MAY 17, 2023

Serina Ramírez come back with the GOLD!!! The new UIL State Champion in Track and Field in Shot Put! Rattler Nation are so incredibly proud of all the accomplishments that Serina has had during her 4 year career here at Rio Grande City High School!

3X STATE QUALIFIER 2021, 2022 & 2023, 3X REGIONAL, 3X AREA, 3X DISTRICT CHAMP, 4X BROKE SCHOOL RECORD AND FIRST EVER

FEMALE RIO RATTLERS TRACK & FIELD HISTORY TO BRING HOME NOT ONE BUT TWO STATE MEDALS 2022 and 2023.

During her Senior year Serina has been District Champion, Area Champion, Regional Champion, and State Champion.

4X breaker of the school record and is the new Rio Grande Valley record holder for shot put! Feats that few achieve in their

athletic career and one we hope she continues at the university level!

Serina has done a TREMENDOUS job representing the Rattler Nation! Thank you to all her supporters and her coaches for making this achievement possible!

Once again on behalf of the ENTIRE RATTLER NATION, CONGRATULATIONS SERINA RAMÍREZ!!!

RGC High School Winter Guard Earn 2nd Place at TECA South Color Guard Championships

Valente Garcia Qualified for State in Team Roping

Veterans Middle School 8th Grade student Valente Garcia qualified for State this year in Team Roping. He made it to the best top 10 Team Ropers in Jr. HIGH Rodeo Region 8 and will compete for State in Gonzalez, Tx at the end of May. Congratulations and Good Luck Valente!!! Keep it up!

Mental Health Awareness has been observed every year since 1949. Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support the millions of people in the U.S. affected by mental illness.

According to recent estimates, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and less than half receive treatment.

This year, NAMI is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with the More Than Enough campaign!

It’s an opportunity for all of us to

come together and remember the inherent value we each hold – no matter our diagnosis, appearance, socioeconomic status, background, or ability.

It is important that every person to know, no matter what, they are inherently worthy of more than enough life, love, and healing. Showing up, just as you are, for yourself and the people around you is more than enough.

For more information on Mental Health Awareness Month and mental health resources, please visit Home | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness Message from the Starr County Community Coalition

Roma High Basketball Lady Gladiators Selected for All-District Honors

Congratulations to the Roma High School Mighty Lady Gladiator Basketball Team All-District Selections! The Gladiator Nation is super proud of these young ladies!!

WEDNESDAY MAY 17TH – I.C.C. 6:30 P.M.

†JIMMY LEE “JJ” RODRIGUEZ JR. by Family

†LUZ MARIA GARZA (11TH AN.) by Family

THURSDAY MAY 18TH – L.G. 6:00 P.M.

†HERBERT M. BROWN (14TH AN.) by Daughter

†JIMMY LEE “JJ” RODRIGUEZ JR. by Family

FRIDAY MAY 19TH - I.C.C.

12:00 P.M.

JIMMY LEE “JJ” RODRIGUEZ JR. by Family

SATURDAY MAY 20TH - I.C.C.

5:00 P.M.

†LOLITA & PEDRITO FERNANDEZ by Fernandez Family

†IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR RGCHS CLASSMATES OF 1962 by RGCHS Class of 1962

†DANNY GOMEZ, JR. by Mom & Dad

†DIANA PEREZ HERNANDEZ by Family

†MELICIA “MITZIE” OLIVAREZ by Israel & Lupita Chapa

†RUDY MARTINEZ JR. by Family

†INEZ & RODOLFO MARTINEZ by Family

†LEONARDA B. GONZALEZ by Family

†ALBERTO GARZA by Family

†REYNALDO MOLINA III by Family

†PEDRO & PETRA HERNANDEZ by Family †BELINDA PEREZ by Family

†JAMES WILLIAM GOINES by Nelda & Gilbert Gonzalez

†ERNESTO LEZA by Family

†JIMMY LEE “JJ” RODRIGUEZ JR. by Family

†DR. ALEJANDRO SAENZ VILLARREAL by Familia Villarreal

Primer Aniversario en Memoria de Jose Cruz Villarreal

05/03/1953 † 05/20/2022

Cuando miren al cielo recuerden siempre que yo los veo desde allí...

Cuando se sientan tristes y solos, intenten recordar momentos felices que pasamos juntos...

Cuando no allá nadie mas, dense cuenta que allí estamos juntos... y que aunque no puedan verme siempre los acompaño en sus alegrías, en sus tristezas, emociones, éxitos, en todas sus días, en todas sus horas y cada segundo.

Al igual que ustedes deben extrañarme...

Yo también los extraño mucho. Y lamento tanto no averme despedido, pero desde mi estrella los puedo mirar, denme una sonrisa para descansar...

Saben que los amo, búsquenme en la �lor, en la suave brisa, en lo que es el amor, que yo estoy presente como lo esta el sol, y yo sigo latiendo en sus corazones...

Su esposa Maricela Villarreal e hijos Familia Villarreal

SUNDAY MAY 21ST – L.G.

7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

SUNDAY MAY 21ST - I.C.C.

9:00 A.M.

†JOSE M. GARCIA REYNA by Family

†EVANGELINA ROSAS DE GARCIA by Family

†JOSE LUNA , JR. (1ST AN.) by Su Familia

†FR. THOMAS SEPULVEDA by Noelia Muñoz

†MITZIE OLIVAREZ by Noelia Muñoz

†JOSE MARIA RAMIREZ (1ST AN.) by Family

†DANIEL TREVIÑO SAENZ (2ND AN.) by Family

†SANTIAGO OLIVAREZ JR. (5TH AN.) by Josefa Olivarez

†ANGELITA Z. VILLARREAL by Josefa Olivarez

SUNDAY MAY 21ST – I.C.C.

11:00 A.M.

†NOE GUTIERREZ by Wife & Children

†ELIAS GARCIA (27TH AN.) by Ninfa Longoria & Family

†LEONZO GARZA (3RD AN.) by Yesenia Rivas

†ARMINDA & TIBURCIO RIVAS by Yesenia Rivas

5:00 P.M.

†WILLIAM GRIGGS (2ND AN.) by Family

†JIMMY LEE “JJ” RODRIGUEZ JR. by Family

MONDAY MAY 22ND – I.C.C.

6:00 P.M.

†ELIAS CHAPA VILLARREAL

Roma High Students Enjoy STEM Camp

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.

Roma High School 9th and 10th grade GT Program students had a terrific time at skills camps hosted at the campus. The camps provided hands-on demonstrations of science, engineering and technical skills the students are learning in classes every day.

Roma High Construction Tech Students Earn Trip to State Competition

Ximena Carillo Earned 2nd Place at State Law Enforcement Competition

Roma High Law Enforcement Students Earn Trip to SkillsUSA State Meet

Congrats to Roma High School Law Enforcement Program student Ximena Carrillo for earning 2nd Place in the Opening Statement Contest at the TSPSTA State Competition! She participated in the Opening Statement Contest as a Defense Attorney.

Congrats to the Roma High Gladiator Carpentry Program students who earned a trip to the SkillsUSA State Comp! The Gladiator Nation is super proud of the high level of skills these students have mastered. Their work is clearly some of the best in the state. They are headed for amazing futures!

Congrats to the Roma High Law Enforcement Class students who participated at the SkillsUSA District Meet. Students Mel Velazquez, Gabriel Cantu, Alan Alvarez, and Adrian Barrera competed in the Building Search Event, earning 2nd Place and a trip to the State! Way to go!!

VMS Student Council celebrated Earth Day cleaning

On Saturday April 22nd, Veterans Middle School Student Council celebrated Earth Day cleaning the Highway. Thank you to all members who helped with this project and made it a huge success. A special thanks to the assistant principal Veronica Salinas, Counselor Raul Garcia, Athletic Coordinator Huver Trevino, RGCGISD Police Department Officer Garza and Officer De La Garza and Student Council Sponsor Claribel Solis. VMS would also like to send a big THANK YOU to Steel Erectors & Fabrication for their support and donation to the cause providing cool refreshments and snacks to the students.

Spring SALES EVENT

STK# 24949

NOTICE OF TAX RESALE

Sheriff Rene Fuentes

Pursuant to a resolution by Commissioners Court, Starr County, as authorized by Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on June 06, 2023, at the South Side Doors of the Courthouse, of the said County, located at 401 N. Britton, Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:30 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Starr County, Texas, to wit:

CAUSE NO. TS-15-155; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA , SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. BEATRIZ G. RAMOS (DECEASED); FORECLOSED: MARCH 02, 2021; ACCT. NO. 142200040000100000100; LOT 1, BLOCK 4, RAU-CON ADDITION #2, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 503, PAGE 112, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE & EXCEPT HOWEVER, THAT CERTAIN WEST 1/2 OF SAID LOT 1 AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 504, PAGE 537, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-17-115; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. EDNA GONZALEZ; FORECLOSED JULY 03, 2018; ACCT. NO. 071100000000081000000; TRACT 1: LOT 81, ALTO BONITO SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 258-A, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-17-115; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. EDNA GONZALEZ; FORECLOSED JULY 03, 2018; ACCT. NO. 071100000000082000000; TRACT 2: LOT 82, ALTO BONITO SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 258-A, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-18-5; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs MARIA AVELINA GARZA-GUZMAN A/K/A MARIA AVELINA GUZMAN; FORECLOSED JUNE 04, 2019; ACCT. NO. 130000030000600000000; LOT 6, BLOCK 3, NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION I, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 1418, PAGE 467, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

Notes:

All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law.

All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Starr County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the “Adjudged Value” as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Starr County Appraisal District. Payment must be made by cashiers check or money orders. All sales are final.

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, OWNED BY THE DEFENDANT(S) IN SUCH SUIT(S) IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED.

THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COUNTY NOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY’S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS.

IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL.

CAUSE NO. TS-18-5; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs MARIA AVELINA GARZA-GUZMAN A/K/A MARIA AVELINA GUZMAN; FORECLOSED JUNE 04, 2019; ACCT. NO. 130000030000500000000; LOT 5, BLOCK 3, NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION I, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 1418, PAGE 467, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-19-5; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs JOSUE PREZA; FORECLOSED DECEMBER 03, 2019; ACCT. NO. 141280000001100000000; LOT 11, RANCHO ALTO VISTA, PHASE 1, AN ADDITION TO STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 1100, PAGE 724, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-19-94; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs FERMIN HINOJOSA A/K/A FERMIN VIDAL HINOJOSA, JR., ET AL; FORECLOSED DECEMBER 07, 2021; ACCT. NO. 002830610019700000000; 150.00 FEET BY 100.00 FEET, CONTAINING 0.344 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN PORCION 61, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 874, PAGE 503, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. 8226; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS ISIDORA FLORES, ET., EX., MARGARITA GARZA FLORES, ET., AL.; FORECLOSED NOVEMBER 05, 1991; ACCT. NO. 690000550000000000000; LOT 6, RAUCON SUBDIVISION, OUT OF PORCION 75M, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 323, PAGE 8, STARR COUNTY DEED RECORDS.

POR LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULOS E INTERESES, SI FUESE EL CASO, DE LA PROPIEDAD INMUEBLE QUE SE OFRECE. LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL CONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ALGUACIL GARANTIZAN O REALIZAN ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRADORES SE RESPONSABILIZAN POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS.

EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE SE DESTINA PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LA PROPIEDAD CARECE DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO. RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

1512 S. LONE STAR WAY EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539 (956) 289-7931 www.lgbs.com

Tobacco may not seem as popular as it once was, but the World Health Organization notes that 17 percent of the global population uses tobacco.

If it seems as though fewer people are smoking cigarettes, that’s not an incorrect interpretation. According to the Tobacco Atlas, the number of cigarettes smoked worldwide has been decreasing slowly since sales peaked in 2012. However, cigarettes are not the only tobacco product on the market, and the decline in cigarette sales does not necessarily mean consumers are avoiding tobacco altogether. In fact, some may simply be vaping, which is the term used to describe the usage of e-cigarettes. Though vaping is sometimes described as a safe alternative to cigarettes, such a characterization could be somewhat misleading, as various public health agencies caution

What to know about vaping

against the use of any tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. A greater understanding of vaping, including its potential connection to cancer, could help consumers make more informed decisions.

What is vaping?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, e-cigarettes produce an aerosol that usually contains flavored nicotine, which is the addictive ingredient in cigarettes and other popular tobacco products. Additional chemicals are employed to make the aerosol, which e-cigarette users inhale into their lungs.

It’s important to note that even the term “vaping” might be misleading. The American Cancer Society notes that “vaping” gives the impression that e-cigarettes produce a vapor that is then inhaled. But vaping produces an aerosol that contains tiny particles.

That aerosol is not the same thing

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

as a vapor. Does vaping produce a secondhand effect?

Most cigarette smokers are familiar with the dangers of secondhand smoke. That danger is so significant that it’s now illegal to smoke indoors in many areas of the world. The CDC reports that vaping poses a similar threat, as bystanders near someone who is vaping can breathe in the aerosol when e-cigarette users exhale. Is vaping linked to cancer?

The ACS notes that the chemicals in the aerosol produced when smoking e-cigarettes may contain formaldehyde, a cancercausing substance that can form if the e-liquid overheats or an insufficient amount of liquid is reaching the heating element. Though the CDC notes that e-cigarettes can potentially benefit smokers who are not pregnant if used as a complete substitute

South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

23-24-1006 Merchant Services June 15, 2023 3:00 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 St) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Email or 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 the opening date.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing, at 956-872-4681 or beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Vanessa Campos, Technical Buyer of Purchasing, at 956-872-4661 or vsolis_3079@southtexascollege.edu. Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

A pre-proposal conference will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. For the meeting link information, please email stcpurchasing@southtexascollege.edu

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.

Vendors are encouraged to visit the South Texas College’s Purchasing Department website to complete the 2-part Bonfire vendor registration for receiving solicitations at: https://southtexascollege.bonfirehub.com/login

for cigarettes and other smoked tobacco products, the organization also emphasizes that more research is necessary before scientists can understand the longterm effects of vaping. In addition, the CDC reports that e-cigarettes are not safe for youth, young adults, pregnant adults, or adults who do not currently use tobacco products.

Smoking cigarettes has long been known to increase risk for various cancers. Vaping may be a less harmful alternative to smoking for current smokers, but various public health agencies still warn that avoiding tobacco entirely is the safest option.

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 Rio Grande City Police Department, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicles within thirty (30) days after date of this notice and make payments of all towing fee, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicles in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Nelba Ortiz at 956-487-8892 / Mon - Fri / 8am - 5pm, 402 E. Main Street Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 for information concerning vehicles.

2000 CHEVROLET PK “WHITE” VIN - 2GCEC19T1Y1408488

2003 SUZUKI ATV “WHITE” VIN - JSAAK47AX32113249

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

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 St) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Email or 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.

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 Vanessa Campos, Technical Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4661 vsolis_3079@ 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.

Vendors are encouraged to visit the South Texas College’s Purchasing Department website to complete the 2-part Bonfire vendor registration for receiving solicitations at: https://southtexascollege.bonfirehub.com/login

HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS

NOTICE OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Starr County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on May 5, 2023, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2023, the same being the 6th day of said month, at the South Side Doors of the Courthouse, of the said County, located at 401 N. Britton, Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:30 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Starr and the State of Texas, to-wit:

TS-14-07, Account No(s). 0036965(059000000700100000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY, CITY OF ROMA AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. NOE VILLARREAL

A/K/A NOE NUMAEL VILLARREAL, ET AL

Lots 1 and 2, Block “G”, Catalina Heights Addition, an addition to the City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 86, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $162,010.00

TS-14-07, Account No(s). 0036969(059000000700300000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY, CITY OF ROMA AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. NOE VILLARREAL

A/K/A NOE NUMAEL VILLARREAL, ET AL

Lot 3, Block “G”, Catalina Heights, an addition to the City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 86, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $15,000.00

TS-17-135, Account No(s). 0035130(008430600050000011900)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROSALVA P. CANTU, A/K/A ROSALVA PRUNEDA CANTU

0.523 acre, more or less, out of Porcion 60, Starr County, Texas, as described, as Tract 3, in deed dated September 3, 1997, from Israel Pruneda etux to Rosalva P. Cantu, in Volume 788, Page 363, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $41,490.00

TS-18-41, Account No(s). 0007006(159000110000900000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ALBERTO GARCIA, ET AL

Lot 9, Block 11, San Rafael Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 340, Page 59, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $15,480.00

TS-19-283, Account No(s). 0034985(169000000003400000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JUAN ANGEL BARRERA, ET AL

0.1736 acre, more or less, out of Share 5-A, Porcion 84, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated January 20, 1984, from Napoleon Miranda etux to Juan Angel Barrera etux, in Volume 484, Page 396, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $7,190.00

TS-20-85, Account No(s). 0034024(156090000301800000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ALICIA O. RODRIGUEZ, (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY, ET AL

42.10 feet by 122.00 feet, containing 0.118 acre, more or less, being Lot 18, Block “C”, Sanchez Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 88, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $33,030.00

TS-20-85, Account No(s). 0034026(156090000301900000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ALICIA O. RODRIGUEZ, (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY, ET AL

Lot 19, Block “C”, Sanchez Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 235, Page 453, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas.

with an adjudged value of $33,430.00

TS-20-119, Account No(s). 0074963(00166-07300-03200-003911 and 001660730003200003911)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HECTOR JAIME

MARTINEZ, JR., ET AL

0.25 acre, more or less, being Lot 44, Porcion 73, Abstract 166, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 9, 1999, from Humberto Saenz Jr. etux to Hector J. Martinez etux, in Volume 826, Page 650, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $12,500.00

TS-20-119, Account No(s). 0074964(00166-07300-03200-003912 and 001660730003200003912)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HECTOR JAIME MARTINEZ, JR., ET AL

0.19 acre, more or less, being Lot 45, Porcion 73, Abstract 166, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 9, 1999, from Humberto Saenz Jr. etux to Hector J. Martinez etux, in Volume 826, Page 650, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $9,770.00

TS-20-183, Account No(s). 0055727(102500000002700000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. BRENDA RAMIREZ

Lot 27, Hilltop Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 251-B, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $9,000.00

TS-20-183, Account No(s). 0055728(102500000002800000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. BRENDA RAMIREZ

Lot 28, Hilltop Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 251-B, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $79,180.00

TS-20-187, Account No(s). 0072271(000950750026315000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ESCOBARES, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. LAURA MARISOL GARCIA HINOJOSA, A/K/A LAURA MARISOL HINOJOSA GARCIA TRUSTEE OF MINORS MANUEL GUTIERREZ GARCIA, ET AL

0.1379 acre, more or less, out of portion of Tract No. 119 of Porcion No. 75, Ancient Jurisdiction of Mier, Mexico, now Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated July 13, 2015, from Maria Graciela Garcia, Trustee etal to Laura Marisol Garcia Hinojosa, Trustee for Manuel Gutierrez Garcia, Mauricio Gutierrez Garcia, and Marianelly Gutierrez Garcia, minor children, in Volume 1477, Page 240, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $56,350.00

TS-20-221, Account No(s). 0019192(150000480000100000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF, FRANCISCO ORNELAS (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PESON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY

Lot 1, Block 48, City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 156, Page 415, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $43,000.00

TS-21-50, Account No(s). 0036663(000950750028300000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. EZEQUIEL GARCIA REYES A/K/A ESEQUIEL GARCIA REYES (DECEASED), ET AL

0.1645 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 75, Abstract 95, Star County, Texas, as described in deed dated May 26, 1982, from Felix T. Martinez to Ezequiel Garcia Reyes etux, in Volume 473, Page 570, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $20,970.00

TS-21-50, Account No(s). 0036666(000950750028400000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. EZEQUIEL GARCIA REYES

A/K/A ESEQUIEL GARCIA REYES (DECEASED), ET AL

0.1675 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 75, Abstract 95, Star County, Texas, as described in deed dated May 26, 1982, from Felix T. Martinez to Ezequiel Garcia Reyes etux, in Volume 473, Page 567, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $8,250.00

TS-21-53, Account No(s). 0062405(001650740000900031310)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. FERNANDO RAMIREZ REYES

0.11 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 74, Abstract 165, Starr County Texas, as described in deed dated Septenmber 23, 1991 from Christian Hinojosa to Fernando Ramirez Reyes, in Volume 640, Page 775, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $12,890.00

TS-21-53, Account No(s). 0060449(001650740000900001651)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. FERNANDO RAMIREZ REYES

0.139 acre, more or less, situated in Tract 51, Porcion 74, Abstract 165, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 23, 1991 from Christian Hinojosa to Fernando Ramirez Reyes, in Volume 640, Page 775, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $6,950.00

TS-00-39, Account No(s). 0062405(001650740000900031310)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR-ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. 27 AND STARR COUNTY VS. FERNANDO RAMIREZ REYES

0.11 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 74, Ancient Jurisdiction Of Mier, Starr County, Texas, As Described In “First Tract” In Deed Dated September 23, 1991 From Christian Hinojosa To Fernandez Ramirez Reyes, Recorded In Volume 640, Page 775, Official Records Of Starr County, Texas.

TS-00-39, Account No(s). 0060449(001650740000900001651)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR-ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. 27 AND STARR COUNTY VS. FERNANDO RAMIREZ REYES

0.139 Acre, More Or Less, Situated In Porcion No. 74, Ancient Jurisdiction Of Mier, Starr County, Texas, As Described In “Second Tract” In Deed Dated September 23, 1991 From Christian Hinojosa To Fernandez Ramirez Reyes, Recorded In Volume 640, Page 775, Official Records Of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,500.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Starr County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. OFFICE 956.716.4800

Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, May 5, 2023.

NOTES:

THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, OWNED BY THE DEFENDANT(S) IN SUCH SUIT(S) IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED.

THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COUNTY NOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY’S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS. IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL.

ESTA VENTA SE REALIZA CONFORME A LOS REQUISITOS ESTATUTARIOS O JUDICIALES. LOS POSTORES LICITARÁN POR LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULOS E INTERESES, SI FUESE EL CASO, DE LA PROPIEDAD INMUEBLE QUE SE OFRECE.

LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL CONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ALGUACIL GARANTIZAN O REALIZAN ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRADORES SE RESPONSABILIZAN POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS.

EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE SE DESTINA PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LA PROPIEDAD CARECE DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO.

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at:

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW

1512 S. LONE STAR WAY EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539

(956) 289-7917

www.lgbs.com

Starr County

Dr. Mario E. Ramirez grew up in Roma, Texas attended Rio Grande City high school and graduated in 1942. He then enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin. In 1944, he accepted early enrollment to The University of Tennessee School of Medicine and received his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1948. Dr. Ramirez was a family physician who practiced medicine in Starr County, Texas for 43 years. He established the first hospital in the county at Roma in 1958.

US Air Force Service

In 1950, after the completion of his residency, Dr. Ramirez and his wife relocated to Roma to establish the first family practice clinic in the community. While practicing medicine in Roma, Dr. Ramirez elected to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. He and his family relocated to Tokyo, Japan where Dr. Ramirez would serve from 19551957. Following his service in the Air Force, Dr. Ramirez and his family moved back to Roma.

First Hospital in Starr County

Soon after in August 1958, he opened the first hospital in Starr County to better serve the needs of the patients in his family practice clinic. Named after his grandfather, The Manuel Ramirez Memorial Clinic and Hospital operated until 1975. Physicians, surgeons and other specialists traveled to Roma on a regular basis to meet the needs of patients who could not travel to a larger city for health care. Previously, the only hospitals had been 55 miles to the east in McAllen or 90 miles to the west in Laredo.

Hurricane Beulah

In 1967 Dr. Ramirez, then the county’s Public Health Service Director, found himself leading the effort to aid nearly 14,000 refugees who had escaped flooding caused by Hurricane Beulah.

Hurricane Beulah made landfall in the Rio Grande Valley as a major Category 3 hurricane that dumped record rainfall on the area. Dr. Ramirez and another physician cared for refugees for two days before outside help arrived. Shortly after, Dr. Ramirez received a special citation from the U.S. Surgeon General for his efforts to help his community recover from Hurricane Beulah. Starr County Judge

In 1969 Dr. Ramirez was appointed to the position of Starr County Judge, a role he filled until 1978. As Starr County Judge, Dr. Ramirez was instrumental in managing the construction of a new, modern hospital, and helped to create a hospital taxation district to support its operation.

On February 15, 1975, the day the Ramirez Hospital closed its doors in Roma, the Starr County Memorial Hospital opened in Rio Grande City.

University of Texas Board Member

He was also appointed by Gov. Bill Clements to a term on The University of Texas System Board of Regents from 1989 until 1995. Dr. Ramirez has been honored by U.S. presidents including Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush. Dr. Ramirez also served as Vice President for South Texas Programs at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, where he established the Med/Ed Program, which has encouraged over 2,000 students in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and Laredo to pursue health science careers. During his career, Dr. Ramirez made it his goal to bring the needs of medically underserved Texans to the attention of several United States presidents and numerous state and federal medical organizations. Dr. Ramirez’s appointments and honors include president of Texas Medical Association (the first Hispanic to serve in this capacity), Family Doctor of the Year (announced by President Jimmy Carter), vice chairman of the Committee on Health Care of the Poor (American Medical Association), regent of the Military Medical School in Bethesda (an appointment by President Ronald Reagan), and regent of The University of Texas System (an appointment by Gov. Bill Clements) from 19891995 (UT Health Science Center News 2006).

Rio Grande City Grulla honored Dr. Mario E Ramirez by naming an Elementary school after him. The name Dr. Mario E. Ramirez will always be known as one who care for his community health wise and civically. He inspired many local graduates to pursue medical careers. Dr Ramirez will always be remembered as Starr County’s own super doctor.

~ “Once a Rattler always a Rattler” ~ Submitted by COL (Retired) Ross Barrera