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NOTICE OF SALE
STARR COUNTY
TS-96-70, Account No(s). 0024338(051500020003400000000)
RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND STARR-ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. 27 VS. JORGE CANO, ET AL
120.00 feet by 120.00 feet, containing 0.33057 acre, more or less, being Lots 32 and 33, Block 2, Alvarez Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 176, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $83,490.00
TS-10-48, Account No(s). 0033706(117000500000000000400)
ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS
COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RICARDO ESCAMILLA
Building Only situated on a 1.54 acres, more or less, out of Porcion 74, G Saenz Survey, Abstract 165, Starr County, Texas and carried on the Appraisal Roll as Deleted and Combined with Property ID No.0005741.
TS-10-48, Account No(s). 0005741(117000500000000000300)
ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS
COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RICARDO ESCAMILLA
1.54 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 74, Abstract 165, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated August 12, 2011, from Maria M. Escamilla to Ricardo Escamilla etux, in Volume 1321, Page 679, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $63,720.00
TS-15-171, Account No(s). 0057693(001500760096900000100)
ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RICARDO SOTO A/K/A RICARDO SOTO RODRIGUEZ, INDIVIDUALLY AND DOING BUSINESS AS RODRIGUEZ TIRE SHOP, ET AL, 1.14 acres, more or less, being Lot 69, Porcion 76, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 24, 1989, from Armando Barrera Barrera to Ricardo Soto, et al., in Volume 590, Page 682, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $111,170.00
TS-17-178, Account No(s). 0016839(001640720000501001000)
ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROSENDO MARIO GARCIA
All that certain tract of land situated in Share 5-A, Porcion 72, J. A. Saenz Survey, Abstract 164, Starr County, Texas, described as 0.50 acre, more or less, in deed dated August 14, 2002, from Alberto Barrera to Rosendo Mario Garcia, in Volume 938, Page 466, Official Records of Starr County, Texas;
SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 0.108 acre described in Volume 205, Page 414, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas, leaving herein a residue of 0.392 acre, more or less. with an adjudged value of $159,610.00
TS-17-367, Account No(s). 0000989(150000160000800000000)
ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS
COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. VICENTA A. GONZALEZ
60.00 feet by 120.00 feet, containing 0.1653 acre, more or less, out of Lot 8, Block 16, City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated July 16, 1919, from Higinio Garza etal to Zenaida Zuniga, in Volume 361, Page 429, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 366 square feet, being a 0.008 acre tract described in Volume 1082, Page 350, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas, leaving herein a residue of 0.157 acres, more or less. with an adjudged value of $41,790.00
TS-18-71, Account No(s). 0085707(141310030204200000000)
RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JUAN RICARDO RIOS, ET AL
Lot 42, Rancho Alto Vista Phase 3-B, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 453, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $19,660.00
TS-19-21, Account No(s). 0014237(001840840004400000000)
RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MANUEL HINOJOSA, DOING BUSINESS AS A. HINJOSA & BRO., ET AL
10.00 acres, more or less, situated in Porcion 84, Abstract 184, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated June 22, 1937, from Tiburcio Rodriguez etal to A. Hinojosa & Bro., in Volume 97, Page 376, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $19,980.00
TS-19-31, Account No(s). 0036609(179000160000500000000)
RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. TERESO ZUNIGA MALDONADO
A/K/A TERESO ZUNIGA
Lot 5, Block 16, West Alto Bonito Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 729, Page 391, Official Records of Starr County, Texas, Deleted for 2020 and combined and now carried on the Appraisal Roll under Account
No.0036606. with an adjudged value of $9,980.00
TS-19-77, Account No(s). 0084075(043200000004000000000)
RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. NORMA LETICIA GARCIA
GAMEZ A/K/A NORMA L. GARCIA GAMEZ
Lot 40, Alta Vista Subdivision, Phase II, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 437, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $17,500.00
TS-19-233, Account No(s). 0036899(163000060003200000000)
RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JESUS NUNEZ, (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY Lot 32, Block 6, Santa Cruz No. 2 Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 207, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,500.00
TS-19-280, Account No(s). 0039730(176000040000800000000)
ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ELEAZAR MORIN MORENO, JR. A/K/A ELEAZAR MORIN, JR., ET AL
Lot 8, Block 4, “Villa de Frontera” Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 161, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $13,720.00
TS-20-11, Account No(s). 0046544(003251040004902000201)
ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE BENANCIO ELIZONDO, AKA JOSE VENANCIO ELIZONDO, ET AL
1.5424 acres, more or less, out of Share 49-B, Porcion 104, J. De La Garza Survey, Abstract 325, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 24, 1975 from Alberto Elizondo, etux to Jose Benancio Elizondo etux, in Volume 389, Page 117, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $24,000.00
(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Starr County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.
RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/ COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. OFFICE 956.716.4800
Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, February 3, 2023.
RENE FUENTES Sheriff
Starr County, Texas
3, 2023 and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Starr County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on February 3, 2023, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2023, the same being the 7th day of said month, at the South Side Doors of the Courthouse, of the said County, located at 401 N. Britton, Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:30 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Starr and the State of Texas, to-wit: Deputy
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STATE OF TEXAS X BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE X
X DATED FEBRUARY
THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, OWNED BY THE DEFENDANT(S) IN SUCH SUIT(S) IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED.
THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COUNTY NOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY’S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS.
IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL.
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Take photos of the damage before you move the tree, make repairs, or take other steps to prevent more damage.
•Make temporary repairs to prevent more damage, and contact your agent or insurance company as soon as possible.
•Save your receipts for reimbursement. Your homeowner
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Many homeowners policies provide some coverage if a tree falls in a storm and your house is damaged or limbs block your driveway.
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If your neighbor’s tree falls on
your house, their homeowners policy probably won’t cover the damage and tree removal, unless your neighbor was at fault. Your neighbor isn’t responsible for acts of nature. If your neighbor’s policy doesn’t pay, you can file a claim under your own policy. If a tree falls on your car, your auto insurance will pay for damage if you have comprehensive coverage.
ESTA VENTA SE REALIZA CONFORME A LOS REQUISITOS ESTATUTARIOS O JUDICIALES. LOS POSTORES LICITARÁN POR LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULOS E INTERESES, SI FUESE EL CASO, DE LA PROPIEDAD INMUEBLE QUE SE OFRECE. LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL CONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ALGUACIL GARANTIZAN O REALIZAN ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRADORES SE RESPONSABILIZAN POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS.
EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE SE DESTINA PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LA PROPIEDAD CARECE DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO.
The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at:
LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1512 S. LONE STAR WAY
EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539
(956) 289-7917
www.lgbs.com
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Rio Grande City and Unincorporated Areas of Starr County, Texas, Case No. 22-06-2596P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/ BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
South Texas College (STC) is accepting Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) for the following project:
PROJECT NAME: Pecan Campus Resurfacing of East Drive Project No. 22-23-1011
PRE-PROPOSAL March 09, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m.
CONFERENCE TIME STC Purchasing Department & LOCATION: 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 142 McAllen, Texas 78501
PROPOSAL DEADLINE & March 23, 2023 @ 2:00 p.m.
SUBMITTAL LOCATION: STC Purchasing Department 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145 McAllen, Texas
CSP documents will be available beginning on March 01, 2023. The documents may be obtained from RGV Reprographics located 519 South Broadway, McAllen, Texas (Phone: 956-686-1525) upon the deposit of a refundable check in the amount of $50.00 payable to South Texas College. The deposit check will be returned if project plans are returned, in good condition, within ten (10) days after the proposal deadline.
Proposals shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check or acceptable bidder’s bond, payable to South Texas College, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the proposed project amount.
Proposals received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the CSP number and name of the project.
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 South Texas College’s Purchasing Department website at https://southtexascollege.bonfirehub.com/login to complete the Bonfire 2-part vendor registration for receiving solicitations.
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Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a NEW MIXED BEVERAGE PERMIT, by: RUNNERS CONVENIENCE STORE LLC dba RUNNERS LLC to be located at 207 E. MAIN ST., RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. OWNER OF SAID LLC:
LEGAL NOTICE
Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE RETAILER’S (BG) , by: EVELYN PENA dba LA PIKA DRIVE IN, to be located at 5449 E. HWY 83 #4, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.
FOR SALE
1/2 ACRE LOT $45,000 ALVAREZ RD. CALL 956-345-8159
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER
NUESTRA CLINICA DEL VALLE (NCDV) has employment opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for the Rio Grande City Clinic. Must be credentialed to practice in Texas. Excellent compensation, fringe benefits and good working hours. Bilingual (English/ Spanish) communications skills preferred. Apply on line at www.nuestraclinicadelvalle.org Mail resume to Nuestra Clinica del Valle, PO Box 1689, Pharr, TX 78577; in person 801 W. First Street, San Juan, TX 78589. EOE
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