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Texas Folklife has announced the 2020 Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Champions in each of the traditional Texas accordion music genres including conjunto, polka, Cajun and zydeco. Two young musicians from Roma won the highest awards in the Conjunto category — the competition’s largest category. Jorge Ramirez, 17, took home the Conjunto 17 and Under Award, and Jose Angel Torres, 19, took home the Conjunto 18-21 “Anthony Ortiz Jr” Award. Each of the winners will receive a prize package and future performance opportunities with Texas Folklife. The two young men both attend Roma High School and are part of Los Cardenales, the conjunto program led by Jaime
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BIG SQUEEZE Continued from Front Page The competition shifted to an entirely online format in March in response to social distancing measures. Online entries have long been an element of participation — offering kids in remote areas an accessible opportunity to compete. Nearly 50 gifted youth accordionists — hailing from Dallas to Houston the Rio Grande Valley — entered this year’s contest. The four winners were announced on May 1 via the 2020 Big Squeeze Finals “From Home” Concert, a Facebook Live event produced by Texas Folklife. “Even while physically distant,
Texas Folklife wanted to honor our commitment to our youth contestants and complete the 2020 Big Squeeze program. I am so proud that with our online event we were able to announce the 2020 Big Squeeze champions and celebrate a variety of accordion music genres as unique expressions of Texas culture together,” said Texas Folklife Executive Director Charlie Lockwood. “The accordion teachers dedicate additional hours with Big Squeeze participants, the contestants are extremely invested and the contestants’ families
offer unwavering support. It’s this community of accordion music lovers that makes The Big Squeeze so special,” said Texas Folklife Programming Director Sarah Rucker. The Big Squeeze is presented by Texas Folklife as part of its mission to preserve and present Texas’ diverse cultural heritage. Since 2007, Texas Folklife has promoted Texas accordion music genres through the Big Squeeze program. More than 300 young, talented players from dozens of Texas communities have participated in the program.
ADVERTISEMENT STARR COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Starr County has been chosen to receive $57,928 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA: The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. A Local Board made up of Lilly Lopez - Killelea, United Way of South Texas; David Luna , American Red Cross; Lieutenant Adolph Aguirre, The Salvation Army; Libby Salinas, Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley; Jaime Longoria, Community Service Agency; Rabbi Claudio J. Kogan, The Temple Emanuel; Norma Pimentel, Catholic Social Services; Cynthia Fuentes, Starr County; Frank Llanas, Homeless Representative; Belinda F. Simons, Su Casa de Esperanza and Elizabeth Zamora, Calvary Baptist Church representative will determine how the funds awarded to Starr County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Starr County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously South Texas Food bank and Catholic Social Services This Agency was responsible for providing 39,438 meals and 151 bills paid in utility assistance. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Maria Flores, United Way of South Texas: 113 W. Pecan Blvd. McAllen, TX 78501-9584, or call (956)686-6331 for an application. The deadline for submitting applications to the United Way of South Texas is Thursday, May 21, 2020 by 5:00 p.m. ADVERTISEMENT STARR COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Starr County was allocated $82,588 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA: The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. A Local Board made up of Lilly Lopez - Killelea, United Way of South Texas; David Luna , American Red Cross; Lieutenant Adolph Aguirre, The Salvation Army; Libby Salinas, Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley; Jaime Longoria, Community Service Agency; Rabbi Claudio J. Kogan, The Temple Emanuel; Norma Pimentel, Catholic Social Services; Cynthia Fuentes, Starr County; Frank Llanas, Homeless Representative; Belinda F. Simons, Su Casa de Esperanza and Elizabeth Zamora, Calvary Baptist Church representative will determine how the funds awarded to Starr County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Starr County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously South Texas Food bank and Catholic Social Services This Agency was responsible for providing 39,438 meals and 151 bills paid in utility assistance. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Maria Flores, United Way of South Texas: 113 W. Pecan Blvd. McAllen, TX 78501-9584, or call (956)686-6331 for an application. The deadline for submitting applications to the United Way of South Texas is Thursday, May 21, 2020 by 5:00 p.m.
STC Campus Food Pantries Helping Students Feed Their Families With Curbside Service Hiromi Diaz said a difficult situation last month had her scrambling to find a way to feed her family despite the risks associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Diaz, who is currently a fulltime student at STC’s Mid Valley Campus and pursuing an associate degree in education, said her family entered a difficult phase after her husband was laid off in April. The family had to find a way to make ends meet while being shut-in, and finding food assistance suddenly became a priority while her husband tried to return to work. Searching for support for her family of five, she said food assistance from the college helped them receive the essential items they needed to weather the difficult period. “It was really worth it, and I am really glad I was able to have the benefit of the food pantry,” Diaz said. “Students shouldn’t hesitate to receive the help, and they shouldn’t worry about talking to people at the college because STC has a lot of help available.” South Texas College served hundreds of students and their family members like Hiromi shortly after it began offering food assistance in April, according to coordinators with the college food pantry. Food pantries are offered at the Pecan Campus in McAllen, the MidValley Campus in Weslaco and the Starr County Campus in Rio Grande City. Staff members placed calls to these students to make an appointment, and volunteers distributed pantry items using a curb-side system. Food assistance at the college continues through the summer. The Department of Student Activities and Wellness at STC
has made the student pantries available to all eligible students, as long as they are registered for assistance, current students or registered for the summer. “Our focus is to keep the students engaged and involved at South Texas College, and one way we do that is through the food pantry,” said Elibariki Nguma, Director of Student Activities and Wellness. “We understand that some students face food insecurities, and especially now with COVID-19 we know that they might be facing even more hardships. “This food pantry is one way to support them and still keep them enrolled at school,” Nguma said. “We are trying to alleviate some of the concerns and issues they may have while having them continue with their classes without having them worry about something like food.” For additional information on pantry services, students can visit https://life.southtexascollege. edu/food-pantry/. They will need to provide their full name, address, phone number, and student “A” number. Students can find a range of other services at www. southtexascollege.edu. For students needing to
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Many people may be tempted to discard rusty tools that have gone unused and sat in a garage or shed for a significant period of time. But tools encrusted with rust do not need to be relegated to the trash bin, nor do gardeners have to toil for hours scraping and sanding off the rust. There’s a much easier way to restore rusty tools that relies on a common household ingredient: vinegar. Pour vinegar into a deep enough vessel to submerge the metal part of the tool. Soak the tool overnight. The next day, use a scouring pad to rub off the rust. If the tool is too big to fit into a can or bucket, simply wrap it with a vinegar-soaked rag and cover the whole tool with a tightly secured plastic bag. Follow the same procedure the next day. After all the rust is gone, rinse the tool in cool water and dry thoroughly. Then return it to regular usage.
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Ringgold Middle School 6th Grade May Students Thank You Counselor Eva Garza!! Roma High Counselor Eva Garza make and donated special education themed masks for the Roma ISD Teachers of the Year! A thoughtful gesture during a time of crisis means so much!!
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O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen.
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Important Update On Roma ISD Food Service Program: Roma ISD is switching to meal bundle distributions once a week starting on May 12, 2020. ¡Actualización importante sobre el programa de servicio de alimentos de Roma ISD!: Roma ISD está cambiando a distribuciones de paquetes de comidas una vez por semana a partir de el 12 de mayo de 2020.
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Advanced Manufacturing student finds niche assisting medical community during COVID-19 crisis What initially started as a way to help protect his mother Cecilia, who is a nurse at several healthcare agencies in the Valley, has developed into an effort to support the medical community in the region as a whole, according to Julio Garza. Garza, 23, says he found a niche creating protective face shields for healthcare providers by utilizing 3D printing techniques he learned as a student with the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program at South Texas College. Employed recently as a substitute teacher at a local high school and as a health provider for the elderly, Garza said the rise of the current COVID-19 pandemic impacted him in numerous ways. Before the virus struck, Garza said he was working on his Capstone project, doing volunteer hours with AMT, but since the college closed in March he said he found a way to earn his hours while also helping the community. “My mom has been a nurse for the last 23 years and lately they have not had enough equipment,” he said. “My mom is also high risk because she has asthma and other personal health issues that can be critical for her, especially since she is working with COVID-19 patients.” From Rio Grande City, Garza is currently a student within the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program at STC’s Technology Campus and is currently slated to graduate in December 2020. Initially noticing the online community talk about making face shields for healthcare professionals for those with access to a 3D printer, Garza said he was encouraged to reach out to medical staff in the area to address a shortage of health equipment they are currently experiencing. The result was finding a way to create protective equipment approved the National Institute of Health (NIH) in order to begin
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materials I have, but my mom encouraged me to continue and helped me to talk to the people she worked with.” Since he began in March, Garza says he has produced roughly 230 face shields for local healthcare providers totaling more than 690 printing hours. During that time, he has purchased two additional 3D printers, and has received assistance from South Texas College Advanced Manufacturing instructors who have guided him with the production process.
That assistance has enabled him to provide face shields free of charge to providers, but Garza still politely asks for donations to help him purchase materials. “I don’t want people to think that my intention is to profit,” he said. “I usually ask for $5 as a donation for each face shield because that’s the material cost of the headband, the shield, elastic, or even printer parts just in case they break. It’s just so I can keep on buying the material I need. “What originally started as a way to try to keep my mom safe eventually turned to wanting to help other nurses who have families out there, and keep them safe,” he said. “If I can do this for my mom, I can do this for other people. I don’t really care about any attention for this, and I am not looking for praise, but I think people can connect with that.”
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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 13, 2020, PAGE 8
SAN ROBERTO APTS.
Spacious 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath with appliances including washer & dryer in units. Walking distance from schools at 399 San Roberto Rd.
(956) 454-1043
www.riograndecityapartments.com
V.F.W. HALL RENTALS
FORForPARTIES AND EVENTS info. call or text - Cell Phones:
735-3295 • 487-5050 • 422-8771 Trabajos de Albañilería
Apartment For Rent
2 bedroom, 1 bath, stove and ref. in Roma. $350/month. For more information call:
(956) 208-0090
Apartment For Rent
Asemos trabajos de construcción, enjarres, banquetas, driveways, pegamos bloque, chimeneas etc. Mario 956-416-1095
2bdrm., 1ba., central air/heat, stove & ref., includes water & garbage. On Hwy 83,1/2 mile before Grulla HS right hand side, Garciasville. (956) R.F. Solis
NOW HIRING
2- RANCHES FOR SALE
Looking for a responsible person that can speak English and Spanish, that is willing to learn how to press, assemble clothes and take care of customers. For more info contact CALL OR TEXT Comet Cleaners
735-6031
735-3396
48 acre & 140 acre - with water well, stock tank & electricity Las Lomas Blanca Rd. Call Johnny for more info.
956-966-0777
Se vende dos ranchos uno de 48 acres y uno de 140 acres con noria de agua y electricidad Llame a Juan para mas informacion
956-966-0777
HELP WANTED
Local restaurant looking for:
SERVERS
COOKS, SERVERS & BARTENDERS
If interested e-mail brief contact info. to calibre1rgc@gmail.com or call (956) 844-7117
2016 Dodge Challenger
STK# 21725A
NICE! NICE! ONLY 16K MILES!!!
$
Puzzle Solution 05-06-20
NOW HIRING
(956) 352-0550
2017 Chevy Traverse LS
21,995
STK#21192A
LOW MILES
$
18,995
2019 GMC Yukon
STK#
LIKE NEW!
$
38,995
2019 VW Jetta
STK# P2360
NICE!
$
2018 Chevy Traverse
16,995
2019 Chevy Cruze
STK# 21964A NICE!!
$
15,995
STK# 21849A
NICE!
$
28,995
2020 GMC Sierra 4x4
STK# 21633A
LIKE NEW
$
43,995
People across the Valley come home to Rio Motor Co. for big savings and family-friendly service!
No Matter Where You Live, Come Home! Paco Cantu Ramiro Barrera 956-208-1821 956-573-6526
Rolando Flores 956-416-8945
(956) 487-2596 · 1-800-509-0003
www.riomotors.com
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Urban Horticulture and COVID19 Author: Heidi López, M.S. In the last 2 months many of us had to work from home or we just decided to selfquarantine due to Coronavirus. During this pandemic we faced a little bit of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. Not knowing a lot about the virus and needing to feed families we have been surprised by the food shortage at stores. Even though shortages appear temporary, this uncertainty about food raises the importance of having a vegetable garden at home. Having a vegetable garden at home gives us direct access to fresh fruits and vegetables. With a garden we tend to eat more vegetables and this means better health and much
needed support for a good immune system. Gardening at home or participating in a community garden helps us save money by allowing us to enjoy harvesting our own vegetables and keep most of our grocery budget for other items. We can grow vegetables year round in the Rio Grande Valley yet few people take advantage of our climate and rich soils. Half of the Rio Grande Valley is considered to be a “food desert.” This is an area where the availability of affordable, healthy, fresh food is limited. With the shutdown of businesses and the loss of pay, along with the closure of schools due to COVID19, many people, are risking their health due to the lack of proper nutrition. School meals, all too often, were the only meals providing complete nutrition. The lack of nutritious meals puts our health at risk.
A vegetable garden is not only a good source of vitamins and minerals, the actual gardening helps you exercise, according to the publication “Gardening as Exercise,” by Texas A&M University Aggie Horticulture Department. In this article, experts say even the less strenuous exercise forms, like gardening, can help you burn off 300 calories just by weeding, trimming, and raking. Cleaning a garden can also help you tone your muscles and they recommend using manual equipment instead of power equipment, whenever you can, to boost your garden workout. Being outdoors helps people relax and feel happy while isolated or self-quarantined. Many people garden for their well-being, gardening can help your emotional stability; pulling weeds can help you release stress and smelling herbs can lift spirits, not to mention
that a successful garden gives you a great sense of achievement and money savings. Gardening can be especially fun with family. Children get excited about growing food. Gardens support their capacity for wonder, admiration for growing plants and they develop a since of environment and our planet. Gardening at home or at community gardens can help save money at the grocery stores, improve physical fitness, uplift our spirits, and provide enjoyable time with family. Growing our own food leads to healthier meals and improved health for everyone. For all of these reasons, I encourage you to start your vegetable garden at home. For more information about gardening classes or questions to help you start your garden, contact Starr County’s Better Living for Texans Agent, Heidi López, M.S. at heidi.lopez@ag.tamu.edu.
NO CREDIT CHECK WITH CLEAR TITLE! TEXAN CREDIT
LOANS $ UP TO 1,400
NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! JUST ASK US!
We make loans from $200-$1,400 with a Clear Title or with approved credit. COME BY OR CALL US!!! WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU! PHONE APPLICATION WELCOME DINORAH VILLANUEVA Manager
ALMA ALONSO
JOANNA ALONSO
¡SE HABLA ESPAÑOL!
956-487-0279 Assistant Manager
CSR COLLECTOR
4762 E. Hwy 83 Ste. B • Rio Grande City, TX
*all loans subject to our normal credit criteria. Must have verifiable income & residence. Title must be in customer’s name and vehicle must be registered and running.
WE’RE HERE AND READY TO HELP. People across the Valley come home to Rio Motor Company!
27,995
$
STK# 21636
MSRP PRICE REDUCTION BELOW MSRP SPECIAL VALUE PRICE 1 CUSTOMER CASH 2 SALE PRICE
STK# 21825
35,995
$
$33,495 -$ 2,250 $31,245 -$ 3,250
MSRP $46,682 PRICE REDUCTION BELOW MSRP -$ 3,687 $42,995 SPECIAL VALUE PRICE 1 -$ 7,000 CUSTOMER CASH 2
$27,995
SALE PRICE
OTHER AVAILABLE OFFERS: Deffered Monthly Payments For 120 Days 3 When You Finance w/GM Financial
2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT
OTHER AVAILABLE OFFERS: 4* 0% APR For 84 Months When You Finance w/GM Financial
20,995
$
STK# 21897
MSRP PRICE REDUCTION BELOW MSRP SPECIAL VALUE PRICE 1 CUSTOMER CASH 2 SALE PRICE
2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB LT STK# 22038
$27,495 -$ 1,750 $25,745 -$ 4,750
$
23,995
MSRP PRICE REDUCTION BELOW MSRP SPECIAL VALUE PRICE 1 CUSTOMER CASH 2
$20,995
SALE PRICE
OTHER AVAILABLE OFFERS: 4* 0% APR For 84 Months When You Finance w/GM Financial
2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS
$35,995
OTHER AVAILABLE OFFERS: Deffered Monthly Payments For 120 Days 3 When You Finance w/GM Financial
2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO LS
1 Not available with special finance, lease or some other offers. 2 Not available with special financing, lease and some other offers. 3 Available with select standard APR rates when financed with
GM Financial. Some customers may not qualify. Down Payment required if applicable. Finance charges accrue from date of financing. Not available with lease and some other offers. Monthly payment is $11.90 for every $1,000 you finance. Average example down payment is 4.5%. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. See dealer for details. Residency restrictions apply. All prices plus tax, title and license. Take delivery by 06/01/2020.
4* 0% APR for 84 months for vey well-qualified buyers when financed w/GM Financial.
“No Matter Where You Live, Come Home!”
(956) 487-2596 1-800-509-0003 www.riomotors.com
$27,645 -$ 2,150 $25,495 -$ 1,500 $23,995
¿Necesitas ayuda de PROVIDER en tu casa, o conoces a alguien que necesita PROVIDER? Pero, tienen miedo a pedir por temor de perder su propiedad. Sabias que existen cosas a su favor para que eso no suceda.
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OMAR REYES (956) 533-9001
PHOTO FROM THE PAST
MAY 13, 2020 PAGE 10
You’re in good hands.
FROM THE PAST: On May 1st, 1949, the circus came to town. In celebration, Rio Grande City had a parade. Pictured in this photograph taken on May 1st, 1949, are some of the participants in the parade. This photograph was in my Grandmother Catalina F. G. Pena’s photo album. Her husband Antonio Pena referred to this photograph as EN UN BURRO TRES BATURROS (On One Donkey Three Peasants) referring to the title of a Mexican movie made in 1939 that had the distinction of being the first film that Mexicans singer and movie star Pedro Infante appeared in. Pedro Infante visited Rio Grande City at a celebration held at the Mexico movie theater. This photograph appears to have been taken at West Grammer School where Catalina F. G. Pena taught for several years. But, the scene could have been situated in front of the Fort Ringgold Military Complex. Can anyone identify the three riders on the front horse and also the riders in the background? Please call 956-739-6117 if you know their names.
IPhone SE (2020) NOW AVAILABLE Arroyo:5065 Hwy. 83 ste. A - 956-570-0702 Roma: 834 E. Grant St. Ste. C - 956-570-0701 OPEN OPEN E. Hwy 83 Ste. B - 956-309-3549 East Hwy 83 Ste A. 956-429-5625 RGC: 4370 NOW Escobares: 4522 NOW Penitas - 1715 Expressway 83 Suite A-2 Penitas Tx- 956-424-0133
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