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487-2440
Dr. Angie Ramirez Therapeutic Optometrist
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488-0808 487-7000
300 East Main St. R.G.C.
SPACE MENDOZ MELISANDRA A ATTORNEY AT LAW P.L.L.C. AVAILABLE
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280 W. 2nd St. R.G.C.
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Vol. 34, No. 10 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • MARCH 6, 2019 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com
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VMS UIL Academic District Champions Rio Motor Company was
Awarded “Advertiser of the Year”
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Congratulations to Veterans Middle School for being named UIL ACADEMIC DISTRICT CHAMPIONS for 2018-2019 for the second year in a row! The District UIL Meet was held on February 15 – 16, 2019 at VMS with middle schools from Roma, Grulla,
and Rio Grande City participating in the academic meet. VMS would like to thank all UIL students, coaches, and the parents for their sacrifice, dedication, and time spent on preparing for this achievement all year long. You make our school shine brighter
students, coaches, and Mrs. Ledy Gonzalez (UIL coordinator)! Let’s keep the tradition going as UIL District Champs! Pictured above are the VMS UIL students, coaches, Mrs. Ledy Gonzalez (UIL Coordinator), and Mr. Enrique Cantu (VMS Principal).
From left Lisa Canales, Billy Canales, Dolores Canales of Rio Motor Company and Christopher Julian, President of Advertir, Inc their advertising agency. Rio Motor Company in Rio demonstrate significant leadership Grande City was awarded and contribution to the advertising “Advertiser of the Year” at the industry and community as a annual Awards Gala presented whole, demonstrate excellent by the American Advertising core values with employees and Federation Rio Grande Valley customers and have the highest chapter. The criteria for the of integrity in their marketing and nominees are they have been in a advertising communications. business for a minimum of 5 years, RIO MOTOR, page 2
CAR WASH RGCHS Varsity Basketball Team presented Lady Gladiator Powerlifter Jasmine & STEAM CLEANING 500-2950 with the Co-District Champions Trophy Casas Makes Roma ISD History SHAMPOO • WAX • PICKUP & DELIVERY 615 West 2nd St. R.G.C.
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Congratulations to Mighty Lady Gladiator Powerlifter Jasmine Casas who qualified for state competition! She placed 5th and surpassed the State Qualifying total by 15 lbs. Her total at the Regional Championships is an impressive 965 lbs., including 410 lbs. Squat, 195 lbs. Bench, and 360 lbs. Deadlift. The On Thursday, February 14, the Rio Grande City High School Varsity Basketball Team was presented with the program announced that Jasmine is the FIRST Lady Gladiator to Co-District Champions Trophy. Students, faculty and staff cheered them on as Rey Ramirez, Athletic Director ever qualify to lift at the State Powerlifting Championships in Waco, handed them the trophy. The coaches and players both expressed their excitement since the district title had Texas. Congratulations again to Jasmine, her coaches and parents! The Gladiator Nation is very proud of you!! not been brought home since 1985.
Rio Grande City Employer Expo & Job Fair 2019
Space Available Please Call: 956-487-6544
The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation held its third Rio Grande City Employer Expo and Job Fair in Rio Grande City. This event was organized by the Rio Grande City EDC in collaboration with Workforce Solutions, Rio Grande City Public Library and UTRGV at Starr County Campus to bring together employers and jobseekers in Rio Grande City with career opportunities. EDC, page 6
Employers at the Rio Grande City Employer Expo + Job Fair 2019 OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM
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(956)
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