcations and Bid Documents may be obtained at the City Secretary’s Ofﬁce at City Hall located at 5332 E. US Highway 83, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 or at the city website link: https://www.cityofrgc.com/business/bid_opportunities. php. For any questions you can contact the Public Utilities Director – Eric Flores at (956) 487 – 2702.

The sealed bids will be received until 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 27, 2025 and must be clearly identiﬁed and addressed for delivery to:

Lynette Montemayor, Interim City Secretary City of Rio Grande City

Physical Address:

City Secretary’s Ofﬁce 5332 E. US Highway 83 Rio Grande City, TX. 78582

Bidders are required to print on the sealed envelope and/or packet as follows: Bidder’s name and address on the upper left-hand corner and “Sludge Transportation and Disposal Services” on the lower left-hand corner of the sealed envelope and/or packet. Overnight mail must also be properly labeled on the outside of the express envelope or package.

The City of Rio Grande City, reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the City for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders’ qualiﬁcations prior to the contract award.

NOW HIRING Full-Time Social Worker

Job qualiﬁcations: Responsible for identifying medically related social and emotional needs of patients. The social service worker will be responsible for implementing discharge planning, as well as following through on multi-disciplinary patient care planning. She/he will also be responsible for communicating with families, making the community aware of the facility’s social services, and encouraging staff to become more aware of the patients’ psychosocial needs.

Experience: Prior Work Experience 1 to 2 years. Student practice provided as required to obtain degree in Social Work.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Starr County Memorial Hospital Attn: Diana Garza, Human Resources 128 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582-6211 (956) 370-6016

Apply on line at www.starrcountyhospital.com or send resume to HR Department: diana.garza@starrcountyhospital.com Starr County Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer.