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Ringgold Middle School Girls Soccer Team ﬁnished their 2018-2019 season as undefeated District Champions. Congratulations to Roma High School Mighty Gladiator Jasmine Casas who earned 5th Place at the State Powerlifting Competition. The Gladiator Nation is so proud of you!! Congratulations also goes to her coaches and parents on an outstanding job of supporting her throughout the season. What a tremendous role model for our younger Gladiators.

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Congratulations to our Roma High School seniors who were named 2019 Starr County Fair Scholarship recipients! Rebecca Canales, who plans to study medical science at Texas A&M College Station, was awarded $1,000. Taiz V. Ochoa, who plans to study biology at South Texas College, was award $1000. Gabriella Y. Perez, who plans to study communication science and disorders at Texas State University, was award $1000. All three young ladies have been very active in the Roma ISD Future Farmers of America and Agriculture Science programs, showcasing their award winning work at the annual fair. All 2019 fair scholarship recipients were honored at a dinner on Feb. 20, 2019. Thank you to the Starr County Fair Committee for your continued support of our Gladiator Nation!

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 27TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †CARMEN A. PEÑA by Husband & Children †GUADALUPE M. CASTAÑEDA, JR. by Wife Alicia & Family †MAGDALENA GONZALEZ by Su Familia THURSDAY MARCH 28TH- I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY MARCH 29TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †CHAYSE OLIVAREZ by His Family †LUIS MORIN (29TH AN.) by Familia Flores-Morin †PATRICIO GARCIA (3RD AN.) by Sons & Families †JOSE PEÑA (AN.) by Wife & Family

†ROSA LOPEZ (7TH AN.) by Children & Grandchildren SATURDAY MARCH 30TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †ANTONIO D. SAENZ by Ella Saenz & Sisters †ELIAS VILLARREAL by Wife Rosario Villarreal & Family †SUSANO SEPULVEDA (6TH AN.) by Celinda Salinas & Family †FR. PAT DOHERTY by Israel & Lupita Chapa †LUCINDA VILLARREAL by Israel & Lupita Chapa SUNDAY MARCH 31ST - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †SANTIAGO OLIVAREZ, SR. (AN.) by Olivarez Family

NOVENA “Miraculous Prayer”

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Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it, Dear Jesus, and place it within your own heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in your merciful eyes it will become your favor, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail.

Feliz Cumpleaños Celestial En Memoria De

Alberto Zurita 4-3-1984 † 12-25-18

No lloren Yo voy al Señor, voy a esperarlos en la Gloria. Yo muero pero mi amor no muere, Yo los amaré en el cielo como los he amado en la tierra. No lloren Yo voy al Señor, recuerden mi sonrisa en el murmullo del mar, mis brazos con la calidez del sol, mi amor en la fe de Dios. Yo los amaré siempre hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar.

Se celebrara una misa el Miércoles 3 de Abril a las 6:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Inmaculada Concepcion en Rio Grande City, Texas

Su esposa, hija, padres, hermanos y demás familiares

†NELDA SANTA MARIA (2ND AN.) by Family †ESTEBAN GUERRA (6TH AN.) by Su Familia †LETTY G. CARRION by Alicia Corona & Family †ARNOLDO & ROGELIO RAMOS by Ramos Family SUNDAY MARCH 31ST - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family †ENRIQUETA V. RAMIREZ & MIKHAELA SO by Perez Family †CORNELIA RIVERA by Miana Rivera †BELEN C. RODRIGUEZ (6TH AN.) by Rodriguez Family †LYDIA CONTRERAS (7TH AN.) by Husband & Son 1:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

5:00 P.M. †MINA G. SANCHEZ (11TH AN.) by Daughters & Granddaughters †ADELA GARCIA (11TH AN.) by Familia Garcia-Mendez †JOSE GARCIA (AN.) by Familia Garcia Mendez †CONSTANCIA PACHECANO (10TH AN.) by Familia Garcia-Mendez †MANUEL MENDEZ (12TH AN.) by Familia Garcia-Mendez MONDAY APRIL 1ST – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †TEODORO RAMON by Family †ENRIQUETA SAENZ by Saenz Family †SYLVIA G. VASQUEZ by Perez Family †JUAN VENECIA (1ST AN.) by Family TUESDAY APRIL 2ND - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

2019 Paseo del Arte Roma

2019 Paseo del Arte will be the April 4th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Lopez-Tijerina Courtyard. Showcasing live music, poetry, craft vendors and art exhibits in historical downtown Rio Grande City. Refreshments and wine tasting. Pets is the April Amateur Photography Contest theme, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and People Choice prizes will be awarded. Photographs

must be titled and emailed to rgclibrary@yahoo.com. Rules are available at the RGC Public Library. This event is FREE and open to the public. Paseo del Arte is a collaboration with City of Rio Grande City, RGC Economic Development Corporation, RGC Main Street Program and RGC Public Library. For more information call 956-487-4389.

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Roma ISD is pleased to announce to our employees that because of their generosity in the annual United Way of South Texas Giving Campaign, United Way has refunded the district’s food pantry! Employee donations increased 300% for the 20182019 school year. The pantry is named in honored of Velma Arevalo, a long-time Roma ISD employee who passed away in January 2018. Arevalo, who last served as secretary to the Roma ISD Superintendent, was instrumental in starting and running the district’s pantry for several years. The Velma Arevalo & United

Way Food Pantry @ Roma ISD opens in April 2019. It will serve 120 families with dry good staples. “The goal of the pantry is to help families in our Gladiator Nation with a hand up. We want to thank our employees for their kindness and generosity, which is the main reason this pantry is resuming operations,” said Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos Guzman. “You made this happen through your sacriﬁce and determination to make life better for your fellow citizens. I am so proud and honored to work alongside such a wonderful group of individuals.”

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Roma High School Band Honored By The Rio GHS held their annual National Grande Valley Band Directors Hall Of Fame Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to the Roma High School Band on being honored by the Rio Grande Valley Band Directors Hall of Fame! The Mighty Gladiator Band is being recognized as an RGV

Texas Businesses: April 1 is Deadline for Filing Property Tax Renditions

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds business owners that for many property types, April 1st is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Different deadlines apply in certain appraisal districts and for certain regulated property. A rendition is a list of the taxable inventory, furniture and fixtures, machinery, equipment and other property owned or managed as of Jan. 1 of each year. The appraisal district may use the information to set property values. Exempt property, such as church property and equipment used for farming, isn’t subject to rendition. Owners whose property was damaged by storm, flood or fire last year may file a special decreased value report, which indicates their property’s condition on Jan. 1, 2019. Filing the decreased value report could lower their final tax bills for 2019. Rendition forms and decreased value report forms are available from county appraisal district offices statewide and can be downloaded at the Comptroller’s property tax forms webpage. For more information may contact the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division at 800252-9121 (press 2 to access the menu and then press 1 to contact the Information Services Team) or visit the division’s website.

Band Program of Distinction at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 27, 2019. The honor is bestowed on bands that have maintained a high level of excellence and outstanding performance over time. The Roma ISD Administration treated the students and staﬀ to donuts and juice after the students were surprised with the news. Superintendent Carlos Guzman congratulated the students for their hard work and dedication. “What can I say, this is the ﬁnest band program I know of in the Valley and state,” said

Guzman. “I’m extremely proud of the students who always make our district shine. They execute at the highest levels and have shown what it means to be a Mighty Gladiator. I also congratulate the entire Band Program staﬀ because they work tirelessly to ensure our students have the best preparation and opportunities to achieve their personal goals. And I need to thank our parents and community members who always show unwavering support for the students. Congratulations to everyone who made this honor possible for our students!”

For Immediate Release Date March 27, 2019

Property Owners Should Soon Start Receiving Appraisal Notices for the 2019 Tax Year You may soon receive an appraisal notice from the Starr County Appraisal District. The appraisal district mailed about 15,000 appraisal notices on March 29th. Your city, county, school district and other local taxing units will use the appraisal district’s value to set your 2019 property taxes. Under Texas law, county appraisal districts are required to notify property owners about changes in their property’s value. The notice contains important information about the property’s location, ownership and property tax exemptions that apply to the property. It must also include an estimate of the taxes by local taxing units if your property value increased in the last year. Property owners who disagree with the appraised value of their property, the exemptions or any other action by the appraisal district have the right to appeal to the Starr County Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The ARB is an independent panel of citizens responsible for hearing and settling property owner protests. The notice of appraised value includes instructions on how and when to file a protest, a protest form and the Comptroller’s Property Taxpayer Remedies. The deadline for filing a protest with the ARB is April 30th or 30 days after your notice of appraised value was delivered to you. The Comptroller’s publication, Property Taxpayer Remedies, explains in detail how to protest your property appraisal, what issues the ARB can consider and what to expect during a protest hearing. The publication also discusses the options of taking your case to district court, the State Office of Administrative Hearings or binding arbitration if you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your ARB hearing. Property Taxpayer Remedies is available from the Starr County Appraisal District 100 N. FM 3167, Ste. 300 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 (956) 487-5613 www.starrcad.org The publication is also available on the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division’s website at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.

On Monday March 4, Grulla High School held their annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Principal Mr. Adolfo Pena Jr welcomed students and parents to kick oﬀ the program. Mistress of Ceremony for the evening was Senior NHS President Jaylyn Trevino. Senior Oﬃcers Yuliana Alvarado Amarayza Huerta and Marcos Gil lit candles as they recited the meaning behind each of the four pillars which the NHS is based: Scholarship, Service, Character and Leadership. Then

the inductees took the NHS oath and oﬃcially became members of the new class. Mr. Adolfo Pena Jr and Mrs. Iliana Navarro presented

a membership certiﬁcate to all new inductees. Finally to end the night, the 2019-2020 NHS oﬃcers were announced.

Thank You

Olga, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks for taking good care of our parents. It’s been a difﬁcult time for us but it put our minds at rest knowing that they are in such capable and professional hands. You are kind considerate and above all a valuable asset to our local nursing home. Thank you once again for all the loving care you are giving them. What a special person you are. Sincere Thank You, From The Peña Family You mean so much not only for being the warm hearted person you are... but also for the generous way you share your time and talents with others.

Thank You!

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Roma High School FFA Participates Starr County Youth Coalition At Sheep-Skill-A-Thon In San Antonio Attended a Say What! Action Summit

The Roma High School FFA participated in the San Antonio Stock Show’s Rodeo Sheep-Skill-A-Thon. During the contest, students took an exam on sheep breeds, medicine, diseases, illnesses, treatments, equipment, feeds, as well as having to rotate stations for the questionbased identiﬁcation part of the contest. The students gained a unique

opportunity to develop their potential for leadership, personal growth and career success through this agricultural education experience. “It was truly a great experience for our students who are very passionate in their FFA work,” said Joey Ramon, Roma ISD agriculture science teacher. “Sometimes, we want to measure success by placings

or trophies or any other kind of award. However, success can also be measured by the character and abilities showcased by our students. They showed great maturity and leadership at the competition, and placed well. We know these activities will continue to be important in helping cultivate the Ag Field leaders of tomorrow.”

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Starr County Youth Coalition from Rio Grande City H.S., Grulla H.S. and Roma H.S. attended a Say What! Action Summit in South Padre Island TX. Each SayWhat! Summit utilizes service learning to train Middle School and High School students in eﬀective tobacco prevention activities aimed at reducing the harmful eﬀects of tobacco use in Texas. The training

also included new information on the Surgeon General’s call to action on e-cigarettes. This year’s hashtag was #ActivateChange. How do you Activate Change? A question many of our youth answered by committing to be the Change. After receiving training in the morning, all student and adult participants took part in

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2019 State of the County Address “Propelled Beyond Barriers- Describes all of the work that has been accomplished to provide a community which is stable and healthy”-Eloy Vera

Starr County Judge Eloy Vera delivered the State of the County Address on March 21, 2019. “Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to inform you that in spite of enduring many challenges, the state of our county is strong and our future continues to be bright” said Judge Eloy Vera as he described the current status of the finances for Starr County. He gave updates on current finances, future developments, county safety and credits the collaboration of all of the municipalities in Starr County, Industrial Foundation, South Texas College, UTRGV, Workforce Solutions, Starr County Hospital, wind companies, law enforcement and many other entities for the continued growth and prosperity. Judge Vera thanked everyone who attended and the sponsors who made this event possible.

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FROM THE DESK OF HUMBERTO “BERT” GONZALEZ

STARR COUNTY CLERK IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF ROMA TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

Fire, Ambulance, & Service Truck (FAST) Fund (Published on March 27, 2019)

The City of Roma will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at City Council Chamber, located at 77 Convent Street, Roma, Texas regarding the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG), Fire, Ambulance & Services Truck (FAST) Fund. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG FAST funding available, all eligible TxCDBG FAST activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. The City encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TxCDBG FAST application and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Mr. Crisanto Salinas, City Manager at the City Hall, P.O. Box 947, Roma, Texas 78584. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact City Hall at (956) 849-1411 to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact City Hall at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Para más información en español, comuniquese con Ms. Josie Hinojosa al (956) 849-1411 ext. 2230.

Crisanto Salinas, City Manager City of Roma, Texas

Aviso de Audiencia Pública Ciudad de Roma Desarrollo de la Comunidad de Programas de Texas Camion de Bomberos y Vehiculos de Emergencia

(Publicado el día 27 de marza 2019) La Ciudad de Roma tendrá una Audiencia Pública a las 5:30 p.m. el día martes, 2 de abril del 2019 en la Cámara del Concilio de la Ciudad de Roma, localizada en #77 Calle Convent, Roma, Texas, referente a la entrega de una solicitud al Departamento de Agricultura para el Desarrollo de la Comunidad de Programas de Texas para troque de bomberos, ambulancia y servicios de troque. El propósito de esta audiencia es dar la oportunidad a los residentes para discutir el plan de participación de residentes, el desarrollo de vivienda local y las necesidades de la comunidad, la cantidad de fondos disponibles, todas las actividades elegibles de TxCDBG FAST y el uso de fondos de TxCDBG en el pasado. La ciudad hace un llamado a los residentes a participar en el desarrollo de esta solicitud y hacer sus comentarios en esta audiencia pública. Las personas que no pueden asistir a esta audiencia pública, pueden mandar sus comentarios a la oﬁcina al Sr. Crisanto Salinas, Administrador de la Ciudad de Roma, P.O. Box 947, Roma, Texas 78584. Las personas con discapacidades que quieran asistir a esta audiencia deben contactar a la Ciudad de Roma al teléfono (956) 849-1411 ext. 2230 para solicitar asistencia. Personas que requieran equipo especial para escuchar o si tiene alguna discapacidad debe contactar a la Ciudad de Roma por lo menos dos (2) días antes de la audiencia. La audiencia se hará en Español para aquellas personas que así lo deseen.

Crisanto Salinas, Administrador Ciudad de Roma

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RGC Public Library “Beyond an Apple a Day” Congrats to Winners of 15th Roma ISD Talent Show

RGC Public Library staﬀ participated in National Network of Libraries of Medicine’s “Beyond an Apple a Day: Providing Consumer Health Information at Your Library”. The class covers evolution of consumer health, health literacy and the e-patient. Training was given by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine Libraries. Kathleen “Kathy” Carter, MLIS, AHIP, Associate University Librarian, assisted by Emma Silva and Julissa Sosa. Participants were equipped with knowledge of top consumer health sites, e-patient resources and collection development core lists. Photo L-R Enelinda Vera, Yolanda Riojas, Stephanie Tish, Margarita Reyna, Leticia Guerra, Emma Silva, Kathy Carter and Norma Gomez Fultz, not pictured Julissa Sosa.

Congratulations to all the participants of the 15th Annual Roma ISD Music Talent Show! The students did a tremendous job! Elementary Division Winners: Emma Grace Escobar – 1st Place, Nina Guillen – 2nd Place, and Patriot Music Group – 3rd Place. Middle School Division Winners: Dayanara Salinas – 1st Place, Mia Carolina Garza – 2nd Place, and Mayli Salinas – 3rd Place. High School Division Winners: Carlos Garza – 1st Place, Jacob Cruz – 2nd Place, and Sheila Mayne – 3rd Place.

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Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame Rio Grande City Nominees Inducted into RGV Walk of Fame Rio Grande City citizens Ms. Norma Fultz and Juan J. and Maria del Carmen Caro were inducted into the 2019 Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. Ms. Fultz and Mr. and Mrs. Caro received the honor for their life achievements and signiﬁcant civic contributions to Rio Grande City, the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. “We are grateful for the enduring eﬀorts and contributions Ms. Norma Fultz and Mr. and Mrs. Caro have made for the community of Rio Grande City,” said Mayor Joel Villarreal. “We extend our warmest congratulations to them for receiving this distinguished honor.” The City of Rio Grande City selected to honor Ms. Norma Fultz, Library Director for the Rio Grande City Public Library. Ms. Fultz has been a champion for the RGC Public Library and has been referred to as a ‘trailblazer’ and ‘rockstar’ by Web Junction, an online resource for library professionals. Ms. Fultz has worked diligently to expand the library’s book collection to include a vast inventory of digital publications and has partnered with Workforce Solutions to provide jobseekers a place to explore job opportunities and with the UTRGV Small Business Development Center to host business lectures for small business and entrepreneurs at the library. She has also integrated monthly craft programs, family game nights and a summer reading program encouraging accelerated reading among the city’s youth all geared to expanding use of the public library among Rio Grande

City residents. Ms. Fultz’s work and advocacy has allowed the Rio Grande City Public Library to continuously expand its services and provide city residents of all ages a place to read, learn and make new friends in a safe and comfortable environment. The Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce chose to honor Juan J. and Maria del Carmen Caro, owners of the legendary restaurant, known by locals and visitors alike as Caro’s. Mr. and Mrs. Caro are recognized for their enduring work ethic and dedication to the community. The Caros have placed Rio Grande City on the map for culinary quests to try the distinctly puﬀy taco shells that only a few places in Texas are known to oﬀer. Their unique recipe draws visitors from around the Rio Grande Valley and Texas to Rio Grande City for a taco and plenty of history. The Caros have

also contributed signiﬁcantly to their community’s academic and athletic programs, Catholic church and the arts. Mr. Caro’s artwork adorns the walls of the family restaurant and Immaculate Conception Church. The impact Mr. and Mrs. Caro have had on the City of Rio Grande City is great. They have inspired local entrepreneurs to follow their dreams to own a business. They have led by example and given back to the community that has helped them s u c c e e d in their e n d e a v o r. With his wife by his side, Mr. Caro established

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a legacy through quality food, good service and welcoming all who dined at Caro’s like family. Sadly, Mr. Caro passed away in 2017; however, Mrs. Caro and her children continue the legacy and in 2019, Caro’s celebrates 80 years of business. Rio Grande City proudly congratulates Ms. Fultz and Mr. and Mrs. Caro for their extraordinary accomplishments.

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Today we had a very good outcome,we saw a huge increase in prices in all categories. We also welcomed our new auc�oneer Mr. Joshua Garcia out of Goliad, Tx. Triple G Livestock invites you to come over and check us out and taste the delicious food at Zulma’s Mexican Restaurant.

Everyone is invited to join us on Friday March 29, 2019 we will be holding our ribbon cutting ceremony at 3pm

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La Union Elementary 4th Six Weeks Honor Roll Devin Magallanes “A&B” Cesar Alanis, Michael Garza, Madelyn Montemayor, Keylin Muñoz, Eduardo Salinas 1st Grade – Guadalupe Alaniz “A” Rebecca Barrera, Luis Castillo, Danely Lopez, Eric Lopez, Jorge Montalvo III, David Muñiz, Melanie Ortiz “A&B” Kiana Arjona, Zury Monsivais, Omar Zuniga, Renata Zurita 1st Grade – Liza F. Villarreal “A” Aaron Diaz, Tatiana HernandezLopez, Casey Marks “A&B” Genesis D. Flores, Leah A. Garrido, Darlah Garza, Roel Gazca, Jr., Eduardo Guerrero, Paola Guzman, Luis M. Peña, Eileen Zurita 1st Grade – Guadalupe Limon “A” Miley A. Montalvo, Aiyden L. Muñoz, Aleili M. Ortiz, Natalee Silva, Giuseppe Zertuche “A&B” Jose A. Negrete, Kimberly G. Ramirez Gonzalez, Thomas Zaragoza 2nd Grade – Teresa Solis “A” Daniel Rodriguez “A&B” Alejandro Bazan, Rigoberto Chapa, Lucas Garcia, Miah Martinez, Andre Salinas, Izaiah Zarate 2nd Grade – Alicia Barrera “A” Dariana Cantu, Jozette Longoria “A&B” Eliazar Garza, Jr., Allyson Martinez

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Pre-K – Alma Roiz “A” Maiah Castillo, Hailey Estrada, Dariel Flores, Sergio Hernandez, Carla Hinojosa, Reyes Limon III, Ariana Lopez, Nicolas Medina, Alyssa Moreno, Luis Perez, Janette Rios, Damian Salinas, Madaline Vasquez “A&B” Christian Lopez, Roel Rodriguez, Jr., Angel Vargas Pre-K – Olalla Striebel “A” Nicole Coronel Salinas, Chelsea Garcia, Ezra Garcia, Jason Gonzalez, Valentina Ochoa, David Vela, Daniel Velazquez, Jr. “A&B” Yahriel Araujo, Jeremiah Gutierrez, Makayla Morales Kinder – Thelma Venecia “A” Hazael Flores, Isabella Garcia, Kyra Landa, Devin Rios, Danelys Velazquez, Elissa Zurita “A&B” Jose Barcenas, Bella Garcia, Dylan Ortiz Kinder – Sandra G. Bazan “A” Elian Osvaldo Alaniz, Sophia Marie Flores, Aubrey Nichole Garcia, Mario Alberto Garrido, Jr., Joslynn Patricia Hernandez, Iridiana Leal, William James Schwartz, III “A&B” Ivanna Carmona, Rolando Jayden Gazca, Samantha Izabelle Hall, Jose Armando Olivares, Xiomara Danalee Ramirez, Aneily Maribel Villarreal, Odalys Zamora Kinder – Julie Saenz “A” Katty Alanis, Abril Barrera, Daritza Cantu, Bryanika Galaviz,

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Maintains, stocks, and issues materials, equipment, supplies, merchandise, or other inventory. Maintains accounting records of purchases, assigns inventory numbers to items, and monitors inventory and stock control records following loss prevention and organization guidelines.

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JOB TITLE & CLASSIFICATION: Inventory Specialist 1, Rio Grande City Public Utility Department. The position is a nonexempt, permanent, full-time position.

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4th Grade – Anabel Segovia “A” Ashley Garcia, Kolton Gutierrez, Diego Perez “A&B” Mia Amaro, Benito Castillo, Gabriel De la Cruz, Leonardo Garcia, Johanna Montalvo, Ruby Salinas, Arnoldo Treviño, Brianda Villarreal 5th Grade – Lucia Garza “A” Alexis Diaz, Hailey Rodriguez, Aylinne Rosas “A&B” Zoey Becerra, Anthony Chapa, Khloe Oyervides, Jose Peña, Juan Velasquez 5th Grade – Nancy Cantu “A” Aliz Escoto, Mariana Hernandez, Giselle Villarreal “A&B” Andrea Falcon, Mia Flores, Damian Garcia, Tiﬀany Islas, Jacob Lopez, John P. Rios, Daisy Rodriguez, Hilda Zuñiga 5th Grade – Aide Perez Peña “A” Kassandra De la Rosa “A&B” Kelly Aguilera, Juan Quiroga, Olany Quiroz, Ruben Vela, Lluvia Contreras

Property to sa�sfy Landlord’s lien. Sale is on Saturday, March 30th, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. Super Starr Storage, 215 North F.M. 3167, Rio Grande City Texas. Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash only. Cleanup and removal deposit may be required. Seller reserves right to not accept any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property unknown un�l day of the sale. Property includes contents of spaces of the following tenants: Teodoro Hinojosa Jr., Jose Saenz, Dora Garcia, Ramon Garcia, Esmeralda Pena, and Melissa Tejeda.

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Roma High JROTC Participates in Leadership Challenge

By: LTC(R) Luis C. Barrera, Roma High School JROTC Instructor A group of 10 Roma High School JROTC Cadets joined 165 other high school US Army JROTC Cadets from across south Texas in early March at Camp Bullis in the San Antonio area to participate in the yearly JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge, better known as JCLC. This year 18 high schools attended the camp. During four days of structured training, cadets learned the signiﬁcance of teamwork, leadership, and motivation at the individual, team, squad, platoon, company, and battalion levels. Schools are authorized to bring 10 cadets each, and a few share living quarters together, but are dispersed among other camp platoons, companies and units throughout the duration of their stay. In other words, they are challenged to step out of their comfort zone to meet and team up with Cadets from other schools with diﬀerent backgrounds, skills, and abilities. “This Army JROTC Camp is a continuous educational process which provides the cadets leadership, citizenship, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline,” said retired Army Lt. Col. James Troia, Senior Army Instructor at Edinburg North High School and Camp Commander, said. “So to be out here during Spring Break, not at the beach or any other vacation destination, and enduring the hardships that I endured and other Soldiers endured for years;

to see them doing it, is a great thing.” The purpose of the JCLC is to emphasize all the attributes of the JROTC program outside of the school environment. Cadets are given opportunities to serve in the roles of squad, platoon, company and battalion level leadership each day, giving each cadet valuable experience at supporting their teams.

cadets have several challenges to accomplish during in order to graduate including mastering the descending tower, 3.5 road march up the hill, leadership reaction course, physical ﬁtness, obstacle course, land navigation, and knots/ rope bridge construction. During land navigation training, the cadets trecked as teams throughout Camp Bullis, navigating from point to point, not knowing “Cadets are not allowed to use if they got the points correctly. cell phones during the camp in Squad-level training at the Leaders order to help them stay focused and Reaction Course forced cadets to improve their personal decision making,” according to retired 1st Sgt. Juan Cruz, Army Instructor at Roma High School. The typical daily routine for JCLC attendants consists of a 4:30 a.m. wake up call, physical ﬁtness, breakfast, and the venues assigned to each company for the day. The

think things through, communicate eﬀectively, and band together over various obstacles. Speaking of his experience at camp, Roma High Cadet Flores said, “Camp was a great experience where I learned to work together as a member of a team to overcome any obstacle. I was also surprised and honored to be selected as the top First Sergeant for my Company.” Even though the camp was only four days in length, the cadets walked away with more

than just leadership experience. They walked away with lasting friendships and the true knowledge of what it takes to be a leader. Roma Instructor Sgt. Cruz added, “Any parent who would like to explore the possibility of enrolling their high school student in the program is more than welcome to speak to any instructor that works for a JROTC-hosting high school, including Roma High School. JROTC instructors are retired military personnel who continue to serve by mentoring cadets.”

RFP NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following: RFP# 19-28 Request for Proposal Fresh Produce for Child Nutrition Program 10:00 A.M. Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below. Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time. Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district. Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Publication: March 27, 2019 City of La Grulla PO Box 197 La Grulla, Texas 78548 (956) 716-1725 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of La Grulla, Texas. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or after April 17, 2019, the City of La Grulla will submit a request to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the release of Community Development Program Funds under Section 104(f) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake the following project: Project Title: CDBG Project # 7218271 Street Improvements The City shall reconstruct streets to improve access. The City shall reconstruct approximately four thousand one hundred thirty linear feet (4,130 l.f.) of street utilizing a base, HMAC pavement, and all associated appurtenances. Improvements will be on Johnson St. from Pvt. Leopoldo Longoria St. to Approx. 280 linear feet west, on Mission Street from Pvt. Lazaro Solis St. to approx. 950 linear feet west, on West Las Palmas St. from West 2nd St. to approx.. 700 linear feet east and on Pvt. Lazaro Solis St. from Solis St. to approx. 2,200 linear feet east.

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FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

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The City of La Grulla has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file La Grulla City Hall, 194 South FM 2360 or PO Box 197, La Grulla, TX 78548, Attn: Pedro Flores, Mayor during the hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 :00 A.M to 4:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the La Grulla Mayor’s Office. All comments received by April 17, 2019 will be considered by the City of La Grulla prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The City of La Grulla, Texas certifies to the Texas Department of Agriculture that Pedro Flores, in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Texas Department of Agriculture’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of La Grulla, Texas to use HUD program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

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The Texas Department of Agriculture will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of La Grulla’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of La Grulla; (b) the City of La Grulla has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by Texas Department of Agriculture; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Department of Agriculture at PO Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711. Potential objectors should contact Department of Agriculture to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Pedro Flores, Mayor

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DPS Reminds Texans of Free Tool to Keep Communities and Schools Safe The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding all Texans to do their part to keep our communities and schools safe by reporting suspicious activity or behaviors that may indicate ongoing or future criminal or terrorist activity through the iWatchTexas mobile app. To help promote the app and encourage the public to use this valuable tool, DPS has partnered with the Texas Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Texas School Safety Center, Texas Education Agency and Regional Fusion Centers to help spread the word. “School safety is one of my top priorities, and the iWatchTexas program will enhance our commitment to this task,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “I encourage all Texans to utilize this app to report suspicious

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Chachalacas can be noisy birds Almost every year for a week or so we’re visited here at Rancho Lomitas by a family of chachalacas. They’re usually in a family of 4 to 6. My ﬁrst encounter with plain chachalacas was at Bentson State Park where they were gathered, along with a variety of other wild birds, to feed on handouts from those of us who were parked in an RV area. Alas, recent changes at Bentson have eliminated that bird watching treat. Native here in the Va l l e y, chachalacas are still found in some state parks and down into eastern Mexico and Costa Rico. For those who may not have seen one, they’re like a pheasant

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