May 11, 2022

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J.M. “Chema” Garza Vol. 37, No. 19 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • MAY 11, 2022 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com

Criminal Cases (Federal/State) Car Accidents/ 18 Wheeler Divorces • Real Estate/Deeds

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Roma High Lady Gladiators Powerlifters 487-2596 Take Top Spots at State Competition 4350 E. US HWY 83 R.G.C.

Installment Loans 311 E Main St Rio Grande City TX 78582-4448

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Congratulations to the Roma High Mighty Lady Gladiators Powerlifters that lifted at the State Powerlifting Championships! They had an amazing showing!! State Medalists: Aileen Garza - 2nd Place and Kayleen Perez - 5th Place. Placing in the Top 10: Kimberly Garza - 7th Place and Brisa Robles - 7th Place. The Gladiator Nation is so proud of these student athletes who have demonstrated tremendous commitment to their academics and sport!!! Congrats again to them, their coaches, and their supportive, proud parents!!

RGCHS Liana Rios Wins State Championship in Law Enforcement Enactment of Traffic Stop TXPSTA Rios beat out the best in the entire state of Texas in Law Enforcement Enactment of Traffic Stop TXPSTA at New Braunfels, Texas.

She is a Career & Technical Education student under the direction of Mr. Alberto Betancourt.

On behalf of the School Board of Trustees, Mr. Adolfo Peña, Superintendent of Schools and the C.T.E. immediate administration and Mr. Jorge Pena, R.G.C.H.S. Principal we want to extend our CONGRATULATIONS to our RGCHS State Rio Grande City High School Law Enforcement student Liana CHAMPION, Liana!

May 24th Primary Runoff Elections

On May 24th, the Democratic and Republican parties will hold runoff elections for races in which no single candidate earned more than 50% of the vote in the March 1 Primary Elections. The winner of each party’s primary runoff election will appear as that party’s nominee on the November 8th General Election ballot.

Under Texas law, if you cast a ballot in a party’s primary election, you can only participate in that same party’s primary runoff election. In other words, voters cannot switch parties after the main primary election to vote in another party’s primary runoff election. If you did not cast a ballot in either party’s primary election, you have the option of voting in either party’s primary runoff election.

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There is one more election in May. Early Voting for the Texas Primary Runoff starts next week. The nation is monitoring the state level elections, and Starr County has a significant role in the outcome of who will represent you in the General Election.

I will be on the Democrat ballot at the local level for Justice of the Peace of Precinct 4, along with the congressional opponents Jessica Cisneros and Henry Cuellar. Your vote is needed. Please consider my candidacy for Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4. I am ethically accountable, fair, and transparent; I can and will justify my actions with integrity—character matters. Thank you.

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OBITUARY

Hernan Contreras Hernan Contreras was born September 10, 1939 and died April 20, 2022. His parents were the late Estela Perez Contreras and Hernan Howard Contreras from Rio Grande City, Texas.

They made several moves to Rio Grande City and later to Laredo Texas. He attended schools at St Peter’s school and then St Josephs Academy in Laredo, Texas.

After graduating in 1958 he attended Texas A&M in 1962. He graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later joined the Air Force and was stationed at Eglind Air Force Base and then in Miyako, Okinawa. After his stint in Okinawa he was stationed at Ellington Air Force Base.

During this time, he and Evelina Guerra became engaged and married. They lived in the Clear Lake City area where he went back to school at University of Houston Clear Lake earning two masters one in English Literature and another one in Texas History.

After retiring from the Air

Force he worked for Nasa on the Apollo missions. He loved being involved in the Apollo Missions and celebrating every year the NASA accomplishments.

He had a passion for astronomy.

He and his fellow astronomers competing on making the largest telescopes to see the stars and the planets. He founded the Johnson Space Center Astronomers Society semi-annual star party in Ft Mc Kavett, Texas. During their visits to Ft McKavett, they devoted one day to showing the town of Menard, Texas children the telescopes. They were not any small telescopes. You would need a ladder to be able to see out of them. His other passion was traveling the world with his wife Evelina. They were able to visit many countries.

He will be missed by many.

He was a very kind and generous person full of stories from his youth. He suffered a stroke but that did not hold him back from traveling and writing. He developed his own Website to honor his relatives and Texas historical facts.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, two sons Hernan and David Contreras, grandson Howie, brother Rene Contreras from Rio Grande City, Texas, sister-in-law Carmen Guerra from Brownsville, Texas and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services are pending at St Paul the Apostle in Nassau Bay, Texas.

WEDNESDAY MAY 11TH - I.C.C. 6:30 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA †MARIA VIOLA CASAS by ICC †RUDOLPH O. MARTINEZ, JR. by ICC THURSDAY MAY 12TH – LOS GARCIAS 6:00 P.M. †APOLONIO & ELIDA CREMAR

by Ana Lisa Garza & Family †MARIA VIOLA CASAS by ICC †RUDOLPH O. MARTINEZ, JR. by ICC FRIDAY MAY 13TH - I.C.C. 12:00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA †WILLIAM GRIGGS (1ST AN.) by Family †MARIA VIOLA CASAS by ICC †RUDOLPH O. MARTINEZ, JR. by ICC SATURDAY MAY 14TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR RGCHS CLASSMATES OF 1962

by RGCHS Class of 1962

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

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

Publication must be promised.)

Thank you St. Jude.

A. P. R.

†ALBERTO BARRERA, SR.

by Celia G. Barrera & Family †MARIO ENRIQUE AGUILAR (8TH AN.)

by Su Familia †MA. DEL SOCORRO RODRIGUEZ

by Familia †EULOGIO PEREZ by Su Familia †DOMINGO & ESTELLA MUÑIZ

by Family †OFELIA LOPEZ LOPEZ (17TH AN.)

by Mr. & Mrs. Honorio Garza †MARIA VIOLA CASAS by ICC †RUDOLPH O. MARTINEZ, JR. by ICC †JOSE “JOEY” G. RAMIREZ, III

by Santos & Ramirez Family SUNDAY MAY 15TH – L.G. 7:00 A.M. †ADELA GUERRERO

by Severita Guerra SUNDAY MAY 15TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †RAQUEL VELASCO VALLE

by Gloria De Loera

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

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

A los tres días publique esta oración.

Aunque no crea mire que pasa el cuarto día.

†MARIA GUADALUPE VELASCO VALLE by Gloria De Loera †JOSE MANUEL GARCIA REYNA

by Anahi Garcia †EVANGELINA ROSAS DE GARCIA

by Anahi Garcia

†SERGIO CANTU by Familia Cantu †RUDOLPH O. MARTINEZ, JR.

by ICC †ANGEL HERNANDEZ (7TH AN.)

by Su Familia †YOLANDA GALVAN by Su Familia

SUNDAY MAY 15TH – I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †NOE GUTIERREZ

by Wife & Children †GUADALUPE O. GARZA

by Mr. & Mrs. Israel De la Cruz †JOSE S. HINOJOSA

by Jose O. Hinojosa & Family †LAZARO & ALEJANDRA GARCIA

by Letty & Valerie †ERNESTO CHAPA

by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family †ELIAS GARCIA (26TH AN.)

by Ninfa Longoria & Family †LEONEL & LETICIA LOPEZ

by Lopez Family 5:00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA

MONDAY MAY 16TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ALBERTO MORIN, JR.

by Wife Cynthia Lopez Morin †RUDOLPH O. MARTINEZ, JR.

by ICC TUESDAY MAY 17TH – I.C.C. 6.00 P.M. †BISHOP RAYMUNDO PEÑA †SANTIAGO OLIVAREZ JR. (4TH AN.)

by Wife †RUDOLPH O. MARTINEZ, JR.

by ICC

Kaylee Garza of R. T. Barrera Elementary Named School Super Reader Congrats to Kaylee Garza of R. T. Barrera Elementary School on being named a Super Reader!

Kaylee is a 4th grader who loves to read, and she has read over a million words. Great job Kaylee!!

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Public Relations Specialist City of Rio Grande City Job Title & Classification: Public Relations Specialist, City of Rio Grande City Administration Department, Full-Time Permanent Position.

Job Description: This position will be responsible for building and maintaining a positive image for our City. Will establish and contribute to several social media accounts for the City. Will be in charge of establishing and maintaining relationships with consumer, community, employee and public interest groups by writing press release and other media communications. Responding to request for information and press conferences, and coaching client representatives in the correct way of communicating with the public, customers and other municipal/governmental entities. Will also need excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements: Some experience in design and communication field or in a related area preferred. Applicant must pass a thorough background check (employment & criminal) and a pre-employment drug test.

Experience in news/live broadcasting preferred.

Must be bilingual in English/Spanish.

Individual must have a high school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred.

Valid driver license is required.

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

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Yvonne Berlanga Ac2E Elementary

Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary

Cinthia Perez

Sandra S. Sanchez

Deisy Bazan

Maira Cruz

Teresa Solis

Clarissa Rosas

Deborah Delano

John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

La Union Elementary

Norma Garcia

Ringgold Middle School

Alto Bonito Elementary

Ringgold Elementary

Mayra Garza

Veterans Middle School

Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary

Roque Guerra Jr. Elementary

Cynthia Sanchez Rio Grande City High School

Judith Jo Rodriguez Daniel Martinez General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Grulla Elementary

Julissa Barrera

Marcela Falcon

Ac2E Middle School

Eliza Delgado Preparatory for Early College High School

Grulla Middle School

Omar Hinojosa Grulla High School

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 11, 2022, PAGE 4 Early voting for the May 24th Primary Runoff Elections begins Monday, May 16th and ends Friday, May 20th.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the provisions contained in ARTICLE V, Section Five (5) of the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, we are serving notice to the owners and/or lien holders that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by JJ Wrecker Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicles within forty five (45) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicles in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Juan J. Lopez at 956-487-5929, 6392 E. Hwy 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 for information concerning vehicles.

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Veterans Memorial Elementary School Patriots Receive Books To Promote Literacy The Patriots at Veterans Memorial Elementary School enjoyed a wonderful celebration of Dr. Seuss. Librarian Ana Pena arranged a variety of awesome activities, including a special visit by The Cat in the Hat, who delivered books for all the children. Great job Patriots!

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Rio Grande City Grulla ISD celebrated Teacher and Employee Appreciation Week with a parade party Rio Grande City Grulla ISD celebrated Teacher and Employee Appreciation Week with a parade party at our East Side and West Side locations. Teachers and employees showed their school spirit as they drove by the Grulla High School or Multipurpose

Center to pick up their special token of appreciation from Mr. Adolfo Pena Jr., our SENSATIONAL Superintendent, along with all of our RGCGISD Administration. We would not be such a successful school district without the support of our teachers

and employees and we are so grateful that you have chosen Rio Grande City Grulla ISD as your home. On behalf of Mr. Adolfo Pena Jr., and our School Board of Trustees, we would like to thank you for everything you do at RGCGISD!

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 11, 2022, PAGE 8 COMING SOON to Rio, Powerful “United Night Of Prayer”! Wings On Fire Ministries and Pastors Anselmo and Hilda Cruz are inviting all the public to this great event. It will be taking place at the Rattler Football Stadium on Saturday June 4, 2022,

from 7pm- 9pm. Don’t miss it.

Bring your family and be blessed! ¡Viene Pronto a Rio, Poderosa “Noche De Oración UNIDA”!

Ministerio Wings On Fire y los Pastores Anselmo e Hilda Cruz están invitando a todo el publico a este gran evento.

Se llevara acabo en el estadio de futbol de los Rattlers. El sábado 4 de Junio del 2022, de las 7pm - 9pm. No se lo puede perder. ¡Traiga a toda su familia y sean bendecidos!

For more info. / Para mas info.

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GRANT SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Roma is soliciting service providers for one or more Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants from the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas Water Development Board and/or other sources, including Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, and/or Flood Mitigation Assistance. Accordingly, the City of Roma seeks to contract with a qualified service provider for pre-award and post-award management of HMA project(s). Please submit seven (7) copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications to Attn: Mr. Alejandro Barrera, City Manager, 77 Convent Street, P.O. Box 947, Roma, Texas 78584. Proposals must be received by the City of Roma no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday May 20, 2022, to be considered. The City of Roma reserves the right to negotiate with any and all proposers, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The City of Roma is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Servicios de traducción están disponibles por peticion.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 22-23-1002

Description Childcare Services

Date Due June 9, 2022

Time 3:00pm

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 email request at stcpurchasing@southtexascollege.edu. 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.

Purchases made as a result of this solicitation will be funded through a grant from the United States Department of Education and passing through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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

District Wide Repainting of Exterior Stucco & Panels (Pecan, Mid Valley, and Starr County Campuses and Pecan Plaza) Project No. 21-22-1070

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE TIME & LOCATION:

May 19, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m.

STC Purchasing Department 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg. N Ste 142 McAllen, Texas 78501

PROPOSAL DEADLINE & SUBMITTAL LOCATION:

May 26, 2022 @ 2:00 p.m.

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

Request for Proposals (RFP) documents will be available beginning on May 11, 2022. The RFP documents may be obtained from the South Texas College Purchasing Department, located at 3200 W Pecan Blvd Building N Room 145, McAllen, Texas. The Purchasing Department contact information is as follows: Phone: 956-872-4681 and Email: stcpurchasing@southtexascollege.edu.

Proposals shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check or acceptable bidder’s bond, payable to South Texas College, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the proposed project amount.

Proposals received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the CSP number and name of the project.

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

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 11, 2022, PAGE 9

Starr County Judge Proclaims April 24 to May 1, 2022 Soil & Water Stewardship Week On April 25th, Starr County Judge Eloy Vera proclaims April 24 to May 1, 2022 Soil & Water Stewardship Week.

The proclamation reads: “Whereas, healthy soil and clean water is a benefit to everyone, and Whereas, effective conservation practices provide the soil, water, animals, plants and air that can ensure a rich standard of living, and Whereas, our security depends upon the robust management of natural resources, and Whereas, stewardship calls for each person to help conserve these precious resources, Therefore, I do hereby proclaim April 24 to May 1, 2022 as Soil & Water Stewardship Week.”

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 22-23-1005

Description General Purpose Printing

Date Due May 26, 2022

Time 2:00 pm

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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LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND M A LT B E V E R A G E R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F PREMISE PERMIT (BQ) by: CARLOS MARTINEZ GONZALEZ dba LA ESTRELLA DRIVE THRU to be located at 100 HIDALGO AVENUE, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

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Roma ISD Students Enjoy Traveling Dinosaur Exhibit

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Estas son cosas que puede hacer •Considere una póliza de seguro •Considere extensa cobertura de antes de la temporada de huracanes contra inundaciones.

•Haga seguro de auto. •Coordine una (comienza el 1 de junio): un inventario de su vivienda. revisión de su techo.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT REGIONAL PRORITIES BY THE SOUTH TEXAS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

Students from across Roma ISD had a wonderful time attending the Dinosaur George traveling dinosaur exhibit after spring break. All elementary and middle school students toured the exhibit featuring a variety of dinosaur bones and replica pieces. The exhibit was brought to the school district in an effort to expose students to a museumcaliber experience they may

otherwise never be able to enjoy.

“We live in a remote area with less access to these kinds of exhibits, which can make science lessons come to life for our children,” explained Roma ISD Technology Program Director Edgar Garza. “We hope it sparked our students’ imaginations and ability to better understand their natural world. They loved the exhibit and learned a lot about the creatures that were native to Texas, their diets, and the

ancestors to some of our modern day animals. We look forward to bringing more opportunities like this to Roma in the future.”

The South Texas Development Council’s Board of Directors will be adopting regional priorities for the 2023-2024 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) with the Texas Department of Agriculture. A public hearing concerning the proposed regional priorities will be held at 11:00 AM on May 12th, 2022 at the Zapata County Courthouse located at 200 7th Ave. Zapata, TX 78076-EOC (2nd Floor Conference Room). The purpose of this public hearing will be to discuss the proposed regional priorities and solicit citizen input on the proposed regional priorities.

All citizens are encouraged to attend this public hearing and present their views to the STDC Board of Directors. The Zapata County Courthouse is accessible to the disabled; disabled individuals who might have difficulty in attending this public hearing should contact Juan E. Rodriguez, Executive Director at 956-722-3995 or via email at jerodriguez@ stdc.cog.tx.us to arrange for special assistance. If anyone interested in attending the public hearing requires a translator, please contact Juan E. Rodriguez, Executive Director, prior to the public hearing so arrangements may be made. If you cannot attend in person, written comments may be submitted and will be accepted by STDC until the public hearing is concluded.

CONVOCATORIA DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA PARA ADOPTAR PRIORIDADES REGIONALES POR EL CONCILIO DE DESARROLLO DEL SUR DE TEXAS PARA EL PROGRAMA DE SUBVENCIONES EN BLOQUE PARA EL DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO DE TEXAS La Junta Directiva del Concilio de Desarrollo del Sur de Texas adoptará prioridades regionales para el Programa de Subvenciones en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario de Texas (TxCDBG) 2023-2024 con el Departamento de Agricultura de Texas. Se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre las prioridades regionales propuestas a las 11:00 a.m. del 12 de mayo de 2022 en el Palacio de Justicia del condado de Zapata ubicado en 200 7th Ave. Zapata, TX 78076-EOC (sala de conferencias del segundo piso). El propósito de esta audiencia pública será discutir las prioridades regionales propuestas y solicitar la opinión de los ciudadanos sobre las prioridades regionales propuestas.

Se alienta a todos los ciudadanos a asistir a esta audiencia pública y presentar sus puntos de vista a la Junta Directiva de STDC. El Palacio de Justicia del condado de Zapata es accesible para discapacitados; las personas discapacitadas que puedan tener dificultades para asistir a esta audiencia pública deben comunicarse con Juan E. Rodríguez, Director Ejecutivo al 956-722-3995 o por correo electrónico a jerodriguez@stdc.cog.tx.us para solicitar asistencia especial. Si alguien interesado en asistir a la audiencia pública requiere un traductor, comuníquese con Juan E. Rodríguez, Director Ejecutivo, antes de la audiencia pública para que se puedan hacer los arreglos necessaries. Si no puede asistir en persona, se pueden enviar comentarios por escrito y STDC los aceptará hasta que concluya la audiencia pública.

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Monthly payment is $17.48 for every $1,000 you finance. Average exmaple down payment is 14.0%. Not available with leases and some other offers. Some customers may not qualify. See Dealer for details. Must take new retail delivery by 05/31/2022. All prices plus tax, title and license. Vehicle is subject to pre-sale.

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