March 23, 2022

STARR VISION CENTER

487-2440

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Dr. Angie Ramirez Therapeutic Optometrist

RIO GRANDE CITY

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Roma Middle School Gladiators Bring Roma High Skills USA Students Home Academic UIL District Championship Headed to State Competition

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Phone (956) 849-4497

Congratulations to the Roma High Construction Technology Program students who earned 1st place for their projects at the Skills USA Regional Competition!! Jorge Garza, Hector Ortiz. and Jesus Guzman Hernandez are all state qualifiers! The Gladiator Nation is super proud of you.

Judith Alaniz Rio Grande City First Female Firefighter

City of Rio Grande City would like to give a warm welcome to Judith Alaniz to the RGC Fire Department Emergency Congratulations to the Roma Middle School Gladiators on bringing home the Academic UIL District & M a n a g e m e n t Championship!! The Gladiator Nation is super proud of you!

Department.

Firefighter Alaniz is the first female firefighter to join the team.

On behalf of the whole department, welcome onboard!

Grulla High School One Act Play Advanced to Bi-District Competition Dr. Raymond Cruz Best FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Marco De Leon Receives Vector Control License

Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted

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

“It is with great pleasure to announce that City of Rio Grande City code enforcer, Marco De Leon, received the certification of Texas Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Political Pesticide Applicator License (Vector Control License),” says Planning and Code Enforcement Director Gilbert Millan.

Other ways residents can prevent the growth of the mosquito population during the egg-laying phase include the following: ▪Avoiding over-watering your

Congratulations to the Grulla High School One Act Play for advancing to Bi-District. The students performed Calabasas Street and were awarded 2nd place in very competitive district. Excellent job by the students and Theater Teacher.

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garden or lawn.

▪Clean out any standing water, leaves and debris that might clog your gutters.

▪Cut tall grass, trim vegetation and rake up and dispose of piles of leaves.

▪Empty stagnant water from old tires, clutter, pots, toys, buckets, sandboxes, trash cans, plant saucers or any other item that might collect water.

▪Change out the water in your pet’s bowl every day.

▪Maintain proper chlorine levels in your hot tub or pool.

▪Remove tarps that can collect water or dump out any water that collects on tarps after a rain.

▪Change the water in your bird bath or other ornamental pond at least twice a week.

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Roma ISD School Board Honors Roma High Mariachi Program Students

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Congratulations to Roma High School Mariachi Program students and teachers on their many accolades this spring semester from competing at the UIL Mariachi Competition and UT-RGV’s FESTIBA Mariachi Competition. The Roma ISD School Board honored the students and their teachers for their accomplishments and dedication to excellence at the March 9, 2022 Meeting.

Big Shots, Big Opportunities

The Rio Grande Valley Vipers played the number one team in the NBA G-league Saturday, March 21st at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas. After dragging Memphis Hustle into a whopping four overtimes, Rio Grande City Mayor Joel Villarreal joined Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick along with Texas State Senators Eddie Lucio Jr. and Chuy Hinojosa, RGV businessman Alonso Cantu, and local Rio Grande City-Grulla Independent School District School Board Members John Pope and Jay Pena in the Viper den.

“Having a conversation with Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick about the future of Rio Grande City was just as electrifying as tonight’s game,” exclaims Mayor Villarreal. Sources indicate that the Lieutenant Governor has vested interests on improving the quality of life in Rio Grande City for the years to come.

Dan Goeb Patrick has been serving as the 42nd lieutenant governor of Texas since January of 2005 under Greg Abbott. Originally from Maryland, his political career bloomed from his active role as a radio and television broadcaster. The Maryland native is known for his views on Life, Liberty, the Second Amendment, Border Security, our military and our Vets, and more.

As lieutenant governor, Patrick’s duties encircle roles within the executive and legislative branches, a role which is deemed as the second-highest executive office in the government of Texas–not to forget to mention the inherent duty of stepping in the governor’s place in the case of his absence.

The future of Rio Grande City radiates brighter each and every day with the collective support of local and state governments.

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 23RD - I.C.C. 6:30 P.M. †SUSIE GARZA by Mon & Sisters †ENRIQUETA & RAFAEL RESENDEZ

by Vela Family THURSDAY MARCH 24TH – LOS GARCIAS 6:00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA FRIDAY MARCH 25TH - I.C.C. 12:00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA SATURDAY MARCH 26TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †JACINTO GARCIA by Familia Morales †ALEJANDRO RODRIGUEZ JR.

by Mr. & Mrs. Humberto Garza †ALEJANDRO & DOMINGA GONZALEZ (AN.) by Family †ESTEBAN & ALTAGRACIA GONZALEZ

by Family

SUNDAY MARCH 27TH – L.G. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY MARCH 27TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †ALISIA PEÑA CASTAÑEDA by Gloria De Loera †MA. FELISITAS VALLE GONZALEZ

by Gloria De Loera †MANUEL GARZA SAENZ by Su Familia †JOSE GUADALUPE GARZA RAMIREZ

by Su Familia †CRUZ GARCIA by Su Esposa e Hijos †MAGDALENO MARTINEZ by Alicia Ramirez †BENDITAS ANIMAS DEL PURGATORIO

by Oralia Garcia SUNDAY MARCH 27TH – I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †LAZARO & ALEJANDRA GARCIA

by Letty & Valerie

Pida a los 3 Ángeles San Miguel, Rafael y Gabriel.

Prenda 3 velas blancas en un plato con agua y azúcar, haga su petición.

A los tres días publique esta oración.

Aunque no crea mire que pasa el cuarto día.

5:00 P.M. †SILVERIO GARCIA (20TH AN.)

by Sus Hijos MONDAY MARCH 28TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ELIAS CHAPA VILLARREAL

by Wife & Children †ERNESTO CASTAÑEDA

by Family †CLODIN R. LAUREL (3RD AN.)

by Sus Hijos †PATRICIO GARCIA (6TH AN.)

by Family

A. P. R.

ST. JUDE NOVENA May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us.

Holy Mary, Mother of Jesus, pray for us, St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. (Say this nine times a day, by the 8th day your prayer will be answered. Say it nine days, it has never been known to fail.

Publication must be promised.)

Thank you St. Jude.

TUESDAY MARCH 29TH – I.C.C. 6.00 P.M. †EDUARDO J. RAMIREZ

by Mr. & Mrs. Guevara †OCTAVIO CASTAÑEDA

by Family

A. P. R.

Misa de Primer Aniversario En Memoria de

Roma ISD Special Education Department Provides Added Trainings for Bus Monitors

Rosendo Rosas 08/02/1955 † 03/23/2021

Si las lágrimas pudieran construir una escalera

Si las lágrimas pudieran construir una escalera y los recuerdos un sendero, caminaría directo hasta el cielo y te traería de vuelta a casa. Palabras de despedida no fueron pronunciadas, no hubo tiempo para decir adiós, te fuiste antes de que lo supiera y sólo Dios sabe por qué. Mi corazón todavía está lleno de tristeza y lágrimas secretas siguen fluyendo, lo que significo perderte nunca nadie lo sabrá. Pero ahora sé que no quieres que lloremos más por ti, para poder recordar todos los momentos felices, la vida todavía tiene mucho guardado. Nunca te olvidare y hoy me comprometo a que en un lugar sagrado dentro de mi corazón es donde siempre estarás.

Te queremos te extrañamos y nunca te olvidaremos.

Roma ISD’s Special Education Department delivered a Crisis Prevention Institute Training for district Bus Monitors. District CPI Trainers Jesse Barrera, Beatriz Ozuna, and Simon Garza presented a 6-hour session on a beautiful Saturday. On March 8, the Special Education Department also hosted another training opportunity from Region One ESC Specialist Aliber Pena, who shared a valuable session entitled, “The Smooth Ride Home”. The goal of the sessions is to build capacity through the sharing of knowledge, strategies, and skills.

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De parte de su esposa Yolanda, sus hijos Rosie, Mayra, Rosendo Jr., Nietos y demas familiares

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John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary 4th Six Weeks Roma High Mighty Lady Gladiator Senior Top AR Readers and Battle of the Book Kids Basketball Players Celebrate Season

Congrats to the Roma High School Mighty Lady Gladiator Senior Basketball Players on a terrific season and career!

The seniors were honored at their home game with goodies from their coaches and their families.

Thank you to seniors #2 Maria Cantu, #3 Mirelly Pena, #4 Melaina Garcia, #10 Nailea Garza, and #32 Maralee Rodriguez for all their hard work to represent The Gladiator Nation!!

And thank you to coaches Head Coach Daniel Morales and Assistant Coaches Simon Garza, Bianca Garza, and Kassandra Rocha for all the support they provide to these students Congratulations to John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary School 4th Six Weeks Top AR Readers and Battle throughout their high school career! of the Book Kids. Students are pictured with their certificates. These students also received a ticket to be used for a Free Panda Express meal. Keep reading boys and girls!

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Driscoll holds poster contest to educate South Don’t Fall Victim to Utility Scams Texas about the importance of dog bite prevention In observance of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, Driscoll Children’s Hospital and community partners are hosting a poster contest to raise awareness and educate South Texas about dog bite prevention.

The poster contest is open to participants from K through 8th grade. The theme of the posters should be “Staying Safe Around Man’s Best Friend: Dog Bite Prevention.”

Contest submission starts March 21, 2022, and deadline for submission is April 4, 2022, at 5 p.m.

“Driscoll Children’s Hospital is delighted to participate in Dog Bite Prevention Week by sponsoring this poster competition. As South Texas students plan and execute their posters, they will learn care and

safety techniques that will allow them to enjoy pets without health risks,” said Ernest Buck, MD, Physician Advisor to the COO, Driscoll Health System.

“Driscoll is excited to sponsor a poster contest for elementary and middle school students that promotes child safety around our animal best friends,” said Mary Dale Peterson, MD, Executive Vice President and COO of Driscoll Health System.

“The poster contest is open to children throughout South Texas who live anywhere near a Driscoll facility. That could be the Coastal Bend, the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo or Victoria,” said Karen Beard, Injury Prevention Training Coordinator at Driscoll Children’s Hospital.

Winners will be announced in April during National Dog Bite

Prevention Week (April 10-16).

Winners will be selected for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize from each grade.

1st Place Prize: $200 Amazon gift card 2nd Place Prize: $150 Amazon gift card 3rd Place Prize: $100 Amazon gift card One Grand Prize Winner will receive a $200 Amazon gift card and be selected as the artist of the community poster that will be displayed at DCH Clinics and Community Partner locations during Dog Bite Prevention Week.

Contest rules: • Posters must be original, colorful, created-by-hand artwork revolving around the 2022 Safety Slogan: “Staying Safe Around Man’s Best Friend: Dog Bite

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College (STC) is accepting Request for Proposals (RFP) for the following project: PROJECT NAME:

Pecan Campus Athletic Fields Regrading and Reseeding Project No. 21-22-1053

PROPOSAL DEADLINE & SUBMITTAL LOCATION:

April 7, 2022 @ 2:00 p.m.

STC Purchasing Department 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145 McAllen, Texas

Request for Proposals (RFP) documents will be available beginning on March 23, 2022. The RFP documents may be obtained from the South Texas College Purchasing Department, located at 3200 W Pecan Blvd Building N Room 145, McAllen, Texas. The Purchasing Department contact information is as follows: Phone: 956-872-4681 and Email: stcpurchasing@southtexascollege.edu.

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.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS South Texas College (STC) hereby requests sealed qualifications for the following: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES For

Ann Richards Administration – Pecan Campus Building A Renovation of Administration Offices Sealed responses to this Request for Qualifications will be received until 2:00 p.m., April 4, 2022 at the South Texas College Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste 145, McAllen, Texas 78501.

Request for Statement of Qualifications packets may be obtained at the STC Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste. 145, McAllen, Texas by calling (956) 872-4681 or email at stcpurchasing@southtexascollege.edu.

Any informational questions for the Request for Statement of Qualifications may be directed to Ricardo de la Garza, Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, at (956) 872-3737 or email at rickdlg@southtexascollege.edu.

Responses received after the aforementioned deadline shall not be considered. The College will evaluate responses on the basis of the technical ability, experience and ability to perform the work.

A pre-qualifications conference will be held on March 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., at the STC Purchasing Department, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Conference Room 142, McAllen, Texas. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

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.

Response packages must clearly show the following: RFQ No. 21-22-1055 Request for Qualifications Architectural Services

Prevention” and education on being safe around dogs to prevent injury.

• Entry size: 11 inches x 17 inches • The child’s name, grade and school name should written on the back of the poster.

• Submission form must also be completed and submitted in order to participate.

• Submissions from students in K through 8th grade should be turned in at Driscoll Children’s Hospital or at any Driscoll Children’s Hospital clinic by 5 p.m., April 4.

To download the submission form and for drop-off locations addresses, visit: https://www. driscollchildrens.org/news/ national-dog-bite-preventionweek-poster-contest For more information or questions, please contact Karen Beard at (361) 694-6702.

Every day, millions of Americans are targeted by scammers through phone calls, emails, text messages, websites and in person. Scammers’ tactics can change daily, which is why it’s important for consumers to stay on top of the latest scam reports.

Electric co-op members have been targeted through a phone scam purporting that power will be shut off unless immediate payment is received. Remember, Medina Electric Cooperative will never call you and demand immediate payment without notice.

We want you to be aware of two other trending scam tactics.

One is the overpayment trick, in which a scammer contacts you and claims that you have overpaid your utility bill. The scammer will say they need your personal banking information to deposit the extra funds back into your checking account. Don’t fall for this scam!

If you make an overpayment to us, Medina EC will automatically apply the credit to your account, which will carry over to the next billing cycle.

Another trending scam is called smishing (short for Short Message Service, or SMS, phishing). Many consumers know to watch out for suspicious emails, but we tend to trust text messages sent to our smartphones. Always question

suspicious texts, especially from someone claiming to represent a utility. Medina EC will only send you important updates via text if you’ve signed up for our text alert service.

Here are a few reminders on how to take control of the situation when you’ve been targeted by a scammer: Take your time. Utility scammers try to create a sense of urgency so that you’ll act fast and hand over personal information without thinking. Take a moment to evaluate the situation before acting.

Scammers Be suspicious. typically request immediate payment through prepaid debit cards or third-party smartphone apps. Unusual requests like this should raise red flags. Remember, if the request seems strange and out of the ordinary, you’re likely being targeted by a scammer.

Confirm before you act. If you’re contacted by someone claiming to represent Medina EC or another utility but you’re unsure, just hang up the phone and call the utility directly. You can reach us at 1-866-MEC-ELEC (632-3532) to verify the situation.

Medina EC members can learn more about scams targeted at utilities at MedinaEC.org/ Scammers.

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Summer camp takes students from USDA Targets Funds in Texas to Help Producers with Infrastructure Repairs Along Southern Border The U.S. Department of Paso, Frio, Hidalgo, Hudspeth, early start waivers and a shorter watering facility, range planting, pasture to plate in beef industry tour Agriculture (USDA) Natural Jeff Davis, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, enrollment period. livestock pipeline, and more.

Applications due April 15

Summer camp just got beefed up.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced it will host it’s first TSCRA Cattle Raisers Roundup July 25-29.

The event is open to students who have just completed their sophomore to senior years of high school and are interested in gaining in-depth beef industry knowledge.

TSCRA Cattle Raisers Roundup will include tours at cattle operations and beef packing plants, as well as the opportunity

to speak with industry leaders.

Hughes Abell, a rancher from Austin and the association’s president, said this is the first event of its kind from Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

“We are incredibly excited for this opportunity to support the next generation of cattle raisers,” Abell said. “This intensive experience will benefit participants no matter which segment of the beef industry they choose to enter.”

Applications are due April 15, 2022.

For more information, or to apply, visit tscra.org/2022tscra-cattle-raisers-roundupjuly-25-29-2022.

Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is offering financial assistance to farmers and ranchers along the southern border currently impacted by damage to fields and farming infrastructure, including fencing and water structures.

“We understand that the field and farming infrastructure damages along the border are costly and have a negative impact on our natural resources that our farmers and ranchers work hard to conserve,” Kristy Oates, NRCS state conservationist in Texas said. “Our field offices are ready to assist eligible producers with technical and financial assistance.”

Eligible counties in Texas include Brewster, Brooks, Cameron, Crockett, Culberson, Dimmit, Duval, Edwards, El

Kenedy, Kinney, Kleberg, La Eligible producers can use To apply for EQIP assistance, Salle, Live Oak, Maverick, the funds to implement eligible producers should contact their McMullen, Pecos, Presidio, practices including fencing, local USDA Service Center.

Reeves, Starr, Sutton, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb, Willacy, Zapata, and Zavala.

Funding is available through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), which provides STARR COUNTY financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers to 229TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE address natural resource concerns NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION and deliver environmental benefits.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code NRCS accepts applications for conservation programs year- of Criminal Procedure that the 229TH Judicial District Attorney’s round, however, producers and Office, Rio Grande City, Texas will hold a public auction on March landowners should apply by July 26th, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. for Firearms, General Surplus, Equipment 5, 2022 to be considered for this and Vehicles which have been forfeited to the State of Texas under year’s funding. Applications for the provisions of Chapter 59 Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. this enrollment opportunity will Location: 76 E. Frontage Rd., Alamo, TX 78516. Registration to be selected for funding by August bid will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and will require a picture 5, 2022. NRCS is allowing

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, or NDAFW, is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth.

It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners – to help advance the science, so that we can improve the prevention and awareness of substance misuse in our own communities and nationwide.

This year, NDAFW is being observed March 21 – 27, 2022.

Please contact the Starr County Community Coalition for more information and to participate in local community events.

Visit www.teens.drugabuse. gov for more information on National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week.

Message from the Starr County Community Coalition

Drug use and addiction is extremely complex, which means, quitting takes more than a good intention and a strong will. Addiction is a combination of risk factors and the more risk factors you have, increases your chance that taking a drug will lead to addiction.

NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the City Commission of La Grulla, Texas (the “City”) to issue interest-bearing Certificates of Obligation of the City to be designated and known as the “CITY OF LA GRULLA, TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2022” (the “Certificates”) for the purpose of providing for the payment of contractual obligations to be incurred for the design, planning, purchasing, acquisition, construction, equipping, expansion, repair, renovation, and/or rehabilitation of certain City-owned public property, including (i) the City’ wastewater and sewer system including the construction of a water treatment plant; and the payment of contractual obligations for professional services in connection with such projects (including, but not limited to, financial advisory, legal, architectural, and engineering). The City Commission tentatively proposes to authorize the issuance of the Certificates at its regular meeting place in the City Hall, 5332 East Highway 83, La Grulla, Texas, at a Regular Meeting of the City Commission to be commenced at 5:00 p.m., on May 4, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. The City Commission proposes to provide for payment of the Certificates of Obligation by the pledge of an annual ad valorem tax levied upon all taxable property within the City, within the limits prescribed by law, and by a first lien pledge of the net revenues of the City’s Waterworks and Sewer System. The Certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, pursuant to Section 271.041, et seq., Texas Local Government Code.

In accordance with the provisions of Subchapter C of Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code, as amended (“Chapter 271”), the following information has been provided by the City. The current principal of all outstanding debt obligations of the City is $0, the combined principal and interest required to pay all currently outstanding debt obligations of the City on time and in full is $0, the estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the Certificates of Obligation on time and in full is $2,983,125, the estimated interest rate for the Certificates of Obligation is 2.125%, and the maximum maturity date of the Certificates of Obligation will not exceed the maximum allowed by law. Market conditions affecting interest rates vary based on a number of factors beyond the control of the City, and the City cannot and does not guarantee a particular interest rate associated with the Certificates of Obligation. /s/ Laura P. Solis Mayor, City of La Grulla, Texas

NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR CATERING SERVICES Starr County is soliciting sealed bids for catering services for: San Isidro - Starr County Nutrition Program Bid Packets will be available for pickup beginning Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Starr County Annex building located at 100 N. FM 3167 Suite 220, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582.

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

Bids will be accepted until April 8th, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Following that, all bids will be collected and taken to the Starr County Courthouse Annex Conference Room #211 to be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the deadline will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder. Bids with conditions will not be accepted. Bids submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. The lowest or the bestqualified bidder will be awarded. Bids must be sealed and prominently marked on the lower left-hand and hand corner of the bid envelope with the following project title: Starr County Nutrition Program If additional information is needed please contact: Delia Perez, Project Manager (956) 716 – 4800 Ext: 8080 The County of Starr is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

identification. Examples of items to be auctioned are firearms, 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 12%, Internet Buyer’s Premium 14%. 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 3.99% processing fee. Checks accepted day of auction only with certain conditions. For additional information, please contact the 229th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, at (956) 716-4800. Jose A. Camarillo AUC#17532

ROMA POLICE DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to 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 Roma Police Department, Roma, Texas will hold a public auction on March 26, 2022, at 10:00am for said vehicles. Location: 76 E. Frontage Rd., Alamo, Tx 78516. Registration to bid will be from 8:00am to 10:00am and will require a picture identification. Items to be auctioned are cars and trucks. All items will be sold “As Is-Where Is” to the highest bidder. Onside Buyer’s Premium 12%, Internet Buyer’s Premium 14%. 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 3.99% processing fee. Checks accepted day of auction only with certain conditions. For additional information, please contact Bond and Bond Auctioneers (956) 283-0422 Jose A. Camarillo AUC#17532 or Roma Police Department at 956-849-2231.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR CATERING SERVICES Starr County is soliciting sealed bids for catering services for: Roma - Starr County Nutrition Program Salineño – Starr County Nutrition Program Bid Packets will be available for pickup beginning Wednesday, March 16, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Starr County Annex building located at 100 N. FM 3167 Suite 220, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582.

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

Bids will be accepted until March 31st, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Following that, all bids will be collected and taken to the Starr County Courthouse Annex Conference Room #211 to be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the deadline will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder. Bids with conditions will not be accepted. Bids submitted by facsimile will not be accepted. The lowest or the bestqualified bidder will be awarded. Bids must be sealed and prominently marked on the lower left-hand and hand corner of the bid envelope with the following project title: Starr County Nutrition Program If additional information is needed please contact: Delia Perez, Project Manager (956) 716 – 4800 Ext: 8080 The County of Starr is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Announcement CDL Driver Rio Grande City Public Utility Department JOB TITLE & CLASSIFICATION: CDL Driver, Rio Grande City Public Utility Department. The position is a non-exempt, permanent, full-time position.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Operate Vector truck on occasion other heavy equipment. General maintenance work performed to the Vector truck. Assist with water and sewer leak repairs.

High School Diploma or GED, Texas CDL license. Applicant must pass a thorough background check (employment & criminal) and a pre-employment drug test.

REQUIREMENTS:

SALARY & COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with experience, plus CDL incentive.

Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holiday, sick and vacation leave.

Application may be picked up at City Hall 5332 E HWY 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Valerie Brown-Garza, Personnel Director 956-487-0672 www.cityofrgc.com City of Rio Grande City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

National Nonprofit Wreaths Across America Announces New Theme and Planned Curriculum to TEACH the Next Generation in 2022 and Beyond Each year, millions of Americans come together to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those that serve and their families, and TEACH the next generation about the value of freedom. This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place in local and national cemeteries in all 50 states - most recently at more than 3,100 participating locations as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Each year, a new theme is chosen to help volunteers and supporters focus their messaging and outreach in their own communities. The national nonprofit announces the theme for 2022 is “Find a way to serve.”

The inspiration for this year’s theme came from a few different places and seemed to be a recurring conversation throughout the last year. Notably, the American Rosie Movement, whose mission is to find and capture the stories of the World War II-era women known as Rosie the Riveters, or simply “Rosies.” These women

pulled together to do the work that needed to be done for our freedom.

The movement encourages youth to get involved in their own communities to serve in small ways that can make a big impact.

As part of this new theme, Wreaths Across America is revamping its educational curriculum working with the American Rosie Movement and other organizations to develop action plans to inspire young people across the country to find a way to serve in 2022 and beyond.

“You don’t have to be in military service to serve your community and country,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “Serving others, or being in service to others, gives purpose and I’ve seen first-hand from Gold Star Families to Veterans, how it can help people heal.”

In 2021, more than 2.4 million veterans’ wreaths were placed by volunteers on headstones at 3,136 participating locations

around the country in honor of the service and sacrifices made for our freedoms, with each name said out loud. Wreaths Across America volunteers work yearround to ensure military laid to rest are remembered, their families and living veterans are honored, and the next generation is taught about the value of freedom.

“Every person has something to give, whether it is their time, ideas, compassion, or resources,” added Worcester. “What can seem like the simplest act or gift, can start a nationwide movement and that is our hope that this theme will spark in people. I think Mother Teresa said it best, ‘the greatest good is what we do for one another.’”

This year, National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, December 17, 2022.

For more information on how to volunteer locally or sponsor a wreath for an American hero, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica. org.

Job Announcement For a Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator City of Rio Grande City Public Utility Department

Job Announcement For a Wastewater Plant Chief Operator City of Rio Grande City Public Utility Department

JOB TITLE & CLASSIFICATION: Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator, Rio Grande City Public Utility Department, Full-Time regular position.

JOB TITLE & CLASSIFICATION: Wastewater Plant Operator, Rio Grande City Public Utility Department, Full-Time permanent position.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Operate and monitor control systems and related equipment to ensure the plant systems are operating in a safe and efficient manner, receive supplies, perform security checks with in plant and on grounds.

Maintain safe and clean equipment in the general work area, and other duties as assigned. Employee must be able to work flexible hours.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED. A Waste Water Plant Operator License Class C preferred and experience in the public utility industry is preferred. Applicant must pass a thorough background check (employment & criminal) and a pre-employment drug test.

SALARY & COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with experience.

Application may be picked up at City Hall 5332 E Hwy 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Valerie Brown-Garza, Personnel Director 956-487-0672 City of Rio Grande City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Operate the wastewater treatment plant, general maintenance work at the plant. Employee must be able to work flexible hours.

REQUIREMENTS: Wastewater Plant Operator License, B License preferred.

Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED and must pass a preemployment drug test administered by a doctor of the City’s choice with the fee to be paid by the City. Prefer applicant with experience in the Public Utility Industry.

SALARY & COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with experience.

Application may be picked up at City Hall 5332 E US HWY 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Valerie Brown-Garza, Personnel Director 956/487-0672 City of Rio Grande City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Roma Adaptive PE Classes Working Hard on Resolutions

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MARCH 23, 2022, PAGE 9

LEGAL NOTICE

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER RETAILER’S OFFPREMISE PERMIT by SIEMPRE GROCERY PLUS LLC dba SIEMPRE GROCERY PLUS located at 5412 BRAND STREET SUITE 1, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. Officers of the corp are Tyler Morgan, Erika Morgan, Richard Tyler Morgan II, Wyatt G. Morgan.

Students in Coach Simon Garza’s Coach Garza’s Adapted Physical Education Class are having a great time working on their New Year’s resolutions to stay fit and active.

Let’s give this class a hand for their hard work!

People across the Valley come home to Rio Motor Company!

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COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma or GED • 2 years in teller experience in the banking environment • Previous supervisory experience is preferred • Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills are essential • Must be able to work flexible hours as scheduled Monday through Friday, and Saturday rotation (hours will fluctuate as business needs dictate) • Strong communication skills • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines is essential • Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment • Bilingual in English and Spanish is desired To pick up an application come by the credit union office located at 1322 E. San Benito St. RioGrande City, TX 78582 or our Branch office at 801 N Garcia St. Roma, TX 78584.

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Students at Delia G. Garcia Elementary Texas A&M-Kingsville Students Honored on President’s List, Dean’s List, Honor Roll Celebrate World Read Aloud Day Texas A&M UniversityKingsville has released the names of the students who made the President’s List, Dean’s List and Honor Roll for the fall 2021 semester.

Starr County students: PRESIDENT’S LIST RIO GRANDE CITY - Izak Benitez, Martina Alexandra Sanchez, and Ahren Leo Trevino.

ROMA - Mariella Y. Reyes.

DEAN’S LIST RIO GRANDE CITY - Juan Arturo Alaniz, Josie Lynn Chapa, Maritza A. Gonzalez, Jazmin Hinojosa, Jose Noel Lopez, and Noe Morin.

ROMA - Rolando Garcia, Anthony E. Lazusky, Robey Ien Reyes, and Gilberto Salinas.

HONOR ROLL

RIO GRANDE CITY - Carlos Daniel Cano, Joshlynn Michelli Flores, Carlos Javier Garcia, Myrka A. Gonzalez, Arissa Guerra Hernandez, Gisselle Mercado, Carlo Montalvo, Alejandro Moreno, Desiree Eileen Rosales, and Paulina Clara Villalpando.

ROMA - Grace Michele Canales and Julissa Ramirez.

The Warriors of Delia G. Garcia Elementary School celebrated World Read Aloud Day on February. Students enjoyed many activities, including seeing live events where award-winning authors read their books aloud.

Teachers also shared their love of reading by reading their favorite books to their students. Also a big thanks to 5th grade teacher, Agueda Saiz for sharing her video reading “The Paper Bag Princess” and Roma ISD Director Edgar Garza reading one of his favorite books, “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse”.

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