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Lupita Vargas Senior at RGCCISD Grulla High School Wins the Region 1 ESC Braille Challenge in South Texas

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Lupita Vargas Senior at RGCCISD Grulla High School wins the Region 1 ESC Braille challenge in South Texas. She is now eligible for national advancement. Braille Challenge is the only academic competition of its kind held in January through March each year in North America for students who are blind or visually impaired.

Braille Institute developed Braille Challenge to motivate students to practice and hone their braille literacy skills, which are essential to academic and employment success. Congratulations Lupita!!!

Wyatt Ranches Foundation Donates Grulla Girls Varsity Track Team $770K to Area Organizations in Need Congratulations to the Roma High Mighty Gladiator Tennis Team on their All-District Honors including Coach Eddie Marquez named as the District Coach of the Year! The Gladiator Nation is very proud of you!!

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Two Starr County organizations received donation

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The Grulla Girls Varsity Track Team did an outstanding job in Port Isabel, Texas, at the Tarpon relays.

Congratulations to all the athletes. The following athletes reached the medal stand: 4x400 Meter Relay Team - 2nd Place - Ayleen Peralez, Kaitlynn Jimenez, Annette Trevino, and Odette Fernandez. Odette Fernández 3rd in the 1600 meters and 2nd in the 3200 meters. Fatima Montes (9th) 3rd in discus (New PR). Ayleen Peralez (9th) 3rd in the 400 meters. Annette Trevino 3rd in the 100 and 5th in the 200. Also scoring for the Lady Gators: Kaitlynn Jimenez 4th in the 100 meter hurdles and 7th in triple jump.

Wyatt Ranches, on behalf of The Wyatt Ranches Foundation, donated $772,000 in grant funds to several South Texas organizations in need during their first 2021 Board of Directors Meeting.

From Starr County, Father Juan Manuel Salazar and Parish President Velinda Reyes, of the St. Isidore Catholic Church in San Isidro, presented a request for climate control and electrical system upgrades desperately needed in the sanctuary. The Starr County church is known for its European tapestries, which hang from the sanctuary’s ceiling.

Without climate control, the art has deteriorated and is in need of restoration before becoming a total loss. Father Salazar told the Foundation, “I’m not looking

for a hand-out, but I am seeking a hand-up.” The Foundation’s board awarded a $87,000 grant for the air conditioning and electrical system upgrades, and for the professional restoration of the tapestries.

Albert “Esco” Escobar opened the first homeless shelter of its kind in Starr County, where the organization now serves over 4,500 people in the area. Casa Esperanza provides foods, hot meals, shelter, and hot showers to those in need. During his emotional presentation, Mr. Escobar told the Foundation that Casa Esperanza had experienced a thirty-percent increase in those who are seeking assistance due to the pandemic. His request of $44,000 was increased and a grant of $50,000 was awarded to the shelter.

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DHR Health Surgery Institute Expanding in Starr County San Isidro I.S.D. Employees of the Semester DHR Health is pleased to announce that Dr. John G. Orfanos will now be seeing patients at DHR Health Surgery Institute in Rio Grande City, Texas. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Orfanos brings over 30 years of experience to the residents of Starr County and is dedicated to serving the community by providing a broad spectrum of surgical care In extension to the Rio Grande Valley’s largest and most comprehensive surgical team, Dr. Orfanos will offer the latest in surgical treatment and technology at the DHR Health Surgery Institute located at 2795 Pharmacy Road, Rio Grande City, Texas. Specializing in trauma, vascular surgery and with a special interest in

chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins, Dr. Orfanos will treat residents for all general surgery needs including hernia surgery, gallbladder removal, vascular surgery, colon surgery and laparoscopic surgery Dr. Orfanos received his

medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Mexico and completed an externship with the Cardiothoracic Association in Corpus Christi, Texas. He also completed general surgery residency training at Michigan State University College of Medicine, where he was named Chief Resident. Dr. Orfanos conducted a postdoctoral fellowship in vascular surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.

For more information about the services offered at the DHR Health Surgery Institute or to schedule an appointment, please call (956) 362-3930 or visit our DHR Health website, www. dhrhealth.com.

San Isidro ISD is proud to announce the teachers and paraprofessional of the first semester. These employees were selected by their peers for their hard work and dedication to the students of San Isidro ISD. Pictured left to right is Sarah Jenkins, 3rd grade, Cristobal Vela, Middle School Mathematics, Eric Ochoa, Vocational Agriculture and Jamie M. Garza, paraprofessional.

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DHR Health Clinics is pleased to welcome John Orfanos, M.D., to the DHR Health Surgery Institute in Rio Grande City. Dr. Orfanos is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and provides surgical care for a broad range of diseases and disorders.

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Orfanos specializes in trauma and vascular surgery, with a special interest in chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins.

Dr. Orfanos received his medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Mexico and completed an externship with the Cardiothoracic Association in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Orfanos also completed general surgery residency training at Michigan State University College of Medicine, where he was named chief resident. Dr. Orfanos conducted a postdoctoral fellowship in vascular surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.

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Misa de Octavo Aniversario En Memoria de

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CITY OF ROMA Invitation to a Public Hearing Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) TxCDBG Project No. 7219381

A los ocho años de mi partida.

El día que me fui te escuche llorar, pero no pude consolarte, perdóname. Escuche que me rogabas que me quedara, escuche que te enojaste, escuche tu dolor. Perdóname por haberte causado ese dolor tan grande. Tuve que irme a pesar de que no quería irme, yo los amo y siempre los amare, ¿porque me iría? Yo también llore viendo como me alejaba de ustedes, pero entonces mire al frente y no te imaginas lo hermoso que vi. Algún día lo verán con sus propios ojos, verán el bello lugar en el que yo vivo. Ni ustedes ni yo entendemos porque nos separamos. He visto sus lagrimas, he visto sus noches de insomnio, ¿pero sabes? estoy mas cerca de lo que te imaginas, estoy feliz. Lo único que me falta para nunca dejar de estarlo, es volver a verlos y que ustedes sonrían.

(Published on March 17, 2021)

Porque hoy después de tanto llorar comprendí que nunca estuvimos solos, que siempre nuestro ángel del cielo estuvo aquí.

LOCATION OF HEARING:

Roma City Council Chamber 77 Convent Street, Roma, Texas

DATE: Tuesday, March 23, 2021

TIME: 5:30 p.m.

Se celebrara una misa el Sábado 20 de Marzo del 2021 a las 6:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Nuestra Senor Del Refugio, en Roma, Texas

Familia Vera

Primer Aniversario En Memoria de

Everardo Ramirez 05/01/1947 † 03/23/2020

Los recuerdos de ti siempre me traeran una sonrisa pues fuistes la alegria de nuestro corazón y si tan solo pudiera tenerte de regreso por un rato, para poder hablar de nuevo como los tiempos pasados, te amamos y te extrañamos porque hasta el día de hoy el hecho de que ya no estas aquí siempre me causara dolor.

Familia Ramirez The Miracle Prayer

Lord Jesus, I come before you, just as I am. I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me. In your name I forgive all others for what they have done against me. I renounce satan, the evil spirits and all their works. I give you my entire self, Lord Jesus, now and forever.

I invite you into my life Jesus, I accept you as my Lord, God and Saviour. Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul and spirit. (MAKE YOUR PETITION) Come Lord Jesus, cover me with your precious blood, and fill me with your Holy Spirit. I love you Lord Jesus, I praise you Jesus. I thank you Jesus. I shall follow you every day of my life. Amen.

Mary my Mother, Queen of Peace, all the Angels and Saints please help me. Amen.

La Oración del Milagro

Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, vengo ante ti, así como soy. Estoy arrepentido por todos mis pecados, me arrepiento por todos mis pecados, por favor perdóname. En tu nombre, yo perdono a todos los que me hayan hecho algo a mi. Yo renuncio a Satanás, todos los espíritus diabólicos y todos sus trabajos. Yo me entrego a ti totalmente, Señor Jesucristo, ahora y por siempre. Te invito a mi vida Señor Jesús. Te acepto como mi único Dios y Salvador. Sáname, cámbiame, fortalece mi cuerpo, alma y espíritu. (HAGA SU PETICIÓN). Ven Señor Jesús, cúbreme con tu sangre preciosa, y lléname con tu Santo Espíritu. Te adoro Señor Jesucristo. Te alabo Señor Jesucristo. Te doy gracias Jesús. Te seguiré todos los días de mi vida. Amen.

María Madre mía, Reina de la Paz, todos los Ángeles y Santos por favor te imploro, ayúdenme. Amen.

The City of Roma will conduct a public hearing to solicit the input and participation of all its residents in its Community Development Project No. 7219381.

Please attend this meeting and voice your opinion concerning the completion of Street Paving Improvements at: Street: S. Anacua Circle S. S. Oak Avenue Mulberry Circle W. Allende Avenue W. Gonzalez Avenue

From: Efren Ramirez Avenue N. Anacua Circle N. Anacua Circle Porscheller Street Estrella Street

To: Mulberry Circle S. Anacua Circle S. Anacua Circle Dead End Porscheller Street

Discussion of the completed activities of the Community Development Project and the city’s performance in implementing the project, including location, general cost and project benefit.

The City has a Citizens Participation Plan that provides for the encouragement of citizens participation at all stages of the Texas Department of Agriculture Program. Copies are available by request. Persons unable to attend the public hearing may submit their views regarding completion of this project at 77 Convent Street, P.O. Box 947, Roma, Texas 78584.

Accommodations for handicapped persons will be available; handicapped persons in need of special assistance for attending the hearing are encouraged to contact Mr. Crisanto Salinas, City Manager at (956) 849-1411.

El público en general esta invitado a asistir a esta audencia. La presentación y discusión del Programa de Desarrollo de la Comunidad del Estado de Texas se harán en español para aquellas personas que así lo deseen.

CIUDAD DE ROMA Invitación a Una Audiencia Pública Departamento de Agricultura de Texas TxCDBG Proyecto No. 7219381 (Publicado el dia 17 de marzo de 2021) La Ciudad de Roma tendrá una audiencia pública para solicitar la contribución y participación de todos los residentes en el Proyecto de Desarrollo de la Comunidad No. 7219381.

Favor de asistir a esta junta y expresar su opinión en lo que concierne al resultado de las mejoras a La pavimentacion de las calles: Calle: S. Anacua Circle S. S. Oak Avenue Mulberry Circle W. Allende Avenue W. Gonzalez Avenue

De Calle: Efren Ramirez Avenue N. Anacua Circle N. Anacua Circle Porscheller Street Estrella Street

Hasta Calle: Mulberry Circle S. Anacua Circle S. Anacua Circle Dead End Porscheller Street

Discusión de la finalización de actividades del Proyecto de Desarrollo de la Comunidad y el desempeño de la Ciudad al implementar este proyecto, incluyendo lugar, costo en general y beneficio del proyecto.

LUGAR DE LA AUDIENCIA: Cámara del Concilio de la Ciudad de Roma, localizada en: #77 Calle Convent, Roma, Texas FECHA: martes 23 de marzo de 2021

HORA: 5:30 P.M.

La ciudad de Roma tiene un Plan de Participación Ciudadana para alentar a los residentes a que participen en todos los proyectos de la Agencia del Departamento de Agricultura de Texas. Copias están disponibles. Personas que no puedan asistir a esta audiencia, puede mandar sus opiniones por escrito referente a la finalización de este proyecto a 77 Convent Street, P.O. Box 947, Roma, Texas 78584.

Acomodo para personas incapacitadas estará disponible, personas incapacitadas con necesidad de asistencia especial para asistir a esta audiencia, puede llamar al Sr. Crisanto Salinas, Administrador al teléfono (956) 849-1411.

Roma ISD Employees that Wanted COVID Vaccine Receive 1st Dose It’s official! as of March 5, 2021, all Roma ISD teachers and staff that wanted the COVID-19 Vaccine, have received their first dose!

“We would like to thank everyone at Starr County that made this possible, as well as Rep. Ryan Guillen for supporting the needs of our educators, and our local Roma ISD School Board for their support of this initiative. We also want to thank our partners in education, Rio Grande City CISD, for working with us to make this second clinic for our employees possible,” said Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos Guzman. “Although it takes approximately six weeks to achieve some level of virus immunity from the vaccine, I know we all can sleep a little sounder at night knowing that our Gladiator Nation Team will be much better protected as we aim to serve our students and community. Although we have seen some real shining moments during this pandemic, I have great hope that next year will be a breakthrough year in the pandemic, but also for Roma ISD as a whole. Let’s keep the faith together and keep focused on a bright future for our children.”

The district will notify all employees once their second dose becomes available through state resources.

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Texas Physicians Urge Masking, Continued Vigilance in Schools to Fight COVID-19 The Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) School Reopening Workgroup and the Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) are calling on Texans to remain vigilant and maintain proven preventive measures against COVID-19 as schools reopen, primarily urging school leadership to keep universal masking policies in place.

The physicians strongly recommend schools follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance in the Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Mitigation to help schools reopen and remain open. The guidance says universal and correct wearing of masks and physical distancing are effective prevention strategies. Consistent use of masks has been proven to slow the spread of disease and can reduce the need for quarantining

large groups of students. Keeping kids in schools has been a paramount goal for the workgroup, and keeping COVID-19 rates down in each community is essential to accomplishing this goal.

“As we work to vaccinate teachers and school staff, schools must continue to use evidencebased strategies including masking to reduce transmission of COVID-19 and keep children and staff well,” said Valerie Smith, MD, chair of TMA’s School Reopening Workgroup and TPS executive board member. “Texas physicians recognize schools play a vital role in the developmental, mental, and physical health of our children. We are grateful for the perseverance and adaptability schools have demonstrated this year as they strive to provide safe spaces for Texas children to learn,”

said Dr. Smith, a Tyler pediatrician.

When students, families, teachers, school staff, and community members consistently follow proven preventive strategies, the physicians said, communities can reduce the risk of in-school spread of the coronavirus and maximize in-person learning.

Universal mask-wearing, physical distancing, isolation of ill and exposed individuals, and handwashing have all proven effective in reducing the spread of the virus and have been critical in allowing schools to reopen during the pandemic.

Since the pandemic began, TMA’s workgroup has issued other recommendations pertaining to schools opening to on-campus education. TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.

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LEGAL NOTICE 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 P R E M I S E P E R M I T, by: PRISMA LEE FERNANDEZ dba RBG’S DRIVE THRU, to be located at 4636 W. HWY 83., ESCOBARES, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

LEGAL NOTICE Médicos de Texas instan a seguir usando las mascarillas y la Application has been made vigilancia continua en las escuelas para combatir el COVID-19 with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F P R E M I S E P E R M I T, by: JORGE LUIS GONZALEZ, JR. dba DONATAS GROCERY, to be located at 511 E. BRAVO, S T. , R O M A , S TA R R COUNTY, TEXAS.

El Grupo de Trabajo de Reapertura de Escuelas de la Asociación Médica de Texas (TMA) y la Sociedad Pediátrica de Texas (TPS) están pidiendo a los tejanos que permanezcan atentos y mantengan medidas preventivas comprobadas contra COVID-19 a medida que las escuelas reabren, principalmente instando a los líderes escolares a mantener las políticas de usar mascarillas.

Los médicos recomiendan encarecidamente que las escuelas sigan la guía de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades en la Estrategia Operativa para Escuelas K-12 a través de la Mitigación por Fases para ayudar a las escuelas a reabrir y permanecer abiertas.

La guía dice que el uso universal y correcto de máscaras y el distanciamiento físico son estrategias de prevención efectivas. Se ha demostrado que el uso constante de máscaras ayuda a prevenir la propagación de enfermedades y puede reducir la necesidad de poner en cuarentena a grandes grupos de estudiantes. Mantener a los niños en las escuelas ha sido

un objetivo primordial para el grupo de trabajo, y mantener bajas las tasas de COVID-19 en cada comunidad es esencial para lograr este objetivo.

“Mientras trabajamos para vacunar a los maestros y al personal escolar, las escuelas deben continuar utilizando estrategias basadas en evidencia, incluido el usar mascarillas para reducir la transmisión de COVID-19 y mantener a los niños y al personal sanos”, dijo Valerie Smith, MD, presidenta del Grupo de Trabajo de Reapertura de Escuelas de TMA y Miembro de la junta ejecutiva de TPS. “Los médicos de Texas reconocen que las escuelas juegan un papel vital en el desarrollo, la salud mental y

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Cuando los estudiantes, las familias, los maestros, el personal escolar y los miembros de la comunidad siguen consistentemente estrategias preventivas comprobadas, dijeron los médicos, las comunidades pueden reducir el riesgo de propagación del coronavirus en la escuela y maximizar el aprendizaje en persona. El uso universal de máscaras, el distanciamiento físico, el aislamiento de las personas enfermas y expuestas y el lavado de manos han demostrado ser eficaces para reducir la propagación del virus y han sido fundamentales para permitir que las escuelas reabrieran durante la pandemia.

Desde que comenzó la pandemia, el grupo de trabajo de TMA ha emitido otras recomendaciones relacionadas con las escuelas que se abren a la educación presente.

Sobre TMA - TMA es la sociedad médica estatal más grande de la nación, y representa a más de 55,000 médicos y estudiantes de medicina miembros. Se encuentra en Austin y tiene 110 sociedades médicas de condado en todo el estado. El objetivo clave de TMA desde 1853 es mejorar la salud de todos los tejanos.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 20-21-1038

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Request for Proposals packages may be obtained at the Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501 (Corner of Quince & 31st Street) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the RFP number.

The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date. Responses will be studied and be taken into consideration by the Board of Trustees. South Texas College reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted and to request additional information if necessary, to waive any formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal considered to be the best and most advantageous to South Texas College.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4682 welangle@southtexascollege. edu. Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Purchases made as a result of this solicitation will be funded through a grant from the United States Department of Education and passing through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas

NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMIT RENEWAL PERMIT NO. WQ0010802001 APPLICATION. City of Rio Grande City, P.O. Box 19, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0010802001 (EPA I.D. No. TX0068764) to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed an annual average flow of 1,500,000 gallons per day. The domestic wastewater treatment facility is located at 2222 Clay Davis Street, Rio Grande City, in Starr County, Texas 78582. The discharge route is from the plant site via pipe directly to Rio Grande Below Falcon Reservoir. TCEQ received this application on April 27, 2020. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at Rio Grande City City Hall, 5332 U.S. Highway 83, Rio Grande City, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice.

For the exact location, refer to the application. https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afbc468bb ddd360f8168250f&marker=-98.805258%2C26.370047&level=12 ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ’s Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list and to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public comments.

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application.

TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator.

A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.

OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments, and the Executive Director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant’s name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period and, the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.” If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose.

Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.

MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.

AVISO DE RECIBO DE LA SOLICITUD Y EL INTENTO DE OBTENER PERMISO PARA LA CALIDAD DEL AGUA RENOVACION PERMISO NO. WQ0010802001 SOLICITUD. City of Rio Grande City, P.O. Box 19, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas (TCEQ) para renovar el Permiso No. WQ0010802001 (EPA I.D. No. TX 0068764) del Sistema de Eliminación de Descargas de Contaminantes de Texas (TPDES) para autorizar la descarga de aguas residuales tratadas en un volumen que no sobrepasa un flujo promedio diario de 1,500,000 galones por día. La planta está ubicada 2222 Clay Davis Street, en el Condado de Starr, Texas 78582. La ruta de descarga es del sitio de la planta a Rio Grande Below Falcon Reservoir. La TCEQ recibió esta solicitud el 27 de abril 2020. La solicitud para el permiso está disponible para leerla y copiarla en Rio Grande City Hall, 5332 U.S. Highway 83, Rio Grande City, Texas. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afbc468bbddd3 60f8168250f&marker=-98.805258%2C26.370047&level=12 AVISO ADICIONAL. El Director Ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha determinado que la solicitud es administrativamente completa y conducirá una revisión técnica de la solicitud. Después de completar la revisión técnica, el Director Ejecutivo puede preparar un borrador del permiso y emitirá una Decisión Preliminar sobre la solicitud. El aviso de la solicitud y la decisión preliminar serán publicados y enviado a los que están en la lista de correo de las personas a lo largo del condado que desean recibir los avisos y los que están en la lista de correo que desean recibir avisos de esta solicitud. El aviso dará la fecha límite para someter comentarios públicos.

COMENTARIO PUBLICO / REUNION PUBLICA. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos o pedir una reunión pública sobre esta solicitud. El propósito de una reunión pública es dar la oportunidad de presentar comentarios o hacer preguntas acerca de la solicitud. La TCEQ realiza una reunión pública si el Director Ejecutivo determina que hay un grado de interés público suficiente en la solicitud o si un legislador local lo pide.

Una reunión pública no es una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso.

OPORTUNIDAD DE UNA AUDIENCIA ADMINISTRATIVA DE LO CONTENCIOSO. Después del plazo para presentar comentarios públicos, el Director Ejecutivo considerará todos los comentarios apropiados y preparará una respuesta a todo los comentarios públicos esenciales, pertinentes, o significativos. A menos que la solicitud haya sido referida directamente a una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso, la respuesta a los comentarios y la decisión del Director Ejecutivo sobre la solicitud serán enviados por correo a todos los que presentaron un comentario público y a las personas que están en la lista para recibir avisos sobre esta solicitud. Si se reciben comentarios, el aviso también proveerá instrucciones para pedir una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo y para pedir una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. Una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso es un procedimiento legal similar a un procedimiento legal civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado.

PARA SOLICITAR UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO, USTED DEBE INCLUIR EN SU SOLICITUD LOS SIGUIENTES DATOS: su nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono; el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; la ubicación y distancia de su propiedad/actividad con respecto a la instalación; una descripción específica de la forma cómo usted sería afectado adversamente por el sitio de una manera no común al público en general; una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de comentarios; y la declaración “[Yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de caso impugnado”. Si presenta la petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado de parte de un grupo o asociación, debe identificar una persona que representa al grupo para recibir correspondencia en el futuro; identificar el nombre y la dirección de un miembro del grupo que sería afectado adversamente por la planta o la actividad propuesta; proveer la información indicada anteriormente con respecto a la ubicación del miembro afectado y su distancia de la planta o actividad propuesta; explicar cómo y porqué el miembro sería afectado; y explicar cómo los intereses que el grupo desea proteger son pertinentes al propósito del grupo.

Después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentarios y de petición que aplican, el Director Ejecutivo enviará la solicitud y cualquier petición para reconsideración o para una audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consideración durante una reunión programada de la Comisión. La Comisión sólo puede conceder una solicitud de una audiencia de caso impugnado sobre los temas que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relacionadas a intereses pertinentes y materiales de calidad del agua que se hayan presentado durante el período de comentarios. Si ciertos criterios se cumplen, la TCEQ puede actuar sobre una solicitud para renovar un permiso sin proveer una oportunidad de una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso.

INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/ cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice.

LISTA DE CORREO. Si somete comentarios públicos, un pedido para una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso o una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo, la Oficina del Secretario Principal enviará por correo los avisos públicos en relación con la solicitud. Ademas, puede pedir que la TCEQ ponga su nombre en una or mas de las listas correos siguientes (1) la lista de correo permanente para recibir los avisos de el solicitante indicado por nombre y número del permiso específico y/o (2) la lista de correo de todas las solicitudes en un condado especifico. Si desea que se agrega su nombre en una de las listas designe cual lista(s) y envia por correo su pedido a la Oficina del Secretario Principal de la TCEQ.

AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address, and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN DE LA TCEQ. Todos los comentarios escritos del público y los para pedidos una reunión deben ser presentados a la Oficina del Secretario Principal, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 o por el internet at www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier información personal que usted proporcione, incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y dirección física pasarán a formar parte del registro público de la Agencia. Si necesita más información en Español sobre esta solicitud para un permiso o el proceso del permiso, por favor llame a El Programa de Educación Pública de la TCEQ, sin cobro, al 1-800-687-4040. La información general sobre la TCEQ puede ser encontrada en nuestro sitio de la red: www.tceq.texas.gov.

Further information may also be obtained from City of Rio Grande City at the address stated above or by calling Ms. Elisa Y. Beas, at 956-487-2702.

También se puede obtener información adicional del City of Rio Grande City a la dirección indicada arriba o llamando a Elisa Y. Beas al 956-487-0672.

Issuance Date: August 14, 2020

Fecha de emisión August 14, 2020.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MARCH 17, 2021, PAGE 9

DPS aumenta la aplicación de la ley en las carreteras para las vacaciones de primavera

El Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas (DPS) está intensificando los esfuerzos para hacer cumplir la ley a medida que aumenta el tráfico para las vacaciones de primavera. Los agentes de la Patrulla de Caminos de DPS Texas aumentarán la aplicación de la ley de tránsito como parte de la Operación CARE (Esfuerzo de Reducción y Conciencia de Choques) desde el 13 de marzo hasta el 21 de marzo, incluido el Día de San Patricio.

“Las vacaciones de primavera pueden ser un momento de diversión, pero queremos que la gente de Texas y los visitantes de nuestro estado se diviertan responsablemente”, dijo el director de DPS, Steven McCraw. “El público puede ayudar a nuestros Troopers conduciendo de manera segura y obedeciendo las leyes de tránsito”.

Los policías estarán buscando conductores ebrios, conductores de velocidad, personas que no usen el cinturón de seguridad y otras infracciones.

Para animar a todos a tener unas vacaciones divertidas y seguras, DPS ofrece los siguientes consejos: · No beba y conduzca. Si planea tomar alcohol fuera de su hogar, designe un conductor o tome un transporte alternativo. · Muévase o reduzca la velocidad en caso de que la policía, los bomberos, los servicios de emergencias médicas, los vehículos del Departamento de Transporte de Texas y las grúas se detengan al costado de la carretera con las luces de emergencia activadas. Muestre la misma cortesía con los demás conductores que estén detenidos. · Reduzca la velocidad, especialmente con mal tiempo, tráfico pesado, áreas desconocidas

o zonas de construcción. · Abróchese el cinturón de seguridad a todos en el vehículo, es la ley. · Elimina distracciones durante la conducción. La ley de Texas prohíbe el uso de dispositivos inalámbricos portátiles para leer, escribir o enviar un mensaje electrónico a menos que el vehículo esté detenido. Si está utilizando un dispositivo de navegación o una aplicación, haga que un pasajero lo opere para que pueda mantener la vista en la carretera. · Si se puede mover. Si se ve involucrado en un choque sin lesiones y su vehículo se puede mover, despeje los carriles de tráfico. En algunas carreteras, si no mueve su vehículo cuando es seguro hacerlo, es contra la ley. · No conduzca fatigado, deje suficiente tiempo para llegar a su destino.

STARR COUNTY

RSP #2020-0014 Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance (HRA) Persons with Disabilities (PWD) First Time Homebuyer Down-Payment Assistance (HBA) Starr County will be accepting new applications for the Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance Program and First Time Homebuyer Assistance program. Applications will be available beginning on March 10, 2021 to March 23, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Starr County Annex (front lobby) 100 N FM 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Please answer all questions on the intake application and bring the information requested by March 23, 2021.

Eligibility factors include, but are not limited to, service area, home ownership (title deed), no abandoned homes or additions to homes, homestead, single-family home, appx. 6,000 sf lot, and meet low income eligibility.

For More information contact Connie Cantu, Project Manager with Federal & State Programs at 956-716-4800 ext. 8115.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR CATERING SERVICES Starr County is soliciting sealed bids for catering services for: San Isidro Nutrition Program Bid Packets may be picked up starting Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. at Starr County Annex building located at 100 N. FM 3167 Suite 220 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582.

Bids shall be addressed to: Starr County Judge Honorable County Judge, Eloy Vera 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582.

Bids will be accepted until 10:00am, March 24th, 2021. Shortly thereafter all submitted bids will be gathered and taken to the Starr County Courthouse Annex Conference Room #211 to be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the closing time will be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened. Conditional bids will not be accepted. Bids sent via facsimile shall not be accepted. Bids shall be sealed and prominently marked on the lower left hand corner of bid envelope with corresponding project title as follows: Starr County Nutrition Program If additional information is needed please contact: Genesis Trevino, Project Manager (956) 716 – 4800 Ext: 8104 The County of Starr is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

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RGCCISD Agriculture Science Students Showed Great Participation At The Starr County Youth Fair!

Starr County Youth Fair under the direction of Mrs. Randy Lara Martin Career & Technical Education Agriculture Science Teacher.

Eyvanna Quiroz - Breed Champion and 1st place Maine Anjou Sabina Quiroz - 2nd place Nazario Saenz - 3rd place light weight hog Stephanie Saenz - Class Champion New Zealand Rabbit Starr County Youth Fair under the direction of Mr. Israel Elizondo Career & Technical Education Agriculture Science Teacher.

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Lesser Goldfinches are here now but scarce

Most people have seen or at least know about the American Goldfinch.

Few here have seen or know about the Lesser Goldfinch. Let’s get acquainted.

Lesser Goldfinches are here in the Valley only in the winter months and even then are scarce. Their normal range is just to the west of us in Texas, the Southwestern States and throughout Mexico.

American Goldfinches are a bright

golden-yellow with a black cap, wings and tail. Lesser Goldfinches are the same except that the back of the neck and entire back are black. That means that Lesser Goldfinches show less gold. (That’s a mnemonic device which can help you remember the difference.)

The back on females and immatures is olive rather than black.

Lessers have some white streaks on the wings and, if you get good look, have a rather stubby bill.

The tail is distinctly notched.

Their diet consists of seeds

and grains. Seeds from plants of the sunflower family are preferred. They often flick their tail while feeding. A few years ago, I discovered their liking also for African thistle seed. Happily for us, they can be attracted to bird feeders. They occasionally also eat small insects and berries.

When observed, they’re typically in flocks. A flock can occasionally number in the hundreds but that’s unusual, especially here. While they like to be in flocks, sometimes of mixed species, they’re still scarce so enjoy them if you’re lucky.

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Martin Cavazos

Businessman, Master Mason & Trendsetter

In the early 1900’s, the Rio Grande Valley was developing as an agriculture base economy and new cities started to emerge like McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Weslaco and other populated areas. Rio Grande City and Brownsville had already been known throughout the state as wellestablished communities. Both Brownsville and Rio Grande City had active-duty US military forts until mid 1940’s (Fort Brown and Fort Ringgold). Both communities were thriving, Brownsville more than Rio Grande City.

Nevertheless, both were well established with the potential to future investments.

In the early 1930’s a Rio Grande City merchant Martin Cavazos applied for a FORD Motor Company franchise. In 1937, Mr. Cavazos was awarded the franchise. He would be the second Hispanic owned Ford Dealership in the United States. This is notable in 1937 as Hispanics were not a recognized minority nor they were known

to own purchase power in the auto industry.

The Cavazos Motor Company was established and located on intersection of Britton Avenue and and Main Street. This was the heart/center of town at the time and would guarantee future customers a look and a possible sale.

Mr. Cavazos was native of Camargo, Mexico.

His wife Odilia came from Mier, Mexico. Him and his wife Odilia moved to Rio Grande City in the late 1920’s. They both ran the dealership as a family-owned team for over 40 years.

In 1962, after several great years running the Cavazos Motor Company Martin and Odilia decided to sell their business to Roma businessman Efren Ramirez. The new ford company became known as “Ramirez Ford”.

During his spare time, Mr. Cavazos was very active in politics and community. He was very active with the Starr County Republican party where he served as Chairman for several years. He recruited local candidates to run in the Republican ticket and supported conservative values.

He was also a dedicated member of Rio Grande City’s Masonic Lodge - Hope Lodge #471 and served as Worshipful Master in 1928.

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He was well known for his distinctive leadership traits. During World War II when many were called to serve our country, Mr. Cavazos stepped up once again to serve as Worshipper Master 1941-1942. In this capacity, he took the helm to support the war effort as well as supporting the local community.

Mr. Martin Cavazos was a larger-than-life figure for his time. Him and his wife team up and are a success story to be told. His story is not only about success during difficult times but that of serving the community and always giving back to the community that made him.

Mr. Martin Cavazos passed away in January 1962.

(Submitted by Colonel (Retired) Ross Barrera)

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