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Congratulations to the Roma High School Symphonic Winds Band, which has been asked to play at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 8 p.m. on the venue’s Perelman Stage! The band, which is under the director of Dena Laurel, was invited to participate as part of the 14th annual Premier Performance Invitational at Carnegie Hall.

Bands, orchestras and choirs from across the nation audition and are selected to perform each

spring. Roma High School is joined in concert by the Round Rock High School Orchestra and the Tanglewood Middle School Symphonic Band.

“We are thrilled to have our students selected to perform at such a prestigious venue,” said Roma High School Principal Marissa Belmontes. “It is wonderful to see the recognition of their talent at such high levels in a culture capitol like New York. We are very excited for the students and know this will be a very memorable opportunity for them, as well as a catalyst for their future endeavors. These

kids work so hard and we very proud of them and our staff who have dedicated countless hours to helping our kids reach excellence.”

Roma High School’s Symphonic Winds Band will hold a special performance at the Roma High School Performing Arts Center on March 9, 2018 at 6 p.m. to preview their New York Performance Program.

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On Friday, February 23, Grulla Girls Varsity Track Team participated at the Ray Ramirez Relays and received top honors. Merary Garza: 1st place 200 meters. Karina Cantu, Chelsey Castillo, Merary Garza, Carolina Alamillo: 1st Place 4X200 and 3rd in the 4X100. Carolina Alamillo: 3rd long jump. Cristina Vela: 4th 300-meter hurdles. Kaylyn De La Rosa: 4th 400 meters. Merary Garza: 4th long jump. Carolina Alamillo: 5th 300-meter hurdles. Special thanks to the parents, administration and the track coaches: Jesseca Carrera, Danielle Clarke, Kassandra Ramirez and Head Coach Alejandro Bazan for their continued support and dedication to the Grulla athletic program.

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OBITUARY

Nelly V. Mares

04-24-1934 † 03-02-2018 Nelly V. Mares went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2018.

The Viewing will be Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Hernandez Funeral Home.

Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Church at 10:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest at the Rio Grande City Cemetery in Rio Grande City, Texas.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 7TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †RAQUEL G. DE LA GARZA (3RD AN.)

by De la Garza Family †JAIME SOLIS by Solis & Rodriguez Family †ROEL CASTILLO (15TH AN.)

by Elda Castillo & Family

†DALIA CHAVARRIA

by Amanda Solis & Family

THURSDAY MARCH 8TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †EDNA M. HERNANDEZ

by Husband, Son & Family

SUNDAY MARCH 11TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †SOFIA S. GONZALEZ (18TH AN.)

by Gonzalez Family

FRIDAY MARCH 9TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †OSCAR DAVID VASQUEZ (12TH AN.)

by Family †JOSE ANGEL BARRERA by Family †HILDA HERNANDEZ (1ST AN.)

by Su Familia

SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †ARNOLDO RODRIGUEZ (6TH AN.)

by Vasquez-Rodriguez Family †JUAN LANDA, JR. by Su Familia †JUAN LANDA (7TH AN.) by Su Familia †DOMINGO PORRAS by Porras Family †GERARDO VILLARREAL (12TH AN.)

by Yolanda Villarreal & Nava Family

Card of Thanks In Loving Memory of

Ramiro Flores

We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our many friends, relatives and neighbors for their presence, �lowers, masses, cards, food, and comforting words during our deepest grief.

Oct. 20, 1954 † Feb. 4, 2018

With Love Lopez, Flores Family

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SUNDAY MARCH 11TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family †LEONEL SOLIS GARZA (6TH AN.)

by Esposa, Hijos y Nietos †PANCHITO & MARICELA GARZA (AN.) by Family †REYNA G. SEPULVEDA (5TH AN.)

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by Wife & Children †ROBERT LINESES by Veloso Family 1:00 P.M. †ABEL S. SAENZ by Wife & Family †SIXTO FLORES, JR. by Wife & Family †BELEN C. RODRIGUEZ (5TH AN.)

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by Tios Raudel & Lina MONDAY MARCH 12TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †GLORIA & ABEL MASCORRO (2ND AN.) by Sus Hijos y Familia TUESDAY MARCH 13TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

STC Starr Psych Club- Focus Group on Substance Abuse

On February, the Starr County in a Focus Group on Substance Campus Psychology Club of Abuse.

Irwin Mendoza, South Texas College participated Representative from Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas, was invited as Guest Speaker.

Mr. Mendoza provided an overview of the services provided

by Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas (Prevention Resource Center 11) and the 19 counties it serves. Mr. Mendoza explained to the students that a focus group is “a systematic way to collect qualitative, or descriptive, data through small group discussion.”

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easy to organize) and where they are used (market research, political research, social science/ psychology).

After also reviewing the logistics of a focus group, Mr. Mendoza served as facilitator of the focus group on substance abuse at STC Starr County Campus with the psychology club members present (about 50).

The members felt comfortable sharing what they knew about drugs (alcohol, marijuana, synthetic / spice, prescription pills) and provided excellent feedback about their experience participating in a focus group.

Eli Sarabia and Alex Sarabia, STC Psychological Science Faculty and Starr Psych Club Co-Advisors, along with all the club members, appreciate Mr. Mendoza for serving as guest speaker and conducting this focus group.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to keep safety a top priority as they prepare for this year’s Spring Break. Texans should be mindful that increased traffic often accompanies Spring Break, so the department is urging drivers to obey all traffic laws and use extra caution when driving during the next few weeks.

Additionally, DPS troopers and local law enforcement in the coastal areas of Texas will be enhancing enforcement efforts during Spring Break, watching for speeders, drunk drivers and seat-belt violators.

DPS offers the following tips for safe travel during the Spring Break holiday: •Do not drink and drive. Make alternate travel plans if you are consuming alcohol.

•Slow down – especially in bad weather, construction areas, heavy traffic and unfamiliar areas.

•Eliminate distractions while driving, including the use of mobile devices. Texas law prohibits using a portable wireless device to read, write or send an electronic message unless the vehicle is stopped.

•Buckle up everyone in the vehicle – it’s the law.

•Slow down or move over for police, fire, EMS and Texas Department of Transportation

vehicles and tow trucks stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated – it’s the law. Also, show the same courtesy to fellow drivers stopped along the road.

•Drive defensively, as holiday travel may present additional challenges.

•Don’t drive fatigued – allow plenty of time to reach your destination.

•If you see a road hazard or if you observe anything suspicious, report it to the nearest law enforcement agency.

•Before your trip begins, make sure your vehicle is properly maintained and always double check to make sure all cargo is secure.

•Monitor weather and road conditions wherever you are traveling.

In the event of inclement weather, use extra caution on roadways. For road conditions in Texas, visit https:// drivetexas.org.

Additionally, U.S. citizens traveling abroad should always check the U.S. Department of State website for the latest security information related to their travel destination. Those traveling out of the country can also register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program by visiting http://travel.state. gov/content/passports/english/ country.html.

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01-06-35 † 03-15-13 If Tears Could Build A Stairway If tears could build a stairway and thoughts a memory lane I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye, you were gone before I knew it and only God knows why. My heart’s still active in sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you no one can ever know. But now I know you want us to mourn for you no more, to remember all the happy times, life still has much in store. Since you’ll never be forgotten I pledge to you today a hallowed place within my heart is where you’ll always stay. God knows why, with chilling touch, death gathers those we love so much, and what now seems so strange and dim will all be clear when we meet Him. I knew you for a moment.

Mass will be celebrated on Sun. March 11, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City, Tx.

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Roma ISD PE Department Secures $20,000 La Union Elementary Announces Their Grant for Obesity Awareness, Education PTO Valentine’s Day Raffle Winners Congratulations to Roma ISD PE Coordinator Tavo Cantu and his Roma ISD PE Department Team for securing a new $20,000 grant from the Department of State Health Services to continue their work on the Border Obesity Work Plan, which is aimed at educating students about obesity issues and helping students learn to live healthier lifestyles. For two consecutive years, Cantu and his team have secured $10,000 to $15,000 grants to start and keep the initiative going. Based on the results of their work and advancement with the students since 2016, the grant was renewed and increased again.

“I speak on behalf of myself and my fellow board members when I say that we are so proud of the work Mr. Cantu and his department are doing with our students,” said Roma ISD School Board Secretary Dagoberto “Dago” Salinas. “It is wonderful to see them working together as a team to tackle obesity. We are also very impressed with the ability of Mr. Cantu to find and maintain an outside revenue source for this program, which is so important in our community.”

“Now with this money, the funding we have secured totals $45,000 in free monies to help our students and community get healthier and live longer lives,” said Tavo Cantu. “We are completely focused on tracking our work and showing the positive results so that we can be a role model for other PE Programs across the Valley and state because obesity is a problem facing many students and their family members. If we can help some of our students make better choices and live healthier lives, all this work is worth it.”

Through their program, Roma ISD’s PE coaches work to ensure that all students have walked at least 30 miles during the school year. The department purchases

Congratulations to all of our PTO Valentine’s Day Raffle Winners!

La Union Elementary PTO thanks you for your support! 1st Place: Desarae Aguilar – 4th Grade Student, 2nd Place: Leticia Alvarez – Ticket sold by Axel Alvarez, 3rd Place: Jose Lopez – Ticket sold by Michelle Gazca, 4th Place: Josefina Gonzalez – Ticket sold by David Arjona, and 5th Place: Isiz Lopez – 1st Grade Student. odometers for elementary students so that they can track their pace and length of walk for reports throughout the year. The coaches are also focused on increasing physical activity through aerobic exercise and stretching. New to the program this year, the department will work with internal resources to develop and distribute informational fliers and videos to promote healthy eating choices and information on living a healthy lifestyle during each month during the school year.

“It was great to hear from Coach Cantu that not only was their grant renewed, but increased because it just shows that their hard work is really paying off; and we couldn’t be more proud of them,” said Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos Guzman.

“It is rare to see a department come up with a grant like this on their own and I hope that other groups see what is possible with planning, conceptualization and execution. I commend them and look forward to seeing the fruits of their work as our students lead the way in making healthier lifestyles choices in our community.”

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Sorority Enjoys Educational Programs Roma High Students Present Texas Delta Theta Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi has enjoyed educational programs at their meetings in the new year, 2018. Nelda Laurel was hostess for the first meeting of the year (pictured), with Vangie Anderson bringing a program on Presidents Millard Fillmore and Richard M. Nixon.

Becky Canales was hostess for the second meeting in January, where members enjoyed learning about Presidents William McKinley and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Presidents Ronald Reagan and William Henry Harrison were featured in the program at the February 5 meeting, held in the home of Tissa Peterson. President Diana Peña presided during the business session at all meetings, where plans were made for the annual Sweetheart Dance held February 10. Chapter members, sweethearts, and debutantes were honored at the celebration, sponsored by all the Beta Sigma Phi chapters of the Starr County Council of BSP.

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2018 Paseo del Arte (formally Keepin’ It Rio Art Walk) will be held March 8 from 6:00pm8:00pm at the Lopez-Tijerina Courtyard. Showcasing live music, craft vendors and art exhibits by local artists in historical downtown Rio Grande City. The event is FREE and open to the public. Upcoming Paseo del Arte events will be April 12th and May 3rd.

This year’s Amateur Photography Contest, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and People Choice prizes will be awarded monthly.

Photography themes are March – PETS, April - LANDSCAPE Photos and May – BLACK & WHITE Photos.

Name (Title) your photograph and email it to rgclibrary@yahoo.

A big thanks to Roma High junior Leanza Trevino for giving a com in JPEG format. You must wonderful presentation on the character trait of “Justice” at the have taken the photo yourself.

Content of photos must be February 2018 Roma ISD School Board Meeting. suitable for exhibition in a public area. Photos with inappropriate content will not be considered.

The library will print photos to display the day of the Paseo del Arte. Photos may be picked up by owners at the end of the event.

Judge’s Pick: The criteria for judging the photos are based on originality, creativity, composition and reflection of theme. The Judge’s pick will be announced at the Paseo del Arte.

People’s Choice Award(s) will be chosen by number of “LIKES” your photo receives ¡Las clases de Inglés pueden ¡Aprender inglés también puede on the Rio Grande City Public cambiar a la familia entera! cambiar su vida!

Library Facebook page added to Para ayudar a sus hijos con la tarea the VOTES received at the event.

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14 Roma High Band Students Selected as All-State Musicians Congratulations to our Mighty Gladiator Roma High Band for having 14 students named as AllState Musicians!! The students performed with the Texas AllState Bands and Orchestras in San Antonio on February 17, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center as part of the 2018 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention.

High school students selected to perform in the All-State concerts have competed through auditions to qualify at the state level. All-State is the highest honor a Texas music student can receive. 1,780 students are selected through a process that begins with over 70,000 students from around the state vying for

this honor to perform in one of 15 ensembles (bands, orchestras, and choirs). Only the top 2.5% of musicians who initially audition become All-State musicians.

Pictured in front row from left are Angelica Trevino, Jackie Mirelez, Sara Centeno, Sonia Vela, Kailey Lopez, Sheyla Ruiz and Naylea Resendez. Pictured

in back row from left are Jesus Alaniz, Edgar Moreno, Jesus Reyna, David Torres, Eddie Medrano, Margil Guerra Jr. and Alejandro Moreno.

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Ac2E Elementary Hosted Their Annual Career Day

Ac2E Elementary hosted their annual Career Day on February 15. Students were delighted to learn about some the various careers available for them to choose from. Local business-people, doctors, lawyers and trades-persons, among many others, were invited to share their experiences with our students. On behalf of Ac2E Elementary Principal, Mrs. Patricia Soto, and all RGCCISD School Board of Trustees, administration and sta we would like to thank all the presenters for so graciously giving of their time and knowledge.

John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary Red Diamond Cheerleaders Performed at the RGV Vipers Game

John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary Red Diamond Cheerleaders did an outstanding job with their performance at the RGV Vipers Game at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. Principal Marissa Saldivar would like to thank Cheerleading Coaches Miss Lorena Solis and Mrs. Sonia Garcia for their dedication and for preparing the girls for this event. Also, a special thank you to the parents for their support!

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Roma High Mariachi Earned 1st Division Rating Ringgold Elementary 5th Grade Girls Participated in STC’s

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Roma High School’s JV Mariachi and Varsity Mariachi groups earned a 1st division rating of “Superior” at the UIL Mariachi Contest. The varsity group advanced to the State UIL competition. Congratulations to all our Mighty Gladiators!

Ringgold Elementary 5th grade girls and teachers participated at McAllen South Texas College event titled “Girls In TechnologyWonder Woman in the Making.”

Raider girls were flabbergasted with the amazing opportunities got them a step closer to the world of technology that involved hands-on activities in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Welding program.

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MARCH 7, 2018 SECTION II, PAGE 1

2018 PARADE OF CHAMPIONS

PARADE MARSHALS: Celinda and Carlos Salinas; VOLUNTEER(S) OF THE YEAR: Deborah McGuffin Gonzalez and Tanya Villarreal Pena; VOLUNTEER GROUP(S) OF THE YEAR: GFWC, Woman’s Club of Rio Grande City and GFWC, Florence J. Scott Study Club; QUEEN AND COURT: Queen: Joshlynn Michelli Flores; 1st Runner Up: Armani Trevino; 2nd Runner Up: Abigail Garcia; Teen Princess: Brianna Renee Garcia; Pre-Teen Princess: Katarina Emma Mendoza; Petite Princess: Dannaly Avina; Precious Princess: Lexani Lucia Gonzalez; Starr County Cowboy: Erik Aaden Sepulveda, Jr. SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: Jason Eli Perez, RGCHS $3,000 Biochemistry TX A&M, Son of Xavier & Lori Perez; Abigail Garcia, ECHS $2,000 Biology TX A&M, Daughter of Juan & Laura Garcia; Victor Canales, RGCHS $1,500 Poultry Sci./Psy. TX A&M, Son of Victor & Vanessa Canales; Joshlynn Flores, ECHS $1,000 Bus./Pol Sci TX A&M, Daughter of Juan and Pearl Flores; Jorge Gonzalez, Jr., RGCHS $1,000 Farm & Ranch Mgmt. TX A&M Kingsville, Son of Jorge and Criselda Gonzalez; Hunter D. Pena, RGCHS $1,000 Pol. Sci, TX A&M, Daughter of Guadalupe & Tanya Pena; Rolando Ramirez, RGCHS $1,000 Agri Business TX A&M, Son of Rolando & Dora Ramirez; Lictor E. Barrera, Jr. RHS, $1,000 Welding, TX State Tech.

College, Son of Lictor E. & Alma Delia Barrera; Mariana E. Canales RHS, $1,000 Biology, TX A&M, Daughter of Mario E. & Dania Canales; Sarah C. Mariscal, RHS $1,000 Elect. Eng., TX A&M CC, Daughter of Rosy Lopez & Oscar Mariscal; Cindy Salinas, RHS, $1,000 Architecture, TX A&M CC,

Daughter of Ciro & Ana Leticia Salinas; Daniela Urbano, RHS $1,000, Agri Edu., South TX College, Daughter of Pedro A. & Ana Patricia Urbano; Anaissa G. Diaz, SIHS, $1,000, Business Admin.

TX A&M, Daughter of George & Aissa Diaz. TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED $16,500 LOGO DESIGN CONTEST WINNER: Kaylon Ramon, Roma Jr. FFA $100. THEME AWARD: Kaylon Ramon, Roma Jr. FFA $100. YOUTH FLOATS: 1st Place- A Blooming Corner $100; 2nd Place- SCFA Queen’s Float – Los Ranchitos 4-H, $75; 3rd PlaceVolunteers of the Year Chuck Wagon $50; 4th Place- Ringgold Middle School $25. 4-H, FFA FLOATS: 1st PlaceTexas Starr 4-H $100; 2nd Place- San Isidro FFA $75; 3rd Place- Vaquero 4-H $50; 4th Place- Rattler 4-H $25 ACADEMIC RODEO: GRAND: $75 RESERVE: $50 - 2nd & 3rd Grade Spelling: Class Champion: Ashley LyTruong, Immaculate Conception School; Reserve Class Champion: Ryan Vazquez, Immaculate Conception School. 2nd & 3rd Grade Math: Class Champion: Alexa Garza, Academy for Academic Enhancement Elementary; Reserve Class Champion: Ryan Vazquez, Immaculate Conception School. 2nd & 3rd Grade Essay: Class Champion: Ryan Vazquez, Immaculate Conception School; Reserve Class Champion: Sophia Martinez, F. J. Scott Elementary. 4th & 5th Spelling: Class Champion: Mario Canales, Jr., F. J. Scott Elementary; Reserve Class Champion: Jose Lara, Immaculate Conception School. 4th & 5th Grade Math: Class Champion: Ricardo Garcia, F. J. Scott Elementary; Reserve Class Champion: Eduardo Botello, F. J. Scott Elementary. 4th & 5th Grade Essay:

Class Champion: Heaven Lee Kelly, Academy for Academic Enhancement Elem.; Reserve Class Champion: Laurel Cantu, Academy for Academic Enhancement Elem.

EDUCATIONAL POSTERS: GRAND: $50 RESERVE: $25: Senior Division Grand Champion: Kenya Ortiz, SI FCCLA; Reserve Champion: Karen Sanchez, Vaquero 4-H; Intermediate Division Grand Champion: Jaime Mendoza, SI FCCLA; Junior Division: Grand Champion: Sophia N. Martinez, Roma Jr. FCCLA; Reserve Champion: Isabella Salinas, Roque Guerra Jr. Elem.; Pee Wee Division: Grand Champion: Erick A. Sepulveda, Los Ranchitos 4-H; Reserve Champion: Issac Salinas, John & Olive Hinojosa Elem.

ARTS & CRAFTS Senior Division GRAND: $125 RESERVE: $100: Grand Champion: Nohely Cantu, Roma FCCLA; Reserve Champion: Luis Omar Pena. Los Ranchitos 4-H; Intermediate Division GRAND: $100 RESERVE: $75: Grand Champion: Vanessa Garza, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve Champion: AnnaKaren Pena, Rattler 4-H; Junior Division GRAND: $75 RESERVE: $50: Grand Champion: Kathia A. Sanchez, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve Champion: Sophia N. Martinez, Roma Jr. FCCLA; Pee Wee Division Grand Champion: Isabella Guerra, Rattler 4-H; Reserve Champion: Sofia Reyes, San Isidro 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY GRAND: $50 RESERVE: $25: Senior Division Grand Champion: Kayra Rodriguez, Roma FCCLA; Reserve Champion: Cindy Salinas, Rattler 4-H; Intermediate Division Grand Champion: Ricardo Salinas, Jr., Rattler 4-H; Reserve Champion: Mary Grace Garcia, Vaquero 4-H; Junior Division Grand Champion: Elayna Ramirez, Rattler 4-H; Reserve

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Champion: Albino Eli Alaniz, San Isidro 4-H; Pee Wee Division Grand Champion: Anahi L. Alvirde, Texas Starr 4-H; Reserve Champion: Roman Kenny Del Bosque, Roma Jr FCCLA. HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS: GRAND: $300 RESERVE: $250: Grand Champion: Thaleah Guzman, Grulla High School; Reserve Champion: Thaleah Guzman, Grulla High School. MIDDLE SCHOOL ART: GRAND: $250 RESERVE: $225: Grand Champion: Sylvia Lopez, Roma MS; Reserve Champion: Jacqueline Cantu, Ramiro Barrera MS. BARREL PAINTING CONTEST: 1st Place- Rattler 4-H, Top Winner $100; 2nd Place- Vaquero 4-H $75; 2nd Place- Roma FFA $75; 3rd Place- Los Ranchitos $50.

BAKING Senior Division: Grand Champion: Erika Dorado, Roma FCCLA; Reserve Champion: Marco Garza, San Isidro FCCLA. Intermediate Division Grand Champion: Jaime Mendoza, San Isidro FCCLA; Reserve Champion: Roma Elizondo, San Isidro FCCLA. Junior Division Grand Champion: Kaylon Ramon, Roma FCCLA; Reserve Champion: Andrea Munoz, Rattler 4-H. Pee Wee Division Grand Champion: Sophia Carmona, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve Champion: Ximena Barrera, Vaquero 4-H. DECORATED BAKING: Senior Division Grand Champion: Mariana Canales, Roma FCCLA; Reserve Champion: Andrew, San Isidro FCCLA; Intermediate Division Grand Champion: Dannely Perez, Vaquero 4-H; Reserve Champion: Jaime Mendoza, San Isidro FCCLA; Junior Division Grand Champion: Sophie Martinez, Roma FCCLA; Reserve Champion: Gabriella Margo, Rattler 4-H; YOUTH FAIR, section II, page 3

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“A&B” Miss Jessica Saenz Application has been made “A” Leslie S. Castillo, Debani Moreno with the Texas Alcoholic Krystal Vargas THIRD GRADE Beverage Commission “A&B” Mrs. Rhonda Canales Kira Davenport, Tania Moreno, “A” for a WINE AND BEER Justin Garcia, Julianne Hernandez, Melanie Portillo R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F Ms. Veronica Perez Aztrid Reyes PREMISE PERMIT by: “A” “A&B” VIOLA PEREZ dba B & Robert Cardona, Luis Castro Oscar Trevino, Juan Villarreal “A&B” Ramirez, Andrea Covarrubias, V STORE to be located at Jorge Jaime Garcia, Gabriela Jose Alaffa, Jesus Portillo, Diandra 927 EFREN RAMIREZ, Rodriguez Briceno, Isaiah Farias AVE., ROMA, STARR Mrs. Lizel Lopez Mr. Adrian Garcia “A” “A&B” COUNTY, TEXAS. Graciela Briceno, Jose Castro, Irais Barrera “A&B” Sebastian Garcia, Maritza Lucatero, Steven Martinez, George Perez, Eduardo Amezquita, Summer Christopher Reyna, Dozani Bazan, Hugo Y. Cruz, Jessica de la Cruz, Alieh Martinez, Marco Rodriguez Application is being made Martinez Mrs. Sylvia Vela with the Texas Alcoholic “A” Kendra Gonzalez, Sophia Ramirez, Beverage Commission for a Abdiel Vazquez Application has been made Wine and Beer Retailer’s “A&B” Ciara Barrera, Damian Bazan, with the Texas Alcoholic Off-Premise Permit by Daniela Garcia, Clarissa Garcia B e v e r a g e C o m m i s s i o n Dolgencorp of Texas, Inc. Rosales, Gael Garza, Anaiza for a WINE AND BEER d/b/a Dollar General Store Guzman, Miguel Martinez, Bryan Moreno, Carlos Reyes, Annette R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F - #18184 located at 5993 E US Reyna PREMISE PERMIT by: Hwy 83, Rio Grande City, Mrs. Graciela Garza TINALOUISEANDRADE Starr County, TX 78582.

“A&B” dba NEXT DRIVE INN to Officers of said Corporation Katelynn Chapa, Pedro De La Torre, Oscar Garza, Ricardo Gonzalez, be located at 5876 E. US are Steven R. Deckard, Audrey Gutierrez, Derick Ramirez HWY 83 UNIT A, RIO CEO, John Garratt, CFO, FOURTH GRADE GRANDE CITY, STARR and James W. Thorpe, Mrs. Armandina Garza COUNTY, TEXAS. “A&B” Secretary/CMO. Nadalee Arredondo, Manuel E. Chapa, Dezaree Martinez, Kristal N. Ortiz Mrs. Maria Bravo “A” The Starr County Self Help Center has received a contract from Nemuel Pena-Rios Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), “A&B” to conduct construc�on skill training and computer classes. The Lizbeth Carmona, Gabriela Nunez Self Help Center is seeking to contract qualified Instructors; to Sanchez, Ariana Rangel administer the classes of Construc�on and Technology/ Computer.

Mrs. Ana M. Ramirez Classes will be conducted on Mondays & Thursdays from 6:00p.m.

“A” To 9:00p.m., At the Starr County Self Help Center. For addi�onal Noe Mijares informa�on please contact Anna Villarreal SHC Director at (956) “A&B” 488-2025 or 487-7353.

Alexa Clarke, Ana P. Gomez, Jaylene Gomez, Delilah Mireles, Bid packages may be picked up at the address below: Daylight Saving Time Starts March 11, 2018, get Yaleitzy Mireles, Alexia Lara, Starr County Self Help Center (La Casita next to Fire Dept.) ready to set your clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m. local Ruhan Ruiz, Gerardo Vela 10 Mayorga St. Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 Mr.Castulo Solis time on Mar. 11. Your phone and computer should 8:00p.m. To 4:30p.m.

“A&B” update automatically. If you still have any real clocks Alfredo Herrera, Alfredo Moreno Bid opening will be held on March 28, 2018. Bid Packets and in your home, make sure to turn them forward one FIFTH GRADE statement of qualifica�ons must be received by the Self Help Center hour when you go to bed on Saturday.

Mr. Ben Benavidez no later than 1:00 p.m. The Self Help Center reserves the right to “A” nego�ate with any and all individuals that submit proposals.

Ailyn Villarreal Continued from section II, page 1 “A&B” The Starr County Self Help Center is an Affirma�ve Ac�on/ Equal Sadie Cabrera, Joshua Guerra, Opportunity Employer.

HORTICULTURE GRAND: FFA Reserve Champion: Ricardo Leanne Garza, Roma FFA; Reserve Kimberly Rivera, Diego Rodriguez $100 RESERVE: $75: Grand Solis, Vaquero 4-H. Champion: Sebastian Lopez, Roma Champion: Tifani Solis, Los MEAT GOAT DIVISION FFA; Junior Showmanship: Grand Ranchitos 4H; Reserve Champion: GRAND: $3,000 RESERVE: Champion: Jaime Castillo, Roma $2,500: Grand Champion: Kaitlyn FFA; Reserve Champion: Justice Graciela Perez, Roma FFA In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the FARM SHOP GRAND: $500 Olivarez, Rio FFA; Reserve Kolt Gutierrez, Lucky Star 4-H. USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from RESERVE: $250: Senior Division Champion: Analiya Fleming, Rio BREEDING HEIFERS discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, Grand Champion: Taiz Ochoa, FFA; Senior Showmanship: Grand GRAND: $500 RESERVE: $400: disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal Roma FFA; Reserve Champion: Champion: Rolando Ramirez, Rio Supreme Champion: Jossie Reyna, or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all Levi Chavez, San Isidro FFA; FFA; Reserve Champion: Kaitlyn Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve Supreme programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Intermediate Division Grand Olivarez, Rio FFA; Intermediate Champion: Lia Gutierrez, Lucky Champion: Leanne Garza, Roma Showmanship: Grand Champion: Star 4-H; Senior Showmanship: Person with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 FFA; Reserve Champion: Danelo Analiya Fleming, Rio FFA; Reserve Grand Champion: Justin Garza, (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339. Additionally, program information may be Gonzalez, III, Roma FFA; Senior Champion: Naitssa Ramirez, Rio Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve Champion: made available in languages other than English.

Showmanship: Grand Champion: FFA; Junior Showmanship: Marco Garza, San Isidro FFA; Taiz Ochoa, Roma FFA; Reserve Grand Champion: Meagan Salinas, Intermediate Showmanship: To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online Champion: Levi Chavez, San Isidro Rio FFA; Reserve Champion: Grand Champion: Arturo Alvirde, at http://www. ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in FFA; Intermediate Showmanship: Leonardo J. Gonzalez, Vaquero Texas Starr 4-H; Reserve Champion: the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your Grand Champion: Leanne Garza, 4-H. Lia Gutierrez, Lucky Star 4-H; completed form or letter to USDA by: BREEDING GOAT DIVISION Junior Showmanship: Grand Roma FFA; Reserve Champion: Danelo Gonzalez, Roma FFA; PEE- GRAND: $100 RESERVE: $100: Champion: Joseph Ozuna, Lucky (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture WEE GOAT SHOWMANSHIP: Supreme Champion: Rolando Star 4-H; Reserve Champion: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Grand Champion: Marco Trevino, Ramirez, Rio FFA; Reserve Supreme Natalee Alvarez, San Isidro Rio FFA; Reserve Champion: Tres Champion: Naitssa Ramirez, Rio FFA. (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or FFA; Senior Showmanship: Grand Alvarez, San Isidro FFA. BREEDING BULLS GRAND: RABBIT DIVISION: GRAND: Champion: Rolando Ramirez, Rio (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. $500 RESERVE: $400: Supreme $350 RESERVE: $250: Market FFA; Intermediate Showmanship: Champion: Natalee Alvarez, San Rabbit Grand Champion: Catherine Grand Champion: Naitssa Ramirez, Isidro FFA; Reserve Champion: This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Perez, San Isidro FFA; Reserve Rio FFA; Junior Showmanship: Nicolas Cantu, Rattler 4-H; Senior Champion: Lia Gutierrez, Lucky Grand Champion: Elayna Ramirez, Showmanship: Grand Champion: Star 4-H; Broiler Rabbit: Grand Rattler 4-H. Nicolas Cantu, Rattler 4-H; Champion: Sabrina Garza, Vaquero MARKET LAMB DIVISION Reserve Champion: Victor Canales, De acuerdo con Ia ley federal de derechos civiles y las reglamentaciones y politicas de derechos civiles del Departamento de 4-H; Reserve Champion: Madison GRAND: $3,500 RESERVE: Lucky Star 4-H; Intermediate Agricultura de Estados Unidos (U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA), se prohibe al USDA, sus agencias, oficinas y empleados, Olivarez, Vaquero 4-H; Senior $2,500: Grand Champion: Jaime e instituciones que participan o administran los programas del USDA, discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, Showmanship: Grand Champion: Mendoza, San Isidro FFA; Showmanship: Grand Champion: religion, genero, identidad de genero (incluidas las expresiones de genero), orientacion sexual, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, Sarah Mariscal, Roma FFA; Reserve Reserve Champion: Natalee Bryan Perez, Rattler 4-H; Junior estado familiar/parental, ingresos derivados de un programa de asistencia publica, creencias polfticas, o reprimendas o represalias Champion: Krystal Gutierrez, Alvarez, San Isidro FFA; Senior Showmanship: Grand Champion: por actividades previas sobre derechos civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad llevados a cabo o financiados por el USDA (no todas las bases se aplican a todos los programas). Las fechas limite para Ia presentacion de remedios y denuncias varian segun el Vaquero 4-H; Intermediate Showmanship: Grand Champion: Natalee Alvarez, San Isidro FFA. programa o el incidente.

STEERS GRAND: $7,500 Showmanship: Grand Champion: Rolando Ramirez, Rio FFA; $5,000: Grand Ayleen Gonzalez, Lucky Star Reserve Champion: Justin Garza, RESERVE: Las personas con discapacidades que requieran medios alternatives de comunicacion para obtener informacion sobre el programa Champion: Eduardo Garza, (por ej., Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, 4-H; Reserve Champion: Mayelie Lucky Star 4H; Intermediate Gutierrez, Rattler 4-H; Junior Showmanship: Grand Champion: Rattler 4-H; Reserve Champion: lenguaje americana de senas, etc.) deberan comunicarse con Ia Agencia responsable o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) Showmanship: Grand Champion: Hailey Alaniz, Rattler 4H; Reserve Jose Garza, Roma FFA; Senior 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comunicarse con el USDA a traves del Servicio Federal de Transmisiones al (800) 877-8339. Asimismo, se Meagan Castillo, Vaquero 4-H; Champion: Jaime Mendoza, San Showmanship: Grand Champion: puede disponer de informacion del programa en otros idiomas ademas de ingles.

Reserve Champion: Alejandro Isidro FFA; Junior Showmanship: Jorge Gonzalez, Rio FFA; Reserve Para presentar una denuncia por discriminacion en el programa, complete el Formulario de denuncias por discriminacion en el Gonzalez, Lucky Star 4-H. Grand Champion: Natalee Alvarez, Champion: Hunter Pena, Rio FFA; programa del USDA, AD-3027, que se encuentra en linea en http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, o en cualquier POULTRY DIVISION: San Isidro FFA; Reserve Champion: Junior Showmanship: Grand oficina del USDA, o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en Ia carta toda Ia informacion solicitada en el formulario. Para GRAND: $350 RESERVE: $250 Mario Canales, Jr, Roma Champion: Clarissa Bazan, Texas solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncias, llame al (866) 632-9992. Envie su formulario completado o su carta al USDA por Star 4-H; Reserve Champion: los siguientes medios: Grand Champion: Meagan Salinas, FFA. Rio FFA; Reserve Champion: Jesse MARKET HOG DIVISION Analiya Fleming, Rio FFA; Junior James Bazan, Vaquero 4-H; Senior GRAND: $3,000 RESERVE: Showmanship: Grand Champion: (1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Showmanship: Grand Champion: $2,500: Grand Champion: Taiz Ryan Alanis, San Isidro 4-H; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Rolando Ramirez, Rio FFA; Reserve Yarely Ochoa, Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve Champion: Isabella Garza, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Champion: Ilani O. Solis, Vaquero Reserve Champion: Brenda A. Pena, Los Ranchitos 4-H. (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or Good Housekeeping: Best Use 4-H; Intermediate Showmanship: Roma FFA; Senior Showmanship: of Theme – Los Ranchitos 4-H Grand Champion: Mya Guerrero, Grand Champion: Justin Garza, (3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov.

Roma FFA; Reserve Champion: Lucky Star 4-H; Reserve $100; Good Housekeeping: Most Onessimo Quiroz IV, Texas Starr Champion: Taiz Yarely Ochoa, Creative – Rattler 4-H $100; Good Esta institución es un proveedor, de servicios con igualdad de oportunidades.

4-H; Junior Showmanship: Grand Lucky Star 4-H; Intermediate Housekeeping: Best Overall – San Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc., 2308 18th Street, Hondo, TX 78861 Champion: Meagan Salinas, Rio Showmanship: Grand Champion: Isidro FFA $200.

Ms. Nora Rivera, principal at North Grammar Elementary, proudly announces the honor roll for the 3rd six weeks.

PRE-KINDER Miss Victoria Trigo “A” Isaiah Acevedo, Jasmin Garcia, Kaylen Hernandez, Roxann Lara, Joe Mijares, Ediel Moreno, America Morin, Brandon Rios, Ryan Gonzalez, Cornelio Camacho, Jorge Trevino, Richard Vasquez “A&B” Leanny Leal, Aubrey Mendoza, Jesus Quiroz, Bryan Valadez Mrs. Erika Guerra “A” Andres Aguilera, Dylan Barrera, Felix Briceno, Zaniah Cabrera, Analia Cruz, Elizabeth Cruz, Angel Gonsalez, Everardo Gonzalez, Reynold Lucas, Skylinn Martinez, Bridgette Rosales, Kalub Vera “A&B” Ixael Alvarez, Damian Salinas Ms. S. J. Garcia “A” Daney De la Garza, Eiza Garcia, Fabian Gonzalez Barbosa, Robert Ramirez “A&B” Iker Bustos, Hailey Chapa, Miguel Duran, Josiel Gonzalez, Ian Ibarra, Martie Jaramillo, Juan Pablo Pena, Jonathan Reyes, Kaylee Rincon, Maria Luisa Zarate “B” Emmanuel Garcia

KINDERGARTEN Mrs. Cinthia Perez “A” Nicole Alonso, Victor Guerra, Ediel Hernandez, Prissila Rocha, Cesar Villarreal, Valerie Villarreal “A&B” Eliseo Garza, Ana l. Ibarra, Galilea Reyna, Gerardo Tanguma Mrs. Marisol Rios “A” Jacqueline Falcon, Adalyn Galvan, Chanel Gonzalez, Jonathan Perez, Bridget Perez, Aubree Reyes, Kristine Roiz, Christian Zurita, Eric Garcia “A&B” Julian Cabrera, Drake Cortez, Eden Moreno, Tiana Tamez, Cristian Martinez, Sofia Barrera Mr. Jose F. Garcia “A” Tristan J. Gamez, Kimberly S. Lucatero, Madison Marks, Romeo Rodriguez “A&B” Luis A. Banda, Jr., Ashley Gonzalez, Tatiana Hinojosa Mrs. Veronica B. de Sanchez “A” Alexa Gomez, Yaima D. Meraz, Delaney M. Lopez “A&B” Eduardo Gonzalez, Ashley B. Martinez, Guadalupe Rios, Brittney Trevino, Kimberly Trevino FIRST GRADE Mrs. Dayna Trillayes “A” Luis F. Gonzalez, Lynea R. Lara, Vianney L. Martinez, Monica Mendoza, Adlih Y. Perez, Kaylee Ramirez, Audrey Ruiz

A&B” DeeAndra N. Garza, Daelynn D. Reyna, Geronimo A. Salinas, Sebastian Solis Miss Dayna Rivera “A” Nicolas Dominguez, Yaritza Garcia, Crystal Gonzalez, Ashley Ramos, Sophie Vela “A&B” Isamar Perez, Alyssa Vargas Ms. Martha Trevino “A” Adanely Blanco-Herrera, Juan Lanas, Carlos Luna, Cesar Luna “A&B” Emely Adame, Catherine Gonzalez, Eduardo Gonzalez, Cynthia Medina, Enrique Perez-Saenz Mrs. Eunice Villarreal “A” Angel Balderas, Dylan Chapa, Kendra Lopez, Valeria Luera, Natasha Mijares, Erika Nunez “A&B” Dayana Barron, Esteban De La Garza, Juan Gonzalez, Eusebio Hinojosa, Karoline Valverde SECOND GRADE Mrs. Mayra Guerra “A” Kaya Arredondo, Jenna Cabello, Isaac Guerra, Juan Hernandez, Jose Maldonado, Tristan Silva, Marco Trevino, Serapio Trillayes, Nikolai Vera “A&B” Valentina De la Cruz, Dayana Lazos Ms. Anel Lopez “A” Sophie Aleman, Christian Garcia, Alexa Gonzalez, Yael Portillo “A&B” Isayari De Leon, Josue Gonzalez, Naomi Luna, Ruben Navarro, Efren Ramiez, Daniel Reyes Mrs. Carmela Perez “A” Ashley Gonsalez, Eduardo Rios, Romeo Perez “A&B” Cesar Garcia, Naytza Mireles, Alexis Ruiz, Leslie Sanchez, Adaias Tanguma, Alejandro Zapata, Isaac Garza Mrs. Adriana Lopez “A” Zantiago Dominguez, Elian Gonzalez, Adrian F. Guerra, Miguel A. Mendoza-Duarte, Jose E. Solis, Gilberto Tello, Jr., Kailann E. Valverde, Caridad Villarreal

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Roma ISD Orchestra Program Enjoys Learning from UTSA Students Rancho Lomitas has a “tame” roadrunner

Roma ISD’s Orchestra Program enjoyed learning from a special performance from the students in The University of Texas - San Antonio Orchestra at the Roma ISD PAC. The group performed for a group of students from Ramiro Barrera Middle School, Roma Middle School and Roma High School. Special thanks to Dr. Noe Sanchez, Orchestra Director, for extending the educational invitation to the UTSA Orchestra.

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G r e a t e r roadrunners are not easily frightened by people but, at Rancho Lomitas where I live, one has actually become quite friendly.

For the past several weeks he has come, within a couple of feet, begging for mealworms which I often toss to him.

Visiting birdwatchers are amazed and are pleased to get really closeup photos.

I have no explanation for why this roadrunner is so at ease. In fact, since roadrunners catch and eat small birds, I’ve trained my little dog Pal to chase roadrunners away. He dutifully does so but never far enough to catch one.

Roadrunners can run up to nearly 20 m.p.h. and they can fly when there’s a need but prefer not to. When Pal’s not around, the Roadrunner quickly returns. I’ve named it “Snatch” because it’s so quick to snatch morsels I toss.

I refer to “it” because roadrunners are monomorphic, that is, both sexes look alike. The only time you can be sure of the sex is when they’re mating.

There is one possible field-mark that distinguishes them. Behind the eye is a patch of bare skin which, from front to back, is white and red-orange in males and blue, white, and red-orange in females. While it’s not readily seen, if you spot some blue just behind the eye you may be seeing a female.

It’s believed roadrunners mate for life.

For those who aren’t familiar

with them, they’re like a skinny chicken. The iris of the eye is yellow. They’re about 2 feet long, have a long, straight tail, longish neck and legs, and a blue-back crest which is often raised and lowered. The beak is long, with a down curved tip and is hinged below the eye so it can be opened very wide. The plumage is a mottling of black, tan and white on the top and sides while the belly is white.

A roadrunner’s call is rather distinctive. It’s a short, guttural trill. It’s a little like the sound you would make if you loosened your lips and blew through them.

A roadrunners feet are of interest. They have four toes, two pointed each way so that the tracks look like XX. The outer two toes on each foot are the longest. I enjoy identifying tracks of snakes, birds, insects, etc. I’ve wondered if you can tell which way a roadrunner was traveling when it made some tracks. I can tell that from most critters I track.

Carefully observing Snatch’s toes reveals that the forward outer toe is noticeably longer than the rear

outer toe. I’m anxious to see how that affects the tracks. Curiosity leads to many activities doesn’t it?

As you walk about at Rancho Lomitas you may occasionally see a rock with pieces of broken tree-snail scattered around it.

That’s a roadrunner feeding site.

Roadrunners collect tree-snails and smash them against the rock to get at the snail inside. They may also smash lizards, small snakes, mice, insects, scorpions, and even small rattlesnakes to kill them before eating them.

Being omnivores, roadrunners also eat some fruits and seeds.

When nesting, incubation is done mostly by the male because his temperature doesn’t drop as low as the female’s does at night.

The nest, about 5 to 15 feet from the ground in a tree or shrub is built of twigs and lined with finer stuff. The 3 to 6 eggs when hatched yield young that both parents care for. Nesting may occur 3 times a year.

Snakes, coyotes and hawks, among others, prey on roadrunners whose life span may be 5 to 7 years in the wild. I wish Snatch many years so we can enjoy its company.

To schedule a visit to Rancho Lomitas, phone 956-486-2576.

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