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RGCGISD would like to congratulate the three Rio Grande City High School TMEAAll-State Band Members for achieving the highest accomplishment a high school band student can receive: Maria Garza, 5A Flute, 12th Chair. Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Armando Garza and Erika Reyes.

Instructor: Mrs. Lizette Alanis Daniela Garcia, 6A French Once again the Mighty GRULLA GATOR MARIACHI group—GRULLA DE PLATA—has been crowned as the 2022 4A Mariachi TAME STATE CHAMPIONS!!! Keeping the tradition alive, the Gator Horn, 2nd Chair (3x All Stater).

Mariachis have risen to the task and set the standard for all other groups. You make all RGCGISD very Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jose Garcia and Mireya Garcia. proud. CONGRATULATIONS! Instructor: Mr. Gabriel Hernandez

5A Dennis Gonzalez, Percussion, All-State 5A Percussion Ensemble. Son of Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Gonzalez and Mary Ann Gonzalez. Instructors: Mr. Gumaro Barrera and Mr. Levi Landin RGCGISD are incredibly proud of their hard work, including the relentless hours and dedication it takes to get to this level. And also like to congratulate their parents and teachers that helped them get through this journey! All IN, ALL THE TIME!

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Super congratulations to the Roma High School Mighty Gladiator Band 2022 TMEA All State Band Members!! The Gladiator Nation is very proud of these dedicated student musicians, and their devoted teachers. Thanks to their parents for their continued support of their students and mission of The Mighty Gladiator Band Program!

Pictured back row from left to right: Derick Lazusky, 5A Horn, 2 year All State; Dylan Morales, 5A bari sax; Eugenio Ramirez, 5A bass clarinet; Matheo Botello, 5A alternate - bassoon; Victor Hernandez, 6A tuba; Mario Rangel, 5A trombone

Pictured front row from left to right: Eden Ramirez, 6A alternate - bari sax; Angel Herrera, 6A trombone, 3rd year All State; Sebastian Rodriguez, 5A alternate - oboe; Naydelleen Salinas, 5A alternate - flute; Lauren Garza, 5A Contra bass clarinet, 2nd year All State; Angela Rodriguez, 5A alternate - Eb Clarinet.

Not pictured: Justin Elizondo, 5A Tuba.

Congratulations to the 23 Roma High School Band students who advanced from the TMEA Region to the Area audition. Congratulations to Naydelleen Salinas, Itzel Pena, Ivana Rodriguez, Angela Rodriguez, Estefany Pena, Eugenio

Ramirez, Lauren Garza, Sebastian Rodriguez, Alexa Ibarra, Matheo Botello, Eduardo Botello, Eden Ramirez, Dylan Morales, Paola Saucedo, Derick Lazusky, Javier Mondragon, Angel Herrera, Mario Rangel, Gael Lara, Benedictor Diaz, Luis F Garza, Victor Hernandez, and Justin Elizondo.

Congratulations to the 93 Roma High School Band students for their hours of preparation and dedication to their talent as they progressed through the TMEA Audition process. These students are the leaders of our band program and are leaving a legacy of success to future generations of Gladiator musicians!

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Roma High School’s Mighty Gladiator Winterguard earned 1st place in the Novice Red Division at their first competition! Congratulations to these hard working student performers, their teachers and their proud parents!! Thank you for representing The Gladiator Nation with pride!!!

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Card of Thanks

In Loving Memory of

Christopher Diego Saenz December 18, 1981 † January 29, 2022

The family of the late Christopher Diego Saenz wish to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who expressed their sympathy on our recent loss and bereavement. Thanks to all our extended family, relations, neighbors and friends who showed us unconditional love, helped and supported us prior to and after the funeral, in so many different ways. We are truly appreciative of your love and support. Special thanks to the military and law enforcement branches who paid tribute and expressions of respect towards their fallen brother and his family.

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The Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone for part of us went with you, the day that God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again

We wish to express our thanks to all our relatives, friends, and neighbors who made a most dif�icult time in our lives easier to bear due to their kindness, beautiful �lowers, phone calls, food, donations, masses, and prayers. It helps to know that others share our loss of our beloved mother.

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Roma High Choir Students Sing Way Into UIL State Competition

Congratulations to the Roma High School Mighty Gladiator Choir Program students who competed at the UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition!

Thirteen students earned a Division 1 Rating, 10 of which earned the chance to compete at the State UIL Competition.

The Gladiator Nation is super proud of these student musicians and their dedicated teachers Alicia Pena and Miguel Martinez!!

Students who earned a Division 1 Rating and are competing at the state competition include Jelayna Barrera, Arelly Gil, Alexandra

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Congratulations to RGC Bulldogs 2022 Rio Grande City Parks and Recreational Flag Football Champions!

Gonzalez, Yesenia Gonzalez, Mariah Leyva, Graciella Perez, Victoria Pompa, Gladys Rodriguez, Maria Siller, and Alonso Valencia.

Students who earned a Division 1 Rating include Daisy Bazan, Natalia Lopez and Emily Rodriguez.

RGCGISD Career & Technical students place at Region 13 district leadership Skills USA and are State Bound The students advanced to the state competition that will be held in Corpus Christi this coming month.

The CTE director administration & staff are very proud of all their accomplishments, hard work & parental support. It is indeed an honor to work with students & staff with so much talent & finesse.

The students are under the direction of the following CTE teachers: Mrs. Gloria Gonzalezcosmetology teacher at GHS, Mr. Jose A. Garcia - GHS law enforcement teacher, Mr. Pete Castillo - law enforcement teacher at RHS, Mr. Alberto Betancourt- law enforcement teacher at RHS, Mr. Robert Aberin, Precision Manufacturing teacher at RHS, Mr. Jesus Chuy Villarreal - computer maintenance teachers, Mr. Erasmo Trevino - small engine repair teacher at GHS, Mr. Emilio Martinez - auto body collision at RHS Mrs. Lupita Cruz - culinary arts teacher at RHS, JoElda Arredondo - cosmetology teacher at RHS and a special recognition to Mrs. Melissa Limas, Mrs. Lupita Cruz culinary and Mrs. Gloria Gonzalez for bringing home the gold and their awesome students in skills USA quiz bowl.

Kudos to all! Thank you parents for your endless support!

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Roma ISD School Board Honors Roma High Red Cross: Safely heat your home School Tennis Program Student Athletes

The Roma ISD School Board honored the Roma High School Tennis Team at their Board Recognition Meeting. The Tennis Team earned the Bi-District Championship for the fall 2021 season, and 15 student athletes earned All-District honors. Coach Eddie Marquez was named Coach of the Year. Awesome season Gladiators!!

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.

Home fires typically increase during colder The American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast urges families to safely heat their home to avoid home fires.

Heating equipment is the second leading causes of home fires and during colder weather we tend to see an increase in home fires. Since January 1, the Texas Gulf Coast Region have responded to more than 70 home fires, assisting more than 285 individuals.

“Colder temperatures often bring the increased risk of home heating fires, and we want everyone to stay safe by properly warming their home,” said Vanessa Valdez, Regional Communications Manager.

HOW TO HEAT YOUR HOME SAFELY A 2020 Red Cross survey showed that more than half of us have used a space heater — which is involved in most fatal home heating fires. Provide at least three feet of space around all heating equipment, and never leave space heaters unattended.

Follow these additional tips: •If you must use a space heater, place it on a level, hard and nonflammable surface, such as a ceramic tile floor. Don’t place it on rugs and carpets, or near bedding and drapes; keep away children and pets.

•Plug space heater power cords directly into outlets — never an extension cord. Turn it off every time you leave the room or go to sleep.

•Never use a cooking range or oven to heat your home.

•Never leave a fire burning in the fireplace unattended. Make sure any embers in the fireplace are extinguished before going to bed or leaving home. Use a glass or metal fire screen to keep embers in the fireplace.

•Have furnaces, chimneys, fireplaces, wood and coal stoves inspected annually by a professional and cleaned if necessary.

TAKE TWO STEPS TO PREVENT FIRE TRAGEDIES To help protect your family year-round, test your smoke alarms monthly and practice your home fire escape plan until everyone can escape in less than two minutes — the amount of time you may have to get out of a burning home before it’s too late.

Visit redcross.org/fire for more information, including an escape plan to practice with your family. You can also download the free Red Cross Emergency app by searching for ‘American Red Cross’ in app stores.

For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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On behalf of Mayor Joel Villarreal and the City Commission we would like to recognize all the hard work and commitment of our City Directors and Staff. Thank you for your dedication to Nuestro Lindo Rio Grande City.

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Three Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Devices From Privacy Threats

By Tom Kelly, president and CEO of IDX On September 13, 2021

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Apple suddenly released an unprecedented, emergency security update after researchers at Citizen Lab discovered that an Israeli spyware group was able to infect Apple products via a critical cybersecurity vulnerability.

Before the emergency patch, cybercriminals could use what’s called a “Zero-Day exploit” to put malware on Apple products without ever being detected.

Apple had to work non-stop to patch the vulnerability before cybercriminals around the world caught wind of the exploit. But while this particular cybersecurity crisis may have been narrowly averted, it’s far from an isolated incident. Last year alone saw a massive surge in ransomware attacks, malware and more.

These attacks don’t just target

businesses and industries; they target individuals too. We all use our phones, social media websites, smartphone apps and other digital services to live our daily lives and share our sensitive information. Today, the security of that information is at risk.

The fact is that cybercrime has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic. As more and more people rely on digital products and services to do their banking, shopping, investing, working, dating and socializing, almost no one and nothing is immune to the growing threat posed by the world’s cybercriminals.

But ordinary people can and should take charge of their own cybersecurity and protect the privacy of their data.

Using digital technology

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Bid Documents and Information towards the reconstruction may be obtained at the office of Commissioner Peña in Roma, Texas. The office is located at 500 East Grant St. Roma, Texas at Roma Motor Mart.

doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your safety, security and privacy. But you can’t rely on the companies behind the products you use to do all the work for you. Cybercriminals are working around the clock to hack your devices and steal your data; taking careful and proactive steps to protect yourself is key.

It may not be possible to prevent the next zero-day exploit, but you can keep yourself from falling victim to any of the countless cyberattacks launched every day. Here are my three cybersecurity tips.

(1) Use Two-Factor Authentication and Other Security Protocols Cybercriminals are dedicated, hard-working and, in many cases, well-funded. They are always trying to find new ways to hack your devices and online accounts.

There’s a lot that companies can do to make their products and services more secure. But 95% of cybersecurity breaches are due to human error. If you want to be as secure as possible, you have to take steps on your own to protect yourself.

For most people, that means using things like two-factor authentication or creating unique

and difficult-to-guess passwords for their accounts. Some of these security protocols may seem burdensome; but they are simple steps that can have a huge impact.

(2) Beware of Suspicious Links and Emails It’s easy to focus on the big cyber incidents involving stateof-the-art technology. As scary and significant as these incidents can be, they are far from the most common type of cybercrime.

Most often, cybercriminals rely on a tactic known as social engineering. That means cybercriminals try to manipulate and trick people, rather than directly hack their devices.

The only defense against social engineering is vigilance.

Social engineering usually involves a phishing attack, where cybercriminals send emails that look legitimate to try to get people to give up their bank information, volunteer their login credentials or simply download malware. So keep an eye out for suspicious emails; if it doesn’t feel or look right, be careful!

(3) Take Control of Your Data An emerging threat to everyone’s cybersecurity is the internet itself. So many of the websites and services we use,

especially things like our social media platforms, collect massive amounts of information about us.

Hackers can easily scrape data from these websites or intercept information and steal personal data.

So much of the internet runs on a business model that is hostile to user privacy. Taking back control of your data can help protect your identity, whether that means limiting the data you give to apps and websites or even just making informed decisions by reading website privacy policies.

Don’t take a lack of privacy for granted. Instead, take ownership of your privacy in whatever way you can.

NOVENA “Miraculous Prayer” 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.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Bids will be received until 10:00 a.m. on March 9, 2022 after 10:00 a.m. bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at Starr County Pct. 2 office.

South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

The County of Starr reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by Starr County Pct. 2 for a period not to exceed 30 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award. All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from are ineligible for participation.

21-22-1049 21-22-1050

Bidders / Contractor shall be an Equal Opportunity Firm and practice nondiscrimination.

All Bidders/ Contractors must present proper documentation of capability adequate staffing and experience to perform the tasks required. Starr County supports the submission of Bids from historically underutilized businesses. All qualified bidders will receive consideration for selection without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and handicap or as otherwise provided by applicable law.

RFP Number 21-22-1048

Description Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services Building Moving Services Recruitment Advertising Services

Date Due March 10, 2022

Time 3:00 pm

March 10, 2022 March 11, 2022

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

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

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4682 welangle@southtexascollege.edu.

Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

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

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Congratulations

John and Olive Hinojosa Elementary was recognized as one of this Year’s National ESEA Distinguished Schools. The school was chosen by the State Education Agency based on outstanding performance in closing the achievement gap between student groups for two or more consecutive years. Because only two schools per state were selected, this award is an especially prestigious honor for John and Olive Hinojosa staff and students. RGCGISD members from the campus and the district traveled to New Orleans to be recognized for their accomplishment.

On behalf of Mr. Adolfo Pena Jr., the School Board of Trustees, and all of Rio Grande City Grulla ISD, we want to congratulate J&O Hinojosa Elm. School for everything you do for our students!

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Roma High Gladiator Cadets Take Home Top Prizes at 15th Annual Tri-City Air Rifle Tournament

By: Luis C. Barrera, LTC, USA Retired, Roma High School Senior Army Instructor, and RGV JROTC Drill Association President The newly restarted Gladiator US Army JROTC Battalion Marksmanship Team traveled to the 15th Annual Tri-City Sporter Rifle Tournament on Jan. 28, 2022 and brought back the 1st and 3RD Place Trophies. Once a year the Gladiator Battalion conducts an air rifle qualification program for all JROTC Cadets.

This year’s program ran from January 3 to 14. By waiting until the 2nd semester to conduct qualifications, the cadets had a

The Gladiator A Rifle Team that consisted of Jahaziel Rios, Raul Torrecilla, Daniel Luera and Mario Rangel came back with the first place trophy beating out 42 other schools from South Texas.

The Gladiator B Rifle Team of Andres Garza, Erasmo Jaime, Isbel Gudino and Vanessa Solis brought us back the 3rd place trophy. The Top three shooters for the meet were from Roma, 1st Jahaziel Rios, 2nd Raul Torrecilla 3rd Mario Rangel. The Teams travel to the PSJA SW Military Skills Meet on Feb. 19th and will travel to the NRA Sectional Meet at PSJA on March 5th. Good luck Mighty Gladiators!

better chance to earn one of the coveted marksmanship badges.

Before a cadet can fire their first round downrange they must go through 8 days of classroom instruction covering safety, fundamentals of rifle shooting, and instruction in the different positions involved in threeposition rifle shooting; this being the prone, standing, and kneeling positions. In addition, all cadets must pass the range safety exam with a 100 percent and sign a 15-point safety pledge before being allowed to fire. While on the range all cadets serve as assistant safety officers and help each other as a two-person team

while attempting to qualify.

Even with all of the above training, first time shooters as well as the more experienced shooters, find earning a badge does not come easy. To earn a marksman badge, shooters must fire a minimum score of 175 out of a possible 200 points in the prone and standing positions.

To earn the sharpshooter badge, cadets must score a minimum 188 points out of 200. The few who earn the right to try for the title of expert rifleman must fire in all three positions to include the kneeling position and must fire a score of 290 out of 300 to earn the elite expert badge.

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The Art Of Healthy Heart Living

Dr. Dileep V. Menon Cardiovascular diseases continues to be a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States.

Despite tremendous advances in the field of cardiovascular medicine in the last three decades encompassing a wide array of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, the burden from cardiovascular diseases is on the rise. Every 40 seconds, a person in the United States will suffer a heart attack or stroke. Mortality from these conditions has come down significantly but still is a cause for considerable concern especially when there is a delay in seeking medical treatment. Significant morbidity both in terms of physical and mental health results in reduced productivity both at work and socially taking a toll on society.

The month of February has been designated as Heart Disease Awareness Month to enable people to focus on their cardiovascular health.

Pivotal to cardiovascular health is a heart healthy lifestyle which

comprises of healthy diet, regular exercise, abstaining from cigarette smoking, stress management and good sleep hygiene. As the adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. These are essential healthy lifestyle measures that needs to be implemented in one’s daily life as healthy practices, and over time with persistence and effort transform them into healthy habits. What might seem a herculean task to implement and maintain in the beginning, will reap rich dividends for you in the long run. The best return of investment in the world can only be health- after all health truly is indeed wealth.

Great emphasis is given to diet in the cardiovascular health universe. A low calorie, low carbohydrate, high protein, low salt diet enriched with fruits and vegetables are promoted to reduce the impact of common comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes and cholesterol. Intermittent fasting or timed feeding interval has shown to have significant benefits in achieving and maintaining weight loss with beneficial effects on metabolic parameters. Regular daily exercise is encouraged to avail the benefits of weight loss, blood pressure reduction, improving glycemic and lipid parameters as well as enhanced functional capacity and a sense of wellbeing. Cessation of cigarette smoking is paramount for a desirable outcome in cardiovascular disease.

Stress has clearly been linked to cardiovascular disease and adequate stress management techniques with meditation, yoga and biofeedback could mitigate it. Incorporating a good

sleep hygiene into your daily routine enables the body get adequate rest to tackle the challenges of the next day.

Risk of cardiovascular disease can be modified with control of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. A visit to your family doctor could easily enable you to obtain these parameters and assess your personalized cardiovascular risk. Early, aggressive and timely

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interventions can prevent and reduce the risk of future cardiovascular events.

As we all spend time on February to tend to Cupid’s arrow with showers of flowers, gifts and chocolates, let us not forget to take time to focus on one’s own heart and its health. After, all life is where the heart is and a healthy heart is the key to a healthy life.

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1st Annual FREE Community Health and Wellness Fair

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HAPPENING MARCH 4th & 5th!

Made possible by Driscoll Health Plan, Rio Grande City announces its 1st Annual FREE Community Health and Wellness Fair, Friday March 4th from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday March 5th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the AC2E Elementary School in Fort Ringgold.

Dedicated to the health and wellness needs of families in the Rio Grande City area, local clinicians and health professionals will have the opportunity to provide free health screenings, medical information, education, and health related services including the following: •Cholesterol Screenings •Blood Pressure Screenings •Liver Scans •Medical Weight Loss •Rehabilitation Consulting •Behavioral Health •Car Seat Checks •Flu Vaccines •Cardiovascular Disease

•Diabetes Screening •Cardiac Health Screening •Alzheimer’s Disease Screening •COVID-19 Tests & so much more!

Also happening on Saturday is our 5K Heart Run, FitKids Camp presented by Texas DPS, a Zumba Class, and a Mobility Class!

FREE T-SHIRTS are awarded to the first 50 runners/walkers who register online ahead of time.

Accomplish those New Years resolutions and choose to live a healthier and happier life. We’ll make it easier for you, IT’S ALL FREE. Stop by and visit us!

Visit https://cityofrgc.com/health. php for registration.

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